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Carol Americo

Class: Senior Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil High School: Ateneu School of Sao Caetano do Sul

Height: 6-0 Position: OH/MH Experience: IL

2008 Outlook
Competitive athlete ... Versatile player who can play a number of different positions.

2007: Freshman Season
Played in nine matches and 13 games in Kansas' back row ... Averaged 0.77 dpg ... Made her career debut at Iowa State on Oct. 3 and appeared in all three games ... Dug up a career-high five balls versus Colorado on Oct. 10 ... Had another multiple-dig match at nationally-ranked Texas on Oct. 13 ... Saw action at No. 1 Nebraska on Oct. 20 ... Was perfect in service receptions during her last four appearances of the season.

High School
Attended Ateneu School of Sao Caetano do Sul ... Played on the juvenile club team Sao Caetano Esporte Clube.

Personal
Parents are Valdir and Vera Américo ... Has one brother, Regimaldo ... Undecided on major.