SPU: Three-year letterwinner. ... Named GNAC All-Academic in 2008. ... Voted by teammates Most Improved as redshirt freshman in 2007.
Junior (2009): Became a late-season force for the Falcons, playing in seven of the final eight matches. ... Had 43 kills on 97 total attacks for a .309 hitting percentage. Also had 42 total blocks, with 2 solos. Posted a career-high 10 block assists in a five-gamer at home against Central Washington.
Sophomore (2008): Got into considerably more action, playing 17 matches with 12 starts, totaling 53 games. ... Had 70 kills, 48 total blocks (five solo, 43 block assists) and accounted for 97.5 points.
Freshman (2007): Saw limited playing time, appearing in just 14 games and getting one match start.
Catalina Foothills High School: Two-year letterwinner and starter in middle. … Named Kino Region player of the year and honorable mention all-state after hitting .387 as senior. Falcons won region and advanced to second round of Arizona 4A tournament. … Also played for Zona, making first team All-Southern Arizona.
Personal: Kylie Laverne Johnson was born March 2, 1988 in Tucson, Ariz. … Biology (pre-physical therapy) major.
Fun facts: If she wasn't playing volleyball, Johnson says she would be training for triathlons so she could compete in one with her sister. ... Favorite book is "Pride and Prejudice. ... Loves ice cream. ... Began to play volleyball after watching her older sister play.
STATISTICS
Year GP K E TA Pct. Ast Ace Digs BS BA TB Pts
2007 14 8 3 21 .238 0 0 3 0 5 5 10.5
2008 53 70 29 199 .206 1 1 7 5 43 48 97.5
2009 44 43 13 97 .309 0 7 15 2 40 42 72.0
TOT 111 121 45 317 .240 1 8 25 7 88 95 180.0
