Colleen Loftus Class: Freshman Hometown: Commerce Township, Mich. High School: Mercy Height: 5-11 Position: OH

High School: An honorable mention all-state selection during her senior season ... a first-team all-region, first-team all-area and first-team all-conference selection in 2007 ... a member of a Mercy High School team that recorded four consecutive district championships ... a four-year letterwinner in volleyball and was named a captain during her senior campaign.

Personal: Born Dec. 8, 1989 (turns 19 years old during the season) ... daughter of Frank and Kathleen Loftus ... majoring in business ... sister of former Miami volleyball player and recipient of the Leann Grimes Davidge Award, Kate Loftus.