Rachel Yauss Class: Sophomore Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio High School: St. Ursula Height: 5-8 Position: Libero

2003: Played in 51 games over 17 matches, making one start ... primarily used as a defensive specialist or libero ... was in double figures in digs in Miami's final two games of the season ... recorded 11 digs in the RedHawks' MAC Tournament First Round match at Ball State ... posted a career-high 12 digs in Miami's season finale at Wake Forest ... also recorded kills at Ball State and at Wake Forest, as well as at Bowling Green ... tallied a career-high three assists at Bowling Green.

High School: Twice tabbed honorable mention all-city and all-league ... helped St. Ursula Academy to a 27-2 record as a senior and was the Division I state runner up ... the team was ranked No. 1 in the state of Ohio and earned a No. 2 ranking nationally ... St. Ursula Academy also posted a 12-1 league mark in 2002 ... during junior campaign, St. Ursula Academy notched a 25-4 overall mark en route to the Division I state title ... the team produced an 11-2 league record ... a four-year letterwinner in volleyball ... team captain as a senior.

Personal: Born May 11, 1985 (19 years old) ... daughter of Rick and Cindy Yauss ... both parents are 1979 graduates of Miami ... majoring in marketing.