JUNIOR (2010): Played in 110 sets on the season … finished second on the team with 304 digs (2.76 digs/set) … managed 14 double-digit dig performances, led by a season-high 22 at Charleston Southern (Aug. 31) … the performance against the Buccaneers placed her in a tie with teammate Rachael Farrell for third most digs (22) in a single match on the season … posted eight service aces, including two each against South Carolina State (Nov. 10) and Wofford (Nov. 14) in the final month of the season.
SOPHOMORE (2009): Appeared in 86 sets for The Citadel … ranked third on the team with 185 digs (2.15 digs/set) … finished the season with four straight double-digit dig performances, including a season-best 27 against Wofford (Nov. 14) and 21 in a four-set match with Davidson (Nov. 8) … finished with four multiple-kill performances on the season … season-high five kills came at Davidson (Oct. 10) … part of two assisted blocks in a match at Chattanooga (Oct. 18).
FRESHMAN (2008): Played in 27 matches as a freshman...started in five of them...played in 71 total sets...provided depth off the bench for most of the season...had a season-high 12 digs vs. Texas Southern (8/30)...recorded five kills vs. College of Charleston (9/5) and at Charleston Southern (9/10).
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Central Cabarrus High School in 2008… lettered in volleyball three years… senior All-Star selection in 2007… received All-Conference honors in 2006 and 2007… led Meca 6 Conference in kills in 2007… 2007 Consummate Viking Award (MVP)… member of the Central Cabarrus High School team coached by Susan Parker that set a 19-2 school record and “Sweet 16,”... CJV 3rd at Big South... coached by Shannon Wells.
PERSONAL: Kathryn Marie Johnston … born Aug. 1, 1990 in Harrisburg, N.C. … daughter of Bob and Mary Leigh Johnston… Grandfather, Roy Oliver, played basketball at Bellarmine University from 1954-58... majoring in health exercise and sport science.
