UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Nittany Lion women's volleyball team will intensify its preparations for the 2012 season with the first day of official practice in less than one week away.

Four newcomers joined the roster since the Lions last played a match.  We wrap up a series of interviews with the freshmen getting set to kick off their first season in Penn State blue and white.

Today, we talk with 5-6 defensive specialist Kendall Pierce.  An Eden, N.Y., native, Pierce was a three-year letterwinner and two-year captain at Eden High School.  She helped lead her team to ECIC and Sectional titles four times and a state title three times.  Pierce was named MVP of the state title during her senior season.  Meet Kendall Pierce.

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