 WHITNEY
PALLA
5-6, Sophomore
Setter
Vestavia Hills, Alabama
UNA 2004: Palla played in four
games during her freshman season at UNA. As the backup setter, she
recorded 29 assists and produced four digs.
HIGH
SCHOOL: Whitney was the setter at Vestavia Hills High
School under coach Mandy Burgess. She helped lead the Rebels to
the Elite 8 in 2001, third place in state in 2002 and 6A Area 13
Championships in 2001, 2002, and 2003. The team also earned
regional runners up honors in 2001 and 2002. She was named 2003
team captain and received the 3D (Desire, Dedication and
Determination) award in 2003. She was honorable mention all-state
and second-team all-metro in 2003. She was a member of the St.
Paul's Invitational All-Tournament Team in 2003 and was named
Female Scholar Athlete of the Week. She also received awards for
leadership and MVP. She finished the 2003 season with 850
assists, 324 digs, 51 blocks, 51 aces and 45 kills.
PERSONAL:
Her full name is Whitney Ballard Palla. Born April 25,
1986. Daughter of Stan and Emmalee Palla and has one brother,
John, and one sister, Morgan. Majoring in Political Science at
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