Cedarville University

Paula Thompson is back for her second year in the Lady Jacket volleyball program.....will return to her high school position as middle hitter after playing all-around last season.....played in 41 matches and 141 games during the 2001 campaign.....third on the team with 350 digs and serving percentage of .926.....registered 45 aces and 35 total blocks.....posted season-highs of 13 kills and 23 digs at Urbana.....recorded double figures in digs in 12 matches.

High School - Enjoyed an exceptional two-sport career at Solon High School.....three-year letter winner in volleyball, who led her team to a 25-3 overall record and a berth in the Ohio Division I semifinals during her senior season.....earned All-Ohio Division I Third Team honors.....selected to the Western Reserve Conference First Team and the All-District First Team.....ranks second all-time at Solon in kills (388) and solo blocks (88).....led the Comets to a 67-13 mark during her three years of competition while capturing three consecutive undefeated WRC titles.....achieved four letters in diving and won league, sectional, and district championships.....member of the Merit and Honor Rolls for four years.

Personal - Special Education major at Cedarville University.....born 11/5/82 in Solon, OH.....daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Thompson.....older brothers Ben and Greg are Cedarville graduates and played basketball for the Yellow Jackets.