Pierce Named to Heartland All-Tournament Team

DEFIANCE, Ohio – Alexis Pierce added another honor to her long list of accolades for the 2012 Yellow Jacket volleyball season, as the junior was placed on the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team. This award marks the third all-tournament team Pierce has been named to this season.

The Wauseon product began the tourney with a splendid performance against Hanover in the quarterfinals. Pierce led the Jacket attack with 16 kills and added three blocks to lead Defiance to a 3-1 victory and earn a trip to the semifinals. In DC's 3-0 loss to Mount St. Joseph, the junior tallied seven kills, two aces and three blocks. Pierce was one of seven athletes to receive the honors.