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Shelby Swink

• Previous School: Houston HS
• Hometown: Memphis, Tenn.
• Height: 5-10
• Birthdate: April 12
• Hobbies: sports, photography, music, theater
• Before Union: Swink was a two-sport athlete at Houston High School in volleyball and lacrosse. She helped lead her volleyball team to a district title, region runner-up, and state tournament appearance in 2008. In 2007, Swink led her team to district and region titles, advancing to the state tournament for the first time in Houston history. During her high school career, Swink was named All-Region Tournament, District MVP, twice named Best of the Preps, a three-time All-District player, and was named Houston High School's Most Outstanding Blocker. Off the court, Swink was a member of the Faculty Honor Roll, earned the award for highest GPA on the volleyball team, and received the French Award.

News Release(s)

• 12/5/2011 - Union volleyball puts four players on NAIA scholar list
• 11/7/2011 - Union volleyball puts six on TranSouth scholar list
• 11/8/2010 - Union volleyball team, coach honored by TranSouth
• 4/21/2009 - Union volleyball adds Memphis player to 2009 roster

Member of the Following Team(s)

2011 Women's Volleyball

• Scholar-Athlete
• Number: 10
• Class: Junior
• Position: MH

2010 Women's Volleyball

• Number: 10
• Class: Sophomore
• Position: MH

2009 Women's Volleyball

• Number: 10
• Class: Freshman
• Position: OP/MH
• Coach’s Comments: Shelby is a front row player who brings her exciting talent to the court. She hits with a lot of power and provides a solid block that will only improve as she understands the college game more.

Photo Gallery

11/8/10 - Shelby Swink. (ID: 15969) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	10/28/10 - Shelby Swink. (ID: 15976) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	10/28/10 - Shelby Swink (left), Emmie Moroski. (ID: 15978) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	10/28/10 - Union players celebrate after a point. Shelby Swink (10), Emmie Moroski (middle), Marcela Madeira (12). (ID: 15979) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large
10/28/10 - Shelby Swink (10) talks to Marcela Madeira between plays. (ID: 15990) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	10/28/10 - Shelby Swink and Emmie Mososki go up for a block. (ID: 16002) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	09/14/10 - Marcela Madeira (12) and Shelby Swink. (ID: 15326) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	09/14/10 - Shelby Swink. (ID: 15327) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large
09/14/10 - Shelby Swink. (ID: 15329) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	09/14/10 - Shelby Swink. (ID: 15332) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	09/14/10 - Shelby Swink (10) and Heather Lieberman (3). (ID: 15336) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	09/14/10 - Shelby Swink. (ID: 15341) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large
09/14/10 - Shelby Swink. (ID: 15343) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	09/14/10 - Shelby Swink (10) and Marcela Madeira (12). (ID: 15344) - Morris Abernathy Large | X-Large	09/9/10 - Shelby Swink (ID: 15184) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large	09/9/10 - Heather Lieberman (top), Shelby Swink and Caroline Robbins prepare to block the opponent's attack. (ID: 15194) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large
09/9/10 - Shelby Swink (ID: 15200) - Steven Aldridge Large | X-Large

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