Lake Forest College Sports Information
November 13, 2003
Contact:  Mike Wajerski, SID

Stephanie Metzger Named Forester Athlete of the Week
Team captain tallied 59 kills in her final MWC Championship Tournament
  

Stephanie Metzger posted 3 double-doubles (kills-digs) in the MWC Tournament.
LAKE FOREST, IL - Lake Forest College volleyball player Stephanie Metzger (Chicago, IL/Lane Tech) was named Forester Athlete of the Week after her outstanding play helped bring home the Midwest Conference championship trophy last weekend (November 7-8).

The senior outside hitter was instrumental in three four-game victories at the tournament. She led all Foresters in kills and digs in both the quarterfinal win over Ripon College (23 k / 26 d) and the semifinal triumph over St. Norbert College (17 k / 27 d). In the championship victory over Carroll College she tied for the team lead with 19 kills and added 20 digs and three blocks. 

For the tournament Metzger totaled 59 kills and only 13 errors in 151 attempts, posting an impressive hitting percentage of .305. She also contributed 73 digs, 7 blocks and 6 service aces.

The Forester Athlete of the Week is chosen by the Athletic Department on Thursdays.