Szafarowicz picks Truman State

Bianca Szafarowicz, who has been a leading attacker for Wheeling's girls volleyball team this fall, has made a verbal commitment to play basketball for Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo.

Szafarowicz was a key member of the Wildcats' Class 4A state third-place basketball team last March under coach Shelly Wiegel.

Szafarowicz, who made the reverse layup her signature move on offense, averaged 14 points, 2.6 steals and 2 assists per game. On defense, she often guarded the opposing team's best player.

"Bianca's all-out hustle and willingness to do whatever the team needed were a major factor for the team's success," Wiegel said. "Bianca has the heart and drive of a champion. She was a captain and led by example every day."

Szafarowicz will join former Wildcat Laura Joya, a senior on the Truman State roster.

• Kaley Sierawski, a junior middle blocker for Palatine, has made a verbal commitment to play volleyball for Division I Jackson State University in Alabama.

• St. Viator improved to 15-3 overall and 4-1 in East Suburban Catholic with a 23-25, 25-15, 25-23 triumph over Fenwick.

The Lions were led on attack by Emily Leazer (9 kills), Kelly Travaglio (8), Christina Brinkman (7) and Kelly McConnell (6). Carlyn Clevenger handed out 27 assists while Leazer served 8 aces.

McConnell also added 3 blocks.

Stephanie Rountree and Clevenger each had 8 digs.