Feb. 12, 2008

NORMAN, Okla. - Oklahoma volleyball incoming freshman setter Brianne Barker has earned another prestigious award as she was named to the AVCA High School Senior All-America Team that was released on Tuesday afternoon.

Barker, an Amarillo, Texas native, is one of five players from the state of Texas on the squad. It marks Bar

ker's second national accolade as she was presented the Andi Collins Award, given to the nation's best prep setter, in January. Barker is no stranger to success as the Amarillo, Texas, native is also the Texas Gatorade Player of the Year and LoneStarVolleyball.com Player of the Year.

AVCA Senior All-America Team

The 5-9 setter led Amarillo High School to back-to-back state championships during her junior and senior seasons while earning MVP honors of the state tournament twice. Barker finished her senior season with 1,091 assists, 244 kills, 299 digs and also led the team with 75 aces.

Barker also plays club volleyball for the Amarillo Elite and will report to Oklahoma in fall of 2008.