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2015 Season (Freshman): Against McKendree (Ill.) on Sept. 5, Placek had 15 kills…Had 20 digs in the Sept. 29 win over Grand Valley State...Racked up 15 digs during the Oct. 16 match against McKendree…

Prior To Ferris State: The 5-10 Placek had a standout career at Traverse City West High School where she was both a four-time all-state and academic all-state recipient for head coach Emily Baumann. She started more than 175 consecutive matches for TC West and netted more than 1,700 kills, 1,500 digs, 300 blocks and 225 service aces in her prep career. The four-time all-region and all-league honoree guided the squad to its fourth-straight district crown this fall along with a trip to the state tournament. In her career, she helped lead the Titans to the school's first regional title since 2006 and TC West captured the Big North Conference with a perfect 12-0 mark.

The daughter of Don and Lisa Placek, Kathleen has also competed in basketball and soccer while serving in a variety of student organizations, including student senate. She plans to major in Psychology and played club level volleyball for the Northshore Volleyball Club under coach Travis Baker.