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Tyrecia Lukes, a 6’ middle blocker from Homestead, Florida, is this week’s Scottie Athlete of the Week. Having previously been recognized this honor the first week, Lukes has flourished over this 2016 season.

This past week, Lukes had an outstanding performance against Hesston College helping her team win in 3 straight sets. She totaled 14 kills with only 3 errors hitting a .524 hitting percentage. She also had 6 total blocks on the evening.

The volleyball team competed in the Triton Invitational in Fort Dodge, Iowa over the weekend where Lukes, along with two of her teammates, was awarded All-Tournament Team. She hit an impressive .426 average in the four games played, having 49 kills. 11 digs went in her favor throughout the weekend along with 18 total blocks which currently has her sitting in 4^th in the KJCCC with 129. Lukes is also in 3^rd with total kills, 393, as well as tied for 4^th with 61 solo blocks.

Lukes has helped lead the Scotties to a 23-12 overall record and 5-3 in the conference. They travel to Arkansas City, Kansas on Wednesday, October 26^th to take on the Cowley Tigers at 6:30pm.

Congrats, Ty! Goodluck the rest of the season!