BEFORE CUMBERLAND: Played two seasons for coach Ritchie Dulaney at Faulkner State CC in Bay Minette, Ala. … Saw action in 34 matches as freshman, compiling 206 assists, 12 service aces and 82 digs for the Sun Chiefs … Helped FSCC reached the NJCAA National Tournament as sophomore, registering 22 service aces and 104 digs in 33 matches … Team finished 27-9 overall in 2012.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner for coach Wing Brett at Gulf Shores HS … Broke school career record for assists, finishing senior year with 1,002 … Named All-County as junior and senior and Second Team All-State in Class 5A as senior by Alabama Volleyball Coaches Association … Also lettered four years in basketball at GSHS, garnering All-County accolades as sophomore, junior and senior and voted Best Offensive Player as senior … Member of National Honor Society.

PERSONAL: Laura Marie Peavy … Daughter of Donnie Peavy and Lisa and Eric Jacobson … Born December 26, 1992 … Cousin, Jake Peavy, pitches for Boston Red Sox in his 12th season in Major Leagues.