20	Sydney Howard
	Class: Sophomore Hometown: Cedar Falls, Iowa High School: Cedar Falls Height: 5-11 Position: Setter

Prior to Minnesota: Played in 29 matches and 116 sets for South Dakota State in 2012 and named Summit League All-Freshman Team • Along with 88 kills, ranked second on the team in assists (484) and third in total blocks (91)With 88 kills, Howard ranked second on the team in assists (484) and third in total blocks (91)• redshirted 2011 season • played for Cedar Falls High School and was team captain in both her junior and senior seasons • named team MVP following the 2009 and 2010 seasons • started all 94 sets in her senior year, posting 751 set assists, 299 digs, 114 kills, 66 blocks and 26 services aces • first team all-state selection following her senior season • unanimous first team all-conference and first team all-district selection in each of the last two seasons and first team all-metro in each of the last three seasons • one of 32 seniors chosen to play in the 2010 Senior All-Star Game • ranks second in Cedar Falls High School history in career assists and career digs, and third all-time in blocks and services aces.

Personal: Graduated Cedar Falls High School in 2011 • born January 13, 1993 • daughter of Denise Overmohle • plans to major in psychology.