University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
2019 Volleyball Roster
Baranco, Elise

Jersey Number 8
Elise Baranco
- Position:
- Middle Blocker
- Height:
- 6-0
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Lafayette, La.
- High School:
- David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy
- Prev School:
- Pratt Community College
Bio
2019 (Sophomore)
Appeared in four matches, competing in a total of nine sets ... scored 10 kills off 26 swings, and posted four blocks ... Ragin' Cajuns debut came on Oct. 4 vs. Appalachian State when she checked in during the fifth set ... provided five kills on just nine attempts and totaled three block solos in first extensive action of the season on Oct. 12 at Troy ... enjoyed another five-kill outing in the next match on Oct. 18 at Georgia Southern ... landed three kills in the opening set as Louisiana took control of the match ... earned the start in the Georgia trip finale on Oct. 20 in Atlanta vs. Georgia State.
Prior to Louisiana
Competed as a collegiate freshman at Pratt (Kan.) Community College … was an honorable mention selection on the KJCCC All-Conference Team … put away 244 kills and led Pratt CC in hitting percentage (.258) and kills per set (2.07) … notched 116 kills in conference matches … also posted 124 blocks which was a team-high for the Beavers.
High School
Attended Lafayette-based David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy ... helped guide the volleyball squad to a 16-9 mark and a playoff appearance her senior season ... also competed in basketball.
Appeared in four matches, competing in a total of nine sets ... scored 10 kills off 26 swings, and posted four blocks ... Ragin' Cajuns debut came on Oct. 4 vs. Appalachian State when she checked in during the fifth set ... provided five kills on just nine attempts and totaled three block solos in first extensive action of the season on Oct. 12 at Troy ... enjoyed another five-kill outing in the next match on Oct. 18 at Georgia Southern ... landed three kills in the opening set as Louisiana took control of the match ... earned the start in the Georgia trip finale on Oct. 20 in Atlanta vs. Georgia State.
Prior to Louisiana
Competed as a collegiate freshman at Pratt (Kan.) Community College … was an honorable mention selection on the KJCCC All-Conference Team … put away 244 kills and led Pratt CC in hitting percentage (.258) and kills per set (2.07) … notched 116 kills in conference matches … also posted 124 blocks which was a team-high for the Beavers.
High School
Attended Lafayette-based David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy ... helped guide the volleyball squad to a 16-9 mark and a playoff appearance her senior season ... also competed in basketball.
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