Athletics Information

Men's Volleyball

Alexander Petty

	Class: Senior
	Hometown: Wayland, Mass.
	High School: Wayland

	Height: 6-2
	Position: OPP/MH
	Birthdate: 10/07/1989

01/19/2012

EMMANUEL MEN'S VOLLEYBALL SEASON PREVIEW

The Saints, who were ranked 12th nationally in the AVCA preseason poll, are coming off the best season in program history and return seven veterans from last year's record-setting team.

AS A JUNIOR...Petty saw action in 9 matches for the Saints...named GNAC Academic All-Conference for the second-straight year...helped the Saints to their second consecutive program-record for wins in a season, as Emmanuel went 28-9 on the year and advanced to the NECVA Tournament for the third-straight season.

AS A SOPHOMORE...Petty played in 28 matches for the Saints...was named to both the NECVA All-Academic Team and to the GNAC Academic All-Conference Team...totaled 74 kills, 40 blocks, 19 digs and 6 service aces... helped the Saints to a program-best 27 wins, including making a trip to the GNAC Finals and to the NECVA Tournament.

AS A FRESHMAN...Petty played in 30 matches for the Saints...was named to the GNAC Weekly Honor Roll twice (1/19/09 and 2/16/09)...was third on the team in total blocks...totaled 133 kills, 69 blocks, 57 digs, 18 assists and 15 service aces...helped Emmanuel to a 19-13 overall record and a 9-3 GNAC mark, including a trip to the GNAC Finals and to the NECVA Tournament.

BEFORE EMMANUEL...Petty was a four-year player on the varsity team at Wayland High School (Wayland, Mass.)....played Beantown Volleyball Club for 8 years...participated in Junior Olympic Nationals for 5 years...was on one of only two teams to be invited to Junior Olympics from New England.