Megan Sloan

Class:
Junior
High School:
Cathedral
Hometown:
Zionsville, IN

2017: As a sophomore, Megan played in 30 sets, getting 33 kills with 98 total attacks for a .204 hitting percentage. She had four blocks and six digs. She had a season-high eight kills versus Clemson on 15 swings fo a .467 hitting percentage, adding an ace as well. She had a season high two digs at Notre Dame and blocks against Weber State, Virginia and Clemson. Megan was a Red and Black Scholar and a member of the ACC Honor Roll as well as making the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.

2016: During her freshman campaign, Sloan saw action in 38 sets in 15 matches for the Cardinals. She set a career-high nine kills in a four-set victory over Syracuse. Her best all-around performance came against Pitt, where she registered seven kills, five digs, two block assists, and one ace. Megan finished the season with 42 kills, 10 block assists, nine digs, and an ace.

Prep: Right side hitter Megan Sloan joined Louisville from Zionsville, Indiana, where she played for Jean Kesterson at Cathedral High School. Under Kesterson's tutelage, she was a four-year starter on the right side. Her high school, Cathedral, was ranked No. 1 in the nation. A member of the 2015 IHSAA Class 4A Volleyball State Champion, Megan was been named first team all-state both her junior and senior years, and received All-American honorable mention in 2015. Megan was invited to the South All-Star team and was a South All-Star Team member as a junior. She played for Munciana 18-1s club volleyball team where she played for Mike Lingenfelter.

Personal: Born May 7, 1998. Daughter of Brian and Leslie Sloan. Major is business.

Favorites:
Post college ambition: Play overseas, get successful job
Person with greatest influence on athletic career: Dad/Grandfather
Biggest thrill in sports: Winning state my senior year
Athlete you most admire: My brother
What has been your biggest obstacle to overcome: Running hurdles in 8^th grade
Hobbies and outside interests: Shopping, eating
Pre-competition superstitions: Stretching
Favorite movie: The Notebook
Favorite TV show: That 70’s show
Favorite music group: Justin Bieber
Favorite food: Sushi, chicken, ice cream
Favorite class: Recess
Favorite book: Junie B. Jones
Favorite funny movie quote: “On Wednesdays we wear pink” - Mean Girls
Favorite professional team: Utah Jazz
Favorite sports announcer/writer: N/A
Person you’d most like to meet: Justin Bieber
Words that describe me best: Weird, loud, outgoing
Best advice I have gotten about sports: “Never give up”
What people should know about me, but probably don’t: I could probably beat you in pickup basketball
If they filmed a movie of my life: Me, “The Life of Megan”
If you could have dinner with three people, who would they be: Justin Bieber, Michael Jackson, Derek Jeter
Best part about being an athlete: Being in shape, passion, love for my sport
The moment I realized I was good at my sport: When I got recruited
If I won the lottery, I would use the money for: Clothes, cars, charity, vacationing
Favorite Place Ever Visited: Cancun, Mexico

Career Highs
Kills: 9 vs. Syracuse, Nov. 23, 2016
Total Attacks: 23 vs. Weber State, Sept. 2, 2017
Aces: 1 vs. Pitt, Oct. 23, 2016, vs, Clemson, Oct. 13, 2017
Digs: 5 vs. Pitt, Oct. 23, 2016
Block Assists: 2 (four times)