Russ Rose Then (1989): “Leanne possesses the best physical potential of any volleyball player to come out of Pennsylvania in the past three years. She’ll certainly make a major contribution during her career at Penn State.”
1989 Season (Freshman) Season Recap: Opened the 1989 season as the starting middle hitter but spent most of the campaign in a reserve capacity … appeared in 27 of 41 matches and totaled 51 kills, 56 digs and 16 blocks … posted a .183 hitting % … season highs: 6 kills vs. Cincinnati (9/1) and St. Bonaventure; 11 digs vs. Indiana (9/2); 4 blocks vs. Cincinnati (9/1).
Before Penn State: Kling was recognized by Volleyball Monthly as one of the top 50 collegiate prospects in the country … a middle blocker and 4-time all-conference selection at Shippensburg HS, she earned First Team All-State honors her senior season … competed in the inaugural Pennsylvania East-West all-star match … member of the Cenn-Penn junior team … won gold medal in the 300-meter hurdles and captured the silver in the 100-meter hurdles in the 1989 state track and field championships … also ran on 4x 100 relay team which claimed the bronze medal. .. earned 4 letters as a basketball forward.
