1983 Media Guide: “1982 Collegiate All-American by the Collegiate Volleyball Coaches Association … 1983 Pre-Season All-American by Volleyball Monthly … started for the 1982 and 1983 National Sports Festival Team … considered one of the top collegiate players in the nation.”
1983 Season (Junior) Highlights and Awards: Letterwinner.
Before Penn State: All-State in 1980 and 1981 at Norwin High School, North Huntingdon, PA, the Pennsylvania scholastic champions from 1978-1981.
“Barberich and Leap successful on and off court,” The Daily Collegian, Oct. 11, 1984
“Lady spikers ready for opener,” The Daily Collegian, Sept. 17, 1982
“Lady Spikers Win Delaware Invite,” The Daily Collegian, Oct. 19, 1981