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High School: Was a three year varsity letterwinner and varsity captain in 2005 and 2006... as a senior, was named All-District MVP and All-Modesto Metro Conference MVP... led the Modesto Metro Conference with 261 kills and 164 digs as a senior... averaged 16.3 kills 10.3 digs and 2.3 blocks per match... earned four all-tournament honors and was the Modesto Bee Athlete of the Week three times... helped the program to a 33-3 record and a 12-0 mark in league play... team MVP in ‘04, ‘05, and ‘06... earned all-league honors in ‘04 and ‘05... played with Club Pacific for Dave Johnson and Al Johnson.
Personal: Kelly Simpson is the daughter of Lane and Cindy Simpson... nicknamed “K.J.”... has not declared a major... roots for the Denver Broncos and Oakland Athletics... favorite athletes are Muhammad Ali and John Elway... favorite author is John Steinbeck... favorite books are “Of Mice and Men,” and “The Things They Carried”... enjoys eating Mexican food and sunflower seeds... enjoys watching House, Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Desperate Housewives... favorite films are “Remember the Titans” and “Major Payne”... enjoys listening to country music... hobbies include fishing, beach volleyball, camping and going to the lake.