Kovaci on Jarka: Brings physicality and power to the team ... great energy ... improved passing ... another huge weapon on the outside.
2010: Played an increased role as the season progressed ... named Patriot League Rookie of the Week (Oct. 11) ... drew time in 27 matches and started six ... reached double-figure kills four times, including three against Patriot League opponents ... recorded a career-high 14 kills in a thrilling home match against eventual league champion American (Nov. 6) ... lone career double-double included 11 kills and 11 digs against Buffalo (Sept. 19) on the second day of the West Point Challenge ... reached double-figure digs three times and recorded a career-high 12 twice (vs. Iona, vs. Lafayette) ... finished the season sixth on the team with a 1.78 kills-per-set average.
Background: Lettered four years ... spent one season as a captain for New Prairie High School under head coach Deanne Gonzalez ... earned all-conference accolades all four years ... also lent her talents to Dunes Volleyball Club and head coach Rick Ashmore ... two-sport standout who also earned all-league status on the tennis court.
Personal: Margaux Melissa Jarka ... daughter of Tom and Kelly Jarka ... born April 24, 1992, in LaPorte, Ind. ... major is undeclared.
