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Linda Smylie (Wiercisiewski) ’86 was an outstanding two-sport student-athlete from 1982-1986. She was considered by many as one of the most versatile student-athletes to play for the Presidents during the decade. She earned eight letters during her career, four each in volleyball and basketball. A 5-foot-10 graduate of Fox Chapel High School, Smylie played outside hitter for the Presidents’ volleyball program and forward for the women’s basketball squad.
Smylie served as a team captain for both sports. In volleyball, Smylie was a four-time, first-team all-conference selection and a four-time Most Valuable Player. During her senior volleyball season, Smylie helped Washington & Jefferson post its best record in school history to date with a 19-11 overall mark. She averaged 9.8 kills and 8.9 blocks per match. During the winter, she led her basketball teams to three conference championships.
As a senior, she scored 8.9 points and grabbed 6.3 rebounds per game, ranking in the conference in both categories. Smylie joined teammate and W&J Hall of Famer Cindy Kelly as one of the top 1-2 threats in the region.
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