Personal
High School: Ridgefield Major: Political Science Parents: Dean and Marianne Barrus Family: Oldest of five children (one brother and three sisters), all involved in sports Hobbies: Outdoor activities, being with friends and family, playing the piano and other music and vacationing Favorite Movies: The Man From Snowy River, Runaway Bride Favorite Song: You're the Inspiration Non Sports Hero: "My handicapped sister, Jessica." Biggest Sport Thrill: Winning the state shot put championship as a sophomore, setting a new state record and being ranked nationally. Came to BYU because: "I was raised with the dream of coming to BYU."
Before BYU
CLUB: Led Nike Northwest Junior team to 1996 and 1997 regional championships and top-10 finishes at four prestigious tournaments, including a first place finish at the Berkeley tournament in 1997. Honors: Named to Volleyball magazine's "Fab 50" list.
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time MVP of prep team ... 1994 Most Improved Player and 1995 and 1996 team captain ... 1994 Second Team all-league, 1995 and 1996 league Player of the Year ... senior all-state team ... led her team to the state runner-up spot in 1995 and fifth in state in 1996 ... lettered in track for three years (freshman through junior) ... set state record and all-time best throw for a sophomore in shot put and won state shot put title again as a junior.
Stats
CAREER MATCH HIGHS* Kills: 4 vs. Utah St., 09/17/99* Blocks: 5 vs. New Mexico, 10/24/98* Digs: 2 vs. Central Michigan, 09/19/98
| Year | Sets | K | E | A | Pct. | SA | BS | BA | TB | Dig | Ast. | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 27 | .037 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
| 1999 | 19 | 18 | 6 | 47 | .255 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 26.5 |
| 2000 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 14 | .071 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5.5 |
| Totals | 37 | 30 | 16 | 88 | .159 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 44 |