Queens University of Charlotte Athletics

2011: Registered 58 kills on 207 attempts in 35 sets of play...Tallied 49 digs and 10 total blocks.

2010: Third-best average of 1.98 kills per set for Queens...Second-best in digs, 2.48...Led team with .52 aces per set for 31st in all of DII...Posted three double-doubles...Had nine-plus kill outtings 12 times and 13-plus dig matches seven times

High School: Led Winter Park HS to two District Championships, a Regional Championship, and was the state runner up in 6A...Named to the All-Metro Conference First Team...Second all-time at Winter Park with 233 service aces...Played club volleyball for TVA out of Winter Springs.

Personal: Born November 23, 1991...Daughter of John Sparrell and Sarah and David Cahill...Majoring in biology pre-med.

Getting to know Alex

Full Name: Alexa Jean Sparrell
Siblings: Ryan 24, Davy 22, Kallie 19, Connor 18, Jared 12, Jordyn 10
Pet: Wiley, our dog
Future Occupation: Physicians Assistant for Pediatrics
Favorite Color: Yellow
Favorite Movie: The Guardian
Favorite Actor: Kate Hudson
Favorite Music: Country
Favorite Food: Yellow rice. I could eat this as a meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Favorite Book: Heavin is for Real

What is a quote that describes you? Life Happens. There are situations and occurrences that happen in our daily lives that are unexpected and unplanned, whether good or bad we should take advantage of every opportunity that cross our paths.

Who is your role model? My role model is my brother, Ryan. He has gone through so many changes throughout his life that I have been witness to. He is very strong with his beliefs and his opinions. He has worked very hard with every job and any project that is put in front of him. He has always believed in my dreams and talents as a volleyball player and will continue to push me and challenge me, only for me to get better.

Why do you love Queens? The atmosphere in the Queen City is very young and welcoming. I love that Queens is surrounded by beautiful homes and cute boutiques creating a comfortable feeling. I also love that the professors really want to know you personally and help in anyway possible.

What do you want to be remembered for at Queens? I want to be remembered as a student athlete who is hard working and challenges herself to be successful in whatever is placed in front of her.

What is your favorite place on Queens campus? The Quad. It is very peaceful and relaxing to just lay a blanket down and study or chat with friends.

What is your favorite volleyball moment? My favorite moment was signing my contract to be on the Queens University of Charlotte volleyball team. I knew that I was personally chosen to make a difference on this team and to grow both personally and with my teammates.