Tendler on Gigon: “J has worked hard to become a great all-around player from the middle blocker position. She became a very consistent player for us in both the front and back row last season. I look for her to continue her solid play and step up a level to have a memorable senior season.”
2005: Started 31 matches and played in all 32 outings ... Named team MVP ... Collected a career-high 20 kills twice – against UNC Greensboro on Nov. 1 and on Nov. 8 against North Carolina A&T ... Amassed nine double-doubles and one triple-double against Wofford on Nov. 17 with 14 kills, 12 digs and a career-best 13 total blocks ... Led the Phoenix with 97 total blocks and was second on the squad with 328 kills (2.78 per game) and 257 digs ... Named to the all-tournament team at the UNC Asheville Volleyball Classic after notching 22 kills and only five errors on 48 attempts along with 17 digs in two matches.
2004: Started 29 of the 31 matches she played ... Third on the squad with 269 kills (2.45 per game) and 25 service aces ... Second on the team in total blocks with 97 ... Her 213 digs ranked second on the squad ... Racked up a season-high 17 kills against Davidson on Oct. 17 ... Named to the TIAA-Cref Academic All-Southern Conference Team.
2003: Played in 31 matches, starting 26 ... Led the Phoenix in total blocks with 95, registering 23 solo blocks ... Second on the team with 250 kills (2.36 per game) ... Tallied 24 service aces and 230 digs (2.17 per game) ... Notched a season-high 17 kills against UNC Wilmington on Sept. 5 ... Posted a career-high 20 digs against Western Carolina on Oct. 3 ... Tallied a season-high eight blocks twice ... Named to the All-Tournament team at the Phoenix Classic.
High School: Was named to the First Team All-Northwest Florida three times ... Holds the school record for kills in a season (256) and kills per game (8.26) ... Also holds the school record for blocks in a single game with 15 ... Named Fourth Team All-State Florida Class 3A.
Personal: Full name is Juliena Lynn Gigon ... Born March 12, 1985 ... Juliena is the daughter of Giulio and Patricia Simonelli ... Majoring in biology.
OFF THE COURT WITH JULIENA
Favorite Snack:
Hello Kitty Fruit Snacks
Favorite Movie:
The Little Mermaid
Dream Job:
Doctor
Most Prized Posession:
Catrina, my stuffed animal
