Bio

Eagle Career 2007 (Junior): Ranked 9th in the South Atlantic Conference in digs per game... appeared in all 34 matches...led squad with 418 digs (3.70 per game) ...recorded a season-high 36 digs against Newberry (10/20)...Added 32 digs in the team's 4-game win at Lander (10/23)...had double-digit digs in 14 matches... helped lead her team to the conference tournament finals with 50 total digs during the tournament...notched a career high 5 kills and 19 attempts vs. Lincoln Memorial (9/12)...had 5 aces vs. Concord (8/29)...finished 2nd on the team in total aces with 37. 2006 (Sophomore): Played in 29 of 32 matches..season high 19 digs against Presbyterian and 5 aces against Concord. 2005: Played in 90 games for the Eagles adding 119 digs for the 2005 season. High School: All-time leader in digs and service aces at Morristown West High School while leading the Lady Trojans to a 44-12 overall record over the past two seasons. She was a two-time All-State, All Northeast Tennessee, All Conference Tournament and All-IMAC selection. She was named the INMAC Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004 was the team MVP in both of those seasons. She is a member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Born on September 30, 1987 in Morristown, Tennessee, Salem Lashea Stepp is the daughter of James and Lynnita Stepp.