Missouri S&T Athletics

2011: Played in seven matches and 12 sets as a setter and defensive specialist … Made Miner Volleyball debut on Sept. 2 versus Saginaw Valley at Indianapolis, registering her first career digs (3) … Registered a career high four assists versus McKendree (9/28) and career high four digs versus Missouri Baptist (10/5).

Ozark High School - Class of 2011: Coached by Becky Justis ... Played three seasons for OHS as a setter, right side hitter and defensive specialist ... Helped lead the Tigers to two Missouri State Tournaments including a 2009 State title as a junior ... Registered 506 assists, 191 digs, 43 kills, 25 service aces and 17 total blocks during her senior campaign ... Was named co-Most Promising Newcomer for Ozark Volleyball as a sophomore ... Was named to the Honor Roll all three years of high school.

Club: Played for Midwest Xplosion Volleyball Club for one year and six seasons for Springfield Juniors Volleyball Club ... Coached by former USA Olympic team setter Lori Endicott Vandersnick, along with Miner freshman Jackie Zellmer, as a senior with Springfield Jrs. VBC, playing defensive specialist, setter and right side hitter ... Participated in four USA Volleyball Junior National Championships including Dallas, Texas in 2008 placing ninth; Miami, Florida in 2009 placing third; Reno, Nevada in 2010 and Atlanta, Georgia in 2011.

Personal: Full name is Sydney Jo Wheeler ... Pronounced SID-nee ... Nicknames are Syd, Squidward, Slickney, Jo, Syd the Kid and Trouble ... Daughter of Mike and Debbie Wheeler ... Has one younger brother, Seth ... Majoring in biological sciences with a minor in psychology ... Chose Missouri S&T over Graceland.