The Herald’s College Athlete of the Week: King’s High School alum Bianca Rowland (University of Washington volleyball)

  • Mike Cane, Herald Writer
  • Friday, October 15, 2010 11:57am
  • Sports

Lynnwood native Bianca Rowland was a fantastic athlete at King’s High School in Shoreline. Now Rowland is lighting up the court as a member of the highly ranked University of Washington volleyball team.

Following her outstanding recent performance against rival Washington State, Rowland has been named The Herald’s College Athlete of the Week. Read Herald Writer Scott M. Johnson’s interview with Rowland, who describes her encounter with volleyball legend Karch Kiraly, her parents’ U-Dub connection and her overwhelming love of singer John Legend.

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