University of St. Francis (III.)

"Easily one of the best players ever to don the brown & gold for the CSF volleyball program," flatly states head coach Rich Luenemann. Recruited as a basketball player after transferring, Pivaronas lasted just one practice in that sport before opting to concentrate on volleyball after that first season in 1984. Good choice. She went on to capture All-State and All-Conference honors over the next two seasons and finished her career as one of the premiere mifddle hitters of all time in the state of Illinois when she garnered NAIA District 20 Player of the Year accolades in her final season. Pivaronas, along with another Hall-of-Famer, Debbie Walsh Wiseman, laid the groundwork for a program which has become the dominant force in the sport at the state and national levels. Today, College of St. Francis has enjoyed six NAIA District 20/State titles over the past seven years, starting with the 1986 title led by the conglomerate of Pivaronas, Walsh and Julie Kruger. Pivaronas' 28 digs and 28 kills in separate matches during the 1986 season still rank among the top three spots for most kills and digs in a match. She remains active in the sport today, serving as a player/coach for the Sharks Volleyball Club.