U.S. Women Golden at World Grand Prix, Defeat Japan

Jordan Larson attacks versus Japan as the U.S. won in straight sets and capture the FIVB World Grand Prix gold medal.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Aug. 29, 2010) – Jordan Larson (Hooper, Neb.) scored a team-high 15 points to lead the U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team to a 26-24, 25-20, 25-23 victory over Japan Sunday afternoon to secure the gold medal at the 18th FIVB World Grand Prix Final Round being played at Ningbo, China. The FIVB World Grand Prix is the premier annual international women’s volleyball event.

Reading this just gives me chills! I'm so proud to be able to say that I have shared the same side of the court with her, not to mention the same house when we lived together in college. Go here to read more!