Best of Austin®

Best Local Athlete

TIE: Susiann Reid; Demetria Sance

Tough choice, so we'll call it a tie. These two Lady Longhorn classmates finished their college careers this year as the most dominant athletes in their respective sports in school history: Reid in track & field and Sance in volleyball. Reid ended her career with five national championships in the 400 meters and six wins as a member of the 4x400 relay, and she was a major contributor to the Longhorns' four team titles in the last two years. Sance was equally powerful, leading the Longhorns to a No. 8 national ranking. The four-time All-American retired from college competition as the school recordholder in kills, attacks, and digs. When she blasted the ball with her howitzer-like arm, opposing players could only watch the ball whiz by and listen to the announcer say: "Kiiiiiillllll foooooooor Deeeeee!" Expect to see both of these marvels in the 2000 Olympics.