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Launhardt Named G.R.I.F.F.S. Student-Athlete of the Week

Canisius College volleyball player Leigh Launhardt has been named the G.R.I.F.F.S. Student-Athlete of the Week as voted on by fans at the Golden Griffins' Web site at www.GoGriffs.com for the week of Sept. 23-29.

Launhardt tied a career-high with 14 kills and was also credited with four service aces, two blocks and six block assists as Canisius snapped its six-match losing streak with a 3-1 win over Binghamton Sept. 28. After missing the Griffs' first three matches of the season the middle hitter ranks first on the team with a .254 hitting percentage, first in service aces with 24 and also leads the Blue and Gold with 46 blocks.

Launhardt picked up 390 of the 705 votes cast (55.32%). Junior men's soccer player Shaun Griffith placed second with 288 votes (40.85%), while sophomore volleyball player Kim Hoffman (1.99) and sophomore tennis player Billy Kaputa (1.84%) rounded out the voting.
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Players Mentioned

Kim Hoffman

#22 Kim Hoffman

OH
5' 10"
Sophomore
Leigh Launhardt

#2 Leigh Launhardt

MH
6' 0"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Kim Hoffman

#22 Kim Hoffman

5' 10"
Sophomore
OH
Leigh Launhardt

#2 Leigh Launhardt

6' 0"
Freshman
MH