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On the volleyball court, Kiaraliz Perez resembles the high-speed action inside a pinball machine.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Lady Sharks freshmen defensive specialist fearlessly dives after any ball hit in her vicinity, oftentimes leaving her body sprawled on the court and her face grimacing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Puerto Rican Pride: Lady Sharks defensive specialist Kiaraliz Perez has played for the Puerto Rican national team for the past three years. DANNA QUINTERO \/ THE REPORTER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201c[Kiaraliz] has great movement,\u201d said Lady Sharks outside hitter<\/span> Janelly Ceopa<\/span><\/a><\/span>. \u201c[She] makes great saves on hard balls to get to.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That ferocity has served Miami Dade College volleyball well. Perez leads the team with 267 total digs and 5.45 digs per set.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

She has collected more than 25 digs in four games this season. Perez had 27 digs on Aug. 21 in a 3-2 loss versus Daytona State College, 28 digs on Aug. 27 in a 3-2 win versus Salt Lake Community College, 26 digs in 3-1 win versus Indian River State College on Sept. 21 and 25 digs in a 3-1 win on Sept. 23 versus Eastern Florida State College.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cShe has great vision,\u201d Ceopa said. \u201cShe knows where the ball can fall and that is where she positions herself.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Perez has almost seamlessly replaced arguably the Lady Sharks best player last year, <\/span>Paola Pimentel who transferred to Georgia Tech<\/span><\/a><\/span>. During her career at MDC, Pimentel had a total of 1,187 digs in two years and she was selected First-Team All-Southern Conference, to the Florida College System Athletics Association All-Tournament Team and won the Outstanding Player Award during the State Tournament as a sophomore.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Volleyball has been in Perez\u2019s life from an early age. The Lady Sharks spark plug was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico. She picked up the sport when she was four years old.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Perez became a defensive setter full time when she was 11 and has played for the Puerto Rican national team for the past three years. While representing her homeland, Perez has been named best defensive setter, best passer and best defender.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have always worked hard because you can\u2019t rest [on your accomplishments],\u201d Perez said.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0She has continued that mentality at MDC. Teammates describe her as a great communicator and motivator.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c[Kiaraliz] is very positive,\u201d said outside hitter <\/span>Romina Cornelio<\/span><\/a><\/span>. \u201cShe is a verbal leader. She is always encouraging us to keep on fighting.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Perez is a big reason why the Lady Sharks, who are 12-3 and <\/span>ranked 6th in the nation<\/span><\/a><\/span>, have won 12 of their last 14 games including a 3-0 win on Oct. 2 versus 18th-ranked Daytona State College. The victory avenged one of their losses earlier this season.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is my teammates that help me the most when I am on the court.\u201d Perez said. \u201c[They] motivate me and help push us forward.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Lady Sharks next game is on the road Oct. 19 versus Indian River State College at 5:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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Center Court: Freshman defensive specialist Kiaraliz Perez (white shirt) leads the Lady Sharks with 255 total digs and 5.43 digs per set this season. DANNA QUINTERO\/THE REPORTER<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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