Setter Brand named All-America

Kansas State senior Katie Brand was named Second Team Senior CLASS Award All-American, as announced by the award committee Wednesday, the first Wildcat to receive the honor.

CLASS stands for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School.

Brand was one of 10 finalists for the prestigious award, which is given annually to the most outstanding senior student-athlete in Division I volleyball. To be eligible for the award, a student- athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence: classroom, community, character and competition.

University of Minnesota middle blocker Paige Tapp took home the award, on which Division I…