Louisville volleyball player wins Miss Kentucky USA pageant

Katie George is a starting setter for the Louisville Cardinals women's volleyball team, and as of this weekend, she is also Miss Kentucky USA.

Katie George is a starting setter for the Louisville Cardinals women's volleyball team, and as of this weekend, she is also Miss Kentucky USA.

The 21-year-old Louisville native told The Courier Journal, that this had been her first attempt at a pageant.

 "I've never worn a crown, but this is a pretty amazing feeling," she said. "So I am excited to represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky."

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George will go on to compete in the Miss USA pageant and if she is successful there, she will represent the country at the Miss Universe contest.

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- Brendan Maloy