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Neal looks to family support for motivation

The Austin native has 20 or more family members at every game.

AUSTIN, Texas- As senior Amy Neal begins her final season playing volleyball for the University of Texas, she reflects on the overwhelming support she has received along the way from family and friends.

The support of Amy Neal's family started at the beginning of her career when she played club volleyball at the age of 12. Raised in Austin, Neal attended and exceled in volleyball at Lake Travis High School, winning state her junior and senior year.

"The first thing I notice when I run out at the match is my grandparents in the stands," Amy said.