Vanguard University

The athlete: Allison is back for her sophomore season after battling injuries for the past two years?saw action in 22 games as a redshirt freshman in 09-10?shot 60 percent from the field, which led the team?hit a terrific 64 percent clip in GSAC play?averaged two points a game in just over seven minutes per contest?redshirted the 2008-09 season?came to Vanguard after graduating from Esperanza High School in Anaheim, California where she played for Head Coach Matt Roberts?2008 Sunset League MVP and Second Team All-CIF?broke records for most rebounds in a single season and most rebounds (offensive and defensive) in one game, highest field goal percentage in one season?also played four years for Coach Davis as part of Swish club basketball?has played basketball for nine years?one of the Lions' best rebounders?can also step out and hit the three?is a player who brings loads of talent to the roster?if she can stay healthy, will be a major player in the success of VU this season.

The person: Allison was born on April 9, 1990 in Anaheim, California to parents Mike and Dena?has a younger brother and sister?will major in Kinesiology?enjoys eating at "Ruby's"?likes the color blue and the number nine?favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28?roots for the LA Lakers?favorite movie is "Anchorman" and TV Show is "Jersey Shore"?sports hero is Michael Jordan?hobbies include reading and writing?most respects her parents because they are supportive in everything she does and have always been there for her in every way?learned in life that everything happens for a reason, and to seek out the positive in it?basketball has taught her to never give up?would like to publish her works of writing and teach high school English.

Her thoughts: My favorite thing about Vanguard is the feeling of community on campus.

Coach Davis' Comments: The key to Ally will be her health.