Vanguard University

The athlete: Ashli joins the Lions as a true freshman in 2011?was a very good player for Coach Sharon Vanis at Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona?sported a 4.2 GPA at HHS?was named most-improved and first-team all-region?helped her team to a state runner-up finish as a senior?played six seasons for Spiral Volleyball club?has been playing the sport for six years?smart player with a high volleyball IQ?strong serve/receive?will have a very good career for the Blue and Gold.

The person: Ashli was born on October 3, 1992, in Scottsdale, Arizona?parents are Clay and Jennifer?has two younger brothers who both play baseball?plans on majoring in Liberal Studies?watches "Grey's Anatomy" on TV?favorite movie is "Remember the Titans"?likes the Bible verse Proverbs 3:5?roots for the Texas Rangers and Josh Hamilton?most respects her mom?has learned that life may give you challenges, but it takes courage to overcome them?enjoys eating at "In-N-Out"?wants to become a teacher/counselor.

Her thoughts: I came to Vanguard because of the location and the volleyball team.

Coach Leja's Comments: Ashlie has what it takes, and knows what it takes to be successful. On and off the court she has already proved her fantastic character and desire to excel. She fits the mold as a Vanguard student-athlete by her strong athletic talent as well as her strength in the classroom.