Vanguard University

The athlete: Carly is a freshman this fall for VUSC?comes to the Lions from Centennial High School in Bakersfield, California?graduated in 2011 with a sparkling 4.4 GPA?was co-MVP of her league for Coach Brooke Roberts?led her team to three league championships and two CIF championships?was second in the state in assists?played club volleyball for Jamba?has been playing the sport for seven years?setter who was a top recruit in the state?mobile and athletic?reads the court well?should have a fantastic future for the Blue and Gold.

The person: Carly was born on July 12, 1993, in Bakersfield, California?parents are Marty and Jeanne?has an older brother who is a college athlete, and an older sister?majoring in health sciences at Vanguard?enjoys eating at "BJ's"?watches "The Office" on TV?roots for the Yankees and Derek Jeter?favorite scripture is 2 Timothy 1:7?loves the movie "Miracle"?most respects her parents?has learned to be a leader and act selflessly?career goal is to continue the success of the VU volleyball program.

Her thoughts: I felt Vanguard is where God wanted me. I loved the girls and the coaches.

Coach Leja's Comments: Carly is the ideal candidate that any coach would want their team to be led by. Her value is not only her rare ability as a top setter, but also within her personality and character. Carly knows what it takes to win but never fails to remain humble. She will do big things at Vanguard.