Volleyball
#1 Kelsey Campbell
5’8” ~ Kaysville, UT ~ Libero ~ Sophomore
Freshman: Led the Bruin defense with a team high 288 digs… her 288 digs was ranked 6th in the SWAC… added 19 service aces offensively
High School/Club: Davis High School… Lettered Junior and Senior year in Volleyball … also lettered in Basketball and Track Junior and Senior years… 5A senior All Star…2nd team All Region in Volleyball and 2nd team All State in Basketball…was on the High Honor Roll…Club Team Blaze
Personal: Daughter of Alan and Jan… three brothers; Jordan, Eric and Austin…Majoring in General Studies and wants to become a Nurse…born on June 6, 1990
Personal Motto: Don’t worry about the things you can’t control
#2 Shiela Uluave
5’10 ~ St. George, UT ~ OH ~ Freshman
“We are happy that we have Amanda coming back. Amanda plays with a winning attitude and strives to be the best in every drill. Her passion to get every ball will help her be a big part of the team this year. Amanda is a smart player and will help us be at the top this year.” –Coach Hillman
High School: Viewmont High where she was selected as a 5A All-Region player.
Personal: Daughter of Lee and Jeanne Carter. Amanda wants to either work for a
#3 Whitney Nilson
5’10 ~Salt Lake City, UT ~ OH ~ Sophomore
Freshman: Had 57 kills… was in the top 10 in the SWAC with 2.33 digs per game…22 service aces in her freshman season
High School/ Club: Skyline High School… lettered three years…1st team All-State… Team Captain...5A All Star Team…2007 Las Vegas All Tournament team
Personal: Daughter of Mark and Fran… One brother and two sisters… Sister Kristy played volleyball at University of Houston and SLCC and sister Ashley ran track at Utah Valley University… Whitney hates needles and has eaten a fish eye… Major undecided… born May 29, 1990
Personal Motto: Work Hard, Never give up and Have Fun!!!
#4 Shelbi Zaldain
6’1 ~ Reno, NV ~ Opposite ~ Freshman
High School/Club: Reno High School…lettered all four years… named first team all league three times, Player of the Year junior year and MVP Sierra Dessert Tournament… Junior year Regional Champions... Senior year Runner-Up State Champs… Club Team Nevada
Personal: Daughter of George and Julie… one brother, Trevor… Dad and Brother played baseball at CSI… Shelbi loves to people watch and her favorite animal is a giraffe… Major Sales and Communication… Born November 9, 1990
Personal Motto: It’s Legitamentaly Legit
#5 Kim Gourley
5’6” ~ Tayorsville, UT ~ Libero ~ Sophomore
Freshman: Averaged 3.48 digs per game
High School/Club: Taylorsville High School… lettered all four years… 2004 Rookie of the Year award…2005 & 2006 All Region 2nd team…2007 All Region 1st team… High Honor rolls… Club Teams 2002-04 High Country and 2005-07 Summit
Personal: Daughter of Robert and Sharon… two brothers, Scott and Chad…attended the Jr. Olympics 2002-2007 and took 9th place in 2006…Kim also plays the piano and enjoys photography, singing, drawing and hiking… Major Photography/Engineering… Born March 29, 1990
Personal Motto: If you come to a fork in the road, take it
#7 Anna Burgess
5’8” ~ Alpine, UT ~ Libero ~ Freshman
High School/Club: Lone Peak High School…Lettered all 4 years in Volleyball… 2008 Deseret News 1st Team All-State…Salt Lake Tribune 5A MVP… 2008 5A State Tournament MVP… High Honor Roll freshmen, sophomore and junior years… Club Utah Peak Performance… 2009 Jr Olympics 2nd place in Bronze Division
Personal: Daughter of Andrew and Wealtha… 5 other siblings Amos, Sam, Jayne, Billy and Madee… Dad played football at BYU, brother Sam played basketball at BYU, brother Amos played baseball at Dixie and Southern Utah and brother Billy plays baseball at Utah Valley University… undecided major… born June 17, 1991
Personal Motto: Desire, No Excuses and Hard Work
#8 Ame' White
5’9” ~ Sandy, UT ~ OH ~ Freshman
High School/Club: Murray High School… Lettered all 4 years in Basketball and Volleyball… Named team MVP in Volleyball her senior year… All Region in Volleyball and All State in Basketball her senior year… in 2006 won the State Championship…Club team Union
Personal: Daughter of David and Denina… is the youngest of five children; Abe, Josh, Mele, Harmony and Owen… Ame’ is half Tongan and has 5 nieces and nephews… Majoring in Education… born on April 8, 1991
Personal Motto: My game flows like a heartbeat, as it skips to success
#9 Erika Charry
6’2” ~ Valle, Columbia ~ MB ~ Freshman
High School/Club: Participated in Basketball, Swimming and Volleyball…lettered three years in Volleyball… Named best player for school team… earned the “Responsibility Award”… was champion in all categories for volleyball
Personal: Daughter of Fernando and Martha… one brother and sister, Catalina plays for Salt Lake CC… Father played basketball in Colombia… Majoring in Marketing Management… born January 6, 1988
Personal Motto: So far, So good
#10 Catalina Charry
5’10” ~ Valle, Columbia ~ Setter ~ Freshman
High School/Club: Participated in Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball… Helped her team, Valle, win the championship… earned the “Best Service Award”… was champion in all categories for volleyball
Personal: Daughter of Fernando and Martha… one brother and sister, Erika plays for Salt Lake CC… Father played basketball in Colombia… Majoring in Physical Therapy… wants to own her own physical therapy center… born December 31, 1989
Personal Motto: Never give up!!!
#11 Naomi Flinders
5’10” ~ Provo, UT ~ Setter ~ Sophomore
Transfer from Western Nebraska College
High School/Club: Provo High School…Lettered all four years in Volleyball… named Miss Hustle in 2005, 2006 and 2007… All State Honorable mention in 2006…All Region first team 2006 and 2007… helped Western Nebraska to a 3rd place finish at Nationals… Played for Club Utah in 2007 and Summit in 2008
Personal: Daughter of Erin and Carolyn… one sister Natalie (22) and two brothers Clint (12) and Chandler (15)… Naomi wants to become a volleyball coach… Major Elementary Education… born on November 15, 1989
Personal Motto: My game flows like a heartbeat, as it skips to success
#13 Melissa Fifita
5’11” ~ Midvale, UT ~ OH ~ Sophomore
Transfer from Utah Valley University
High School/Club: Cottonwood High School… lettered all 4 years…2007 5A Player of the Year... 2006 4A State Champions…2008 Independence Championship at UVU… Game high 10 kills in Championship…Club Summit VBC… Intermountain Region Champions 2007
Personal: Daughter of Sau and Ann… two sisters and one brother…half Tongan…has visited Tonga, Fiji, Thailand and Europe…traveled to Slovenia to represent USA… major undecided… born March 12, 1990
Personal Motto: Let your faith be stronger than your fears
#14 LaKell Havens
6’1” ~ St.George, UT ~ MB ~ Sophomore
Freshman: Ranked 3rd on the team with 214 kills… ranked 3rd in SWAC with a .334 hitting percentage had 32 service aces… 52 digs… first on the team with 12 solo blocks and 103 total blocks for the season… honorable mention All Region SWAC
High School/Club: Dixie High School… played Volleyball, Basketball and Water Polo in high school… lettered in Volleyball sophomore, junior and senior years…1st team All State and All Region senior year…took 2nd in State both senior and junior years
Personal: Daughter of Kent and Melani… one sister and two brothers… LaKell is the first in her family to receive an athletic scholarship… Majoring in English… wants to become a journalist… born July 12, 1990
Personal Motto: There is a reason in everything
#15 Anna Nostrant
6’0” ~ St. George, UT ~ MB ~ Sophomore
Freshman: Had 78 kills her freshman season
High School/Club: Attended Snow Canyon High School…participated in Basketball, Volleyball, Softball and Tennis in high school…lettered in Basketball and Volleyball three years… took state two years in a row in 3A and 4A… Club Team SUVA
Personal: Daughter of Dave and Lisa… two sisters…Dad coaches tennis and he played baseball at University of Wisconsin Parkside…Anna took dance lessons for 12 years and also loves to surf, snowboard and play tennis… Major General Studies… Born April 16, 1990
Personal Motto: What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters to what lies within us.