FULLERTON, Calif.--- The Cal State Fullerton women's volleyball program has brought in the second half of its 11-athlete recruiting class, consisting of six student-athletes who will bring their talents to Cal State Fullerton starting with the upcoming 2018-19 season, head coach Ashley Preston announced on Wednesday.
Alexandra Pestolis, Felicia Marshall, Gaby Barcelos, Haley Carmo, Maya Riddlesprigger and Elizabeth Schryer join an already fantastic group in Tatiana Toleafoa, Makena Ala'ilima-Daley, Ashleigh Atsaros, Neena Dimas and Nicole Shuhandler to make up the 11-athlete class.
"I can't say enough about these young women," said Preston. "In this group we have CIF Division I State Champions, a valedictorian, a junior college stud and two defensive standouts. They all embody the student-athlete I love coaching. They're all athletic, driven and hungry to compete."
Let's meet the new Titans.
Elizabeth Schryer | L | 5'4' | Dana Point, Calif. (JSerra Catholic HS)
Elizabeth Schryer comes to Cal State Fullerton from JSerra Catholic HS where she played varsity volleyball for four seasons. She earned second team all-league honors her senior season. She was also a soccer standout, as she played on the varsity team for season from 2014-15.
Get to know Elizabeth Schryer...
Favorites
Volleyball Player: Kerri Walsh Jennings
Sports Venue: Ford Field, Staples Center
Athlete: JuJu Smith-Schuster
Musical Artist: Dierks Bentley
Website: Amazon
Athletic Team: Ducks
Volleyball Venue: Ladrea Ranch Sports Center
Movies: Just Go With It
Books: Hunger Games
Actor: Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson
Food: Steak
Our first signee is a libero out of JSerra Catholic High School. She was named second team all league her senior year and her favorite sports venue is Ford Field. Ladies and gents, help us welcome Elizabeth Schryer! #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/ifcjwuntGn
— Titan Volleyball (@FullertonVB) June 20, 2018
Maya Riddlesprigger | MB | 6'0' | Fresno, Calif. (Central HS)
Maya Riddlesprigger makes the trek to Cal State Fullerton from Central High School in Fresno, California. She played four years of varsity volleyball. She compiled 108 kills, 1.2 kills per set and 79 blocks while she earned team defensive player of the year honors her freshman season. She got even better during her sophomore campaign, producing 209 kills, 1.8 kills per set and 110 total blocks. She was named the squad's MVP, a first team all-conference team member and a first-team all-section team member. Her senior year, Riddlesprigger notched 164 kills, 1.5 kills per set, and a career-high 129 total blocks. She was named the team's defensive MVP, a first team all-conference and first team all section member. She had her best season of her career her senior campaign. She compiled a career-high 213 kills and 1.7 kills per set. She compiled 91 total blocks and was named the league's female athlete of the year. She also earned all-league and all section honors for the third straight year.
In addition to her volleyball success, she was also a track and field stud all four seasons and was a CIF state qualifier. Riddlesprigger also got it done in the classroom. She was the school's valedictorian, earned high honors and is a CSF lifetime member.
She was her Senior Class president, ASA Sports Commissioner, BSU Junior Class President, and a Central California Women's Conference Scholarship Recpient.
Her father Pat played basketball at Fresno State from 1988-1992, while her sister Mariah played volleyball at Ria University for three seasons (2010-13).
Get to know Maya Riddlesprigger...
Favorites
Volleyball Player: Mariah Riddlesprigger
Sports Venue: Staples Center
Athlete: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Serena Williams
Musical Artist: Beyoncé
Website: Pintrest
Athletic Team: Milwaukee Bucks
Volleyball Venue: Kay Barley Hutchison Convention Center
Movies: Moana
Books: The Fault in our Stars
Actor: Will Smith, Sandra Bullock
Food: Mexican
She was a valedictorian at Central HS, while she was also named the female athlete of the year, a first team all conference and first team all section member her senior season. Maya Riddlesprigger truly does it all! We're lucky to have you! #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/RyaetgaKvU
— Titan Volleyball (@FullertonVB) June 20, 2018
Haley Carmo | MB | 6'0" | Santa Margarita, Calif. (Santa Margarita HS)
Haley Carmo is a Southern California product out of Santa Margarita High School. She played four seasons of varsity volleyball as the Eagles' middle blocker. She helped guide Santa Margarita to the CIF Championship her junior year. She was also named second team all trinity league and first team all-Orange County her junior campaign. She also has a black belt in taekwondo.
Get to know Haley Carmo...
Favorites
Volleyball Player: Misty May-Treanor
Sports Venue: Honda Center
Athlete: Michael Jordan
Musical Artist: Gwen Stefani
Website: Amazon
Athletic Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Volleyball Venue: MMTSC
Movies: Wonder Woman
Books: The Great Gatsby
Actress: Drew Barrymore
Food: Boba and Tea
She's a four-year letterwinner out of Santa Margarita Catholic HS and helped lead the Eagles to a CIF Championship. Her favorite athletes are also Michael Jordan and Misty May-Treanor, so you know she knows how to win. Welcome to the fam Haley Carmo! #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/VVlZE1HmEm
— Titan Volleyball (@FullertonVB) June 20, 2018
Alexandra Pestolis | LB | 5'5" | Fallbrook, Calif. (Fallbrook HS)
Alexandra Pestolis comes to Cal State Fullerton from Fallbrook High School in Fallbrook, California. She was a four-year letterwinner on the varsity volleyball team at Fallbrook. She was named to the principal's honor roll her sophomore, junior and senior years (2014-17)
Get to know Alexandra Pestolis…
Favorites
Volleyball Player: Brenda Castillo and Taylor Formico
Athlete: Neymar Jr. and Serena Williams
Musical Artists: Childish Gambino, Uzuna, Kendrick Lamar, The Game, Snoop Dogg, Lauryn Hill
Athletic Team: Barcelona FC
Movies: Kill Bill
Food: Acai Bowls
From Fallbrook to Fullerton. Please welcome our newest libero, Alexandra Pestolis to the Titan Family! #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/LZSHkFwgIO
— Titan Volleyball (@FullertonVB) June 20, 2018
Felicia Marshall | OH | 5'10" | El Cajon, Calif. (Grossmont College)
Felicia Marshall comes from Northern California, where she went to Grossmont College and played two years of volleyball. She was named the league's Freshman of the Year, placed on the All-Tournament Team, All-Conference Squad, and All-Regional Honors. Before making the trek to Grossmont College, Marshall was a three-sport stud at Layton Christian Academy. She played varsity volleyball all four years there. She was named first team all-conference as a freshman, second team all-conference as a sophomore, and was named first team all-state.
She played varsity basketball for two years and ran track and field for three years at the high school level as well.
Get to know Felecia Marshall...
Volleyball Player: Karch Kiraly
Athlete: Kobe Bryant
Athletic Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Movies: Coco
Actor: Gabriel Union
Food: California burritos and Acai bowls
She's a transfer and the former freshman of the year at Grossmont College. Felicia Marshall will now bring her talents to Fullerton! Welcome to the Titan Family! #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/ROtTbT6jmv
— Titan Volleyball (@FullertonVB) June 20, 2018
Gaby Barcelos | RS | 6'0" | Santa Margarita, Calif. (Santa Margarita HS)
Last but certainly not least is Gaby Barcelos. She's another product from prestigious Santa Margarita High School. She played three years at the varsity level there, while helping the Eagles to a CIF title.
Get to know Gaby Barcelos
Volleyball Player: Matt Anderson
Sports Venue: Fenway Park
Athlete: Rob Gronkowski
Musical Artist: Chris Brown
Website: Instagram
Athletic Team: New England Patriots
Movies: Stepbrothers
Actor: Michael B. Jordan and Margot Robbie
Food: Tacos
Last but certainly not least, she comes from the same prestigious Santa Margarita program as Haley Carmo. Gaby Barcelos and her love for the New England Patriots are coming to Fullerton! Welcome to the squad Gaby �� #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/uhGZt7QZIf
— Titan Volleyball (@FullertonVB) June 20, 2018
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