POMONA -- Cal Poly Pomona acting head volleyball coach Traci Dahl has announced the addition of nine more incoming student-athletes for the upcoming 2019 season -- Daisy Duke, Dionne Zhao, Fia Faa'agi, Taylor Bachmann, Mikayla Diamond, Brynn Sherbert, Jane Woodward, Kylie Brandt and Kaitlan Tucker.  They will join newcomer Jazminn Parrish, who was announced back in January.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome these young women into our Bronco Volleyball Program," said Dahl. "Each of them brings something unique and special. This is one of the largest classes in numbers that CPP has had in years, but more significantly is the skill level they will add to our already talented team. The work ethic they bring in the classroom and on the court, as well as their high character, will make a difference in our program, which is why they are the right fit for us here at Cal Poly Pomona."


Daisy Duke
Coach Dahl on Daisy:  "Daisy has proven to be a force on her high school club teams. She plays very high above the net and has a strong presence. Although a natural hitter on the right side, Daisy can score at both pins. She also has some experience playing in the middle which adds to her ability to hit the quicks and will add to the diversity of our offense."

Daisy's Accomplishments: Alta Loma High School (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.)

• Alta Loma High School Brave Award & Plaque "Most Improved 2015"
• Mt Baldy League- All League Recognition for Outstanding Athletic Achievement in the Sport of 1st Team Girl's Volleyball -Alta Loma High School Fall Season 2016
• Alta Loma High School Brave Award & Plaque-Most Improved Varsity Volleyball 2016-2017
• Mt Baldy League-All League Recognition for Outstanding Athletic Achievement in the Sport of 1st Team Girl's Volleyball -Alta Loma High School Fall Season 2017.
• First Team All CIF Southern Section
• Palomares League M.V.P. 2018
• Alta Loma High School Brave Award & Plaque-Varsity Volleyball Best Offensive Player 2018-2019
• 2018 Inland Valley Volleyball Classic All-Stars Player
• Palomares League Honor Student Athlete.
• First team All-Area  and First Team All So-Cal Varsity Team

Dionne Zhao
Coach Dahl on Dionne:  "Dionne has had experience as both a setter and a libero. Recruited mostly as a libero, Dionne has an exceptional feel for the court. She is setting for her club team this year which will give her some experience if needed in that position. Her ability to pass the ball is very natural and she makes it look easy. I am looking forward to Dionne adding to our current stability in the back row."

Dionne's Accomplishments: Duarte High School (Duarte, Calif.)

• Freshman 2015-2016:
  • Montview League 2nd Team
  • CIF Quarterfinalist 
• Sophomore 2016-2017:
  • Montview League Honorable Mention
• Junior 2017-2018:
  • Undefeated Montview League Champions
  • Montview League 1st Team
  • Scholar Athlete
  • CIF Quarterfinalist
• Senior 2018-2019
  • Undefeated Montview League Champions
  • Montview League MVP
  • All CIF
  • San Gabriel Valley Girls Volleyball 1st Team
  • MVP at Duarte High School

 
Fia Faa'agi
Coach Dahl on Fia:  "Fia has taken a different path playing two years of indoor, then two years of sand and will now compete in her last two years of indoor as a Bronco. She brings with her a wealth of volleyball knowledge. Fia was a very successful indoor and sand player which has given her the chance to work on all aspects of her game. Being a former All-American, and a State Champion in the sand, Fia is accustomed to winning which makes her a great addition to our program."

Fia's Accomplishments:

• Vista Murrieta High School (Murrieta, Calif.)
  • Three-time all-league 2013-15
  • City of Murrieta Athlete of the Month 2015
  • All-tournament in Beach Cities 2014-15
  • Member of California Interscholastic Federation championship team with Hemet as sophomore (CIF CHAMPION 2013) Lettered three times in volleyball …2012-15 scholar-athlete award
• Oklahoma City University (Oklahoma City, Okla.)
  • All-American SAC Conference 2016
  • Grossmont Community College
  • CCCAA State Champion Beach Volleyball 2019 Duo of the year - Beach Volleyball 2019 

Taylor Bachmann
Coach Dahl on Taylor:  "Taylor is a six-rotation Outside Hitter who is very strong and hits high above the net. Taylor was an impact player on both her High School and Club teams. She has a very high ceiling and I am looking forward to seeing her progress at the college level."

Taylor's Accomplishments: San Dimas High School (San Dimas, Calif.)

• 2016 - Varsity and earned 2nd team all-league.
• 2017 - Varsity, Team MVP and 1st team all-league, second team all-area.
• 2018 - Varsity, Team MVP, All League MVP, and 1st team All-CIF; First team all- area, named on the So Cal All Varsity team and played in the Inland Empire All Star Volleyball Classic; Inland Valley girl's athlete of the week, 11/12/2018.
• Scholar Athlete all 4 years.

Mikayla Diamond
Coach Dahl on Mikayla:  "Mikayla passes a great ball and has a very tough serve. Her quickness will be a valuable asset to us in the back row. Her club experience has prepared her for the college level. Mikayla will be a great addition to our experience in both passing and defense."

Mikayla's Accomplishments: Santa Monica High School (Santa Monica, Calif.)

• A 2019 Graduate of Santa Monica High School.
• Tournament MVP as the starting Freshman Libero and a two-time 1st Team All-League Libero
• Starting Libero for 2 years of State and 2 years of CIF Tournaments for SAMOHI
• CIF Finals Runner Up 2017
• Starting libero for San Gabriel Elite and played in every match of her 17's and 18's seasons.
• Played CBVA Beach Volleyball for 5 years including 2 CAL CUP Tournaments.
• 2019 Centennial Medallion Award Winner at SAMOHI 

Brynn Sherbert 
Coach Dahl on Brynn:  "Brynn has had very high-level experience playing both as Libero and as a Defensive Specialist for her team at Rider. She was a large part of their success last year. Brynn is a positive, high energy player who will make a difference in our program on and off the court."

Brynn's Accomplishments:

• Rider University (Lawrenceville, NJ):
  • MAAC All-Academic team, 2017-2018
  • Named to the Volley in the Valley Rose Hill Classic All- Tournament Team, 2016.
• Great Oak High School (Temecula, Calif.):
  • Four- year letter winner, earned All- Southwest Conference honors, Second- team All-league, All- academic Team

Jane Woodward
Coach Dahl on Jane:  "Jane adds some much-needed height to our roster. She has the ability to play either in the Middle or the Right Side. She is a great blocker and will be a big presence at the net. Her recent experience at Cypress College has prepared her for success as a student athlete here at CPP."

Jane's Accomplishments:

• Cypress College (Cypress, Calif.)
  • 2018 All-OEC First Team
  • 2018 All-State Tournament Team
  • 2019 Kinesiology Presidential Scholar of Distinction
  • 2018 All-OEC Beach Volleyball 2nd-Team
• Woodrow Wilson High School (Portland, Ore.)
  • 4-year Varsity Starter
  • 2015 & 2016 All-District First Team All-League

Kylie Brandt
Coach Dahl on Kylie:  "Kylie is a very physical player who can play all six rotations. She is someone who can swing from both pins. Her athleticism coupled with her competitive spirit make her an important addition to the 2019 class and our program."

Kylie's Accomplishments: Heritage High School (Brentwood, Calif.)

• 4-year Varsity player
• 1st team all-league 2015-16, 2016-17
• 2nd team all-league 2017-18
• Offensive player of the year 2016-17
• Honor society 2015-2019
• Honor roll 2015-16, 2017-18, 2018-2019
• Scholar Athlete award 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2018-2019
• Team captain 2016, 2017
• BVAL league Champions-2018
• Open Bid for Junior Nationals to Minneapolis-Rage 16Garren 2017

Kaitlan Tucker
Coach Dahl on Kaitlan:  "Kaitlan is an exceptional middle blocker who is very effective and can score in front of the setter or behind the setter. She is a natural blocker that sees the other side of the net well. She comes to us after having a very successful high school career and understands what it takes to win."

Kaitlan's Accomplishments: Liberty High School (Bakersfield, Calif.)

• 2019 Graduate
• Four Years Varsity 
• All-Area First Team - 2018
• Southwest Yosemite League All-League First Team – 2017-2018 
• Defensive Player of the Year - 2018
• Team Captain - 2018
• Southwest Yosemite League All-League Second Team - 2016 
• Four-time Southwest Yosemite League Champion
• Overall high school league record 38-2
• Central Section Valley Championship title in 2016 
• Scholar-Athlete Dean's/Principals List all 4 years
• Patriot Award