No. 22 – Sophie Burns
THIS YEAR: Freshman Sophie Burns is an outstanding newcomer who will immediately compete for the vacant starting spot at setter ... Rated a good athlete who moves very well ... Can also play opposite ... Is steady in her approach and play and is very skilled.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 seasons of varsity volleyball at West Ranch High in Stevens Ranch, Calif. ... Played 2 seasons for head coach Nate Sparks ... Was a 2-time All-Foothill League honoree, earning first-team recognition for the Wildcats during her 2008 senior season ... Posted a pair of triple-doubles as a senior ... Paced the Wildcats to a 37-19 record and 2 CIF playoff berths over her final 2 seasons ... Was a 2-time team MVP ... Led West Ranch to the 2006 Ventura and 2007 Gabriellino Tournament championships.
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 3, 1991, in Northridge, Calif. ... Parents are Gary (auditor) and Nelia Burns ... Has an older sister (Jessica) and a younger brother (Clay) ... Is a cousin to current Cougar volleyballer Aerial Beetstra ... Majoring in communication with a minor in humanities ... Would possibly like to go into photography ... Enjoys cooking and reading.
