Julia Wehsener
THIS YEAR: The lone junior on the team, and 1 of just 2 upperclasswomen, Julia Wehsener is a team captain ... Is a defensive specialist who has played in 51 matches the past 2 seasons ... Passes well and could be used at libero ... Also has an effective serve.
2008 (Sophomore): Was a constant figure in the Cougar back row, appearing in 29 matches, including the first 21 of the season, and 61 sets during her 2008 sophomore campaign ... Tallied 45 digs and 5 service aces in the process ... Combined for 15 digs in back-to-back 3-set victories over The Master's and Hope International, including a career-high 8 vs. The Master's.
2007 (Freshman): Appeared in 22 matches in her collegiate debut, playing in a streak of Azusa Pacific's final 17 matches to finish the season ... Led team with a .929 serve percentage (minimum 100 attempts), serving 9 aces on the year ... Collected a season-high 4 aces in 10 serves in a GSAC sweep over San Diego Christian ... Registered aces in 3 straight matches to end the season ... Posted a season-high 7 digs in a 4-set win over Hope International.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 2 varsity seasons for head coach Ed Machado at La Costa Canyon High in Carlsbad, Calif. ... Helped lead the Mavericks to back-to-back CIF Division I San Diego Section championships, along with a third-place state finish as a 2006 senior ... Recorded 256 digs and 48 aces to help the Mavericks to a 35-4 overall record in 2006.
PERSONAL: Born Dec. 18, 1988, in La Jolla, Calif., to Tom and Tami Wehsener ... Has 2 younger siblings (1 brother, 1 sister) ... Majoring in liberal studies with a career goal of becoming an elementary school teacher.
