4  Kirsten Mercado Class: Junior Hometown: Torrance, Calif. High School: North Torrance Height: 5-11 Position: Middle Blocker Experience: HS

North: Was a second-team all-conference player as a senior in the Pioneer League and was named the most inspirational player on the team, as well as the most improved... Was captain of the volleyball team for two years and was a member of the National Honor Society... Also earned the Sammy Saxon Award, an academic award at North High School... Earned two letters in volleyball, as well as two in soccer and one in track & field... Played club volleyball for SCVC.