Cougar Athletics
30 NAIA National Championships
95 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: Freshman Amy Alkazin is one of 7 newcomers to the Cougar volleyball program ... Figures into the battle for a starting spot at middle blocker, a position that features just 1 returnee in senior Kelsey Knudsen ... Has trained in Azusa Pacific's style of play under Cougar assistant Mike Huffman in club volleyball ... Is a key piece at the net with her athleticism, quickness and jumping ability.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 seasons at Santa Fe Christian High in Solana Beach, Calif., for head coach Gail Malone ... Helped lead the Eagles to CIF-San Diego Section and State CIF championships her sophomore (2005) and senior (2007) seasons ... Collected CIF State Sportsmanship Award in Santa Fe Christian's 3-game title-clinching sweep over Harker High of San Jose ... Was twice named to All-CIF Division IV San Diego Section second team.

PERSONAL: Born Feb. 14, 1990, in La Jolla, Calif., to Tom and Bethany Alkazin ... Has 2 older brothers ... Planning to major in business administration ... Would like to work for her family's company and eventually help it expand ... Enjoys reading, singing and bike riding.