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

THIS YEAR: Freshman Robin Portela is an explosive hitter who will help add balanced depth at the outside hitter position ... Not only defends the floor well and is a great passer, has an outstanding vertical jump ... Will likely compete for time at outside hitter and may figure into the competition at libero ... Works hard and has a strong will to win.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 varsity seasons for head coach Melanie Demure at Oak Ridge High in El Dorado Hills, Calif. ... Earned back-to-back All-Sierra Valley League selections after leading the Trojans to consecutive 32-win campaigns ... Led Oak Ridge to a share of the league title as a 2006 junior ... Ranked among league leaders as a 2007 senior in kills (sixth with 254), digs (third with 391) and serve receive (4.1 per game) ... Also played 2 season of varsity soccer, where she tended goal and played in the midfield.

PERSONAL: Is the third of six children of Eric and Debbie Portela ... Has 3 brothers (Eric, Daniel and Garrett) and 2 sisters (Krister and Alicia) ... Mother was a track and field athlete at Liberty University ... Plans to major in business administration and minor in communication ... Would like to be a healthcare administrator ... Enjoys boating, playing badminton and ping pong ... Also lists piano and art as hobbies.