Pepperdine University Athletics

PEPPERDINE 2025: Competed in eight matches, primarily in the No. 5 position. Earned wins over Vanguard and Morehead State in slot No. 5.

STETSON (2024): Played in one match in the No. 6 exhibition position.     

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Calif. in 2023 … Played two years of varsity volleyball … Earned Offensive Player of the Year as a freshman and a junior … Also earned Student Athlete Certificate of Excellence as a freshman and junior … Captain of the beach volleyball team her senior year … Made the honor roll five semesters … An assistant coach for the indoor men’s volleyball team … Also lettered in indoor volleyball.
 
PERSONAL: Born in Burbank, Calif. … Majoring in biology and art … Daughter of Gabriela and Rene Avelar … has one sibling, Alyssa … Chose Pepperdine because “of the amazing beach volleyball program and everything that comes with the school, the location being close to home and by the beach, the amazing academics and the small school aspect.

FAVORITES: Enjoys art, going to the beach, hanging out with friends, exploring, being outdoors, and watching new shows and movies with her sister … Favorites include Michael Phelps (pro athlete), Dodgers (pro team), Boy in the Striped Pajamas (book), Coco (movie), Too Hot to Handle (TV show), The Beatles (musical artist), mexican (food), and soccer (sport besides beach volleyball) … Favorite thing about beach volleyball is “the environment as a whole. I love the people that surround me, being at the beach all the time, the support I get from my family doing what I love, and how I can take what I learn on the court off the court as well.