Shannon Finley
5-11, Senior, Middle Blocker
Political Science
Simi Valley, CA/ Moorpark JC

Personal: Born October 3, 1985, in Panorama City, CA...Daughter of Dave and Del Finley...Has one sister, Cori...Chose CSUDH because of its location...Also recruited by Fresno State...Most admires Toniann Meradino, a former assistant coach...Greatest athletic thrill was making it to CIF in high school and getting to the 3rd round of nationals while at Hope International University...Would most like to meet Elvis...Lists the San Francisco 49ers as favorite team, “I Love Lucy” as favorite television show and any ‘80s movie as favorite flick...Aspires to be a lawyer for a professional sports team.

2005: Saw action in only 16 matches due to injury in first season in Cardinal and Gold...Tallied 10-kills while hitting .353 against Sonoma State.

Moorpark JC: Led Raiders to a 3rd-place league finish under head coach Steve Burkhart.

Hope International: Played one season of volleyball under coach Chris Kiefe...Named to Dean’s List.

Royal HS: Three-sport athlete as a prep (volleyball, soccer, track & field)...Named 2nd-Team All-League under Travis Fergison, leading the Highlanders to a league championship.