TaMesha Jefferson
5-11, Jr. Opposite
Kinesiology
Lancaster, CA / Antelope Valley College

Antelope Valley College: Earned 2nd-Team All-League honor as a freshman and 1st-Team All-League honor as a sophomore...Led the Marauders to back-to-back 3rd place league finishes as a middle blocker... Recorded 180 kills, 152 digs, 25 blocks, and 16 service aces in 18 matches in 2005.

Lancaster HS: Named to the 1st-Team All-League in 2004...Led the Eagles to a 2nd-place league finish in 2003 under head coach Jeff LeDuff...Also played basketball as a small forward as a junior...Helped the Eagles basketball team to a 3rd-place finish under coach Gorman...Once pulled down 19 rebounds in a game.

Personal: Born in Los Angeles, CA, on November 16, 1986...Daughter of James and LaTanya Jefferson...Has two brothers, James and Ryan...Chose CSUDH because of its proximity to family...Also recruited by LMU and NSU...Lists getting CSUDH to the "SHIP" as her athletic goal...Would like to be a personal trainer for a sports team...Lists Kobe Bryant and the Lakers as sports favorites...Favorite movies are "House Party" and "Above the Rim"...Most admires her parents...Graduated Cum Laude from Antelope Valley College...Lists "America’s Next Top Model" as favorite TV show.