Sophia Lopes
6-0, Jr. MB/OH
Childhood Education
Los Angeles, CA / Santa Monica CC

Santa Monica CC: Ranked in the top 15 in the state in kills and digs during 2005...Led the Corsairs to two 3rd-place finishes...Recorded a JuCo high of 20 kills in a match.

New Rock HS: Led the Jaguars to three-straight league championships and a combined 33-3 record over three years...Once pounded down 24 kills in a match...Also led the Jaguars basketball team to three league championships under head coach T.J. Knox...Named volleyball team MVP twice and basketball MVP once...Also played softball, earning the team’s sportsmanship award.

Personal: Born in Clearwater, FL, on December 31, 1985...Daughter of Richard Riley and Sonia Lopes, and stepdaughter of J.D. Dekranes...Also recruited by Michigan State, Morgan State, Panola College, and Holy Names...Sports favorites include Michael Jordan and the Detroit Pistons...Favorite movies include "Wedding Crashers," "Van Wilder" and "Dodgeball"...Aspires to be an elementary school teacher...Named to "Who’s Who Among High School Students" three years...Enjoys poetry, writing and photography...Would most like to meet her grandfathers in heaven...Most admires parents.