RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The Golden Eagles Women's Volleyball team signed freshman Samantha Bernal to its 2022 roster. Bernal is a defensive specialist and libero from Riverside, Calif. Bernal intends to major in Biology in the Fall.

Bernal attended La Sierra Academy where she received the Highest Honors Award four consecutive times, and the President's Award three times. The 5'4" freshman played for the varsity volleyball team, as well as 6 seasons of club volleyball. On top of excelling academically, Bernal received a Second Team All-League Award.

She is daughter of Martha Chong and Jaime Bernal. While completing dentistry school, her father played volleyball at Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico).

Bernal's favorite musician is Kehlani, her favorite athlete is Jordan Larson, and she would most like to meet Steve Jobs and Ariana Grande.

Please join us in welcoming Samantha Bernal to the Golden Eagles Family.