2017 Women's Beach Volleyball Roster
Biography
High School: A four-year starter and letterwinner at Pleasant Grove High School under head coach Allyce Jones in Pleasant Grove, Utah … named a PrepVolleyball.com All-American … nominated for national player of the year and Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Utah … named to the 2012 All-American Under Armour Watch List … also named to the 2012 National Durango Fall Classic first team … recorded 21 kills during state final game to lead team to the 5A Utah State Championship … named MVP of the state tournament and was MVP of the 5A district … finished senior season with 355 kills, 235 digs and 32 service aces … earned all-state honorable mention as a junior … Greater Metro Conference champion as a sophomore, in addition to regional champions, sectional champions and a semi-final appearance at the WIAA State Tournament.
Personal: Full name is Melissa Lessa Fuchs … born January 27, 1995 in Provo, Utah … daughter of Ray and Val Fuchs, who both played professional volleyball in Brazil … has one older brother, Phillip, who played volleyball for BYU, and one older sister, Becca, who played volleyball for Weber State … majoring in elementary education.
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