SAN MARCOS, Calif. – The Cal State San Marcos volleyball team begins its 2014 season on the road with a three-match road trip to Oregon.
 
The Schedule
Match 1
Friday, August 15 – 1 p.m.
Cal State San Marcos (0-0) at Warner Pacific (0-0)
Portland, Ore. – C.C. Perry Gym
 
Match 2 & 3
McDonald & Wetle Concordia Challenge
Saturday, August 16 – 12 p.m.
Cal State San Marcos (0-0) vs. Eastern Oregon (0-0)
Saturday, August 16 – 7 p.m.
Cal State San Marcos (0-0) vs. Concordia (0-0)
Portland, Ore. – Cavalier Court
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Season Outlook - Part 2 of 2: The Underclassmen
The Cougar volleyball freshman and sophomore classes will play a vital role as Cal State San Marcos makes the transition to NCAA Division II. They have an opportunity to close CSUSM's NAIA experience on a high note and then come strong out of the gates against NCAA opponents their final three seasons. 
 
"We are really excited about this year's underclassmen," said head coach Andrea Leonard. "They bring a wealth of experience and are all eager to contribute."
 
The CSUSM sophomore class is comprised of Brooke Butler, Rachel Hadley, Taylor Harris, Markisha Henderson-Diaz, Jordan McFarland and Morgan Willis.  With injuries galore last season, the rookies started a combine average of 23 matches with Henderson-Diaz appearing in all 38 matches.  
 
"Our sophomores now have a year of experience playing ranked teams and that will help a lot this season," Leonard said. "They felt the disappointment of when we narrowly missed going to Sioux City and will use that at motivation."
 
The four freshmen beginning their collegiate career at CSUSM are Samantha Flores, Ashley Kaylor, Kristin Parker and Cheyenne Richards.
 
"The incoming freshman class brings a ton of talent and readiness to the court," Leonard said.  "They come from solid club and high school programs and should help us make an impact with our potential."

The Cougars will begin their 2014 campaign tomorrow at Warner Pacific with first serve at 1 p.m.