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College of the Desert: Played for two seasons for the Roadrunners... as a senior, she earned First Team All-Foothill Conference and team MVP... was team captain... twice earned all-tournament honors... finished in the top-10 the Foothill League in kills, blocks, and digs and was COD’s Female Athlete of the Year... was co-captain as a junior, earning team MVP honors and First Team All-Conference.
High School: Was a three-year letterwinner for La Quinta HS, helping them to a league championship as a junior and the playoffs as a junior and senior... was freshman MVP and a starter on the varsity as a sophomore. Named First Team All-Desert Valley League as a senior... was a four-year member of the honor roll.
Personal: Eryn Marie Leja is the daughter of Greg and Cheri Leja... majoring in creative writing... hopes to become a photo journalist... roots for the Los Angeles Angels... favorite athletes are Keri Nishimoto, Misty May and Kerri Walsh... favorite writer is John Steinbeck... favorite books are “Of Mice and Men”, “East of Eden”, and “To Kill a Mockingbird”... enjoys eating Mexican food... favorite television shows are CSI Las Vegas, House and Saturday Night Live... favorite films are “The Princess Bride” and “Dumb and Dumber”... enjoys listening to AC/DC, Def Leppard and The Eagles... hobbies enjoys photography and coaching volleyball.