Karla Andree Class: Junior Hometown: Cypress, Calif. High School: Kennedy Last College: Cypress C.C. Height: 5-7 Position: DS Birthdate: 04/18/1987 Major: Elementary Education

Prior to USC Upstate: A two-year starter at Cypress Community College in Cyress Calif .... Appeared in 85 games as a senior, posting 169 kills ... Added 360 digs, an average of 4.86 per game, which was in the Orange Empire Conference's top 10 ... Also had 26 aces, 14 blocks and 23 assists. Finished the season in the top 10 in conference for digs per game (3.51) as a freshman ... Was also second on the team in kills per game (2.45) and third in total kills (191) ... Earned the Most Valuable Player honor twice at Kennedy High School ... Also twice earned All-League Honorable Mention and second-team All-League honors in her last two years as a prep ... Also participated in track and field.

Personal: Born on April 18, 1987 ... Daughter of Larry and Kari Andree ... Has a younger brother, Sam ... Majoring in elementary education.