Warriors Volleyball 2024 Season Preview
San Dimas, CA – Life Pacific University's Volleyball team enters the 2024 season returning the majority of their starting lineup behind Coach Wes Schneider. Coach Wes Schneider now enters his 3rd year leading the volleyball program. In 2023, the Warriors finished their season with an overall record of 18-9 and 8-6 in the GSAC. This record saw them finishing 3rd overall in the GSAC with a close loss in the semifinals of the GSAC tournament. The Warriors finished out their season with senior Outside Hitter, Hannah Caddow, being named GSAC Player of the Year for the second straight season. She was also named to the NAIA All-American team, finishing on the First Team.
The Warriors graduated four starters including Caddow, however, the majority of the lineup is returning. Notable starters Audrianna Guzman (2022 GSAC All-Conference), Bailey Collette, Lindsey Johnson, Maddie Robertson and Peyton Ertle are all returning this season. Emma McMillan, 4th in the GSAC in Service Aces per set last season, also returns to the Warriors.
The returners are joined by a recruiting class of eight newcomers who are poised to make an immediate impact in the 2024 season:
- Iliana Galindo
- Lilly Knight
- Taylor Wilson
- Melissa Polich
- Gracelyn Myhre
- Kylie Proctor
- Diana Castro
- Jocelyn Hernandez
LPU kicks off their season this week on August 15th at The Big Sky Volleyball Challenge preseason tournament at Montana Tech where they play University of Providence (MT), Loyola University (IL), Carroll College (MT), and Our Lady of the Lake University (TX).
Wes Schneider enters his third season as the Head Coach of the program looking to rebuild this season. When asked to share his thoughts about the upcoming season, Coach Schneider stated, "This will truly be a new season as we remember our wonderful class of 24. But as we remember the end of one season, we are so excited to roll out this new season. We have a solid mix of returners and rookies looking to make their mark in the GSAC. I am truly inspired by their commitment to their craft and their commitment to glorify Christ in all they do. I'm looking forward to sharing this journey with these wonderful student-athletes."