University of Providence Athletics

Name: Melanie Rangel

Sport: Volleyball

Number: 7

Year: Sophomore

Position: Outside

Height: 5'9''

High School: La Mirada High School

High School Nickname: Matadores

High School Coach: Linda Reich

Conference High School played in:  Suburban League

High School Team Accomplishments:

All Conference senior year.

Individual athletic and academic honors received:

Captain Senior year.

Birth Date: 8/16/1991

Major: Accounting

Hometown: La Mirada, California

Volunteer activities participated in?

Positive Alternative Outreach Program.

Shout out to the best player she has ever played/competed with or against:

Best friend Miranda Doing, who now attends the University of Alaska, in Anchorage. She has a full ride for volleyball.

Why did Melanie choose UGF?

"Love the girls and the program. Love the small class sizes."

Other hobbies and interests:

Love to ride dirt bikes.

Hometown Media: Whittier Daily News, Press Telegram