Player Bio: Matt Ceran

Matt Ceran Class: Senior Hometown: Los Angeles, CA High School: Brentwood School Height: 6-6 Position: Outside Hitter

As a Junior in 2007: Played in all 28 matches, one of four players on the team to do so.... Finished 354 kills, which was second on the team...Recorded 152 digs, which was second on the team... Registered 50 blocks, which ranked fourth on the team... Finished the season with a .193 hitting percentage.

As a Sophomore in 2006: In his second season, Ceran became a key contributor at middle blocker ... Played in 73 games, starting 21 matches and playing in 24 ... Lead the team in solo blocks with 13, second in total blocks with 58 ... Registered 121 kills ... Ranked third on the team in digs (90) ... Finished the season with a .236 attacking percentage.

As a Freshman in 2005: Played in 35 games, starting 6 matches and playing in 12 ... Was a utility player for the Cardinal, playing three different positions ... Notched 59 kills, averaging 1.69 kills per game ... Recorded 54 digs, averaging 1.54 kills per game ... Also had 17 blocks for the season ... Had his season cut short with a thumb injury.

High School: A highly touted recruit out of Brentwood School in Los Angeles, CA ... First team all conference in 2002 on CIF championship team ... Bronze medalist in 2002 Junior Olympic games ... CIF League MVP in 2003 ... First team all-tournament at 2003 Junior Olympics ... Led team to gold medals in Junior Olympic Games in 2003 and 2004 ... CIF MVP in 2004.

Personal: Earth Systems major, Economics minor ... Son of Allan and Nancy Ceran ... Hobbies include surfing, chess, freestyling, playing the guitar, video games, and environmentalism.