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Jersey Number 12
Layla Hooks
- Position:
- Middle Blocker
- Height:
- 6-2
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Mission Viejo, Calif.
- High School:
- Laguna Hills HS
2024
Played in 69 sets, averaging 0.53 blocks per set ... recorded four block assists and a career-high six kills while hitting .286 in UCR debut vs. Idaho (9/6) ... led the team in blocks in six of the season's final eight matches ... averaged 0.86 blocks per set in her final five matches of the season ... named to the Big West Commissioner's Honor Roll
2023
Played in 92 sets as a sophomore, averaging 0.95 kills and 0.74 blocks per set
2022
Posted five blocks in her collegiate debut as a freshman ... averaged 1.00 kills and 0.63 blocks per set
High School
First Team All-Pacific League and two-time Pacific League MVP at Laguna Hills High School ... led LHHS to first CIF appearance since 1997 with 144 kills and 70 blocks ... led team in blocks as a freshman and sophomore ... also competed in track & field ... was on the honor's listÂ
Personal
Parents are Gretchen and Jason ... played club volleyball at A4 Volleyball Club and is majoring in political science ... favorite athletes are Kobe Bryant and Asjia O'Neal ... favorite movies are The Hangover and Sinners ... favorite TV shows are Orange is the New Black and Stranger Things ... chose UCR for the team camaraderie, supportive and family-like environment, proximity to home and strong academics
Played in 69 sets, averaging 0.53 blocks per set ... recorded four block assists and a career-high six kills while hitting .286 in UCR debut vs. Idaho (9/6) ... led the team in blocks in six of the season's final eight matches ... averaged 0.86 blocks per set in her final five matches of the season ... named to the Big West Commissioner's Honor Roll
2023
Played in 92 sets as a sophomore, averaging 0.95 kills and 0.74 blocks per set
2022
Posted five blocks in her collegiate debut as a freshman ... averaged 1.00 kills and 0.63 blocks per set
High School
First Team All-Pacific League and two-time Pacific League MVP at Laguna Hills High School ... led LHHS to first CIF appearance since 1997 with 144 kills and 70 blocks ... led team in blocks as a freshman and sophomore ... also competed in track & field ... was on the honor's listÂ
Personal
Parents are Gretchen and Jason ... played club volleyball at A4 Volleyball Club and is majoring in political science ... favorite athletes are Kobe Bryant and Asjia O'Neal ... favorite movies are The Hangover and Sinners ... favorite TV shows are Orange is the New Black and Stranger Things ... chose UCR for the team camaraderie, supportive and family-like environment, proximity to home and strong academics
Day in the Life: Leilani Juan
Monday, May 04
UCR Student-Athletes cheer on our students.
Friday, May 01
UCR Athletics Director Introductory Full Press Conference
Tuesday, March 24
Athletics Director Greg Paules Introductory Presentation Recap
Tuesday, March 24
