Kalyssa Blackshear

PRONUNCIATION

Prep: Kalyssa Blackshear comes to Louisville from Lomita, California, where she played at Torrance High School under head coach Richell Squire. During her high school career, the 6-5 middle hitter has made multiple Pioneer League first teams, achieved all-conference honors, and been part of a Torrance team that finished state runner-up. Through club play with Surfside and head coach Loriann Perkins, Blackshear made multiple all-tournament teams and reached No. 4 in Prep Dig's California rankings.

Personal: Daughter of Kristin Stevyn. Born April 1, 2007. Major is business.