Cougar Athletics
30 NAIA National Championships
95 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: Freshman Ariel Beetstra is one of 3 incoming freshmen at the middle blocker position ... At 6-foot-3, stands as the tallest Cougar and uses her length to her advantage above the net ... Has the ability to play right away and provide an immediate impact.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a 4-year middle hitter at Fullerton (Calif.) Union High for head coach Wendy Vrolyk ... Was a 4-time All-Freeway League honoree, earning first team recognition her final 2 seasons ... Also lettered 2 seasons in track & field, participating at the CIF meet in the high jump in 2005 as a freshman and running a leg of the 4x400 relay as a 2006 sophomore.

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 22, 1989, in Long Beach, Calif., to Charlie and Lisa Beetstra ... Has 2 younger siblings, sister Hayley and brother Gerritt.