Stanislaus State Athletics

CAL STATE STANISLAUS: 2006 – Melanie Figueroa had 189 digs as one of the defensive specialist on the squad … a CGA scholarship winner … member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA).

CERRITOS COLLEGE: Figueroa was a two-time second team All-Southern Conference player at Cerritos College .... earned the team’s “7th Man” award as a sophomore ... earned the Coaches Award as a freshman ... transferred in 2006.

HIGH SCHOOL: A four-time first team All-Horizon League selection at Holy Family High School (Glendale) ... School’s Athlete of the Year as a senior … won the team MVP award ... a two-time Defensive Player of the Year ... graduated in 2004.

PERSONAL: Figueroa is majoring in biological sciences ... enjoys playing guitar and snowboarding ... favorite food is pasta ... Melanie Ann Rebite Figueroa, daughter of Salvador and Mercedita Figueroa, was born on Feb. 16, 1987, in Los Angeles.