Beach Volleyball

FRESHMAN (2017): Played the entire season paired with Hailey Lindberg in her first year with the Broncos … Lindberg/Laugero spent 14 matches at No. 3 and one match at No. 2 … went 2-13 in duals and 6-27 in sets … swept New Mexico’s Jackie Baro/Carly Beddingfield (April 1) … defeated Pacific’s Taylor Poncetta/Janie Feldsher as part of the sixth-seeded Broncos upsetting the fourth-seeded Tigers en route to a fourth-place finish at the WCC Championship (April 21).

PRIOR TO SCU: Played volleyball and tennis for Escalon High School in Escalon, Calif. … played for volleyball coach Kayla Kootstra … 2014 Stockton Classic MVP … Cougar volleyball reached the third round of the CIFSJS Division 4 playoffs in each of her first three years with the team … Trans Valley League Champions 2013 … TVL Co-Champions 2012 … CIFSJS tennis: 2nd place 2014, 4th place 2013, champion 2012 … awarded MVP, Most Inspirational Player, Scholar-Athlete and All-League for Tennis … four-time qualifier for the Girls Junior National Championships.

PERSONAL: Born in Modesto, Calif. … parents are Jeff and Irene Laugero … mother played tennis and volleyball for San Joaquin Delta College … career goals include a future in the medical field … hobbies include spending time with family and friends, traveling, and playing volleyball and tennis … ember of Key Club, Friends Helping Friends, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, California Scholarship Federation, Relay For Life, Associated Student Body … participated in a South African Mission Trip … was Director of Student Body Activities … earned Academic Excellence in Humanities and Geometry.

WHY LAUGERO CHOSE SANTA CLARA: “As a student-athlete I chose Santa Clara University because of its reputation for academic and athletic excellence. Santa Clara focuses on developing their students mentally, physically, and spiritually. They emphasize every aspect of the person. SCU also stressed the importance of educating students of conscience and compassion. I feel that showing compassion and concern toward humanity is vital to create peace on a global scale. The smallest acts of kindness go a long way. Santa Clara also expresses the importance of community service. Helping others and giving back strengthens communities and also provides opportunities for many.”

HEAD COACH JON WALLACE ON LAUGERO: "Taylor is a multi-sport athlete whose athleticism will be among the best players in our gym. What sets her apart is her incredible spirit for life and playing the sport of volleyball."