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21   Chisom Okpala
Chisom Okpala

Class:
Sophomore

Hometown:
Yorba Linda, Calif.

High School:
Valencia HS

Height:
6-2

Position:
MB


12/12/2012

Chisom Okpala becomes the 24th All-American in Long Beach State history

In all, the 49ers have now received 65 All-American certificates since 1989.

12/04/2012

Okpala named first-team All-Region; Roenicke and Johnson merit honorable mention

All three players were first-team All-Big West selections.

11/27/2012

Gimmillaro named Coach of the Year; 49ers place four on All-Big West conference teams

Johnson, Okpala and Roenicke all named first-team All-Region.

11/26/2012

Chisom Okpala named the Big West Player of the Week

Okpala becomes the third different 49er to earn the honor in 2012.

11/24/2012

49ers dispatch Cal Poly 3-0 for seventh straight win

Chisom Okpala led the 49ers with 13 kills on .346 hitting.

Long Beach State (2011): Played in two sets for the 49ers during the 2011 season ... Started against SMU, making one kill and a solo block (9/9/11) ... Also made an appearance at Cal State Northridge, taking two swings (9/30).

Valencia High School: Ranked No. 39 in Prep Volleyball's list of "Senior Aces" ... A two-sport letterwinner at Valencia in volleyball and track ... Competed in the high jump in track and field ... The Orange County champion in the high jump, and reached the CIF finals ... A first-team all-league selection in volleyball as a senior at Valencia ... Played club volleyball with Cal Juniors.

Personal: Born in Fresno, Calif. ... Parents are Martin and Mary Okpala ... Majoring in business.

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