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Illinois State University Athletics

2021 Volleyball Roster

19 Leigha Malecha

  • Position MB
  • Height 6-3
  • Class Senior
  • Highschool Los Osos HS / MiraCosta College
  • Hometown Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

Biography

2021 (Senior Year): Appeared in two matches, playing in three sets … finished with one kill and one block assist at Drake (9/24) … also appeared in ISU’s Senior Day match against Bradley (11/19).

2020 (Junior Year): Sidelined the entirety of her junior year, and first season with the Redbirds, due to injury … Fall 2020 season moved to spring 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Background: Comes to ISU after a successful two-year stint at MiraCosta College in Oceanside, California … Guided her team to a 43-10 overall record in two seasons on the court and 18 wins on the beach … Two-time all-conference performer at MiraCosta, helping her team reach the Elite 8 last season … Four-year starter at Los Osos High School, earning second-team all-conference laurels her senior year … Was recognized for her academics in high school, being recognized as a scholar athlete.

Personal: Daughter of Jim Malecha and Lisa Scofield … Born on January 2 in Northfield, Minnesota … Has two older sisters, Britnee and Jesika … Mother, Lisa, played volleyball at River Falls University … Biggest sports thrill is making it to the Elite 8 during her sophomore year of college at MiraCosta … Plans to study criminal justice at ISU.

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Historical Player Information

  • 19

    2020Junior

    MB
    6'3"
    19
  • 19

    2021Senior

    MB
    6'3"
    19