NORTHRIDGE, Calif. - Head coach Jeff Campbell and CSUN Men's Volleyball has announced the signing of Nathan Merren and Griffin Walters to National Letters of Intent to play for the Matadors.
Merren is a 6-5 opposite hitter from Quartz Hill High School in Quartz Hill, Calif. Heading into his senior year in 2019, he earned team Most Valuable Player and all-league honors as a junior in 2018. He was also named to the Dos Pueblos All-Tournament Team last season and was voted Most Improved Player in 2017. As a sophomore he posted 184 kills on .379 hitting along with 91 digs, 30 aces and 17 blocks.
Nathan Merren
Merren also plays with Legacy Volleyball Club in Santa Clarita. He last played with the Boys 17 Elite squad which finished third at the BJNC for 17 Open and was on the All-Tournament Team.
"Nathan is more of a pure opposite, he's a lefty but he can also hit outside," said Campbell. "He has excellent jumping ability and can hit the ball very hard. He's got a great attitude and is a hard worker, he'll fit in very well with our system."
Walters is a 6-6 opposite hitter from Fair Oaks, Calif., who attends El Camino Fundamental High School in Sacramento. Also heading into his senior season in 2019, Walters had a memorable junior season (2018) as he led the Eagles to a 23-6 overall record including a runner-up finish at the 2018 Division II CIF San Joaquin Volleyball Championship. Playing for coach Trevor Meyer, he was named all-league in both 2017 and 2018 as well as to the All-Sacramento City Team in 2018.
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Griffin Walters
Walters also plays with Northern California Volleyball Club (NCVC), most recently the 17-1 team. As part of the club, he finished 11th at the USA BJNC 17 Open while hitting .427 and leading his team in blocks.
"Griffin is also an excellent athlete and by virtue of being able to play almost any position on the court, he will be extremely valuable to us," said Campbell. "He set for his high school team as a junior and has hit outside and opposite. He's got such a great attitude and is an excellent student."
"Both of these guys have great attitudes and really want to play at CSUN," added Campbell. "They are extremely talented players who could immediately challenge for playing time."
