University of California Athletics

CALIFORNIA: Enters her first season as an outside hitter for the Golden Bears. HIGH SCHOOL: At Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland was a three-time first team All-Hayward Area Athletic League selection and a two-time league MVP...was also a member of the Reno Classic All-Tournament Team...helped lead her team to league titles in 1998 and '99 and a first place finish in the North Coast Section in 1999 (ninth place state finish)...had a 3.5 high school GPA. PERSONAL: Simone Noel Ortega was born Jan. 28, 1982 in Oakland, CA...mother is Lynda Ortega...selected Cal over Rice, Arkansas State and Northern Illinois...has not declared a major.

Simone Ortega Class: Senior Hometown: Oakland, CA High School: Bishop O'Dowd Height: 5-10 Position: Outside Hitter Birthdate: 01/28/1982 Experience: HS