1998 (Freshman):
A part-time starter for the beginning portion of the season…posted
six double-figure kill matches with a high of 16 twice against
USC (Jan. 23) and Penn State (Jan. 7)…also in his debut as
a Rainbow, had seven digs and six blocks…in match against
Trojans, hit .429 along with three service aces and seven blocks…served
up five aces vs. UC San Diego (Feb. 26)…sparked UH off the
bench in win over UC Santa Barbara (Apr. 18), with four kills,
four digs, and four blocks…was slowed for much of the second
half of the season due to an illness.
Prep: A 1997
graduate of Nuestra Senora del Belen High School in Guaynabo,
Puerto Rico…lettered in both basketball and volleyball…member
of the All-Star and All-State teams…received All State and
All League honors…Recruited by Lewis University, Penn State
and University of Puerto Rico.
Personal:
Born Oct. 9, 1979 in Dorado, Puerto Rico…enjoys bodyboarding,
music and movies…biggest athletic thrill was going to the
World Championship in Arabia in 1997…favorites include Puerto
Rican food, basketball star Michael Jordan, actors Mel Gibson
and Robert DeNiro, singer Bob Marley, and the movie "Braveheart"…goal
is to become a better athlete and person…has two sisters,
Luali and Deborah…parents are Aida Castro and Jorge Alifonso
of Dorado, Puerto Rico.
Career Stats Year MP-GP Kill K/Avg E Att Pct Ast Ace Dig D/Avg BS BA TB B/Avg 1998 19-56 135 2.41 66 290 .238 16 21 75 1.34 3 47 50 0.89