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Gatorade 2018 - 2019: Player of the Year

Volleyball - California

Gatorade Player of the year

Natalie Berty

Outside hitter
MATER DEI HS
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-3
Press Release

Peak Performance

532

Kills

323

Digs

54

Blocks

33

Service Aces
“Natalie Berty is just a great all-around player. She's a very strong attacker and solid blocker, and she knows the game so well. She's a natural leader and a great role model for younger players. She's been a huge contributor to Mater Dei's success the last few years.”
Katy Daly
Head Coach Head coach at Santa Margarita High School

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-3 senior outside hitter led the Monarchs to a 43-2 record and the Open Division state championship this past season. Berty recorded 532 kills, 323 digs, 54 blocks and 33 service aces. The California Interscholastic Foundation Player of the Year and a 2018-19 Under Armour First Team All-American, she was also named an All-American by PrepVolleyball.com, FloVolleyball and MaxPreps.

Academic Achievement

Berty has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play volleyball on scholarship at Stanford University this fall.

Exemplary Character

Berty has volunteered locally on behalf of the Blind Children's Learning Center, youth volleyball programs and Christmas toy drives for the needy.