a and Ashley Walker are stepping away from Shadow Hills High School’s volleyball program after nine seasons. Melissa, who lead the Knights varsity team, and Ashley, who led the junior varsity team, are stepping down after starting the program in […]

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Long-time local stand-out volleyball sisters Melissa and Ashley Walker are stepping away from Shadow Hills High School’s volleyball program after nine seasons.

Melissa, who lead the Knights varsity team, and Ashley, who led the junior varsity team, are stepping down after starting the program in 2009 when the school opened.

Melissa was named League Coach of the Year three times during her nine seasons as head coach and guided the Knights to five consecutive league titles (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) and six CIF appearances.

The Knights finished the 2017 season 21-7 overall and 8-4 in the Desert Valley League.

Melissa will be taking her coaching skills to the NCAA DI level as a volunteer assistant volleyball coach at UC Riverside this upcoming season.

Ashley will continue working at Desert Sports Center, the valley’s only travel volleyball club

Coaching Sisters Step Away From Shadow Hills High School