University of Northern Colorado Athletics
2025 Volleyball Roster
Roster
Leila Ballard
- Position:
- Outside Hitter
- Height:
- 5-10
- Class:
- Freshman
- Major:
- Business
- Hometown:
- Santa Clarita, Calif.
- Prev School:
- Saugus HS
Honors & Awards
- Female Athlete of the Year
- Foothill League Player of the Year
- Team MVP
- First Team All-League
2025:
- Season high in digs against Sacramento State (11/8)
- Recorded four kills against Portland State (11/6)
- Tallied three aces against Idaho (10/16)
- Finished the season with 11 kills and 160 digs
- Played in 30 matches, started in six
High School/Club: Standout outside hitter from Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California (Class of 2025). Helped lead her team to top league finishes and earned multiple individual honors. Her greatest sports moment was winning an 18’s national championship in Salt Lake City.
Personal: Daughter of Denise and Derek Ballard. Father played basketball at the University of Utah and College of the Canyons. Has two siblings, Lake (25) and Mailey (22). Plans to major in Business at UNC and pursue a career in media, PR, or game day operations in professional sports.
