Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR: Sophomore Sheryl Bon returns as an impact player for Azusa Pacific on singles and doubles ... Uses height to her advantage on serves and volleys ... Possesses speed and quickness ... Carries a positive attitude on the court ... Should push for conference honors and NAIA All-American recognition.

2008 (Freshman): Selected to the NAIA All-American second team, becoming the fourth Cougar freshman to receive All-American recognition ... Posted a 35-5 combined record in singles and doubles play ... Orchestrated one of the finest doubles campaigns in program history, winning 19 of 20 matches with doubles partner Bay Daniels ... Won the first 13 doubles matches in the stretch with a trio of 8-0 shutouts ... Was 16-4 in singles, going 8-2 at both the No. 3 and No. 4 positions ... Registered 2 points in a 5-4 victory over Vanguard that clinched a second-place GSAC finish, winning tough matches at No. 1 doubles, 9-8 (7-0) and No. 4 singles, 6-4, 6-7, 6-0 ... Finished the season with a 6-match doubles winning streak.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Durango High in Las Vegas, Nevada ... Graduated in 2007 ... Gained tennis experience through participation in junior tournaments in the USTA Intermountain Section ... Won 2 USTA National Open doubles tournaments in Lakewood, Calif. ... Received the Southern Nevada Sportsmanship and the Southern Nevada Pancho Gonzalez Most Promising awards.

PERSONAL: Born July 7, 1989, in San Pedro, Calif., to Gerardo and Arceli Bon ... Has 2 brothers and 2 sisters, and she is the fourth of the 5 children ... Majoring in social work and desires to pursue a postgraduate degree in the field ... Enjoys ballroom dancing, outdoor activities, theme parks, and playing the guitar.