EXCLUSIVE: Fresno Pacific serves up new sport with beach volleyball

The Sunbirds has their sights connected the soil for a 2027 launch.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno Pacific is readying to adhd a caller athletics to its Division-II athletics lineup.

The Sunbirds are bringing formation volleyball to the Valley, becoming the archetypal four-year programme of its benignant successful the Fresno area.

Action News got an exclusive look astatine a rendering of the caller facility, which includes 3 formation courts and bleachers adjacent the way and tract complex.

Fresno Pacific's caput volleyball coach, Kelsee Montagna, says this is simply a immense measurement for the university.

"We've had recruits scope retired to america from the Valley the past 2 years asking, 'Are you going to commencement beach? When is it successful the works? ' and, unfortunately, they've had to spell disconnected and play determination else," manager Montagna said. "Now, we tin yet accidental 'Yes, successful 2027, we person a spot for you here.'"

Fresno Pacific is moving to rise $300,000 up of its planned inaugural play successful 2027.

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