Alyssa Johnson

18 Alyssa Johnson
Alyssa Johnson
  • Height:
    5-5
  • Hometown:
    Phoenix, Ariz.
  • Year:
    Freshman
  • High School:
    Desert Vista High School
Bio

2021: Compiled 5-2 record in exhibition matches with Piper Halcrow as her partner. Went 1-3 at no. five position with Halcrow, the lone win a three-set victory over Erskine. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Was captain of the Desert Vista beach volleyball team. Was part of the most winning season in Desert Vista Beach program history. Was named One Beach Arizona Senior Captain. Multi-time BVCA and AAU National Championships Qualifier. Played first two seasons of indoor volleyball at University High School in Normal, Ill. Named Central State 8 All-Academic while at UHS.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Chad Johnson and Toyoka Nishihara. 2019 and 2020 Desert Vista Beach Dr. Voie Stuart Chase Coy Team Scholar-Athlete Award winner at Desert Vista. Member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Mu Alpha Theta (Math National Honor Society). Intends to major in Nursing. 

News mentions
Eagles end season with split on final day of SAC Beach Challenge
Eagles end season with split on final day of SAC Beach Challenge

SALISBURY, N.C. - Carson-Newman beach volleyball wrapped up the season with a pair of matches, knocking off Lincoln Memorial 5-0 before falling to Tusculum 4-1 in the nightcap of the SAC Beach Challenge.

Late rallies push Catawba over Carson-Newman
Late rallies push Catawba over Carson-Newman

SALISBURY, N.C. - Despite taking a late lead, a pair of three-set matches doomed the Eagles, with the convocation falling to Catawba on day one of the SAC Beach Challenge.

Eagles end regular season with split against Erskine
Eagles end regular season with split against Erskine

The Carson-Newman beach volleyball team ended the regular season taking one of two games against Erskine in Due West.

Beach Volleyball wraps up regular season with quartet of matches
Beach Volleyball wraps up regular season with quartet of matches

The Carson-Newman beach volleyball team wraps up the regular season with four matches in two days.

Eagles drop pair of matches to Coastal Carolina
Eagles drop pair of matches to Coastal Carolina

The Eagles suffered their first back-to-back sweep losses since April 20, 2019, falling to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.

Soaring Eagles head south to challenge Chants
Soaring Eagles head south to challenge Chants

After knocking off their first Division I opponent in two years, the Eagles look to keep the streak going against a formidable Coastal Carolina squad.

Toribio, Geurin lead Eagles to split over Mocs
Toribio, Geurin lead Eagles to split over Mocs

A strong second match helped the Eagles salvage a split in their first road matches of the season.

Eagles head west to Chattanooga
Eagles head west to Chattanooga

After winning their first home match in 713 days, the Carson-Newman beach volleyball team heads to Chattanooga for their first road match of the year on Tuesday, Mar. 16.

Eagles open up 2021 campaign with doubleheader sweep
Eagles open up 2021 campaign with doubleheader sweep

The Eagles started the 2021 season off on the right foot with two wins at home, knocking off Erskine 3-2 in the morning before defeating rival Tusculum for the first time ever in a shortened match 3-1.

Beach Volleyball opens 2021 season at home with Saturday twin-bill
Beach Volleyball opens 2021 season at home with Saturday twin-bill

For the first time in 706 days, the Carson-Newman beach volleyball team will play in Mossy Creek

Beach Volleyball Announces Four Newcomers to 2021 Squad
Beach Volleyball Announces Four Newcomers to 2021 Squad

Carson-Newman Beach Volleyball Head Coach Cat Lind announced the addition of four athletes to the roster for the 2021 season on Wednesday.