USC Women's Volleyball Welcomes Cesily Taylor Through Team IMPACT
April 08, 2025 | Women's Volleyball
Cesily signed with the Women of Troy at Galen Center on April 4
LOS ANGELES – The USC women's volleyball team has signed six-year-old Cesily Collette Taylor through Team IMPACT, head coach Brad Keller announced on Tuesday, April 8.
"We are ecstatic to have Cesily in our huddle," said Keller. "The team and I look forward to embracing her as a part of the Trojan Family and to making unforgettable memories together."
Hailing from Long Beach, Cesily joins the Women of Troy through Team IMPACT, a national nonprofit that connects children who face serious illness and disability with college athletic teams. This partnership aims to foster lifelong bonds and meaningful experiences for both the children and their new teammates.
Cesily was born with spina bifida, but through her resilience, creativity, and joyful spirit, has made her an inspiration to those around her. She lives with her parents and younger sister, Nazare, and despite facing medical challenges, she continues to shine with determination and positivity.
The Women of Troy officially welcomed Cesily in a special signing ceremony at Galen Center on Friday, April 4. During the event, Cesily signed her National Letter of Intent, met her new teammates, and received her official USC gear.
For more information on Team IMPACT and how it helps connect young warriors like Cesily with collegiate programs, visit TeamIMPACT.org.
Last season, the Women of Troy were awarded the sixth seed and made their 40th all-time appearance in the NCAA tournament. USC (22-10) defeated UT Arlington in a three-set sweep in the first round to advance to the second round for the 35th time. There, the Trojans were eliminated by third-seeded and 13th-ranked site host Texas in straight sets. USC reached 20 wins for the second time under Keller to earn its third consecutive berth in the tourney. Setter Mia Tuaniga set a new school record for career assists and was named to the AVCA All-America third team. She and outside hitter Ally Batenhorst were each AVCA All-Region choices and were taken with picks in the PVF Draft.
For more information on the USC women's volleyball team, please visit USCTrojans.com/WVB. Fans of the Women of Troy can follow@USCWomensVolley on X, Facebook, and Instagram.
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