MORAGA, Calif. — With the start of the Saint Mary's Beach Volleyball season coming in a little less than a month, Head Coach Janice Harrer has put the finishing touches on her roster with the addition of Deanna Vinitski. Vinitski spent last season at Houston Christian, and now will head west to Moraga, looking to help the Gaels to their fourth straight 15+ win season. 

Deanna Vinitski originally hails from Brooklyn, New York, and prepped at Midwood High School. Playing indoor at Midwood, Vinitski was a swiss army knife who played outside hitter, libero and setter, demonstrating the versatility needed to be a standout beach volleyball player. She began her collegiate career by moving west, from New York to Houston Christian University for her freshman year. In a redshirt season in Houston, Vinitski honed her skills on the sand preparing for competition, a chance she will likely get with the Gaels this season. 

The Gaels returned six of their usual 10 player lineup from a season ago, leaving four spots up for grabs. Vinitski will certainly be in the mix to compete for one of those spots. Beach Volleyball season will get underway for the Gaels on February 22 in Phoenix as the Gaels will take part in a tournament hosted by Grand Canyon University.

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