Dani Drews

[5] When she was in high school, she was intending to play collegiate beach volleyball for USC, but decided on Utah as she wanted to be close to her family.

[6] Drews signed her first professional contract with Polish club KPS Chemik Police, however she left the team without informing them before the season ended due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The officials of the club informed Drews that remaining in Poland was safe, but on February 25, she didn't appear at the briefing and training before the Polish Cup match.

Drews started for USA's opening match in a four set victory over Peru, recording 19 points on 15 kills, 2 blocks and 2 aces.

In the opening match victory versus Mexico, she led all scorers with 15 points, recording 14 kills and 1 ace.

[15] In the semifinal match versus Puerto Rico, Drews again led the team with scoring, recording 21 total points on 15 kills, 5 blocks, and an ace.

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Drews (#1) blocking volleyball during a beach volleyball match
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Drews spiking volleyball during a beach volleyball match