Kristen Dronberger Class: Freshman Hometown: Sacramento, Calif. High School: Rio Americano HS Height: 5-9 Position: 2-Meter Experience: HS

THIS SEASON: Kristen Dronberger enters her first season at USC.

NATIONAL TEAMS: Dronberger is a member of the U.S. Youth National Team.

HIGH SCHOOL: Dronberger attended Rio Americano High in Sacramento, Calif... Was named to the Sacramento Bee All-Metro first team her sophomore, junior and senior seasons... Received four letters in both water polo and swimming... Plays club for American River Water Polo Club, which won the under-18 Commerce Cup in 2005 and placed fifth at the 2006 Junior Olympics.

PERSONAL: Dronberger is majoring in communications... Parents are Bob and Judy... Has one sister, Katie... Cousin Heather Valiero attended and swam for USC... Aunt also attended USC... Lists avocados, bananas, green beans and toast as her favorite foods... Birthdate is June, 6, 1989.