Men’s Volleyball Welcomes Five in Class of 2029

Bobby Bennett

Bobby Bennett comes to Princeton from Hermosa Beach, Calif. A 6’5 pin/middle-blocker, Bennett was the 2024 Offensive Player of the Year after leading Redondo Union to the 2024 CIF State Championship as team captain.. 

Bennett earned First Team All-CIF, All-Area, and All-League while also being named the 2024 CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
 

He also led Redondo Union’s beach volleyball team to the 2024 CIF-IBVL Championship. 

Off the court, Bennett was an Edison International Scholar and holds the California State Seal of Biliteracy and STEM. He served as president of the Lion’s Heart Service Group and vice president of the debate club. He also tutored chemistry, and was a member of both the Paper Hearts Club and his congressman’s youth advisory council. 

Bennett also enjoys fishing, hiking, golf, basketball and music. 

“I was immediately drawn to the culture and camaraderie of the team and the campus as a whole. Princeton made me feel genuinely welcomed and valued in a way I have not experienced anywhere else,” said Bennett. “What struck me most was how naturally the university fostered connections with people from all walks of life, individuals with diverse, wide-ranging passions who made every interaction both inspiring and meaningful.”

“This year, I hope to broaden my knowledge and sharpen my skills, not only as a volleyball player, but also as a person, so that I can continue developing both on and off the court.”