University of the Pacific

2013 (Freshman):
Franceschi played in 48 sets for the Orange and Black, picking up 37 kills on 91 swings. He also added four service aces, 19 digs and eight blocks. 

High School: 
Franceschi attended Bishop Moore High School in Orlando, Florida. His senior season, he was listed as part of the 2012 Mizuno/Volleyball Boys’ Fab 50, which honors the top 50 senior boys’ youth talents in the United States. He played in the 2011 USA Volleyball High Performance Championships, and was one of 31 players selected for the USAV program where he competed against players from around the world. He led his team to the Florida High School Athletic Association Final Four all four seasons, winning the state championship in 2010 and 2012. Franceschi earned All-League honors from 2009-12, was the Orlando Player of the Year in 2011 and 2012, was named Mr. Florida Volleyball Player of the Year from 2010-12, was Bishop Moore''s Offensive Player of the Year in 2009 and 2010, and was the team MVP in 2011 and 2012. Overall in High School his team amounted a 103-9 record where he recorded 1446 total kills. Academicall, he was on the Honor Roll all four years and was part of the History, Science and English National Honor Societies.

Personal:
Christian is the son of Jorge and Jeanne, he has one older sibling Alexandra. His sister was also a standout volleyball player winning three state championships at Lake Highland Preparatory School. While at Pacific, he plans to study Biomedical Engineering. When he is not competing, he enjoys hanging out with friends, skiing and eating food.