Cal Poly Pomona Athletics

COLLEGIATE AWARDS AND HONORS (Entering 2020-21):

• USTFCCCA All-West Region (2019 - XC)

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2019-20 (SOPHOMORE - Track): Did not compete in a meet for the Broncos ... (Cross Country): One of four Broncos to compete in six races (all 6K), and one of six to run in all three postseason events ... Of six meets, was CPP's top finisher three times to share team lead with Elizabeth Hernandez, and second-fastest twice ... Earned All-West Region distinction (top 25) with 13th-place finish at NCAA West Regionals (11/9) in Monmouth, Ore., running 6K personal record of 21:08.8 ... Paced team victory at Pomona-Pitzer Invitational (10/12), clocking 22:11.5 as meet runner-up ... Crossed 19th at CCAA Championships (10/26) in Arcata in 22:59.3 ... Fifth overall in 21:29.3 in opener at Cougar Challenge (9/13) in San Marcos ... Went 21:31.5 (39th) at Capital Cross Challenge (9/28) in Sacramento ... Timed 23:12.2 (226th) at NCAA Championships (11/23) in Sacramento.

2018-19 (FRESHMAN - Track): Did not compete in a meet for the Broncos ... (Cross Country): One of just three Broncos to run in six meets, and one of six to participate in both postseason events ... Ran her first race in the green and gold in opening Redlands Invitational (9/1), covering 4.5K in 17:09.7 for sixth overall and aiding in team win as third CPP scorer ... Third Bronco across again in her first collegiate 5K at Coyote Challenge (9/22) in San Bernardino, clocking 18:47.1 (34th) ... CPP's third once more in running 23:02.3 (87th) for her first 6K at Capital Cross Challenge (9/29) in Sacramento ... Third Bronco across yet again in 23:41.9 (13th) over 6K for runner-up CPP at Festival Year Fiasco (10/20) in Evansville, Ind. ... In postseason debut at CCAA Championships (11/3) in San Bernardino, timed 24:01.1 (64th) over 6K ... Went 23:53.8 (131st) for 6K at NCAA West Regionals (11/17) in Billings, Mont.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2018 graduate of John H. Francis Polytechnic High School in Sun Valley ... Placed seventh at 2017 CIF Los Angeles City Section Division 1 finals (11/18) in 18:46.46 over three miles ... Finished 86th for Parrots in Division I race at 2017 CIF State Cross Country Championships (11/25) in Fresno, clocking 19:23.0 ... Graduated with honors (GPA above 3.0).

PERSONAL: A Psychology major ... Born Jan. 6 in Los Angeles ... Daughter of parents Jesus and Socorro ... Has an older sister, Maria ... Aspirations after graduating from CPP include becoming an Olympian, and pursuing her second passion of helping others by continuing in psychology department toward career as a therapist ... Enjoys reading books and playing soccer ... Cheers for Real Madrid ... Favorite athlete is U.S. Olympic runner Brenda Martinez ... Favorite TV show is Teen Wolf ... Top movie is Gravity ... Loves pancakes ... Had 13 years of perfect school attendance.