Freshman 2005: Is a transfer from East Los Angeles College…

Lincoln H.S.(2002): Was a two-time 1^st Team All-Northern League selection… Also named 1^st Team All-City as a senior after picking up 2^nd Team All-City recognition her junior seasons… Batted .333 as a sophomore and was a 2^nd Team All-League choice… Most memorable moment was when she pitched her team to a 2-0 win over Chatsworth High and allowed three hits… Also credits her high school team defeating Garfield High, 2-1 in a playoff game her sophomore year and she went 2-for-3 as a memorable moment…

Personal: Majoring in sports medicine with a minor in business management… Would like to transfer to USC and study to be an athletic trainer or own a business… Has two brothers – Cesar (33), and Hugo (32), who both played baseball at Roosevelt High and one sister, Alicia (31), who played softball and was a walk-on at UC Berkeley… Nicknamed “Grandma”… is the daughter of Antonia Valencia… Born in Los Angeles, CA on December 20, 1983…

A LITTLE ABOUT ME…

Favorite Foods:  Shrimp & vegetables
Favorite Movie:  “Bull Durham”
Favorite Television Program: “Law & Order” & “C.S.I.”
When I’m 35 I Want To Be:  A business owner and have a family.
Best Advice I’ve Ever Been Given:  The biggest risk in life is not taking one.
My Biggest Fears Are: Not succeeding in life and losing my family.
Most Cherished Possessions: Wooden Alex Rodriguez bat and my baseball bracelet.
My Biggest Pet Peeve: High school cheers in a college dugout.
When People Meet Me They Think I’m: Intimidating
Hobbies and Leisure-Time Activities:  Reading and listening to music.
Three Words That Describe My Playing Style:  Tenacious; energetic; emotional
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself I Would:  Change the way I overanalyze things.
Favorite Childhood Softball Memory:  Learning how to turn a double play. It took me a while, but I finally learned and did it to end a game.
My Softball Fantasy Is: Winning a state championship.
After Home Softball Games I Like To:  Hang out in my uniform for a while, take a shower and talk to my brothers about my game. Oh yeah, and eat.

I Respect Coach Murray Because: Unlike any other coach, Coach Murray sees you as a student before an athlete. She’s concerned and determined to see her athletes further themselves to receive a great education and doesn’t settle when she sees potential in an athlete.
The Greatest Thing About Being an Athlete Is: Waking up in the morning and having something to look forward to.