2025
Letter winner.
Appeared in 15 matches and started in 13 of them.
Recorded three shots
Played for a total of 902 minutes.
BIOLA UNIVERSITY
Member of the women’s soccer team for one season.
DESERT MOUNTAIN HIGH SCHOOL
Student Body President.
Teen Court Leader.
Competed with SC Del Sol club team in Arizona.
2024 National Champion with SC Del Sol.
Desert Mountain Team MVP in 2024.
All-Region as a senior.
All-District Scottsdale as a senior.
Was a starter in the Final 4 Game of SC Del Sol in the Women’s Premier League.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Double majoring in law, rights, and justice, as well as environmental science.
Daughter of Melissa & Robert Valdez.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU’VE TAKEN AND WHY?
The best Linfield class I’ve taken isn’t just one but all my political science classes. They allow me to push my thinking and ideas as well as how and why politics work which is so important to be educated in these types of discussions and change the world for the better with the knowledge I have from these classes.
WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL?
My greatest inspiration in my life is my dad. Seeing him work so hard to provide for me and never give up is truly something special and inspiring. He always is present and always the most hardworking person In any room. He’s not only a leader but also kind, caring, compassionate and competitive. If I could be half the person my dad is, I’d be lucky. I’m so thankful for all he does for me and my family.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY AS A LINFIELD STUDENT-ATHLETE SO FAR?
Last season we got 3rd place in conference the best we have done since 2016 and to me that was such an honor to be able to be apart of a team that strives for greatness and excellence. I love being able to celebrate my teams accomplishments and achievements together on the field.
WHAT ARE THE REASONS YOU CHOSE TO ATTEND LINFIELD?
I transferred here my freshman year in the spring. I choose Linfield because it felt like home. Linfield supports me in my athletics as well as my academics and for that I’m truly grateful to call Linfield my home.
WHAT DOES BEING A STUDENT-ATHLETE AT LINFIELD MEAN TO YOU?
Being a student-athlete means competing for my sport and teammates around me but also competing in the classroom. I love representing what Linfield is about with student-athletes!
HOW HAS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS MADE YOU A BETTER PERSON?
Sports has made me a better person because it always pushes me to work hard, be a team player, and strive for excellence.
MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE...
My goals for the team would be to win conference this upcoming season and be able to go to the NCAA tournament and individual is to always strive for more stats and to be better than I was the previous season being comfortable isn’t an option striving for more is always the goal.
