HIGH SCHOOL
2017 graduate of Freedom High School in Tampa, Fla. ... ran cross country and track ... named Best Newcomer in 2015 and Most Valuable Player in 2016 ... helped team qualify for regional championship in 2015 and 2016 ... turned in a season-best 5K time of 22:17 in 2015 and a season-best 5K time of 19:50 in 2016 ... individual qualifier for Florida State Championship.

PERSONAL
Daughter of Jorge and Nicole Mendoza ... has two brothers, Nicholas (age 15) and Giovannni (age 12)... lists David Ortiz as her favorite athlete and the Boston Red Sox as her favorite professional team.

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