USA Water Polo

Another rising star on Team USA she set a record for goals by a true freshman as she led USC to the 2018 NCAA Championship and she made her national team debut at the 2015 FINA Intercontinental Tournament while still in high school.
 
INTERNATIONAL/CLUB
Recorded one goal at the 2019 FINA World League Super Final…Led the team with 18 goals on the way to gold for Team USA at the 2018 FINA World Cup...Scored six goals at the 2018 FINA World League Super Final...Notched three goals on the way to gold for Team USA at the 2017 FINA World Championships... Part of a silver medal effort at the 2017 FINA Intercontinental Tournament and a gold medal effort at the 2015 FINA Intercontinental Tournament…Longtime member of the USA Water Polo National Team pipeline.

COLLEGE
Attends USC...2019 First Team All-American…First Team All-MPSF…All-NCAA Tournament First Team…Scored 49 goals…2018 NCAA Champion...First Team All-American…Named MPSF Newcomer of the Year in 2018...set USC record for most goals by a true freshman (67)...helped Trojans to the 2018 NCAA Championship...named a finalist for the 2018 and 2019 Peter J. Cutino Award

HIGH SCHOOL
Attended San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara, CA… Three-time Division I First Team All-CIF selection… 2016-17 Division I CIF Finalist… 2016 Outstanding Field Player of the Irvine Tournament

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS

• 2019 FINA WORLD LEAGUE SUPER FINAL, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 1ST PLACE
• 2018 FINA WORLD CUP, SURGUT, RUSSIA, 1ST PLACE
• 2018 FINA WORLD LEAGUE SUPER FINAL, KUNSHAN, CHINA, 1ST PLACE
• 2017 FINA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY, 1ST PLACE
• 2017 FINA INTERCONTINENTAL TOURNAMENT, DAVIS, CA, 2ND PLACE
• 2016-17 YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 5TH PLACE
• 2015 FINA INTERCONTINENTAL TOURNAMENT, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 1ST PLACE

FUN FACTS
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What was the moment you knew you wanted to represent your country in the Olympic Games? Was it always in the sport of water polo?
There isn’t one specific moment that I realized my Olympic dream, it was a more gradual realization for me.
What is your hidden talent?
I can say the ABC’s backwards but that’s about it. 
What is your favorite karaoke song?
Someone Like You- Adele
If you could compete in another sport during the Olympic Games what would it be and why?
Beach Volleyball because my whole family and I grew up playing volleyball both beach and indoor, and I think it’s fun!
What is one thing you have to have with you when you travel?
Headphones
Biggest superstition if you have one 
Nothing crazy...but I’m a firm believer in knocking on wood.  
What is your biggest fear?
I’m scared of a lot of things. But I’d say my biggest fear is getting kidnapped
What causes are most dear to your heart?
I’m super interested in any causes that aim to help clean and heal our oceans and sea life. 
What are two truths and a lie about you?
My favorite food is sushi
I had a pet snake named Jake
Chai tea lattes are my go to Starbucks order
What song would be included on your life's soundtrack?
Alive by Empire of the Sun
What advice would you give your younger self and what would you remind your older self? 
Stop worrying so much.