"Valerie is an outstanding student athlete," Coach Lacy Wolf. She is a junior at Mount Carmel Academy where she maintains a 3.7 grade point average.
Valerie has been the starting catcher for the Lady Rebels for the past three years. Four games in April she had a .714 batting average, .818 on base percentage, and scored eight runs. "Valerie is receptive to all coaching, a hard worker and hasn't missed a game or practice," Coach Tommy Garza.
Valerie is a member of the school's Newman Club. She also participates in other activities, including soccer and the Bowling team. Valerie helps at her former grade school and middle school, Our Lady of Mount Carmel. She helps out at church events and functions. Valerie's goal is to study Veterinary Medication.
