Brenda Carrera Class: Sophomore Hometown: Laredo, Texas High School: Alexander Height: 5-4

Competed in six races last season as a freshman ... finished 15th at the Concordia Invitational and 31st at the Heartland Conference Championships ... lettered in cross country and track and field at Alexander High School ... two-time regional qualifier in cross country ... team captain ... helped lead team to district championship ... National Honor Society ... graduated Distinguished Achievement Program.

Personal: Daugther of Reynal Mariscal and Gregorio Carrera (deceased) ... majoring in biology with a minor in fitness and sports ... first runner-up for 2011 Miss Laredo Pageant ... qualified as Miss Gateway City for 2011 Miss Texas Pageant ... favorite book is "Where The Red Fern Grows" ... favorite athlete is Rajon Rondo ... most admired historical figure is Cornelius Vanderbilt ... favorite vacation spot is Albuquerque, N.M. ... aspires to become a dietician to help diminish obesity.