Alejandra Avila Class: Junior Hometown: Laredo, Texas High School: Alexander Height: 5-5 Position: D Experience: 1L

Played in 18 games last season with 16 starts ... lettered in soccer, volleyball and track and field at Alexander High School ... team captain and first-team All-District in soccer ... regional track qualifier in 100 meters and two sprint relay events ... graduated in top five percent of senior class.

Personal: Daughter of Jorge and Silvia Avila ... majoring in business administration with a minor in marketing ... favorite book is "The Scarlet Letter" ... favorite athlete is Andrés Guardado ... most admired historical figures are Jesus Christ... favorite vacation spot is Cancun, Mexico.