Grew up in Goleta, Ca. Played multiple sports through high school. Righty hitter turned lefty slapper as a freshman at Dos Pueblos High School. As a sophomore won CIF. In 2007 earned Pitcher of the Year honors. Played for the So Cal Pumas throughout high school as an outfielder, who was later recruited by University of San Diego, where she was a four-year starter. 2007-2008 season played right field/pitcher. 2008-2011 started in center field. Obtained numerous honors during career at USD, including Defensive Player of Year, All-PCSC Conference Honors, and most importantly All-Academic Honors.