Jayla Santa Maria '18 Recruiting Profile

3 sport athlete at Edinburg High School.  I started playing basketball at the age of 5, through the Edinburg Parks and Recreation department. At the age of 9 I started playing AAU basketball to prepare me for varsity level basketball.  My middle school years were quite successful.  I started every game on my middle school team and we were undefeated in our seasons.  We were back to back District Champions.  As I continue my journey in basketball I am currently a starter for my high school team.  I am primarily a small forward/guard, but have also played a 4 & 5 position.  I am a team player and pride myself on being a versatile player to meet the needs of my team.  My personal best thus far this season, at varsity level has been a game high of 30 pts.  I have athletic  ability as shown on my highlight video, but I feel the mental aspect of the game is where I excel. 

I am a hard worker, and dedicated to my sport.  I like to lead by example and give my team encouragement.  I work hard to be a well rounded individual in both academics and athletics.  I have a driven personality, constantly striving to push myself beyond my limits.  I would like to play for a division I university, but at this point in time I am leaving my options open to division II and NAIA as well. My goal is to earn a degree in physical therapy or sports medicine.

2017-2018 Sr. 

• 31-6A MVP UNANIMOUS
• 31-6A ALL DEFENSIVE TEAM
• THE EDINBURG REVIEW ALL CITY MVP
• TABC ALL REGION TEAM
• THSCA 1ST TEAM ACADEMIC ALL STATE 
• TGCA 6A ALL STATE 
• TGCA 6A ACADEMIC ALL STATE
• RGVBCA MVP
• 956 SPORTS ALL VALLEY SHOWCASE ALL STAR GAME
• RGVBCA SR. ALL STAR GAME
• THE MONITOR (RGV SPORTS) ALL VALLEY MVP OF THE YEAR

2016-2017 Jr

• 31-6A MVP
• 31-6A ALL DEFENSIVE TEAM
• 31-6A 1st TEAM ALL DISTRICT
• RGVBCA OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
• THE MONITOR (RGV SPORTS) ALL VALLEY DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
• THE EDINBURG REVIEW ALL CITY MVP 
• 956 SPORTS ALL VALLEY SHOWCASE ALL STAR GAME
• TEXAS GIRLS COACHES ASSOCIATION ALL STATE ALLSTAR GAME 

2015-2016 SOPH 

• 31 6a 1ST TEAM ALL DISTRICT 
• THE MONITOR (RGV SPORTS) 1ST TEAM ALL VALLEY 
• THE EDINBURG REVIEW ALL CITY MVP
• RGVBCA 2ND TEAM
• 956 SPORTS ALL VALLEY SHOWCASE ALL STAR GAME
• 31-6A HIGH JUMP DISTRICT CHAMPION 5'2"
• 6A REGIONAL QUALIFIER HIGH  JUMP 

2014-2015 FRESHMAN YEAR

•  31-6A NEW COMER OF THE YEAR
• 31-6A 1st TEAM ALL DISTRICT
• THE MONITOR (RGV SPORTS) ALL VALLEY NEW COMER OF THE YEAR
• RGV SPORTS NEW COMER OF THE YEAR
• RGVBCA NEW COMER OF THE YEAR
• 956 SPORTS ALL VALLEY SHOWCASE ALL STAR GAME