Ariana Martinez '19 Recruiting Profile

    I was introduced to track and field in the eighth grade,  I was trying to figure out where I would best fit on the team.  I started sprinting 100s, 200s, and 400s and was one of the top JV sprinters, but I felt like I could do more for my team. My freshman year, I discovered my passion for jumping.  My first year of jumping I qualified and went to New Balance Nationals in North Carolina to compete in the triple jump! It was such an amazing experience and it gave me a sense of what competition was like at a higher level!

    Recently, I have recovered from a harsh 2018 indoor season. I not only got injured, but also got very sick and began to have lymph node problems. The 2018 Outdoor season was all about staying healthy and improvement, and that's exactly what I did. Sadly, I did not PR in 2018, but towards the end of my outdoor season I was inches away. There's still a lot of work to be done,  I'm dedicated and working hard to receive the results I want! My aspiration for my college career is undecided as of right now.  I am a true student-athlete and I am looking forward to contributing to your team!