| Back to main volleyball page |  Meet the 2005 Lady Palominos |
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Nickname: Bambi Parent: Rosanna C. Garza Siblings: Elisa Rodriguez (23) and Mike Rodriguez (24) Year Began Playing: 1999-2000 VBall Awards: 1st Team All-District and All City Academic, 1st Team All City and All State Academic Pre-game Ritual: Pray When I am not playing vball, I’m: writing poetry or singing really loud. Post School Ambition: Become an interior decorator Persons I would most like to meet: Julia Roberts and Josh Hartnett One thing about me that I wish people knew but don’t: I’m very picky. Fave color: Lime-green Fave movies: “Love Actually,” “The Notebook” and “Closer” |
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#2 Abbigail Saunders Sophomore Middle Blocker Cotulla, TX Cotulla High School Nickname: Abs
Parents: Michael Saunders and Caroline Ramirez
Year Began Playing: 1997
VBall Awards: Offensive MVP 2004
Pregame Ritual: Stretch
When I am not playing vball, I’m: watching a movie.
Post School Ambition: P.E. coach
Person I would most like to meet: Manu Ginobili
One thing about me that I wish people knew but don’t: I’m shy.
Fave color: Black
Fave movie: “Chicago” |
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Nickname: B Parents: Diane and Howard Walker Siblings: Ryan Year Began Playing: 3rd Grade VBall Awards: Newcomer of the Year (LCC 2004) Pregame Ritual: Listen to music and visualize myself on the court When I am not playing vball, I’m: hanging out with my roomies. Post School Ambition: Coaching volleyball and singing career Person I would most like to meet: my grandfathers One thing about me that I wish people knew but don’t: I’d choose sweets over a meal any day. Fave color: Purple Fave movie: “The Life Aquatic” |
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#4 Valerie Martinez Sophomore Setter San Antonio, TX Eagle Pass High School (C.C. Winn) Nickname: Val
Parents: Willie and Teressie Martinez
Siblings: William Martinez (22) and Michael Martinez (18)
Year Began Playing: 4th Grade
VBall Awards: 1st Team All-District in high school
Pregame Ritual: Run two laps, agilities
When I am not playing vball, I’m: hanging out with my roommates and friends.
Post School Ambition: Be a high school volleyball coach
Person I would most like to meet: Mariah Carey
One thing about me that I wish people knew but don’t: I’m a neat freak.
Fave color: Turquoise
Fave movie: “The Notebook” |
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Nickname: Caci Parents: Rudy and Olga Garcia Siblings: Magalie, JR., Ace Year Began Playing: 7th Grade VBall Awards: 1st Team All-District and MVP Pregame Ritual: Meditation of how victory is going to feel When I am not playing vball, I’m: having fun spending time with my family, friends, and boyfriend. Post School Ambition: to become a great coach and lead a team to playoffs. Person I would most like to meet: a professional volleyball player One thing about me that I wish people knew but don’t: I’m a good beginner cook. Fave colors: Yellow and orange Fave movies: “Dirty Dancing” and “8 Seconds” |
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#6 Heloisa Vailatti Buss Freshman Outside Hitter Santa Catarina, Brazil Nickname: Helô
Parents: Rodolfo and Arlete T.V. Buss
Siblings: Milena and Cristine
Year Began Playing: 1998
VBall Awards: Champion, Jogos Abertos de Santa Catarina; 2nd Place, regionals
Pregame Ritual: I pray.
When I am not playing vball, I’m: listening to music or going out with my friends.
Post School Ambition: I want to be a physical therapist.
One thing about me that I wish people knew but don’t: I don’t accept betrayal.
Fave color: Blue
Fave movie: “Chamas da Vingamça” |
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Nickname: Mel Parents: Rogelio and Lisa Flores Siblings: Mandy, Olga and Roger Year Began Playing: 8th Grade VBall Awards: 2nd Team All-District Pregame Ritual: Talk to the team, inspire one another, and say a prayer When I am not playing vball, I’m: spending quality time with my family. Post School Ambition: Work at a hospital in radiologic technology (X-rays) Person I would most like to meet: Lance Armstrong One thing about me that I wish people knew but don’t: I have a tender heart. Fave color: Red Fave movie: “Clueless” |
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Nickname: Kris
Parents:
Sibling: one brother
Year Began Playing: 1997
VBall Awards: Paulista Federation Volleyball- State Champion 2004, 3rd place 2000, and Runner-up Champion 2002
Pregame Ritual: I eat a big chocolate candy and I pray for a good game. When I am not playing vball, I’m: reading. I also love to listen to music and sometimes meditate.
Post School Ambition: I want to be a teacher and keep playing volleyball. Person I would most like to meet: Brad Pitt
One thing about me that I wish people knew but don’t: I don’t like horror films because I am afraid to watch them.
Fave color: I like every color, but yellow is bright.
Fave movie: “Gladiator” |
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Nickname: Tani
Parents: Gregorio and Martha de Garza
Siblings: Gregorio
Year Began Playing: 1993
VBall Awards: I’ve won several medals as one of the best players in Mexico. I’ve won many team gold and bronze medals in championships.
Pregame Ritual: Always smile and recite the ‘Padre Nuestro’
When I am not playing vball, I’m: visiting friends and parents.
Post School Ambition: Attend a university.
Person I would most like to meet: Michael Jordan
One thing about me that I wish people knew but don’t: I have a big heart.
Fave color: Red
Fave movie: “Shrek” |
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#11 Theresa Lesenski Sophomore Defensive Specialist La Porte, TX La Porte High School Nickname: T
Siblings: Louis, Elizabeth, Michael and Christina
Year Began Playing: 1998
VBall Awards: LCC Defensive Player of the Year 2004
Pregame Ritual: listen to music
When I am not playing vball, I’m: going to school, exercising, and hanging out with the girls.
Post School Ambition: Veterinarian
Person I would most like to meet: Roger Clemens
One thing about me that I wish people knew but don’t: I’m not quiet.
Fave color: Green
Fave movie: “What About Bob” and “Dirty Dancing” |
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#12 Amber Simmons Freshman Outside Hitter Columbia, TX Columbia High School
Nickname: Ber
Parents: John and Tania Simmons
Siblings: Gina, Devane, and Brandie Simmons
Year Began Playing: 1999
VBall Awards: MVP, All-County Team
Pregame Ritual: Chillin’ with my teammates, listening to the radio and dancing
When I am not playing vball, I’m: talking on the phone, sleeping, eating or listening to the radio. Also, I love to shop.
Post School Ambition: to make a career of some sort and be independent
Person I would most like to meet: Snoop Dogg
One thing about me that I wish people knew but don’t: I can’t stand people to stare or be all in my grill.
Fave color: Blue
Fave movie: “Love and Basketball” |
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Nickname: Dani or D
Parents: Joseph and Mary Otero
Siblings: Aaron, Gabb, Joseph
Year Began Playing: 2nd Grade
VBall Awards: Most Improved Defensive Award
Pregame Ritual: take quiet time for myself to picture the plays in my head and recite a prayer
When I am not playing vball, I’m: just kicking back and hanging out with my friends.
Post School Ambition: to be a social worker and help the kids who aren’t treated the way they should be, or open a volleyball store
Person I would most like to meet: George Lopez
One thing about me that I wish people knew but don’t: I have a lot of faith in prayer.
Fave color: Blue
Fave movie: too many to count, but here’s a few- “Requiem for a Dream,” “The Truman Show” and “The Girl Next Door” |
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Sibling: Ruben Jr.
Year Began Playing: 4th Grade
VBall Awards: 1st Team All-District, 2nd Team All-City
Pregame Ritual: get mentally prepared, listen to pumped-up music, and just do my thing
When I am not playing vball, I’m: shopping, eating, and spending time with loved ones.
Post School Ambition: become a varsity volleyball coach, and win a championship title
Person I would most like to meet: Manu Ginobili
One thing about me that I wish people knew but don’t: I have to smell everything before I eat it.
Fave color: Yellow
Fave movie: “The Village” and “Million Dollar Baby” |
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