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A conversation with Jordyn Jenkins of UTSA Basketball
By now every UTSA basketball fan knows the name Jordyn Jenkins. Originally from Kent, Washington, where she attend Kentridge High School, Jenkins made her way to UTSA from USC last summer. She made her presence felt immediately. Jenkins won both the Conference USA Player of the Year and Newcomer of…
A conversation with Zoe Lam of UTSA Soccer
Zoe Lam is the first female Runners Rising Leader for 2023. Zoe is a junior defender/midfielder on the CUSA conference championship women’s soccer team. Originally from Cheyenne Wyoming, Zoe has several titles to her name including 2018 state champion. Zoe is also a force off the pitch earning both C-USA…
A conversation with Lindsey Davis of UTSA Softball
The Runners Rising Project team recently interviewed Lindsey Davis from UTSA Softball. Lindsey is a sophomore outfielder from Monticello Florida. Topics discussed: Small world discussion UTSA recruitment Playing Division 1 Softball Coach Cheatham Computer engineering/science Getting thru covid Horses NIL discussion much more…. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyfdZFNGdDs The Runners Rising Team would like…
A conversation with Siena Guttadauro of Women’s basketball
Siena Guttadauro is a freshman guard on the women’s basketball team. Siena is from San Jose California where she attended Archbishop Mitty High School. Siena was part of the Monarchs 2020 Northern California Championship team and played club/travel basketball as part of the San Jose Cagers. Siena sat down to…
A conversation with Mia Krusinski of UTSA Soccer
UTSA Women’s soccer are the Conference USA champions for 2022. The talented ladies had a phenomenal run in the conference tournament that took place in Charlotte, North Carolina this last November. Defending the goal for UTSA was Mia Krusinski, a red-shirt sophomore goalkeeper from nearby Dallas, Texas. Mia saved 4…
A conversation with Kevorian Barnes of UTSA Football
By now every UTSA football fan knows the name Kevorian Barnes. Barnes had a breakout season for UTSA after starting the year as the fourth running back on the depth chart. Kevorian finished the season with 857 yards and six rushing touchdowns and was selected as this year’s Conference USA…
A Conversation with Frankie Martinez of UTSA football
Frankie Martinez really needs no introduction. The UTSA football walk-on turned starting left tackle for UTSA this year, Frankie has quickly become a fan favorite. His ‘next man up’ mentality has allowed him to step into the starting lineup when the team really needed him this year after several injuries…
A conversation with Mekaila Aupiu of UTSA Volleyball
Mekaila Aupiu is sophomore setter on the UTSA women’s volleyball team. Prior to UTSA Mekaila played at Klein Collins High school in Houston. She was also a member of the Houston Skyline club team. Mekaila started all four years at Klein Collins and won several awards from the GHVCA as…
Q&A with Kyra White of UTSA Basketball
Kyra White is Junior transfer from USC on the women’s basketball team. She’s a San Antonio native and played her high school basketball at Converse Judson. In high school she was a three-time all-state honoree and helped Judson win the 2019 6A state championship. While at Southern California Kyra played…
A conversation with Kelsey Carpenter of UTSA Volleyball
Kelsey is a Junior, 6’2″ outside hitter on the UTSA volleyball team. She came to UTSA from Midlothian, Texas, where she attended Midlothian Heritage High School. Kelsey has seen action in both her freshman and sophomore years and looks to play a larger role this season. Last season Kelsey had…
