Interviews

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 Academic Honor Roll and Commissioners Academic Medal for 2021-22. As a Runners Rising Leader, Zoe earned a long-term NIL deal with the Runners Rising Project. An honor well-deserved given Zoe’s involement with TopSoccer, a US youth soccer program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities. Read more …

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The Runners Rising Project team recently interviewed Lindsey Davis from UTSA Softball. Lindsey is a sophomore outfielder from Monticello Florida. Topics discussed: The Runners Rising Team would like to thank Lindsey for chatting with us! Be sure to follow Lindsey on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/lindsey.mdavis/ IF you enjoy this type of content and want to ask questions for future interviews with UTSA student-athletes please consider making a contribution to the project. 100% of profits will be distributed to UTSA student-athletes via various NIL deals.

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 talk to the Runners Rising Project team as part of a NIL deal with her. Topics discussed: The Runners Rising Team would like to thank Siena for chatting with us! Be sure to follow Siena on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SienaGuttadauro IF you enjoy this type of content and want to ask questions for …

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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 on the offensive line. Coach Traylor couldn’t say enough about Frankie and the contributions he’s made to the team in 2022. He’s done this all the while going to school, paying out of pocket for it, and working odd jobs to get by. Is there anything Frankie can’t do?!? In …

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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 well as several all-academic honors. At the club volleyball level, Mekaila owns the all-time record for the Houston Skyline with over 3,000 assists. As a freshman at UTSA, she played in 40 of 87 sets, had the second highest assists (185), averaged 4.62 per set, had 59 digs (1.48 per …

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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 57 kills and 12 blocks in 45 or 87 sets. Kelsey also takes care of business off the court, being named to the Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll the last two years. Be sure to check out Kelsey and the Volleyball team this season! Topics discussed: Tournament volleyball Getting to …

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