High School Individual Athletic Achievements/Honors:
Was named All-Conference all four years at the varsity level...team finished in Elite Eight in the 2008 season...won the Regional Title the 2008, 2009, 2010 seasons...won the Sectional Title in the 2008 season...was the team MVP during the (2009) season...was captain honors as a junior and a senior...was a Chicago Sun Times Top 100 Player in the Illinois Area junior and senior year...All-State Second Team Honors...Coaches Excellence Award (2010) season...Cynthia Schultz Award for Top Female Athlete (2010).
Saint Peter’s College Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll 2011, Dean’s List 2011
ON THE FIELD
Favorite Athlete: Derrick Rose
Favorite Professional Team: Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bulls
Season Expectations/Goals: Win a ton of games and hit over .300 for the season.
What two things do you bring to the team? Heart, dedication, and a good work ethic.
Who most influenced your athletic career and why?
My high school coach, Erica Hanrahan, who helped me dream big and taught me the importance of working hard as it takes hard work to be great. She’s inspired me to be the best softball player I can be, beyond belief.
Reason you chose your number:
#9 was taken and #12 is the number of my favorite softball player, Tammy Williams.
Pre-game Rituals:
Listening to a pre-game play list on my ipod.
OFF THE FIELD/COURT
Parents: Ana and Michael Tinajero
Siblings/Ages: Sister, Meagan, senior in college (21) and brother Michael, junior in high school (17)
Major: Biology
Career Ambition: Physical Therapist
Top 3 Favorite T.V. Shows: True Blood, Big Love, and Friday Night Lights
Hobbies/Interests: Shopping and working out
If you were stranded on a desert island and could only bring three things, what would they be?
My TV, an Oberweis Chocolate milkshake, and a book.
PEACOCK PRIDE
Reason you chose Saint Peter’s College:
Wanted to play softball on the east coast and it’s close to NYC.
Best part about being a Peacock:
My teammates
Favorite thing to do on/around campus:
Go to NYC 