KEVIN NARRO | Valley Morning Star
SAN BENITO — San Benito’s Miranda Vallejo secured her college future Wednesday afternoon as she signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Schreiner University in Kerrville.
“Today was very nerve wracking, but exciting at the same time,” she said. “I had gotten a few other offers from up state and Schreiner also reached out to me, and I set up a visit and went to Kerrville. What drew me there was my career choice; I plan to major in education and kinesiology.”
Vallejo was a four-year member of the Lady Hounds varsity and was a part of two bi-district titles her junior and senior seasons. This past season she took the next step and developed into one of the Valleys top scorers.
“This year our team worked hard and I worked hard as well so being able to play at the next level is a blessing, and it’s great to see my work pay off,” she said. “I’ve been playing since I was in sixth grade, but it wasn’t until I was in eighth grade when I realized I had a love for the game, and being out on the court is a place where I’m very comfortable.”
This year the senior guard had a hand in the Lady Hounds’ District 32-6A title and helped pick up signature wins against Weslaco High and Harlingen High.
Vallejo averaged 16.5 points per game and 3.35 assists per game. For her career she netted 539 points and amassed 76 steals.
“I’m proud of the Valley, it will always be my home, and I’m proud of all the athletes that have signed and will be playing at the next level,” she said. “My teammates will always be my family, even if I get new ones next year. I want to thank the athletes I played against for making me a better player.”