Chico State Athletics

Pre-Chico Days
– Seven-time state championships qualifier in cross country and track & field
– Competed at Canoga Park High School in Canoga Park, California
– Three-time city champion in cross country (2021, 2023, 2024)
– Set school records in the 5k (state level), city finals, and 2 miles
– Member of the school record-holding 4x800 relay team

Personal
– Born December 14 in the United States
– Daughter of Vanessa Acosta and stepfather Danny Soto
– Has two sisters, Isabell and Monica
– Majoring in criminal justice
– Expected to graduate in 2029
– Plans to pursue a career as a profiler in the criminal justice field or continue her education
– Favorite athlete is Katelyn Tuohy
– Greatest sports moments include qualifying for state championships seven times in high school, achieving PRs, and gaining valuable experience
– Chose Chico State because of family connections and its location, allowing her to stay close enough to visit Oregon
– Lists art as her best talent, particularly drawing anime characters, animals, nature, and anatomy
– Best advice received from her coach: crying after a race shows not weakness but strength, proving she truly cared about her performance