Pacific University Athletics

As a Sophomore (2016)

• Played in 20 games, started two
• Assisted on Kira Negrete's season-ending double overtime game winning goal
• Took six shots, placed one on frame

Chemeketa C.C.

• Played for head coach Arturo Mota at Chemeketa C.C.

High School

• Played for head coach Jon Halstead at Newberg

Personal

• Daughter of Rosalinda Castro and Roman Frias
• Has two siblings
• Business major, minoring in Spanish

Getting to Know Maria

• Favorite Movie: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
• Favorite Musician/Band: Too many to count
• Favorite TV Show: Grey's Anatomy
• Favorite Book: The Alchemist (Paulo Coelho)
• Favorite Sport to Watch: Basketball
• Favorite Athlete: Tobin Heath (U.S. Women's National Team/Portland Thorns F.C.)
• Favorite Team: F.C. Barcelona
• Favorite Food: Spaghetti
• Hobbies & Activities: Drawing
• Favorite Quote: "You may get skinned knees and elbows, but it's worth it if you score a spectacular goal." - Mia Hamm
• Volunteers at the Cornelius library, introducing different programs to the Latino community, including: story time, tutoring and STEM/STEAM activities
• Also volunteers at the Cornelius Cultural Center, helping Latino adults receive basic education that was not available in their hometowns
• Best Athletic Moment: Assisting on Kira Negrete's goal as a sophomore