THIS YEAR: A key contributor for the Cougars, junior Sierra Sandoval brings solid defensive skills and a steady presence to the infield … With two seasons of experience, she continues to be a reliable option both at the plate and in the field.
2024: Played in 32 of the Cougars 52 games, starting in 25 as a sophomore … Had a season high of 2 hits on 3 at bats in the PacWest victory over Hawaii Hilo … Tallied up 7 assists in a 3-1 Cornerstone Cup victory over Biola.Â
2023: Saw action in 34 games, starting 29 for the Cougars this season … Went 19-for-75 (.253 avg) at the plate with 2 doubles and 6 RBIs ... Defensively, had 27 putouts with 70 assists (.942 fielding percentage) ... Went 2-for-2 with 2 RBIs and a double in a victory over Cal State San Marcos.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 years on varsity at San Pedro (Calif.) High for head coach, Leanna Flores … In her freshman season, she was awarded Second Team All Marine League plus getting Runner Up in the CIF Open Division Championship … Assisted the Pirate program to a Marine League Championship in her senior year along with receiving First Team All City and Marine League Player of the Year.Â
PERSONAL: Born on August 13, 2003, in San Pedro, Calif. … Parents are Joseph and Sally Sandoval … Middle child between 2 older and 2 younger siblings (Steven, Adam, Mia, and Dylan) … Majoring in Kinesiology with the goal of heading to graduate school to become an athletic trainer … Played club softball for a year at Mizuno Diamond Girls for head coach, Frankie Flores, as a third baseman … Enjoys spending her time with friends and going shopping.
