University of St. Thomas (Houston)

PREP CAREER:

• Three-year letterwinner at Summer Creek High School for head coach Sarah Aguilar
• Helped lead Summer Creek to the postseason and bi-district championships in two of her three varsity seasons
• Named to the All-District 22-6A First Team following her senior season
• Named to the All-District 21-6A Second Team as a junior in 2017, and earned all-district Honorable Mention following her sophomore season
• Earned Academic All-District honors in each of her three varsity seasons
• Played for the Xcel Volleyball Club in Kingwood, Texas for head coach Kasey Price

PERSONAL:

• Daughter of Benjamin and Michelle Bates
• Was active in her school’s chapters of the National Honor Society, HOSA – Future Health Professionals, and Social Outreach Society
• Active in her church’s youth group and confirmation team
• Has one brother and one sister
• Her father Ben played basketball at the University of Dallas

FAVORITES:

• SPORTS TEAM: Houston Astros!
• ATHLETE: Kathryn Plummer (USA Volleyball / Stanford Volleyball)
• FOOD: Barbecue
• MOVIE: “Anything Marvel”
• SPORTS MOVIE: The Sandlot
• TV SHOW: Parks and Recreation
• VACATION SPOTS: Tamarindo, Costa Rica; Hilton Head Island, S.C.
• MUSICAL ARTISTS: Chris Young, Cody Johnson
• BOOK: The Mortal Instruments series
• SPORTS EXPERIENCE: Her senior season at Summer Creek; “the memories we made were unforgettable”
• MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE: Her parents and coaches
• WHY SHE CHOSE UST: “I love the school culture and environment, and the academic programs are great for my future plans.”
• FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING AT UST: “The awesome school community that I’ve joined.”