This week’s featured female student-athlete profile highlights Fenwick High School senior Xiomara Trejo, who has been a starter for the Friars’ varsity girls water polo team all four years. She likes how Fenwick’s young roster has developed this season.
“The team is working hard both in and out of the water,” Trejo said. “We started a little rocky, losing some games, but tried our best to stay positive. We also focus more on what we accomplished in the water and what we can improve on for the next game.
“Individually, I try to push myself as hard as I can during practice and make sure everyone is having a good time,” she added. “We have a lot of new girls on the team and it’s possible to work hard and have fun at the same time.”
Here are some other thoughts Trejo shared with us.
Most memorable water polo moment: “Sophomore year, we bonded when going over to a teammate’s house. We went on the trampoline to completely vent and be vulnerable with one another. That same year, we won sectionals and went to state. It really showed me how having a strong bond with your team is important.”
Lesson learned as a student-athlete: “Fenwick has taught me to prioritize my time with school, work, and other extracurricular activities.”
College plans: “I plan to major in psychology. I am currently stuck between two schools, both of which I intend to play water polo.”
In her free time: “I love spending time with friends, family, and my dog. Currently, my weekends usually consist of me spending time with my boyfriend. In the summer, I go out with my siblings a lot.”
Favorite food: “Sushi.”
Favorite music and TV show: “I listen to all kinds of music, except country. My favorite song is “Stolen Dance” by Milky Chance. My favorite show is The Office.”
Famous person she’d like to meet: “I don’t have a specific person I look up to, but it would be cool to meet one.”
Biggest issues facing teens: “Thinking for yourself rather than others. I know parents push kids to do a lot regardless if they really want to do it or are even really interested in it. Also, adults not realizing that teens also have their own issues and struggles and just because they’re not adults, it doesn’t mean that makes them any less important.”
Three things that describe Trejo: “Genuine, open, and funny.”
