Meet the Roadrunners
Amanda Ortegon Midfielder/Forward 5-4 • Junior McAllen Memorial HS/Alabama Edinburg, Texas
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Prior to UTSA: Played in 24 matches and made five starts in two seasons at Alabama … recorded one goal and one assist for the Crimson Tide … as a freshman in 2009, scored the game-winner against Jacksonville State (8/30) and assisted the Tide’s only goal against Mississippi State (9/29) … was on the 2009 Mexican National Team pool and a member of the U17 and U20 squads … attended Memorial High School in McAllen, Texas … named All-Valley Newcomer of the Year was a four-time all-conference selction … played for the Lonestars ’91 club team and was a member of the 2008-09 Lonestar ’91 Girls Red Team Regional Qualifier … was a 2006 U.S. Region III Pool Player … a member of the South Texas ODP State Team from 2004-08 … also ran track for the Mustangs … named a Texas Scholar and Texas Prep Scholar. Personal: Full name is Amanda Patricia Ortegon … born April 22, 1991, in Edinburg, Texas … daughter of Jorge and Patricia Ortegon … has two brothers, George and Joey … is a first-degree black belt in Taekwondo … majoring in public relations.
Kirby Wright Defender 5-3 • Freshman Ryan HS Denton, Texas
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Prior to UTSA: Attended Ryan High School in Denton, Texas ... named first team All-District 11-4A as a senior after scoring 10 goals and recording eight assists ... was a member of the Region I Senior All-Star Showcase Team and all-academic team ... was an honorable mention all-district selection in 2010 ... helped lead the Raiders to three consecutive district titles and a state semifinal showing in 2011 ... played for TFC94 Girls Blue club team that competed in the Lake Highlands Girls Classic League ... a member of the National Honor Society, she graduated in the top 10-percent of her class. Personal: Full name is Kirby Lynn McCready Wright ... born Nov. 6, 1993, in Franklin, Tenn. ... daughter of Trent and Tiffany Wright and Rich McCready ... has a brother, Jaab McCready, and four sisters, Wimberley and Kendall Wright, and Savanna and Jordan McCready ... majoring in English.
2010 Southland Conference Tournament Champions
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