2020 Soccer Roster
Roster
Alaniz, Ava

Jersey Number 9
Ava Alaniz
- Position:
- Defender
- Class:
- Freshman
- High School:
- McAllen HS
- Hometown:
- McAllen, Texas
Bio
SENIOR (2023): Appeared in three matches this season.
JUNIOR (2022): Made appearances in two matches against Baylor (Sept. 1) and Houston Christian (Sept. 11).
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2021): Appeared in 18 matches, making five starts… Recorded one goal and eight shots on the season
FRESHMAN (2020-21): Made 11 appearances and two starts in her rookie campaign... Notched first college assist on February 10 in Cougars' 8-0 rout of Texas Southern... Played the fourth-most minutes out of her rookie class
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Alaniz joins Houston from McAllen High School in McAllen, Texas... Alaniz helped lead the Bulldogs to 50 straight district wins, three consecutive District Championships, two Sweet 16's, a Regional Championship and a State Final Four appearance, the first by a team from the valley... An All-State First-Team selection, Alaniz was also tabbed with District MVP honors and tallied the most goals by a midfielder during her senior campaign
PERSONAL: Majoring in English and law.. Played against teammate Maddie Bowers in high school...Hobbies: Shopping, listening to music and going on walks... Dream career outside of soccer is becoming an attorney... Started guitar lessons at the age of 10 and has been playing ever since.
JUNIOR (2022): Made appearances in two matches against Baylor (Sept. 1) and Houston Christian (Sept. 11).
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2021): Appeared in 18 matches, making five starts… Recorded one goal and eight shots on the season
FRESHMAN (2020-21): Made 11 appearances and two starts in her rookie campaign... Notched first college assist on February 10 in Cougars' 8-0 rout of Texas Southern... Played the fourth-most minutes out of her rookie class
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Alaniz joins Houston from McAllen High School in McAllen, Texas... Alaniz helped lead the Bulldogs to 50 straight district wins, three consecutive District Championships, two Sweet 16's, a Regional Championship and a State Final Four appearance, the first by a team from the valley... An All-State First-Team selection, Alaniz was also tabbed with District MVP honors and tallied the most goals by a midfielder during her senior campaign
PERSONAL: Majoring in English and law.. Played against teammate Maddie Bowers in high school...Hobbies: Shopping, listening to music and going on walks... Dream career outside of soccer is becoming an attorney... Started guitar lessons at the age of 10 and has been playing ever since.
Media Availability - Ben Williams
Friday, May 09
RECAP vs Arizona (Oct. 13, 2024)
Thursday, January 30
RECAP vs UTSA (Aug. 29, 2024)
Thursday, January 30
Cougars All-Access: Kate Burgess (WSOC)
Friday, September 06