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Nearing the conclusion of her sophomore year at Dolores High School, Larissa Umberger\u2019s list of accomplishments already reads like that of a senior.<\/p>\n
A three-sport varsity athlete, Umberger has been spectacular on the court, in the gym and on the track.<\/p>\n
Umberger has also performed well in class and positively influenced those around her with an infectious personality.<\/p>\n
Varsity volleyball player<\/p>\n
After playing limited points during her freshman season, Umberger played a key role for Bears volleyball team last season.<\/p>\n
A skilled setter, Umberger led the team with 456 assists on the season. She also ranked second on the team in aces with 18 and recorded 164 digs on the year.<\/p>\n
\u201cVolleyball was really fun, and it was a really good group of girls,\u201d Umberger said. \u201cIndividually, I had a really good season and enjoyed lots of play time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Already looking ahead to next season, she Umberger plans to attend a three-day position specific camp at Colorado Mesa University this summer.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re going to have a lot of incoming freshman who are very talented,\u201d she said. \u201cI hope we can make it as far as we can.\u201d<\/p>\n
Solid basketball player<\/p>\n
Rapidly improving as a point guard over the course of the 2013-14 season, Umberger demonstrated that her athletic abilities translate well to the hardwood.<\/p>\n
In addition to scoring 5.6 points per game, Umberger was a force on the defensive end, registering 1.4 steals per game. She also led the Bears in assists.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt was a big jump for me from last year to this year,\u201d Umberger said. \u201cI got way more play time, and I felt like our team improved a lot during the season.<\/p>\n
Speedy track athlete<\/p>\n
Wrapping up her busy athletic schedule this spring season, Umberger has been consistently solid for the Dolores High School track team as a hurdler and sprinter.<\/p>\n
Hoping to qualify for state this season, Umberger is ranked 18th in the state in the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 17.76 seconds.<\/p>\n
\u201cTrack is going well,\u201d said Umberger. \u201cI\u2019ve had lots of success in the hurdles, which has been cool.\u201d<\/p>\n
Impressive student<\/p>\n
More than just an athlete, Umberger has managed to maintain a 4.0 grade point average during her first two years of high school.<\/p>\n
Listing math and biology as her favorite subjects, she said she hasn\u2019t decided on a career path, but plans to attend college.<\/p>\n
She\u2019s also open to collegiate athletics.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m kind of hoping to play volleyball if it works out, but I\u2019m not going to choose the school for the sport,\u201d Umberger said.<\/p>\n
As for the advice that she\u2019d offer to young people hoping to follow in her footsteps, Umberger was honest:<\/p>\n
\u201cGet involved with a lot of things and work hard.\u201d<\/p>\n
Certainly wise words from Umberger, who, due to her athletic accomplishments and academic acumen, has solidified herself as one Dolores\u2019 rising stars.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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