2024 Softball Roster

18 Nevaeh Cruz

  • Height 5-2
  • Class Sophomore
  • Highschool Metea Valley
  • Hometown Aurora, Ill.

Biography

CAREER HONORS
 2022-23 FRESHMAN
  • Saw action in 12 games played, has 35 innings pitched
  • Secured 19 strikeouts in the 197 batters faced
Academic Concentration
» Majoring in Business Management  
» Anticipated plans after graduation: I aspire to work in a large company's advertising and marketing department.
 
HIGH SCHOOL
» Graduated from Metea Valley High School in Aurora, Illinois in 2022
» A four-year member of the Mustang softball program
» Named an Academic All-Conference selection from 2020-22
» Selected as Defensive Player of the Year in 2022 as a senior
» Played travel softball for Pride Elite, Texas Glory, Lemont Rockers and Lemont Lightning
»  Served as part of Bake4Sake and Save the Children Action Network while in high school 
 


PERSONAL
» Full name is Nevaeh Cruz
» Born on December 23, 2003, in Aurora, Ill.  
» Daughter of Delma Gonzalez 
» Has one sibling Destiny Gonzalez
» Favorite athlete in your chosen sport: Sis Bates 
» Favorite athlete not in your chosen sport: Joe Burrow 
» Favorite professional team: Cincinnati Bengals
» Favorite sport other than the sport you participate in: Golf
» Favorite Food: Steak
» Favorite fast food: Panera
» Favorite TV show: Friends
» Nevaeh chose to attend Alverno College because the people and atmosphere are great, and the business department makes learning more about my major more enjoyable. 
» For me, being a Division III athlete means being able to play softball while maintaining a well-rounded social life and being able to focus on my academics.
» Person you most admire: The person I admire the most is my mom because she has always been there for me and provided everything I could ever ask for. She taught me that working hard towards your goals leads to great rewards.

 

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Historical Player Information

  • 6

    2023Freshman

    Pithcher/Infield
    5'2"
    6
  • 18

    2024Sophomore

    P/INF
    5'2"
    18