Bard College Athletics

Liberty League All-Academic

2025: Played in 27 matches and 87 sets…recorded a career-high nine kills against Elmira…had 83 total assists, including a career-high 24 assists against Utica…against SUNY Delhi, had a career-high five blocks… against Hunter, had a career-high 11 digs…had a career-high three aces against Wilkes…named to the Liberty League All-Academic Team.

2024: Played in six matches and nine sets, starting one as a reserve setter…recorded two kills against Cedar Crest and William Smith…had 11 total assists, including a career-high five assists against SUNY Poly...against William Smith, had a career-high two aces and four digs.

Fannie Lou Hamer Freedom High School: Played for the Panthers under coach Yancy Sanes…earned MVP Awards during junior and senior year…served as team captain…achieved a 4.0 GPA and was recognized as a Scholar Athlete.

About Paola: Full name is Paola De La Cruz Valenzuela…pursuing a major in Political Science.