Holly Moreno - #13
Height: 6-1
Year: Sophomore
Position: MB/OH
Hometown/High School: Pearland / Pearland HS
(St. Mary's University)
As a freshman (St. Mary’s University)
Played in 15 matches, averaging 1.89 kills, 0.78 digs and 0.35 blocks per set… Reached double figures in kills once… Had a season-high four blocks against Texas-Permian Basin in the season finale.
High School
A 2008 graduate of Pearland High School… Led the Oilers to the regional quarterfinals (2004), bi-district championship (2006) and the playoffs (2007)… As a freshman and sophomore, second-team all-district and all-academic team… As a junior, named to the all-academic team… As a senior, two-time all-tournament selection, first-team all-district, third-team all-Greater Houston, TGCA all-state academic team and a member of the TGCA 5A all-star team… Member of the Science National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society and graduated as a member of the Distinguished Achievement Program.
Personal
Full name is Holly Elyse Moreno… Born in Webster, Texas… Daughter of Rudy and Diana Moreno (one sister)… Sister, Sarah, played volleyball at St. Mary’s University (2004-2008)… Plans to study business… In her free time enjoys reading, hunting, and spending time at her grandparent’s farm.
More about Holly
Three words that describe me: funny, tough, fun-loving
My teammates would describe me as: a goofball, but takes care of business when needed
My hidden talent is: I can do the splits
The best advice I’ve ever been given is: It’s not how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up.
Favorites
Movie: Moulin Rouge
TV Show: The Simpsons
Musical artist: Jason Aldean
Food: Thanksgiving food
Holiday: Christmas
Professional athlete: Misty May-Treanor
Color: Blue
Actor: Tyler Perry
Season: Deer season
Saying: “Sports don’t build character, they reveal it.”