Paramount HS: Named All-San Gabriel Valley League as a senior… Received the Coaches Award her senior and junior years, while earning the Spirit Award her junior season… Also voted the team’s Most Valuable Player as a sophomore… While on the swimming team, she specialized in the 50-yard freestyle (27.0), 100-yard freestyle (1:03.0) and 100-yard breaststroke (1:22.0)… Spent four years on the water polo and swimming teams…..

Personal: Is working on a minor in photography… Would like to transfer to UC Santa Barbara… Hobbies include working out… Nicknamed “Val”… Is the daughter of Rafael Barboza and Sandra Sahagun… Born in Paramount, CA on March 2, 1997…..

Favorite Athlete:  Brenda Villa                   Favorite TV Show:  “Criminal Minds”