Vanguard University

The athlete: Patricia is back for her third campaign with VUSC softball, after two very good seasons as a Lion thus far?appeared in 32 games on the mound as the ace of the staff for VU?posted a record of 14-13, with an 1.75 ERA and 16 complete games?in over 186 innings pitched, struck out 85 batters while holding them to a .230 average?also hammered a pair of doubles and three RBI in 20 at-bats for VUSC?had a very strong freshman campaign?was 5-1 with a 2.17 ERA in five starts with a pair of shutouts and four complete games in the circle in 2008?appeared in the circle 19 times and tied for the team lead with two saves?also batted .255 with 12 hits and three RBIs in 47 at-bats?joined big sister Jennifer on the team in 2008, playing one season together?graduated from Gilroy High School in Gilroy, CA in 2007?Second-Team All-League in the Tri-County conference for Head Coach Hallada?also played two years for the Salinas Wildcats?great athlete who also played basketball, golf and tennis?has played softball for 15 years?bats and throws right?competitor at heart who loves softball and loves to win?will push herself and teammates to get better?has high personal expectations and is learning how to reach them?terrific potential, who will be a huge key to VU's 2010 season...the Lions expect great things from Olvera in 2010.

The person: Patricia D. Olvera was born in Gilroy, California on February 12, 1989 to parents Art and Isabel?nickname is "Trish"?has two sisters and a brother?majoring in Psychology?loves Mexican food and eating at "RA Sushi"?prefers Rocky Road Ice Cream?likes the color blue and the number 21?favorite movie is "Baby Mama" and TV show is "Nip Tuck"?roots for the Dallas Cowboys?favorite holiday is her birthday, and loves Fridays?person she most respects is Tia?learned in life that God is good?softball has taught her teamwork and to share with others?career goal is to be a therapist.

Her thoughts: I love Vanguard because of its small campus.

Coach Renkoski's comments: Patty is one of the most competitive players to come through the VU program. She has great potential in the circle and as a future leader.