Vanguard University

The Athlete: Cara is back for her second season with the Pride?one of VU's first big recruits?had an outstanding freshman year for the brand new Vanguard water polo program?graduated from Temescal Canyon High School in 2010?swam for coach Damien Andrews?also played water polo at TCHS?graduated with an excellent GPA of 4.0?has been swimming for four years?expect Deckert to be one of VU's top scorers again in 2012.

The Person: Cara was born on July 6, 1992, in Riverside, California?parents are Mike and Kebra?has a younger brother, Devin?majoring in English?enjoys eating at "Mimi's"?watches "I Love Lucy" on TV and likes the movie "Elf"?thinks compassion is important?likes the scripture Philippians 4:13?hobbies are wakeboarding, surfing, boating, reading, and knitting?most respects her parents?has learned that life is not fair but that's what makes it interesting?swimming has taught her patience?wants to qualify for Nationals.