Gabrielle Briones

AUDIO PRONUNCIATION

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from North Mesquite High School… named the 2022 District 10-6A Defensive Player of the Year, 2022 North Mesquite High School Stallion Softball Player of the Year and won the North Mesquite High School Stallion Softball 2022-23 Year Letterman Award… was named the 2021 District 10-6A Offensive Player of the Year and earned all-state in the 2020-21 season… academically, she was named 2022 District 10-6A Academic All-District… also earned all-district in volleyball in 2019-20…  member of the National Honor Society, the MISD National Hispanic Recognition Program and the Mesquite Rotary Club Student Recognition Program.

CLUB: Played club ball for Texas Glory, where the team was the Super Cup Stage 1 2023 AFCS Qualifier pool winner… placed fifth at the 2022 18U TFL Summer Championship and the 18U Top Club Nationals.

PERSONAL: Birthday is Sept. 6… born in Mesquite, Texas … parents are Ruby Mireles and Daniel Briones … has one sibling, Daniel … majoring in criminology.

ON WHY UNM: “I chose UNM mostly because of the amazing coaches, but as soon as I visited the campus, I realized this is where I wanted to spend the next four years of my life. The atmosphere here is nothing like any other college- everyone is here to support everyone and that is beautiful to see. Also, the chemistry the softball team has, especially in welcoming newcomers, is heartwarming and I cannot wait to experience it!”