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Brielle Sterns is a two-time state hurdle champion (Andy Morales/AllSportsTucson.com)
Brielle Sterns has won the last two Arizona Division II state 100-meter hurdle championships and the Sahuaro junior is also one of the top middle blockers in the state so it was a natural choice for her to pick a college willing to let her compete in track and volleyball.
New Mexico State has given her that chance and Sterns jumped on the opportunity.
“My family and I feel blessed that I am able to follow in the footsteps of my two brothers in becoming a Division I athlete,” Sterns said.
“Because I am only 5-foot-10 I wanted to prove that you do not have to be 6-2 or 6-4 to play D-I volleyball. It’s about talent, heart and hard work. So it really means a lot to my parents and my brothers are very proud. I will be running the hurdles for sure at NMSU and maybe the jumps and relays as well,” she added.
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Andy Morales was recognized by the AIA as the top high school reporter in 2014 and has been a youth, high school and college coach for over 30 years. His own children have won multiple state high school championships and were named to all-state teams. Competing in hockey, basketball, baseball and track & field in high school, his unique perspective can only be found here, on AZPreps365.com and on the pages of the Vail Voice and the Tanque Verde Voice. Contact Andy Morales at AMoralesMyTucson@yahoo.com
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