Maria Sykes Bio

Softball

Courtesy: UCSD Release: 12/09/11

#7 Maria Sykes

Position:	Third Base/Outfield
Bats:	R
Throws:	R
Height:	5'7"
Year:	Freshman
City/State:	Long Beach, CA
High School:	Lakewood HS
College:	Revelle
Major:	General Biology
Experience:	High School

AS A FRESHMAN IN 2012
Started in 51 of her 57 appearances for UC San Diego ... Scored her first run in Triton colors against Northwest Nazarene (2/4) ... Batted in her first RBI the following weekend in the conference opener against Chico State (2/11) ... Had a single game-high two RBI against Cal State Dominguez Hills (5/11) and St. Joseph's (Ind.) (5/18).

HIGH SCHOOL
A 2011 graduate of Lakewood High School in Lakewood ... Helped the Lancers to Moore League Championships as a sophomore, junior and senior (2009-11) ... Named to All-Moore League Second Team during her junior and senior years at LHS (2010-11) ... Also played travel ball for the So Cal Wicked in La Habra (2009-11).

PERSONAL
Born Dec. 18, 1992 in Covina ... Parents are Robert and Bryanne Sykes ... Has two siblings named Jessica and Kolbe ... Majors in general biology at Revelle College ... Enjoys playing badminton, Frisbee and golf in her free time ... Roots for the Los Angeles Dodgers ... Favorite movies are Mean Girls and Step Brothers ... Aspires to attend medical school after graduating from UCSD.

CAREER STATISTICS

Year	AVG	GP-GS	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	SLG%	BB	HBP	SO	GDP	OB%	SF	SH	SB-ATT	PO	A	E	FLD%
2012	.218	57-51	110	21	24	5	0	0	16	29	.264	34	2	34	0	.408	1	9	3-6	67	55	5	.961
Totals	.218	57-51	110	21	24	5	0	0	16	29	.264	34	2	34	0	.408	1	9	3-6	67	55	5	.961