Myah Salas certainty left her mark on La Feria volleyball. Salas, who is an all-around athlete, helped guide the Lionettes to a second straight district titles this season.
Her efforts earned her the Valley Morning Star’s All-STAR Most Valuable Player award.
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Q: Looking back on the last few years, what has been the best memory you have of playing volleyball at La Feria?
A: Enjoying the moments my sophomore year when the seniors made me feel welcomed and being part of the team.
Q: What work did you do in the offseason that helped you raise your game this season?
A: I suffered a major thumb injury in early March and it was really hard for me to not physically be able to do anything, but my doctor told me to be patient. I did exactly what he asked me to do with the hope of being cleared sooner than mid-July. In June, I got the good news and was released. My body welcomed the much-needed rest and I felt that I came out more determined and stronger. I started to go to open gym and play in the summer leagues with my teammates.
Q: What plans do you have for the future?
A: I’m looking forward to playing basketball at the next level at CentralMethodistUniversity and majoring in professional communication/sports management.
Q: Looking back at the season, what was your best moment?
A: Playing our last district game against Raymondville to decide the district championship. Celebrating the win to be back-to-back district champions and on the same night achieving my career best of 37 kills.
Q: Who is your favorite athlete?
A: Maya Moore because I remember seeing her on the UConn team play in San Antonio in the Final Four. She has become a good role model. She plays hard in every game and has a strong work ethic.
Q: What will you miss the most about playing volleyball?
A: The friendships I’ve made and the team dinners.
Q: What team was the toughest you faced this season?
A: Somerset in the area round. In every set we had a lead and we couldn’t put it away. We made mental mistakes and Somerset took advantage of that.
Q: Do you have any pre-game routine?
A: I usually start my pre-game the night before by eating pasta and watching film on our opponent. I usually listen to music when we play out of town and during home games I just want quiet time.
Q: What was it like playing for coach Reba Fraga?
A: I would like to thank Coach Fraga for giving me the opportunity as an underclassman to play on the varsity. She is a fair coach and will find a way for her team to be successful. I enjoyed playing for her.
Q: What does it mean to you to win the All-STAR MVP award?
A: It’s an amazingly great honor. It is a representation of hard work and commitment to the sport. I feel that if you set your mind to something, it can be achieved. I would like to thank my parents for their time and sacrifices, my coaches for allowing me to grow stronger every year, and my teammates for believing in me because without them this award would not have been possible!”
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All-STAR Team
Coach of the Year
Sofia Garcia, Santa Maria
1st Team
-Naisah Garcia, Santa Rosa
-Bianca Cruz, Rio Hondo
-Annelle Rodriguez, Harlingen South
-Yazmine Martinez, Harlingen
-Adrian Duran, Lyford
-Kayleen Reyes, San Benito
2nd Team
-Sarah Garcia, San Benito
-Skyler Ruiz, Santa Rosa
-Marialy Salinas, Lyford
-Destiny Martinez, La Feria
-Camreon Del Angel, Harlingen South
-Taegan Dickey, Harlingen
