Biola University Athletics

2026
• PacWest Freshman of the Year
• Played in 63 games and made 61 starts 
• Batted .292 with 54 hits, five doubles, two triples and 17 RBIs
• Ranked among the team leaders with 54 hits as a true freshman
• Added 21 runs scored and three stolen bases
• Helped Biola win the NCAA West Regional Championship and advance to the NCAA Super Regional for the first time in program history

HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from Marina High School in 2025
• Four-year varsity player for the Vikings
• Helped lead her team to a CIF Division 3 Championship, three CIF playoff appearances, and three third-place league finishes
• Inducted into the Marina High School Hall of Fame as a senior
• Earned First Team All-League and Coach's Award honors as a senior
• Received the Most Inspirational Award as a junior and Rookie of the Year honors as a freshman
• Three-time Scholar-Athlete and English Department Golden Shield Award nominee
• Also competed in flag football, earning Viking of the Year honors as a senior and the Viking Award as a junior

PERSONAL
• Born March 25, 2007, to Donald and Kristine Byer
• Has one sibling, Jonathan
• Enjoys hiking, surfing, playing piano, and gardening
• Undecided on a major, with career interests in physician assistant studies, physical therapy, and sports medicine
• Favorite Bible verses: Luke 6:27-28 and 1 Peter 4:8-10
• Chose Biola to grow in her faith while pursuing a strong education and competing in softball in a Christ-centered community