Biola University Athletics

HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from Western Christian High School in 2026
• Competed four varsity seasons in track & field, specializing in shot put, hammer throw, discus and javelin
• Set the school record in shot put with a mark of 34'5.25"
• Qualified for CIF all four years, including advancing to the CIF Finals as a senior
• Earned First Team All-League honors
• Helped lead Western Christian to three league championships in women's track & field
• Received the Lancer Character Award
• Earned Honor Roll, Principal's Honor Roll, California Scholarship Federation, National Honor Society and Scholar-Athlete honors
• Also competed in basketball, earning First Team All-League honors twice, team MVP recognition and helping the team win back-to-back league championships

PERSONAL
• Born to Oscar and Lori Anne Balderrama
• Majoring in cinema and media arts with plans to pursue a career as a sound mixer and editor for Disney Studios or other major animation and film studios
• Has one sister (Izzy) and one brother (Sebastian)
• Father, Oscar, competed in wrestling at Mt. SAC
• Enjoys Disney pin trading, building Legos and interests include The Muppets, Snoopy, Disney, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Game of Thrones
• Favorite Bible Verse: Luke 6:37
• Why I Chose Biola: "I chose Biola because of its amazing growing film program and strong, tight-knit community. I wanted to compete with like-minded athletes, and Biola showed me this."