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Brianna Gallegos

Outfielder/infielder
RIO RANCHO HS
RIO RANCHO, NEW MEXICO
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-8
Press Release

Peak Performance

.600

2020 batting average

.515

2019 batting average

36

RBIs

56

Runs scored
“Brianna has been a leader on our team since she started in the eighth grade. She tied the state home run record last year, even while missing five games because of a concussion, and I have no doubt she would have broken it this year.”
Paul Kohman
Head Coach - Rio Rancho coach
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-8 senior outfielder and infielder batted .600 with four home runs, seven RBI and a 2.181 OPS in six games this spring before the remainder of the season was cancelled. A First Team All-State and All-Metro selection, Gallegos led the Rams to the Class 5A state championship in 2019, hitting .515 with 36 RBI, 56 runs scored and 20 stolen bases, while tying the state single-season record with 19 home runs.

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Academic Achievement

Gallegos has maintained a 3.57 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play softball on scholarship at New Mexico State University.

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Exemplary Character

Also a talented singer, Gallegos has volunteered locally on behalf of a VA hospital and youth softball programs.