Western Oregon University Wolves

PRIOR TO WOU
2009 graduate of Olympic High School…Played softball for Olympic College from 2009-2011…Lettered three times playing softball in high school…Also lettered twice involleyball…Played shortstop, 2B and 3B…Received all-state first team honors in 2009…Received all-league first team in 2008-2009 and second team in 2007…Played in a all-star showcase as a senior.

PERSONAL
Born in Bremerton, Wash…Majoring in Exercise science and Human Biology as a minor….Career goals are to become a physical therapist…Parents are Doug and Kelly Orteza…Has a younger brother Linzee (18) and two brothers Rylee and Jaeden.

OTHER STUFF
Nickname: Lex
Reasons why I came to WOU: Academics and softball
Pre game rituals: Not stepping on the white lines
Hobbies: Bike riding
Favorite athletes: Jay Buhner, Ken Griffey Jr., and Edgar Martinez
On the road I always bring: My baby blanket
Favorite non-athletic thing to do: Play cards
Favorite food: Pretzels and Pasta
Other notes: I love my family