Senior Amber Polvado#10 Amber Polvado

Class: Senior
Position: Guard
Height: 5-8
Hometown: Weslaco, Texas
High School: Weslaco H.S.


2011-12 (Junior): Saw action in six games, banking two of her three-point attempts (.667) and four of her eight field-goal attempts (.500) to average 2.0 points per contest ... Pulled down four defensive rebounds and had one steal.

2010-11 (Sophomore): Redshirted.

2009-2010 (Freshman): Saw limited playing time in her first season with the Rattlers, appearing in 11 games as a reserve. ... Averaged 0.4 points and 0.3 rebounds.

Weslaco High School: Four-sport standout at WHS, lettering in basketball, cross country, volleyball and track and field. ... For coach Griselda Fino's basketball team, she was a three-time All-District 32-5A selection and was the District Defensive MVP as a senior. ... Averaged 10.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.5 steals. ... Helped lead Weslaco to three straight playoff appearances, two district titles and an area championship. ... Four-time regional qualifier for the track and field team in the high jump. ... Was also a three-time district champion in the high jump ... Off the court, she was an Honor Roll member.

Personal: Parents are Terry and Kathy Polvado. ... Majoring in exercise and sports science. ... Born in McAllen, Texas.