Lexie Ross Class: Sophomore Hometown: Laguna Beach, CA High School: Laguna Beach Height: 5-9 Position: Driver Experience: 1V Major: Human Biology

Why I Chose Stanford: "I chose Stanford because it offers me the challenge to push myself both academically and athletically. It is the perfect mix of both, as well as a place that continues to strive in each area."

As A Freshman In 2011: Scored three goals ... netted first collegiate goal in 14-1 win over LMU (1/22) ... scored in win over CS Bakersfield (2/26) ... added a goal in win at Long Beach State (3/6).

High School: A 2010 graduate of Laguna Beach High School in Laguna Beach, Calif. ... competed for the water polo team all four years, and for the swimming and surfing teams for three years ... captained the water polo team as a senior ... helped lead water polo team to CIF Southern Section Division II title as a junior, to a pair of runner-up finishes and to the semifinals as a sophomore ... team won three Orange Coast League titles in her prep career ... two-time pick for the CIF Southern Section Division II First Team, one-time pick to the third team (2008) ... named first-team All-Southern California and All-America honorable mention as a senior ... three-time All-OCL First Team selection ... helped lead swim team to 2009 league title ... USA Water Polo Academic All-American from 2007-09 ... earned Superintendent's Scholar Athlete Award four times ... played for SET Water Polo Club from 2006-10 ... helped SET team to Junior Olympics title and U.S. Club Championship final in 2009 ... won 20/U title in 2008 and took third place at Junior Olympics in 2007 ... competed in national selection camps and tournaments from 2006-08.

Personal: Born in Walnut Creek, Calif. ... parents' names are Nick and Lynn ... has five siblings, Caitlin, Keara, Emily, Clara and Conor ... enjoys singing, traveling, biking and exploring ... plans to major in human biology.