2014 Gymnastics Roster

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Ciara Maradiaga

  • Class Senior
  • Position AA
  • Highschool Centenary College
  • Hometown Tyler, TX

Biography

CAREER HIGH
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2013
- Competed on beam in 13 meets and on floor in 12 meets
- Posted an average score of 9.550 (beam) and 9.375 (floor); posted season high scores of 9.850 (beam) and 9.800 (floor)
- Received 2014 NACGC/W Academic Award
- Received All-MIC Honors for beam
- Earned MIC Scholar Athlete honors
-Named a 2013 USAG All-American for beam
 

Prior to TWU:
- Attended Centenary College of Louisiana for 2010-2012
- Competed on bars, beam and floor for Centenary
- Recorded high scores of 9.55 on bars, 9.825 on beam, and 9.725 on floor
- Earned 2012 MIC Event Specialist of the week
- Named on the 2012 All-American Gymnastics Team for Balance Beam
- Academically she was named on both the 2012 Scholastic All-Conference and 2012 USAG Scholar Athlete

Club/High School:
- Home schooled while competing with her club team Texas East Gymnastics
- In 2007 earned USAG Regional Qualifier, First place on balance beam for Region 3, and second on floor for Region 3
- Was a qualifier for the USAG Regional and Western Nationals, earned first place All-Around for state (TX) in 2008
- In 2009, qualified for USAG Reionals

Personal:
- Born June 11, 1992
- Daughter of Llmer and Shannon Maradiaga
- Has two brothers, Chris and Dakota
- Has one sisters, Savanna
- Is majoring in kinesiology
- Enjoys zumba, reading, crafts, scrapbooking, and being apart of Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Getting to know Ciara…

Favorite movie:
Harry potter, Star Wars, Chronicles of Narnia, Lord of the Rings, and Batman

Favorite band:
Relient K and Switchfoot

Favorite TV show:
So you Think you can Dance and Survivor

Favorite book:
The Bible and Tale of Two Cities

Favorite food:
Ice cream and Mexican food

Favorite restaurant:
Pasados and panda Express

Favorite pro team(s):
Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers

Favorite pro athlete(s):
Gabby Doulas, Allyson Felix, Jason Witten, Josh Hamilton, and Tim Tebow

Favorite quote:
“ Do not be anxious about anything, by prayer an petition, with thanksgiving, present, your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your mind in Christ Jesus.”- Phil. 4:6-7

Hobbies:
Playing outside, ultimate Frisbee, crafts, and movies

What is your pre-meet ritual:
Prayer, visualization, dancing, and getting beautiful with my team

In ten years I will be:
Teaching others about fitness, wellness, and the love of the Lord

Historical Player Information

  • 2013Junior

    AA
  • 2014Senior

    AA