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The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

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Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor

Julia is a third-year English major with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in communications. She has a passion for sports and literature. During her time at The Paisano, Julia has been a staff writer and is currently the assistant sports editor. When she is not at school or writing, she interns for the UTSA Athletics Communications department. As a native of Fredericksburg, she enjoys hiking and peaches. In her free time, she loves to read and find the best coffee shops around her.

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Jemuel Miller competes in the men’s long jump during UTSA’s Roadrunner Invitational last week. Miller competed at the NCAA Division I Indoor Track and Field Championships last month and took sixth in the triple jump.

Two gold medals highlight track’s showing

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2022
Ciarra Mata launches a ball during UTSA’s series against North Texas. Mata scored twice in the team’s lone win over the Mean Green on Friday.

Softball splits week, looks ahead to UAB

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
April 12, 2022
Ana Gonzalez drives a ball during last season's Conference USA championships. Gonzalez, a super senior from Monterrey, Mexico, was tabbed the Conference USA Golfer of the Week after recording her 13th career top-10 finish. Photo courtesy of Conference USA.

Golf gets gold

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
April 5, 2022
Karen Aston looks on during a game earlier this season. Aston has coached the team to a 6-20 record so far this season, an improvement over last season's 2-18 record in Kristen Holt's final season.

Women’s basketball drop game to UAB 57-50

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
March 1, 2022
Camryn Robillard drives a ball during the team’s fall practices. Robillard had a productive Cardinal Invitational, batting .214 with five RBIS and a home run in four games.

Softball splits Cardinal Invitational

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
February 22, 2022
Jacob Germany goes up for a layup during a game against IUPUI earlier this season. Germany put up a career-high 26 points and notched his seventh double-double of the season in UTSA’s loss this weekend to WKU.

Athlete of the Week: Jacob Germany

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
February 15, 2022
Elyssa Coleman rises up in the paint to put up a shot during a game against UIW earlier this season. Coleman currently leads the 'Runners with a 1.1 shots blocked per game.

Women’s basketball falls to North Texas 57-70

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
February 8, 2022
Jacob Germany fights off a swarm of UTEP defenders to pull down a rebound during a game against the Miners last week. Germany has enjoyed a standout junior season and is currently averaging 16 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.

Men’s basketball splits the week at home

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2022
Marena Estell delivers a pitch during UTSA’s fall exhibition games. The pitcher and outfielder from Hooks, Texas, appeared in 13 games on the bump and 36 games total for the ‘Runners last season, recording a 1-3 record with a 5.84 ERA while hitting .224 at the plate with four home runs and eight RBIs.

Softball announces 2022 schedule

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
January 25, 2022
Jacob Germany wins the opening tip off during the 'Runners' opening night win over Trinity on Tuesday. Germany got his season off to a solid start, scoring 24 in the win.

Men’s basketball splits opening week

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
November 16, 2021
Cedric Alley Jr. throws down a thunderous dunk during a game last season. Alley Jr. will be asked to step up in a big way this season after averaging 6.3 points, 4.4 rebound, and one assist a game a season ago.

Men’s basketball enters season with questions

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
November 9, 2021
Deja Sandoval follows the play during a game earlier this season. Sandoval has two goals for the 'Runners this season, and has appeared in all 18 of UTSA's games, drawing 17 starts. Bella Nieto/The Paisano

Soccer advances to conference quarterfinals

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
November 2, 2021
Courtney Walters sets the ball during a game earlier this season. Walters has appeared in 18 matches this season and has recorded 413 assists. Dalton Hartmann/The Paisano

Volleyball splits matchups at North Texas

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
October 26, 2021
Hunter Bott drives a ball during the Lone Star Invitational earlier this season. Bott had an average finish of 25.5 this season, with one tournament win. Jeff Huehn/UTSA Athletics

Golf concludes fall season

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
October 19, 2021
Frank Harris drops back to pass during a game against Lamar earlier this season. Harris had a career dat against WKU, passing for 349 yards, six touchdowns, rushing for 51 yards and catching a 23-yard touchdown pass, a performance that was rewarded by being named the C-USA Offensive Player of the Week. Seva Hester/The Paisano

Harris powers UTSA to 52-46 victory

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
October 12, 2021
Women's golf posts top-10 finish

Women’s golf posts top-10 finish

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
October 5, 2021
Courtney Walters blocks a shot during this weekend's series against LA Tech. Walters recorded four blocks in Friday's victory. Dalton Hartmann/The Paisano

Volleyball begins conference play with sweep

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
September 28, 2021
Lucas Dean surveys the game from the sideline during UTSA's game against MTSU. Dean, a preseason All-American, has been a major contributor for UTSA this season averaging 45.5 yards per punt. Dalton Hartmann/The Paisano

Athlete of the Week: Lucas Dean

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
September 28, 2021
Camryn Carreon hits a ball from the fairway during last year's C-USA Championships. Carreon finished as the third highest placed 'Runner in the field in a tie for 46th. Photo courtesy of Conference USA

Golf opens season with second, ninth place finishes

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
September 21, 2021

Volleyball continues tournament run at Texas A&M

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
September 14, 2021
The UTSA women's cross country team dashes away from the start line during their race on Friday night. The team finished in sixth place overall, with Lily Morrill leading the team with a 16:01.1. Julia Maenius/The Paisano

UTSA cross country begins season at cross-town meet

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
September 7, 2021
Mia Ybarra serves the ball during a game last season. Ybarra has appeared in both matches for the 'Runners so far this season. Julia Maenius\The Paisano

Volleyball drops two matches to open season

Julia Maenius, Assistant Sports Editor
August 31, 2021
Jack Turner has been a standout for the ‘Runners this year. Turner won a bronze medal in the long jump at the C-USA Indoor Invitationals to go alongside his gold in the Heptathlon.

Athlete of the Week: Jack Turner

Julia Maenius, Magazine Editor
April 6, 2021
Nick Thornquist drives a ball during a game against Southern Mississippi on Thursday, April 1. Thornquist has helped lead the ‘Runners to an 11-9 record to start the year.

[Photo] UTSA sports produce mixed results

Dalton Hartmann, Assistant Magazine Editor
April 6, 2021
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