Julia Hernandez

Height:
5-4
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Altadena, CA
High School:
Bishop Alemany HS
Position:
Midfielder
Major:
Chemistry

2019-20 UCSC Female Newcomer of the Year Award
2019 All-ACAA Second Team
2021-22 C2C Academic All Conference

AT UCSC:
2021: Had 15 starts in 19 games. Delivered the assist on second goal in season-opening win against Whitman on September 4th. Had a goal and assist in home win over Mills.
2019: Led the team with seven assists in a stellar freshman season. Added five goals playing in all 19 games with 18 starts. Scored first career goal to win game Sept. 12 at Whittier. Scored UCSC's only goal of the game at Stanislaus State on October 24th with an "Olympico" corner kick. Finished the season 21st in the country as a freshman for assists and 3rd in program history with assists in a season. Tied with teammate Celine Ertekin for 3rd all time in Santa Cruz Women’s Soccer history in assists in a single game. Won the inaugural UCSC Female Newcomer of the Year award, earned All-ACAA Second Team honors and was named to the All-ACAA Conference Tournament Team.

HIGH SCHOOL: 2x First Team All-League at Bishop Alemany HS in southern California. Sunshine League Defensive MVP, 2x Sunshine League Champion, 2x Team MVP. 4x Summa Cum Laude, AP Capstone diploma, AP Scholar and Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar.

PERSONAL: Parents are Claudia and Jorge Hernandez. Has an older sister, Andrea. Her grandfather is the most influential person in her life because "he continues to do what he loves without fear of failure."

Picked UCSC for the beautiful views, the overwhelming tolerance and acceptance of the student body. Also loves how UCSC has "a strong desire to embrace diversity. This same attitude is reflected in the women’s soccer team where I have been welcomed with kindness and support."

Personal interests include playing tennis, trying new foods, and relaxing with her dogs.