Career Honors:
Heartland Conference Player of the Week (9/26/11)

2013 (Senior): Had a strong finish to her four-year Rattler career, starting 27 of her 29 matches played … Recorded 149 kills, the fourth-most on the team, with 11 service aces … Had a .146 attack percentage and 15 total blocks … Also had 256 digs. 

2012 (Junior): Remained dominant in her third season, playing in 101 sets and totaling 212.5 points on the season … Knocked down 195 kills and had 13 block assists … Also recorded 345 digs, the second most on the team, and 24 assists. 

2011 (Sophomore): Continued her success in her second season as a Rattler, playing all 111 sets and starting 24 of the 30 match season ... Led the team in kills with 283, improving from her first year to 2.55 kills per set ... Scored 304. 5 points on the season, second leading on the team ... Had 298 digs, the second-most on the team and had 12 service aces.

2010 (Freshman): Made an immediate impact, starting from nearly her first day as a Rattler. ... Started 22 of 28 matches, recording 155 kills (1.67 kills per set). ... Had 18 assists, 10 service aces and 240 digs (2.58 per set), which ranked fourth on the team.

High School: Brandeis High School: Was a two-time all-district honoree, including taking first-team honors as a senior. ... Earned MVP honors of the 2009 Northeast ISD Tournament, the 2008 South San Tournament and the 2008 Seguin Tournament. ... Ortega helped lead the Broncos to a pair of bi-district playoff appearances and was her team co-captain. ... Earned Honor Roll recognition, was named Academic All-State, received the Tim Duncan Character Award and ranked 12th in her graduating class. ... Played at Brandeis with St. Mary's teammate Melissa Dahle..

Personal: Parents are Susan and Andrew Ortega. ... Has four siblings, Danielle, Drew, Travis and Zoe. ... Majoring in exercise and sports science.