Catching Up with Elana Ornelas

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Elana Ornelas is up next on the University of Louisville softball team series of check-ins.

Catching up with Elana Ornelas
Full name: Elana Marie Ornelas
Hometown: LaGrange, Kentucky
2021 Class: Sophomore
Major: Biology/Pre-Pharmacy
Post college ambition: Become a pharmacist

What has been one of your proudest moments?
Graduating valedictorian

Why did you choose UofL?
I chose UofL because it is a great campus that is close to home.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
Teleportation

What has been your greatest challenge to overcome?
My parents being deployed

Favorite thing about Louisville:
My favorite thing about UofL is the facilities for both school and softball. The new science labs and classes in the BAB are very nice and updated. Ulmer Stadium is beautiful and Thorntons Academic Center is a great place to eat and study for athletes.

Best subject(s) in school:
Math and science

Favorite thing about playing for Coach Aprile:
My favorite thing that makes Coach Holly stand out from other coaches is her involvement in practice. She is very passionate about softball and wants us all to do our best.

Most influential people in your life:
My parents

Pregame routine:
Braid everyone's hair

Hobbies (outside of softball):
Play card games, read, go outside.

More Favorites:
Food: Chicken Pam
Musical group/singer: Luke Combs
Perfect pizza: Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Social media platform: Instagram
TV show: The Office
Cartoon Character: Ferb from Phineas and Ferb

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