"Maya is a very strong doubles player and has a natural leadership ability. She's tenacious on the court, and we're hoping for her to have a really nice year." -Head Coach Paul Peck 2011-12: Went a perfect 7-0 in dual-match singles play ... split time between Nos. 4, 5 and 6 singles ... capped the regular season with a 6-1, 6-0 victory over Carolyn Chandley of Holy Cross ... earned a 5-2 doubles record alongside classmate Alyssa Gleason during the fall tournament season ... totaled an 11-6 overall doubles record, including 4-1 in duals ... teamed with junior co-captain Larraine Saavedra for three dual-match wins.
High School: Three-star recruit out of the California Academy of Math and Science ... two-time all-league selection ... team MVP.
Personal: Maya Parker ... born Sept. 6, 1993, in Torrance, Calif. ... daughter of William and Chandrea Parker ... likes to hang out with family and friends in her free time ... career highlight was coming from behind to win in the finals of a tournament despite spraining her ankle and losing the first set ... credits her parents with having the most influence on her tennis career ... Sociology major.
