Ellie is a dedicated 9th-grade student at Eagan High School with a GPA of 3.795. She plays on the 14U National Softball Team and has also earned spots on her high school volleyball team. Ellie has received numerous awards, including the Academic Presidential Award, Best Offensive and Best Defensive Player of the Year, and the prestigious Lexi Kretsch Award. To continue her athletic journey, Ellie needs this scholarship to help cover the expenses associated with playing on a competitive club team. She has ambitious goals, aiming to earn varsity letters in three sports by her senior year and work towards the Athena Award for her academic and athletic achievements. Ellie aspires to play softball or volleyball at the University of Minnesota while pursuing a career in medicine.