Scholar Athlete: Bianca Gutierrez, Harlan High School

KSAT 12 Sports and The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio shine spotlight on local senior student athlete.

Bianca Gutierrez of Harlan High School is selected the Scholar Athlete of the Week for Sunday, December 11, 2022. (Mark Mendez, Copyright 2022 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)

SAN ANTONIO – Meet Instant Replay’s newest Scholar Athlete of the Week, Bianca Gutierrez of Harlan High School.

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Bianca is a member of the varsity volleyball and softball teams. She’s been named Academic All-District three straight years and was named Academic All-State this season in volleyball. Bianca is the National Honor Society Vice President and performs community service through the Prince of Peace Catholic Church. She maintains a 98.6 GPA and is ranked in the top eight percent of her class. Bianca plans to play collegiate softball and major in Physical Therapy.

WHAT MEMORIES DO YOU TAKE AWAY WITH YOU AS YOU LEAVE HIGH SCHOOL?

“My favorite memory of high school is when we go out of town to play in tournaments and the playoffs. I get to bond with my team and that is really nice and fun.”

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUR FELLOW STUDENTS?

“It’s a challenge to balance academics and athletics. Prioritize your work first. You’re a student before you’re an athlete. Don’t procrastinate or else you will never get anything done.”

WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER YOU GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL?

“I would really like to play collegiate softball after I graduate.”

Daniel P. Villanueva has worked with KSAT 12 for over 19 years and is an award-winning producer. To submit story ideas, email dvillanueva@ksat.com


About the Authors

Daniel P. Villanueva has been with KSAT 12 since 2003 and is the producer of our weekly sports show, "Instant Replay." Villanueva is a graduate of St. Mary's University and is a TAPB and Lone Star Emmy award winner.

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