Emma Herrera – 2025-26 – Ladies’s Swimming & Diving

Prep

• Graduated from The King’s Academy
• M. Nelson Loveland Female Senior Career Athlete at The King’s Academy
• 60^th Annual Woodson Invitational Ann Marshall Outstanding Competitor Award
• Three-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American
• Three-time NISCA High School All-American Athlete
• Two-time workforce MVP
• 2023 FHSAA State champions within the 200 medley relay
• 2025 FHSAA 1A State runner up within the 200 free, ending third within the 500 free
• Holds highschool data in 200 free, 500 free, 200 free relay and 400 free relay
• Competed for Jupiter Dragons Swim Team and Flood Aquatics Swim Team
• Top instances getting into Liberty: 200 free SCY – 1:48.23; 500 free SCY – 4:51.49; 200 fly SCY – 2:01.37

Personal

• Daughter of Gonzalo and Kelly Herrera
• Grandfather, Scott Goodnight, dove collegiately at Midwestern State
• Intends to main in nursing, with the objective to discover ways to assist different individuals, family and friends in vital methods
• Birthday is Nov. 1

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the best place so that you can attend school/compete on the collegiate stage?
I needed a spot to not solely change into a nurse and a greater athlete, but in addition extra importantly be at a spot the place Jesus Christ is positioned first and the place all through my years at school I can pour out to others and be inspired spiritually.

Is there something particular you do pregame or postgame and why?

Pregame I eat wholesome carbs to remain energized, and postgame I’ve protein as quickly as I can to have a great and fast restoration.

Who in your life conjures up you and why are they such an inspiration?

My pastor, finest pals, and oldsters, as a result of they present me find out how to have pleasure in Christ amidst difficulties in life.

What is your most memorable athletic second/accomplishment?

When my 200m medley relay received our highschool states sophomore 12 months.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what’s that particular meal?

Açaí bowl for breakfast or a great salad for lunch.

What is the primary app you verify in your cellphone every day?

Bible app

What is your favourite interest outdoors of athletics?

Piano and calligraphy

Do you could have any present pets (identify and kind of animal)?

Two canines named Koa and Mochi

Who was your favourite athlete rising up?

Sydney McGlaughlin

What is your favourite possession and why?

My cross necklace from my mother and father and my Bible due to all of the notes in it.

What is your go-to karaoke track?

“What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction

What is your dream trip spot and why?

Glacier National Park (Montana), Colorado, and Switzerland, due to the mountains!