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High School: Chicago Sun Times Player to Watch ... 2011 CSL North All-Conference, earning the award in each of her four seasons playing for Niles North ... 2010 First Team All-State, All-Area and All-Conference as the captain and MVP of Niles North ... 2009 Under Armour All-American Game ESPN RISE Invitee ... 2008 Adidas Future Invitee ... Led Niles North in batting average, RBIs, steals and on-base percentage in 2010 ... Batted .461 with 41 hits, 16 doubles, four triples and 27 runs scored in her sophomore year ... Followed with a .476 batting average to go with eight doubles, four home runs, 29 RBIs and 31 runs scored in her junior season ... Batted .361 for her club team, the Illinois Chill, in 2010 - notching 57 hits, scoring 34 runs and stealing 10 bases ... Led the Chill to a 43-17 record to qualify for ASA Gold Nationals ... Four-year Niles North High Honor Roll student ... Also a member of the Athletic Leadership Council and recipient of the 2010 Outstanding Junior Sportsman Award ... Received the Distinguished Athlete Award from the United States Marine Corps.
Getting to Know Brittany: Favorite Athlete: "Jessica Mendoza, because she never settles for anything and strives to become better." ... Who most influenced your athletic career? "My parents, not once did they push me to do something I didn't want to do but they were always the first people to help when help was needed. They have been my mentors throughout the years and have never given up on me, which inspires me to continue on." ... Favorite Athletic Teams: "Chicago Cubs, Bulls and Blackhawks. All Chicago teams except for the White Sox!" ... Favorite Pre-Game Meal: Pasta from Olive Garden ... On Choosing Illinois: "I chose the University of Illinois because as soon as I stepped foot onto the campus I had a great feeling and I have always been one to trust my gut feeling. The campus is beautiful, there are so many different groups to get involved in and people to meet. I really enjoy the 'campus town' feeling, and how everyone is wrapped up in the sports." ... Favorite Athletic Moment: Being invited to participate in the Under Armour ESPN RISE Game in Orlando, Fla.
Personal: Daughter of Angela and Israel Sanchez ... Father was a pitcher for the Kansas City Royals ... Has two siblings, Natalie and Anthony.
