Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Athletics

2019: Started all 16 games played ... One goal with three assists ... Led team in assists ... Fifteen shots with eight on goal ... Third on team in shots and shots on goal ... One goal and an assist against Clarkson on Senior Day ... Assists against Western Connecticut State and Skidmore ... Liberty League Offensive Performer of the Week once ... 

• Click HERE for Lex's Senior Celebration Series piece and HERE to review all honorees

2018: Played all 17 games, starting two ... Lone goal was game-winner on penalty kick in overtime of 2-1 win at Sage ... Ten shots with five on goal ...

2017: Played all 18 games, starting four ... Two goals with one assist ... Scored against Sage and Middlebury ... Took 28 shots with 11 on goal ... Liberty League Weekly Honor Roll once ...

2016: Played all 20 games, starting six ... One goal on 17 shots with seven on goal ... Game-winner against Manhattanville (9/24) ...

High School: Two years of varsity soccer (center midfield) ... Team won 2014 VHSL 6A State Championship ... Summa Cum Laude ... Four academic letters ... Principal's Honor Roll all four years ... National Honor Society secretary ... 

Personal: Biology major ... Class of 2020 Representative ... Sole Survivors secretary ... Lab mentor for Introduction to Cell & Molecular Biology ... Women at Rensselaer Mentor Program ... Medical research intern at Baylor College of Medicine (Department of Molecular and Human Genetics) ... CHI St. Luke's Health Medical Mentorship program (shadowing gynecologist/obstetrician) ... Volunteer at Albany Memorial Hospital ... Professional Leadership Program ... National Biomechanics Day volunteer in 2018 ... Rensselaer Leadership Award ... Rensselaer Recognition Award ... Daughter of Diana and Al Castrellon.

On attending Rensselaer: "I chose RPI because it offers a sense of community among its students as well as great educational opportunities - which have always been my top priorities when choosing a school. The athletics department is world class and attracted me immediately. RPI offers a good balance between academics and athletics and allows me to be passionate in my studies and on the field." - July 2019

Benefits of undergraduate community: "RPI provides such a close-knit and supportive community, especially among its athletes. We are provided so many resources and opportunities for success that allow us to explore and pursue our passions." - July 2019