My name is Riya Mainigi and I started playing Chestnut Hill Lightning Lacrosse for my town when I was in kindergarten. I continued to play with that township until I was in 8th Grade, playing defense the whole time through. In 8th grade I was asked to join my high school varsity team, the Germantown Friends School Tigers. In September 2020 I joined Reign Lacrosse Club. I was a starter for that team and played all year long. In August 2021 Reign Lacrosse Elite 2025 team was created and I am playing there as a defender this year. I am right handed but enjoy switching hands while dodging. As a defender I pride myself in my crease defense but am very comfortable defending anywhere around the field. I enjoy both man to man defense as well as backer/zone defense. I feel comfortable running the ball up the field in transition, and I am always ready to help my teammates by being there for a trail pass. I also play Varsity soccer for my school and township and have been playing since kindergarten. My school, which I have been going to since I was 3, does not offer AP classes however I am in accelerated classes.