University of Vermont Athletics

CAREER HONORS
• America East Commissioners Honor Roll (2024-25)

FIRST YEAR SEASON (2024): Appeared in five games during the 2024 season ... Logged 44 total minutes ... Recorded a season high 26 minutes played vs Stonehill.

BEFORE VERMONT: Ballinger comes to Vermont from Downington, PA where she was born and raised … She attended The Agnes Irwin School … In high school she played Basketball in 2020 as a guard, Track in 2021, and Soccer from 2020-2024 as a defender … She was named the 2024 soccer team captain and earned the 2023-24 soccer team MVP … She was also named to the 2024 soccer All League team along with the 2024 soccer All-County and Region team … Earned 2023-24 Highest Honors, Cum Laude Society Inductee, and the 2024 Science Award.
 
PERSONAL: Daughter of Katie and Todd Ballinger … Has one sibling, Claire … Plans on majoring in Neuroscience … She chose UVM because the academics, team culture, and the city of Burlington all made her feel at home … Her biggest influence as an athlete has been Serena Williams … Her favorite sports teams are the Philadelphia Eagles and Manchester City … Favorite athlete to watch is Jill Roord.