Getting to know...Maya Dixon
Preferred pronouns: Her/she/hers
Date of Birth: 3/3/2006
Birth Location: California

Social Media
Twitter: Mayadix06
Instagram: Mayadix06

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country 
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: First team all state, Second team all state 
What is your favorite sports memory? Winning state with my new team for the fourth time 
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? Coach B, my mom, Shaun, myself
Other personal athletic highlights: Played football middle school as a kicker 

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Honor roll all through high school and middle school 
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Pre physical therapy

Family
Daughter of Melisa Dixon and Wayne Papalski
Brothers and/or sisters: Noella Papalski, Ava Papalski

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I have a Blankey
What is your dream job? Gynecologist
Why did you choose Chicago State? New beginnings 
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Spending time with dogs 
What is something you can brag about yourself besides your athletic accomplishments? I am very clean
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Spain pro team
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Aggressive, passionate ,
What is your favorite food? Ribs
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chicken with mash potatoes
What or who motivates you to work hard? My coaches my mom 
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? They want to see you doing good just not better than that that's why you respect the haters
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Kehlani, Kendaya and Tom holland  
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? Please Please Please by Sabrina Carpenter
Can you sing? Like, really sing? Oue no
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? In a career starting my life