Getting to know...Tara Savage
Please list your preferred pronouns: She her
Date of Birth: 1/3/2006
Birth Location: Yorba Linda, California

Social Media
Instagram: taralsavage
 
Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Soccer, track and field
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: Crest view League Defensive MVP 2024, Yorba Linda High School Defensive MVP 2024, Yorba Linda High School Sprinter of the year 2024, Elite 64 19U Best 11 players 2024
Favorite sports memory?  Scoring a header goal in the CA-CIF playoffs for Yorba Linda High School
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My parents
 
Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Honor roll, student of the month
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Business Management

Family
Daughter of Joanne and Charles Savage
Brothers and/or sisters: Sean Savage and Tori Savage
Are you related to anyone famous?: Yes
Who?: Jay Savage, Herpetologist


Fun
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? I can do a back flip
What is your dream job? Sports agent or somewhere in the sports world
Why did you choose Chicago State? Choose Chicago State for the competitive soccer environment and to push myself to start somewhere new
Do you have a sports hero? Jimmy Butler
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Cooking
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? San Francisco Giants
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Fierce
What is your favorite food? Steak
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? In n Out
What or who motivates you to work hard? My younger self and my parents
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?  “Work hard when no one is watching.”
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Drake, Adam Sandler, and Justin Jefferson
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Somewhere working in the sports world, traveling
How many languages do you speak? English and some French
 
CAREER HONORS

2024-25 FRESHMAN
Saw action in 12 games, secured 338.33 minutes played, logged one (1) assist and one (1) point