Taiva Reinertson

Class:
Senior
Position:
A
Height:
5-5
Prev School:
Apple Valley High School
Hometown:
Apple Valley, Minn.

2024 (Jr.)

Appeared in 18 games
Tallied 18 goals and five assists as a primary reserve
Totaled five ground balls and four draw controls
Scored a career-high four goals on five shots including the game-winner (14-10) at Lindenwood on April 20
Recorded multiple points in six contests
Converted five of 13 free-position attempts
Included on CUSA Commissioner’s Honor Roll

2023 (So.)

Appeared in 10 games
Included on the ASUN Academic Honor Roll
Totaled three goals on four shots along with a ground ball, a caused turnover and two draw controls
Was 2/2 in free-position shots
Notched a goal, a ground ball, a caused turnover and a draw control in a 26-6 win over Stetson on April 15

2022 (Fr.)

Appeared in nine games
Totaled one goal, one point, two ground balls, one draw control and three caused turnovers
Made Liberty debut against Old Dominion on March 2, notching a ground ball and a caused turnover
Scored first career goal against Delaware State on April 2

Prep

Graduate of Apple Valley High School
Earned several awards as a senior team captain in 2021: all-state, all-conference first team, all-section first team, offensive player of the year and Ms. Minnesota Lacrosse finalist
Totaled 69 goals, 16 assists, 85 points, 55 draw controls and 30 ground balls in 14 games as a senior in 2021
Finished career at Apple Valley with 171 goals, 51 assists, 222 points and 70 ground balls in three seasons
Collected numerous awards as a sophomore in 2019: all-state, all-section, first team, all-conference, Pioneer Press Player of the Week, Star Tribune Top Performer of the Week, Star Tribune Prep Athlete of the Week and Team MVP
Tallied 74 goals, 25 assists, 99 points, 29 ground balls and 14 caused turnovers in 15 games in 2019
Guided team to a combined 25-9 record in 2018 and 2019, helped team post 18-1 record and win the state championship as well as section and conference championships
Finished 2018 season with 28 goals, 10 assists, 38 points, 11 ground balls and five caused turnovers
Competed at the club level for Minnesota Elite Girls Lacrosse
Also competed on the Apple Valley women’s tennis team
*Note: Did not compete in spring junior season due to COVID-19 pandemic

Personal

Daughter of Chris and Jude Reinertson
Father, Chris, played football at St. Olaf
Intends on majoring in sports ministry
Birthday is Sept. 12

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
The Christian values, the staff, location, and values of the school.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I eat healthy and write an encouraging note card to my "little sister" on the team.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents are an inspiration to me. I like to brag about them to my friends.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My father, Chris, played college football at St. Olaf. My Brother-in-Law, Eli Broman, swam for University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Dinner is my favorite, chicken kabobs.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
I check the Weather app.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Water skiing

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Adrian Peterson

What is your favorite possession and why?
My running shoes because I like to be active.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
One Less Lonely Girl by Justin Bieber.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Turkey because my sister lives there.