2025-26 Women's Swimming & Diving Roster
Emma Herrera
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-10
- Hometown:
- Jupiter, Fla.
- Position:
- Free, Fly
- Prev School:
- The King's Academy
Prep
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I wanted a place to not only become a nurse and a better athlete, but also more importantly be at a place where Jesus Christ is placed first and where throughout my years at college I can pour out to others and be encouraged spiritually.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pregame I eat healthy carbs to stay energized, and postgame I have protein as soon as I can to have a good and quick recovery.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My pastor, best friends, and parents, because they show me how to have joy in Christ amidst difficulties in life.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When my 200m medley relay won our high school states sophomore year.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Açaí bowl for breakfast or a good salad for lunch.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Bible app
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Piano and calligraphy
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Two dogs named Koa and Mochi
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Sydney McGlaughlin
What is your favorite possession and why?
My cross necklace from my parents and my Bible because of all the notes in it.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Glacier National Park (Montana), Colorado, and Switzerland, because of the mountains!
- Graduated from The King’s Academy
- M. Nelson Loveland Female Senior Career Athlete at The King’s Academy
- 60th Annual Woodson Invitational Ann Marshall Outstanding Competitor Award
- Three-time USA Swimming Scholastic All-American
- Three-time NISCA High School All-American Athlete
- Two-time team MVP
- 2023 FHSAA State champions in the 200 medley relay
- 2025 FHSAA 1A State runner up in the 200 free, finishing third in the 500 free
- Holds high school records in 200 free, 500 free, 200 free relay and 400 free relay
- Competed for Jupiter Dragons Swim Team and Flood Aquatics Swim Team
- Top times entering Liberty: 200 free SCY – 1:48.23; 500 free SCY – 4:51.49; 200 fly SCY – 2:01.37
- Daughter of Gonzalo and Kelly Herrera
- Grandfather, Scott Goodnight, dove collegiately at Midwestern State
- Intends to major in nursing, with the goal to learn how to help other people, friends and family in significant ways
- Birthday is Nov. 1
Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I wanted a place to not only become a nurse and a better athlete, but also more importantly be at a place where Jesus Christ is placed first and where throughout my years at college I can pour out to others and be encouraged spiritually.
Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
Pregame I eat healthy carbs to stay energized, and postgame I have protein as soon as I can to have a good and quick recovery.
Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My pastor, best friends, and parents, because they show me how to have joy in Christ amidst difficulties in life.
What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When my 200m medley relay won our high school states sophomore year.
Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Açaí bowl for breakfast or a good salad for lunch.
What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Bible app
What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Piano and calligraphy
Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
Two dogs named Koa and Mochi
Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Sydney McGlaughlin
What is your favorite possession and why?
My cross necklace from my parents and my Bible because of all the notes in it.
What is your go-to karaoke song?
“What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction
What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Glacier National Park (Montana), Colorado, and Switzerland, because of the mountains!
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Headed to the American Conference! See you on July 1, 2025! 👀🏊♀️ #shorts
Friday, December 13
Little recap of our swim meet from against JMU🤩 #shorts
Monday, November 04
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Friday, October 11
