Posted: Apr 19, 2022

Women's Basketball forward Matehya Aberle named Chapman Automotive Aztecs Student-Athlete of the Week

Aztecs women's basketball freshman Matehya Aberle (Holbrook HS) was selected as the Chapman Automotive Aztecs Student-Athlete of the Week recipient for the week of April 4-10. She assisted in coaching and mentoring as well as shared her journey to young indigenous athletes at a basketball clinic held at the Minneapolis Indian Center during the NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Pima Community College women's basketball freshman Matehya Aberle dedicated her time at a special event during the NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four in Minneapolis earlier this month.

Aberle a forward, was named the Chapman Automotive Aztecs Student-Athlete of the Week for the week of April 4-10.
She was raised on the Black Mesa Reservation and attended Holbrook High School. She finished in the 3.0-3.5 GPA range in her first semester at Pima, She is working towards her Liberal Arts degree, and is majoring in Occupational Therapy.
Aberle was part of a basketball clinic held at the Minneapolis American Indian Center where she assisted in mentoring and coaching young indigenous athletes from ages 5-15. She also talked about her journey coming from the reservation to Pima.
Aberle traveled with her mother, Elisha Johns-Aberle, to Minneapolis during the NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four weekend. Johns-Aberle was recognized by the NCAA as a pioneer for Native American athletes and those who participated in Division I Women's Basketball.
Aberle was member of the National Honors Society. She volunteered at elementary schools; tutoring and monitoring students as well as community clean up projects.
She helped the Aztecs earn a 20-11 overall record and a runner-up finish at the NJCAA Region I, Division II Tournament. She averaged 8.9 points and 3.9 rebounds in 21 games played.