Montana Ma'aelopa

Personal

Daughter of Geoffrey and Joy Ma’aelopa
Has three siblings: Phillip, Nazarene and Jesse
Plans to continue her education to become a health professional upon graduation
Hobbies include watching movies, listening to music while going on walks and reading on the beach

Prior to Ohio State

Lettered in netball for two years and rowing for one year
Rowed for St Kentigern College Rowing and the Auckland Rowing Club
Won gold in the 2025 intermediate Women's 4+ at New Zealand Rowing Nationals, Intermediate Women's 8+ at New Zealand Rowing National and Intermediate Women's 4+ at New Zealand Upper North Island Rowing Championship
Won silver in the Club Women's 8+ at New Zealand Upper North Island Rowing Championship
Won bronze in the 2025 Club Women's 8+ at New Zealand Rowing Nationals
New Zealand 2024 Netball Champions U19 (U19 national championship)
2024 St Kentigern College U18 Women’s MVP and Most Improved Oarswomen
2nd in the 2023 New Zealand Secondary Schools Netball Championships and 2nd in the Upper North Island New Zealand Netball Championships