Benedictine University Mesa

Audrina Wenze Atencio joins the Benedictine University Mesa flag football program from Gilbert, Arizona, where she attended Casteel High School. One of the most decorated players in Arizona high school flag football, Atencio served as a team captain in 2026 and earned back-to-back First Team All-State 6A Premier honors at running back in 2025 and 2026. She was also a First Team All-State and All-District selection, earned Arizona Cardinals Player of the Week recognition in 2025, and was named an All-State Fiesta Bowl recipient in both 2025 and 2026. Additionally, Atencio was recognized as a MaxPreps Preseason Top 100 Player and received NFL and ArizonaCardinals Latino Youth Honors. Her impressive list of accolades, leadership, and playmaking ability make her an outstanding addition to the Redhawks as she begins her collegiate career at BENU.