Partida was a three-time All-League softball player at St. Joseph High School. She hit .438 with six triples, three home runs, and 17 RBI her senior year. A four-year varsity player, Partida had a career .380 batting average with eight home runs. Hitting two home runs in a game against Righetti is her favorite sports memory. She is a liberal studies major, who attended the University of New Mexico last year.