High School
Alina played for Coach Charley Petyon at Eagle River High School. She was a four year letter, four year starter for the Wolves. She was voted captain for two years and was awarded MVP and All Conference Team. She helped her team make it to the State tournament for the first time in eleven years. Alina also played flag football for one season while in high school.

Personal
Alina was born in Bell County, Texas to Jim and Christy Cook. She has one younger brother: Michael Cook. Alina enjoys music, hiking and cooking in her free time.