Elyse Manuel

Position:
Defender/Midfielder
Height:
5-4
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
High School:
St. Thomas More

2006: Played in 16 of the Cajuns’ 20 matches on the year, making four starts...All four starts came in Sun Belt Conference play, as she got the starting nod against North Texas, Arkansas-Little Rock, Western Kentucky and Troy...Serving primarily as a defensive specialist, she took a pair of shots on the season, both of which were shots on goal...Recorded her first career shot on Sept. 29 in a 3-2 overtime victory against UALR...Took her second shot of the season against FIU in a 3-1 UL win on Oct. 8.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in soccer, volleyball, track and cross country at St. Thomas More High School...Helped the Cougars to a state championship in 2006, going 23-3-2 on the year...Appeared in the playoffs all four years of high school...Advanced to the quarterfinals in 2003, semifinals in 2005, finals in 2004 to go along with the state championship in 2006...Named first team All-State in 2006...Named first team All-District in 2005 and 2006 and second team All-District in 2003 and 2004...District MVP in 2006...Team captain in 2006...Two time All-Acadiana...Two multi-goal matches as a senior...Helped the Cougars score 4.5 goals per match while surrendering just 0.79 gpm.

PERSONAL: Full name is Elyse Nicole Manuel...Born on February 3, 1988 in Lafayette...Daughter of Keith and Rachelle Manuel...Has a younger sister, Ellen...Member of the National Honor Society and Beta Club...At STM, was a member of the honors program, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, French Club and Science Club...Was an STM Ambassador and class representative on the Student Council...Earned second place at the District Rally for English...Majoring in psychology.