Christopher Newport University

2025 - Freshman Season - Did not see game action during her first collegiate campaign ... Excelled in the classroom and was named to the Academic All-Conference Team for her scholarly achievements.

At Cave Spring - Pieced together an award-winning career with the Knights ... Was a three-time All-Region pick, including a two-time first-team honoree ... Also selected as a team captain ... Earned four varsity letters for her work on the defensive unit ... Secured three letters as a sprinter and jumper on the indoor track & field team as well ... Also was busy off the field, spending time as the President of the Key Club and National English Honor Society while serving as the Editor in Chief of the Yearbook ... Named the valedictorian as well ... Competed in club lacrosse with Valley Select Orange.

Personal - Samantha Ann Manico is the daughter of Matt and Julie Manico ... Has an older sister, Kate ... Sydney Scales is her favorite athlete, and A Boogie wit da Hoodie is her favorite musician ... Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the person in history she would most like to meet ... Her dream vacation would be a trip to the Maldives ... "The Parent Trap" is her favorite movie, and "Survivor" is her favorite TV show ... Aspires to be a lawyer ... Majoring in political science.