“ McKenzie’s presence and command inspired her teammates and really provided a sense of confidence that I believe they would not have had without her. She has the ability to play up top as well as control the middle of the pitch. You had to know where she was at all times.”

Amy Mullen

Head Coach - Head coach of Charleston Catholic High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-5 senior forward and midfielder scored 40 goals and passed for 20 assists this past season, leading the Irish (19-4) to the Class AA-A regional tournament semifinals. The West Virginia High School Soccer Coaches Association Class AA-A Player of the Year, Moran participated in the High School All-American Game. She concluded her prep soccer career with 135 goals and 80 assists.

Academic Achievement

Moran has maintained a weighted 4.06 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer on scholarship at Gonzaga University this fall.

Exemplary Character

A four-time state individual champion as a member of the St. Joseph track and field team, Moran has volunteered locally as part of a fundraising campaign to benefit a non-profit organization that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy to special-needs children. She is also the vice president of her school’s student body and president of its National Honor Society chapter.