McKenzie Moran
F | Barboursville, W. Va. | St. Joseph Central Catholic | West Virginia Futbol Club
Moran, a 5-5 forward from West Virginia, arrives at Gonzaga following an impressive high school career. She was named an All-American and a First Team All-State selection in 2018. She compiled 140 goals and 80 assists, and played in 90 consecutive games as a St. Joseph Central Catholic Leprechaun. Moran was the captain of the soccer team in 2016, 2017, and 2018, along with winning the 2017 Forward of the Year award. During her senior season, her soccer team finished with an impressive 20 wins.
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In the classroom, Moran maintained a stellar 4.0 GPA on the Honor Roll. She was the President of National Honors Society and the Vice President of Student Council. Her father Matthew Moran was a four-year letter award winner in football at Ball State University.
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"I chose Gonzaga because of the great academics and for the great coaching and team atmosphere on the soccer team," Moran said.
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Watkins on Moran: "McKenzie has an engine that doesn't stop with great speed and endurance. Defenders will have a difficult task of keeping up with her."
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