Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

2018 (Junior): Appeared in 17 games, primarily at outside back … started 13 games on the year … came on strong at the end of the year … recorded the game-winning assist to Erin Torrence in a late-season road win over eventual OVC Tournament champion Murray State … played all 110 minutes in the PK shootout victory over SIUE in the quarterfinals of the OVC Tournament (Oct. 28) … played all 90 minutes vs. No. 1 seed UT Martin in the semifinals of the OVC Tournament (Nov. 2) … helped the Colonel defense notch six shutouts on the year, four which came against conference opponents.

Prior to EKU: Played at Clemson in 2016 and 2017 ... appeared in 15 games over two seasons on Clemson's backline and helped the Tigers reach the NCAA Second Round in 2017 ... before arriving at Clemson, was a standout player at Riverside High School in Greenville, South Carolina ... was an all-region performer and helped the Riverside Warriors reach the South Carolina Division 4A Upper State Semifinals in 2013 ... played for Carolina Elite Soccer Academy (CESA) in the prestigious Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) ... her CESA club team qualified for the national playoffs three times and was the U.S. Youth Soccer Association (USYSA) state champion and a region quarterfinalist in 2012 ... also attended the ECNL Id2 Player Development Camp in 2014 and the U.S. National Training Center in Georgia in 2015 ... in addition to playing soccer, was a star sprinter on the track at Riverside High ... she broke the school's 800 meters record and was a member of the 4x200-meter relay team that holds the school record.

Personal: Daughter of Shellie and Ted Manfre ... plans to major in parks and recreation.


Get to know Rachele Manfre ...

If she could live anywhere, it would be: Some island with clear water

What is your proudest accomplishment: winning the ACC freshman year

What would she sing at Karaoke night: Want you back - Jackson 5

Her favorite social media forum: Twitter

If she could have one meal for the rest of her life, it would be: Pizza

Do you have any hidden talents? If so, what? Touch tongue to my nose

Where does she see herself in five years? hopefully with a lot of money 

If you could choose one decade to live/time period, which one would it be? Why? The 80's b/c it seemed fun.