Salem College

FIRST YEAR (2021): Played in nine matches, making one start over the course of the slate … was one of 11 Salem players to net at least one goal … capped off the season with 14 shots and seven shots on goal … integral part of a Salem defense that finished the slate with five shutouts, allowing just 30 goals, 276 shots (166 shots on goal) and 20 assists by opponents throughout the course of the 2021 season … scored one goal in her collegiate debut against Warren Wilson (Sept. 1), attempting three shots along the way … followed with a goal on a single-match season-high five shots against Agnes Scott (Sept. 5) … attempted two shots against Carolina University (Sept. 22) after returning from injury … earned a start against Averett (Oct. 2), finishing the match with three shots … came through with a shot against Pfeiffer (Oct. 6).

PREP: Graduated from East Forsyth High School in 2021 … three-sport athlete who competed in soccer, field hockey and basketball for the Eagles … capped off her soccer career by winning team’s Most Valuable Player award.

PERSONAL: Mikalynne Pearce Shell … daughter of Kristy and Michael Shell.