Chelsea Hunter

Class:
Sophomore
High School:
Walled Lake Western
Hometown:
Novi, Mich.

2012: Started 17 matches in defense for Louisville as they earned eight shutout wins. Has started 46 career games and played in 50 overall. Connected for first career goal on a penalty kick in Sept. 9 win over Toledo. Named to Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

2011: Started all 24 games on Louisville's backline and was key component in team's nine shutout wins. Played at a very high level as Cardinals earned back-to-back shutout wins against Dayton and No. 5 Memphis in the first two rounds of the NCAA Championship.

2010: Did not see game action due to injury. Named Athletic Director's Honor Roll and BIG EAST Academic All-Star.

2009: Earned five starts and played in nine total games overall for the Cardinals' defense as a freshman. Had one assist in the Cards' win over Seton Hall on Oct. 23. Finished with four shots overall, including two on goal. Named to Athletic Director's Honor Roll.

High School: Played four years of prep soccer at Walled Lake Western HS for coach Mario Munoz. Named Third Team All-State, All-Conference and team captain as a senior. Third Team All-State as well as All-Area and Al-Conference as a junior, All-Conference as a sophomore and All-Division as a freshman. Scored 33 career goals with 46 total assists. Also played club soccer for the Michigan Hawks winning the State Cup title 2003-04, 2007-09 as well as the 2004 WAGS title, 2004, 2006-08 NSR Cup and 2007 Region II title. Played for Michigan ODP state team from 2003-08. Also lettered three years in basketball earning All-Conference honors.

Personal: Born on March 10, 1991 in Livonia, Mich., to John and Cheryl Hunter. Has one younger brother, Blake. Hails from same hometown as 2008 Miss America, Kristen Haglund. Majoring in sport administration at U of L. After college, she plans to coach a high level soccer club or a college soccer team. Person with the greatest influence on her athletic career is her father because he always challenged her to play at her highest level. Hobbies and interests include soccer, basketball, puzzles, watching college sports, hanging out with friends and watching movies. Favorite movies include Grease, The Hangover and Saving Private Ryan. Favorite TV shows include The Closer, That 70's Show and One Tree Hill. Favorite athletes include Mia Hamm, KaKa and Chauncey Billups. Favorite foods include popcorn, white rice and green peppers. Her favorite teams include Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings and Manchester United. Enjoys listening to rap, alternative rock and R&B. If she could have dinner with three people, it would be her uncle Mike, who passed away in 2003, her grandpa Porter who passed away in 1991 and Mia Hamm.