McKinley Berry

Class:
Freshman
Position:
Defender
Height:
5-7
Hometown:
Saginaw, Mich
High School:
Heritage

2024: Started in all 21 matches for the Musketeer defense that limited opposing teams to just 18 goals on the season, and just seven in BIG EAST play... Helped Xavier's defense to 10 shutouts on the season...Played the full time in three matches...Scored first collegiate goal in Xavier’s 8-0 win at Valpo...Finished her rookie campaign with three points after assisting on Emma Flick’s game-winning goal against DePaul...Top Drawer Soccer ranked her 44th on Postseason Top 100 Freshman list.

PRIOR TO XAVIER: A center back from Saginaw, Mich., where she attended Heritage High School...Had 14 years of experience playing club soccer, most recently with Nationals (GA)...During her time on the squad, helped the team to the State Cup Championship in 2019, and a third-place finish in the GA National Tournament in 2023, with the team posting an undefeated league record since spring 2021...Was a Mid America Talent ID Call Up three times, and a USYNT Regional ID Camp Call Up during her prep career...Also ran cross country at Heritage High School, qualifying for state twice.

PERSONAL: Majoring in Political Science at Xavier...The daughter of Leisha and David Berry...Has one sibling, Tyler.