Morgan Garris, a sophomore defender from Gainesville, Fla., is in her second season with the Campbell women's soccer team. She has appeared in six games during her Fighting Camel career, including five in 2017 season. Garris scored her first career goal in Campbell's 5-0 victory over Charleston Southern on Oct. 11. The Athletic Training major earned Big South Presidential Honor Roll accolades in 2016.
Why did you decide to play soccer: I didn't. I had too much energy as a kid, so my parents decided to put me in soccer to make me tired when I was home, and it worked.
Who was your biggest influence growing up: My parents and my older brother. I wanted to do everything they were doing when I was younger.
Other sports played: I played basketball until high school. In high school, I decided to choose soccer over basketball.
Favorite professional player: Abby Wambach
Favorite professional club team: Chelsea
What is your favorite memory as a spectator at a soccer game: Watching Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain in the International Champions Cup in PKs. It was awesome.
What is your favorite memory during your playing career: I don't think I have a favorite. A memorable one was in high school. We were tied 0-0 with a school my whole team hated. I was playing forward and I got fouled in the box two minutes before the game ended. Right as I got fouled, I knew we were going to win. I took the PK and we won 1-0. We weren't supposed to beat that team.
What professional player would you want to play with: Lionel Messi. He's the best player in the world, hands down. And he doesn't have an ego like Ronaldo.
Which professional athlete would you like to meet: Kike Hernandez on the Los Angeles Dodgers. I think we would be really good friends because we have similar personality types. A close second would be Corey Seager.
What do you like to do in your free time: I like to hang out with friends, Netflix and read. I absolutely love to travel.
What is something that your teammates may not know about you: I didn't know how to make scrambled eggs until this year.
