- "I chose Virginia Wesleyan because I like the more southern and laidback attitude of the College, and when I visited, all of the professors and students alike made me feel like a part of the campus. I also really want to play soccer"
- Selected Virginia Wesleyan over Lynchburg College, the University of Mary Washington, University of Alabama, Virginia Tech, and James Madison University
Career Highs
Goals: NA
Assists: NA
Points: NA
Sophomore (2014): Did not play as a sophomore.
First-Year (2013): Played in 11 matches on the year… Attempted a shot against Kean on September 7.
Academic Accomplishments: Wesleyan Scholar
Before VWC: Contributed to six shutouts as part of the defense in 2013… All-district honorable mention as a senior… Helped South County soccer to an 11-6-2 record as a senior, 5-5-1 as a junior, 9-3-2 as a sophomore and 9-1-3 as a rookie… Four-year captain of her travel team… National Honor Society member… Member of Stallions for Servicemen… Member of DECA.
Personal: The daughter of Angela and William Baxter… Spanish minor.
Get to Know Amanda
- Enjoys country music and spending vacation time in Cancun, Mexico
- A fan of soccer's Wayne Rooney, the Manchester United soccer team and country singer Jason Aldean
- Favorites include the Harry Potter book series, the movie "Sweet Home Alabama," and the TV series "Army Wives"
- Self-description in 10 words or less: "honest, trustworthy, loyal, friendly, responsible, team player"
- My favorite aspect of being an athlete is: "competing and staying in shape"
- If I could spend one day with a famous person from any time period it would be: "Sir Alex Ferguson, because he made Manchester United the team it is today and his legacy is unsurpassed and part of my passion for the game"
- People might be surprised to know: "I am rather disorganized, but I'm working on it"
- It's the year 2030 and: "I am running my own company in the south"
