Elyse DeFrank

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Photo by: Sydney Kline '26 - @sydney.kline.photography

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Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Frankfort, Ill.
High School:
Lincoln-Way East
Height:
5-10
Major:
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High School: Graduated magna cum laude from Lincoln-Way East High School in 2024 … two-time all-section honoree (2024, 2023) … won two sectional titles (2022, 2021) and finished fourth in the state tournament (2022) … collected 12 varsity letters between lacrosse, cross country and track & field … all-state performer in the 4x800 relay as a freshman (2021) … two-time all-conference honoree in cross country (2021, 2020) … earned High Honor Roll status in her junior and senior years … played in the string orchestra

Club: Played for Team One Wildcat (2021-24) in Glenview, Ill., winning the 2023 MVP President’s Cup and named No. 1 in the Midwest … also played for New Wave Lacrosse (2017-20) in Plainfield, Ill.

Personal: Daughter of Mary and John DeFrank … has two younger sisters, Nora and Johanna … mother, Mary, competed in cross country for NAIA Saint Xavier University (IL) from 1999-03 … has been playing the violin since she was six years old … enjoys outdoor activities such as camping and hiking

Why CMU?: “I chose Central Michigan because I immediately felt like I was at home upon meeting Coach Ward and the women's lacrosse team. The positive energy and enthusiasm from the team is unmatched and I am excited for the opportunity to contribute to the success of this great team!”