Elle Canty

Position:
Midfielder
Height:
5-7
Class:
Freshman
High School:
Community Christian School
Hometown:
Norman, Okla.

PRONUNCIATION

FUN FACTS: Favorite food is steak and mashed potatoes … favorite soccer team is Oklahoma Women’s Soccer … favorite soccer player is Mia Hamm … hidden talent is she can sing in a weird voice … would play tennis if not soccer … favorite movie is “How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days” … grew up wanting to be a doctor … biggest fear is losing a family member … favorite musical artist is Ty Myers … dream vacation is Greece … enjoys water sports … favorite song right now is ”Cozy” by Braxton Keith … favorite show right now is “Forensic Files” … bucket list item is skydiving … superpower of choice is invisibility … dream job is to be a dermatologist … favorite book is “Atomic Habits” … used to play the violin … if she could live anywhere, it would be in Florida … is motivated by her parents.

CLUB/HIGH SCHOOL: Played high school soccer with Community Christian School and club with Oklahoma Energy Futbol ... all-time scoring leader in high school with 105 goals in three seasons ... helped Community Christian to a state championship in 2024 ... 2024 Oklahoman Player of the Year ... All-District Team selection for three seasons ... two-year captain and three-time MVP ... ECNL National Selection game pick ... ECNL playoff three years in a row ... ECNL Final Four in 2022 ... three-time ECNL all-conference ... lettered in basketball and track and field ... notched three school records in track (100m, 200m and 100m 4x4 relay) ... also lettered in basketball as a freshman.

PERSONAL: Daughter of Cathy and Geoff Canty ... has two siblings, Liam and Paige ... National Honor Society student ... intends to major in biology and pursue dermatology ... enjoys outdoor sports, anything competitive, working out, reading, hanging out and with friends and extreme organizing.

WHY OU: "Oklahoma felt like home and had the right atmosphere. The coaching staff exuded not only professionalism but also a familial warmth, and the players were equally welcoming. The environment promised to challenge me while ensuring enjoyment along the way. I was particularly impressed with the academic offerings and am eager to pursue my studies there. Additionally, its proximity to home is a significant advantage."