Alyssa Henault

Class:
Senior
Bats/Throws:
L/R
Height:
5-6
Hometown:
Wake Forest, N.C.
Position:
INF
Prev School:
Wake Forest HS (Campbell)

Previous School

Transferred to Liberty from Campbell after playing three seasons for the Camels
2024 CAA Player of the Year, batting .346 with five doubles, four triples, 26 RBI, a .432 on-base percentage, 21 stolen bases and 31 runs scored
2024 CAA All-Conference first team
2023 Big South All-Conference first team, hitting .343 with 13 RBI and 15 steals while scoring 29 runs
Helped Campbell to Big South titles as both a freshman and sophomore before the Camels made the CAA final in 2024
Career stats at Campbell: .310 (145-for-468) with 20 doubles, five triples, 58 RBI, 38 stolen bases, 75 runs scored and a .374 on-base percentage

Prep

Graduated from Wake Forest High School
Two-time NAC Player of the Year (2018, 2019)
Two-time All-State
Three-time all-conference and all-district
Finished high school career with a .522 batting average, including a career-high .585 average as a sophomore
Three-time team MVP
Helped team to NAC Conference championship as a senior
2021 Wake Forest High School Female Athlete of the Year
Played club softball for Sars National

Personal

Daughter of Roland and Karen Henault
Father, Roland Henault, played baseball at Rhode Island
Majoring in biochemistry, would like to work at a forensics laboratory
Birthday is July 8

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
I have furthered my relationship with God and decided there is no other place to be than Liberty University to represent the softball program and glorify God!

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My parents inspire me because they always make so many sacrifices for me to have a fulfilling career and to chase my dreams.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My travel team winning the national championship in California in 2021.

Do you have any relatives who are playing or have played college or professional sports? (Names, relation to you, what/where they played)?
My dad, Roland Henault, played baseball at URI.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
I don't have a favorite meal, but my favorite food is any kind of pepper. I love to make any meal with peppers.

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
Tik Tok

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Building Lego sets.

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have one dog named Cooper.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Dustin Pedroia

What is your favorite possession and why?
My bible because it is a guidebook to life and a way to grow with God.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Anything, I love to sing although I am not good at all.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Anywhere with a beach because I love relaxing at the beach and tanning.