Haley McManus

Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Bats/Throws:
R/R
Height:
5-9
Hometown:
Hays, N.C.
Position:
P
Prev School:
West Wilkes HS (Virginia Tech)

2025 (R-Fr.)

Redshirted during the season, did not see game action

Previous School

Transferred to Liberty from Virginia Tech, where she redshirted as a freshman in 2024

Prep

Graduated from West Wilkes High School
2023 Mountain Valley 2A Pitcher of the Year
2023 Mountain Valley All-Conference
As a senior, posted a 0.171 ERA and .075 opponents’ batting average, while also batting .409 with 26 RBI
Recorded a 0.96 ERA and .123 opponents’ batting average during her junior year, being named to the 2022 Foothills 2A All-Tournament Team
2022 Mountain Valley All-Conference honorable mention
Helped team to 2022 conference title

Personal

Daughter of Ronnie and Tracee McManus
Intends to major in secondary education, would like to teach high school history and social studies
Birthday is Nov. 17

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty University was the right choice for me because of the atmosphere that Coach Dot created and how Liberty felt like home to me.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
I always eat a Snickers candy bar pregame. I'm not too fond of Snickers, but my dad once handed me one before a game and told me I would gain five mph if I ate it. So, I did and have eaten them ever since.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
My great grandma, Betty Shepherd, was always an inspiration to me due to her love for God and the life she lived for the Lord.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
My most memorable moment of playing softball was when I first got diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and couldn't throw a strike. I was put in the game to start pitching anyway; I didn't even make it one inning. As the coach took me out, both teams gave a standing ovation. When I got off the field, my dad took me off in the woods behind the dugout and prayed with me.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
34 is the number I wear because of Bo Jackson.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
My favorite meal is crab cakes from "The Peddler."

What is the first app you check on your phone each day?
The weather app, so I can see the UV.

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Fishing

Do you have any current pets (name and type of animal)?
I have a German Shorthaired Pointer named Puff.

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Bo Jackson

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
"Bonaparte's Retreat" by Glen Campbell.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
The Bahamas, but the part where the pigs are.