Delainy Prosper

Class:
Junior
Position:
M
Height:
5-2
Prev School:
Briar Woods High School
Hometown:
Ashburn, Va.

2024 (Fr.)

Made two appearances
Made Liberty debut in a 14-6 win over Longwood (Feb. 17)
Included on CUSA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll

Prep

A graduate of Briar Woods High School
A team captain for two seasons, Totaled 286 goals, 185 assists and 471 points across her four-year high school career
During her senior year, selected as MVP, tallying a team-high 79 goals ,16 assists (95 points), 69 ground balls and 37 caused turnovers. Also collected 39 draw controls
Three-time All-Potomac District first team, All-Region second team in her senior year, All-Region first team in her senior year
Competed at the club level with the Capital Lacrosse Club
A multi-sport athlete, also competed in field hockey and cheer

Personal

Daughter of Darren and Briana Prosper
Intends on majoring in government
Birthday is Nov. 3

Student-Athlete Q&A
What made Liberty University the right place for you to attend college/compete at the collegiate level?
Liberty has everything I was looking for and supports me in every aspect of my life.

Is there anything special you do pregame or postgame and why?
For pregame, as a team, we do a huge dance circle and for post-game we go to La Carreta and get tacos.

Who in your life inspires you and why are they such an inspiration?
Noah Grove, my cousin, who is a two-time Paralympian.

What is your most memorable athletic moment/accomplishment?
When I scored the winning goal in overtime for my high school and we beat a team we hadn’t beaten in 12 years.

If you picked your jersey/uniform number, why is that number important to you?
I picked 23 because of the GOAT Michael Jordan.

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, Darren Prosper, played tennis at University of North Carolina. My Cousin, Noah Grove, plays on the USA Paralympic soccer and sled hockey team. My grandfather, Phillip Grove, was a jockey and is listed in the Maryland sports hall of fame.

Favorite meal (breakfast/lunch/dinner) and what is that special meal?
Tacos are my favorite food.

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

What is your favorite hobby outside of athletics?
Going shopping.

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

Who was your favorite athlete growing up?
Michael Jordan

What is your favorite possession and why?
My watch is my favorite possession, I feel naked without it.

What is your Go-To karaoke song?
Since You’ve Been Gone by Kelly Clarkson.

What is your dream vacation spot and why?
Italy is my dream vacation, it just seems so beautiful.