Lexi Wright Scores Goals on the Soccer Field and in the Classroom ...

This is part of a series of profiles of new UC Merced Bobcats enrolled for the fall 2024 semester.

Alexis “Lexi” Wright gives her all, excelling in school and on the soccer field. A transfer from Saddleback Community College in Orange County, Wright also spent a year at San Francisco State helping knock out the prerequisites for attending UC Merced.

If you're looking for someone to make a late-night sushi run with and teach you the finer points of sudoku, Lexi might be your new best friend.

Where I come from: I graduated from San Juan Hills High School (near San Juan Capistrano).

What I've done: I was a multi-year student scholar and on the Principal’s Honor Roll six times in high school, then achieved a 4.0 GPA in my last year at Saddleback College. I was a second team all-league selection at Saddleback while playing in a new position for me and winning our conference as a team. I took part in the Puma King National Women’s Summit about women/girl athletes, participated in the Elite Clubs National League National and Conference training camps, was a TOP Soccer Buddies mentor for kids with special needs and coached in the Elite Soccer Youth Program

Academic and personal goals: I plan to get a degree in psychology and, by exploring many of the subfields, find the specialty I connect with. I want to feel passionate about my career and help people in need. Personally, I'm just working toward being the best version of myself. I plan to work hard and stay positive in everything I do.

Why are you excited about coming to UC Merced? I am excited to experience such a great program for my major. I also hope to have two amazing years with my soccer team and create meaningful friendships!

What is your secret talent? I love to sing.

If you could teleport anywhere for a long weekend, where would you go? Italy.

If you could only keep three apps on your phone, what would they be? iMessage, solitaire and FaceTime.

Quotable: “Love the life you live. Live the life you love.” — Bob Marley