Western Illinois University Athletics

At Western Illinois:
2008 (Freshman Season): Named to the Summit League Fall Academic All-League Team... started in 13 of the 18 games in which she appeared in... tied with two other players for second on the team in goals with three.. recorded an assist in the 3-2 season finale win over North Dakota State, November 1, 2008... found the back of the net twice in the Westerwinds' 7-1 win against St. Ambrose, August 29, 2008... scored the game-winning goal in a 3-0 win over Northern Iowa, September 16, 2008.

Coach’s Comments
“Alyssa is a great target player that can finish with her feet or with her head. She has a very good personality on and off the field. She’ll be a great addition to our team on and off the field.”

High School
Named to Indiana All-State Team while playing at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Ind., where she was a member of the state runner-up team in 2007 and the state semi-finalist in 2005... named the team’s offensive MVP in 2006 and 2007... also pole vaulted as a member of the track team where she qualified for the state meet in 2005 and 2007.

Personal
Daughter of Robert and Kristine Johnston... born Oct. 31, 1989... majoring in elementary education.