Hawaii Pacific University Athletics

2025: Started 13 of 15 matches for the Sharks while totaling 970 minutes played. Fired 10 shots with three on target and played a key role in HPU’s midfield throughout the 2025 campaign.


Instagram: @lisettealmanza
Twitter: @lisettealmanza

Accolades:
High School:

• 2020 Varsity Soccer MVP – Offense

• 2022 Varsity Soccer MVP – Midfield

• 2020 TCAL All-League Selection

• 2022 TCAL All-League Selection

Lisette Almanza is a versatile midfielder from Stockton, California, with experience at both the collegiate and high school levels. A standout at Saint Mary’s High School under coach Michele Coleman, she earned MVP honors in both offense and midfield and was a two-time Tri-City Athletic League All-League selection. Lisette began her college career at Sonoma State, playing as a midfielder and forward, before transferring to HPU to continue her academic and athletic journey. She was drawn to the Sharks by the opportunity to compete at a high level while studying in Hawai‘i’s unique environment. Off the field, Lisette enjoys figure skating, hiking, fitness, and snowboarding, and aspires to become a dentist or dietitian.