Carter Ellis Class: Junior Hometown: Richmond, VA High School: St. Catherine Event: Mid Distance

Track and Field: Outdoor: 2006: Competing in her first year on the squad after coming over from the women's soccer team, had seasonal bests of 4:53.07 in the 1,500-meter run at the ACC Outdoor Championships and 2:24.42 in the 800-meter run at the Aggie Team Challenge.

Background: Two-year soccer letterwinner at St. Catherine's H.S... all-conference in 2001 and 2002 ... led the team in scoring both years ... played club soccer with the Richmond Strikers, Richmond Capitals, and Winston-Salem Twins... captured 2001 Wrangler Jeans/McDonald Classic and 2002 PWSI Icebreaker Championships ... member of the Virginia Olympic Development Program ... achieved honor roll all four years.

Personal: Born April 27, 1986, in Richmond, Va... daughter of Ace and Kelly Ellis.