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     Melissa McGrail
    Melissa McGrail

    Class:
    Senior

    Hometown:
    Arcadia, Calif.

    High School:
    Bishop Amat

    Last College:
    Mt. San Antonio

    Event:
    Throws


    Sophomore Year: Competed in the 20lb weight with a personal best of 45-6 ¼ at the Carolina Invitational in the indoor season • Competed in the hammer throw in the outdoor season, with a career best 143-1 throw.

    Prior to UNC: Attended Sonoma State in 2006-07 before scoring in the hammer throw and hurdles in the conference meet at Mt. San Antonio College in 2007-08.

    Prep: Team captain of High School Track Team • Participated in the Simplot Games with her club track team • National Honors Society member • Also played basketball

    Personal: Exercise and Sports Science Major • Enjoys sleeping, playing basketball and eating • Names Gail Devers as the athlete she most admires • Favorite food is chicken • Favorite TV shows are "House" and "Family Guy" • Melissa Kristine McGrail is the daughter of Wendy and Mark McGrail • Born June 17, 1988, in Pasadena, Calif.