HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB
An impressive dual sport athlete, Magnotta arrived in University Park following a productive high school and youth career competing at the highest level in both soccer and basketball… Magnotta played high school soccer at Episcopal Academy in Newton Square, Pennsylvania, and is one of the most decorated student-athletes in program history… Her final season in 2023 saw her pick up an invitation to the high school All-America game while simultaneously landing United Soccer Coaches All-East Region accolades… Magnotta is an All-State performer, an All-Southeastern PA selection, a Delaware County Player of the Year and First Team All-Delco honoree… In addition to her illustrious soccer career, she additionally served as the team captain of Episcopal’s girls’ basketball team… Magnotta handled her club commitments with Penn Fusion ECNL under the direction of coaches Craig Scangarella, Ellis Badillo and Tino Mueller… While with Penn Fusion, she was a two-time First Team ECNL North Atlantic All-Conference selection and participated in the ECNL TN National Selection Game and the ECNL National Training Camp… Magnotta maintained the No. 161 ranking in the nation according to TopDrawerSoccer.
PERSONAL
Hailing from Berwyn, Pennsylvania, Magnotta is the eldest daughter of Amy and Andrew Magnotta… She has one younger sister, named Audrey… Multiple members of her family attended Penn State, including both of her great grandfathers, Albert Magnotta and Bill Borst, her grandfather, Albert Jr., her uncle, AJ, and her cousin Catherine… While in Happy Valley, Magnotta plans on studying finance at the prestigious Penn State Smeal College of Business with an expected graduation date set for the spring of 2028… Upon graduation, she hopes to continue her playing career professionally and ultimately begin a career in the legal field as an attorney… In her free time, she enjoys playing basketball and traveling to new places.
WHY PENN STATE
“Ever since I first experienced a Penn State football game with my grandparents when I was six years old, I knew that this school and community was a place I wanted to be. Penn State’s combination of high-level athletics and academics creates the perfect competitive environment. I love the amazing coaching staff that is truly committed to development and creating the best atmosphere possible. Penn State has one of the largest alumni networks in the nation, and I have multiple family members that are already a part of it. There is a special pride that comes from being a part of this school, and I am so excited for the opportunity to finally enter the Penn State family.”