A Comeback in the Making
Aris Lamanna, the former Franklin Regional standout who guarded the net for the high school powerhouse, has been given the green light to return to full‑contact soccer after a six‑month recovery period following shoulder surgery.
Now entering her third year with the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, Lamanna brings a proven track record: a 72.7 % save percentage, four shutouts in 16 appearances last season and a tally of 18 goals conceded.
The rehabilitation process combined six months of targeted physical therapy with a gradual reintroduction to non‑contact strength work that began in April, a regimen that has restored her confidence and physical resilience.
At 5‑foot‑11, the goalkeeper’s blend of height, reflexes and tactical awareness makes her a formidable presence between the posts, and coaches expect her to anchor a defense that aims to improve on last year’s numbers.
Beyond the statistics, Lamanna’s journey underscores the growing visibility of female athletes navigating injury setbacks, and her return signals a new chapter for both the player and the program as they look to build on recent successes.