Stockdale High School: Played four years of varsity soccer. From 2007-2010 Stockdale was Kern County Div 1 Southwest Yosemite League Champs. From 2008-2010 they were also Div 1 CIF Section Runner-Up. In 2008 Ilyssa held Div 1 CIF Central Section lowest GAA with .629 over 30 games played...She also tied her high school's shut out record of 20 games and to top off the year she was invited to be the keeper in the 2008 high school all-star game. In 2010 she was Co-captain, Kern County all-area goalkeeper, and Southwest Yosemite League Div 1 "Goalkeeper of the Year."

Personal: Parents are Ernie and Kelli Espiritu…has two siblings, Jordan and Kiani…A Kinesiology with career aspirations of becoming a physical therapist…Favorite food is lasagna…Favorite TV shows are "CSI," "Glee," and "Friends"…Favorite books include the Bible, and "A Walk to Remember"…Favorite hobbies are playing soccer and softball...Chose TMC because, "Coach Lewis runs the soccer program like a ministry. After playing competitive club soccer for seven years and attending a secular high school, its a blessing to be surrounded by those who are like-minded. The recruit visits I had at other colleges did not compare to my visit here. I felt welcomed by the girls and the staff are very encouraging. Coach Lewis genuinely cares about our lives on and off the field"…