Club:
Named Defensive Player of the year in 2005. Had team high 9 defensive saves and a game-winning goal as a side back. In 2004, as U16 led defense that allowed less than a goal a game with her on the field in league play and State Cup. As U15 led the team in goals (12) after playing half of the season as a central defender. Celtic Pride MVP Award recipient on the U14 squad. In 6th year with Celtic Storm.

High School:
As a junior in the fall of 2005, Scored team high 13 goals for Springville HS. Named honorable mention All-State, 1st Team All-Region VII and team Co-Offensive MVP. As sophomore, named All-Utah Valley, 1st Team All-Region VI and Team Co-MVP. Tied for team lead with 6 assists and added 5 goals in leading school to first ever region title.

ODP:
Karissa is member of Utah's '89 ODP pool.

Karissa is the daughter of Rick and Jeanine Henage.