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Lander women’s soccer signs 14 for 2009 season

Coach Chris Ayer

GREENWOOD - Lander women's soccer coach Chris Ayer has announced the signing of 14 student-athletes who will join the Bearcats for the 2009 season. The list includes players from South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, and Illinois.

"We are very excited to welcome this group to the Bearcat Family," said Ayer. "The 2009 recruiting class will add some much-needed depth and will increase the inter-squad competition, which will put us in a position to take the program to another level.

"This class has players who cover our positional needs as well as improving our skill level.  There are a number of players who can make an immediate impact. The competition level should improve the program from top to bottom."

According to Ayer, who is entering his fourth season as the Lady Bearcats coach, this year's recruiting class is as honored in the classroom as it is on the field.

Name/Hometown/High School/Club Team
Kendall Couch, Tifton, GA/ Tifton County / Albany Hotspurs
Stephanie Gauthier, Irmo, SC/ Dutch Fork/ Carolina Elite Soccer Association
Macy Hayes, Lyman, SC/ Byrnes/ Carolina Elite Soccer Association
Taylor Jackson, Lilburn, GA/Parkview/Norcross Fury 91’
Tara Johnson, Mooresville, NC/ Lake Norman / Charlotte Soccer Club Blue
Casi Jones, West Columbia, SC/ Airport/ Columbia United Futbol Club 90’ Elite
Katie Finkle, Chattanooga, TN/Ooletewah/Redoubt Futbol Club
Lauren MacDonald, Cooper City, FL/ Cooper City/ Parkland Predators
Lara Middlebrook, Waxhaw, NC/Weddington/ Matthews FC
Brianna Pagano, Deer Park, IL/ Barrington/Sockers FC Chicago
Alyssa Schearer, Ft. Mill, SC/ Nations Ford/ Carolina Elite Soccer Association
Jamie Shaw, Columbia, SC/ Spring Valley, ECU/ Columbia United Futbol Club
Ashley Vertefuelle, Archdale, NC/ Trinity/ Twin City Soccer Club
Samantha Vickers, Irmo, SC/ Dutch Fork/ Columbia United Futbol Club 90’ Elite

Kendall Couch (MF)
· Member of Albany Hotspurs for Coach Troy Puckett
· Four-time Georgia ODP
· Played for Coach Ann Herzog at Tifton County High School
· Two-time, First-Team All-Region
· Four-time Varsity letter winner
· Two-time letter winner in softball and basketball
· Student Council, French Club, and Real Talk
· Daughter of Curtis and Vivienne Couch

Stephanie Gauthier (D/MF)
· Five-year member of South Carolina ODP
· Region III Camp
· Member of CESA coached by Carlos Osorio
· 2007 CUFC Most Outstanding Player
· Played Prep Career at Dutch Fork for Coach Hayne Painter
· First-Team All-Region
· Four-time Varsity letter winner
· National Honor Society, Honor Roll
· FBLA, Beta Club, and Teacher Cadets
· Daughter of Larry and Kathy Gauthier

Macy Hayes (D/F)
· Member of CESA coached by Andrew Fleming
· Played prep career at Byrnes High School for Kingsley Emerson
· Two-time All-Region
· All-Area
· Team Defensive MVP
· Viking Cup All-Tournament Team
· Daughter of Paul and Lori Hayes

Taylor Jackson (F)
· Member of Parkview High School for Coach Judson Hamby
· Three-time Region Champions
· Two-time State champions
· National Champions 08’
· Team Captain 09’
· Gwinnett County Player of the Week
· Member of Norcross Fury 91’ coached by Tony Annan
· Students aligned for Georgia’s Environments
· Daughter of Mark and Michana Jackson

Tara Johnson (D)
· Member of Charlotte Soccer Club coached by Jeff Marcado
· Played prep career at Lake Norman High School for Coach Jon Mertes
· All-Conference
· All-Region Player
· Beta Club, Debate Club, Keywanetts
· Daughter of Wayne Johnson and Patricia Phelps

Casi Jones (F/MF)
· Two-time South Carolina Super 22 Selection
· Member of CUFC coached by Heather Frederick
· Played prep career at Airport High School for Coach Keith Morris
· Three-time South Carolina All-State
· Three-time, All-Region
· Three-time Region 4-3A Most Valuable Player
· Four-time varsity letter winner
· Through junior year has 102 goals and 80 assists
· Future Educators of America, Sunday School Teacher
· Daughter of Daniel and Susan Jones

Katie Finkle
· Transfer from University of Tennessee Chattanooga
· Member of Redoubt Futbol Club coached by Tom Condone
· Played prep career at Ooletewah High School coached by Curtis Blair
· High school rookie of the year
· All-State
· Four-time All-Region
· Four-time All-District
· National Honor Society, Beta Club, FBLA, FCCLA
· Daughter of Jerry and Harriett Finkle

Lauren MacDonald (D/F)
· Member of the Parkland Predators coached by Steve Lorenc and Laura Rountree
· Florida State Region A ODP
· Played at Cooper City High School for Lauren Johnson
· Four-time Varsity letter winner
· Two-Time First-team All County
· Team’s offensive POY
· National Honor Society, DECA, SGA
· Daughter of Edward and Helen MacDonald

Lara Middlebrook (MF)
· Member of MUFC coached by Chip Wiggins
· 2008 Premier Champions
· Played prep career at Weddington High School for Powell Williams
· Four-time Varsity letter winner
· All-Region
· All-Conference
· Beta Club, Honor Roll
· Beta Club, SADD Club officer, Photography Club
· Daughter of Gary and Donna Middlebrook
 

Breanna Pagano
· Member of Sockers FC Chicago coached by Greg Muhr
· Played at Barrington High School for Ryan Stengren
· Team’s Most Valuable Offensive Player
· Team Leading Scorer
· Two-year Varsity Letterman
· J. Kyle Braid Nominee, Culinary Arts Club
· Daughter of Brian and Lisa Pagano

Alyssa Schearer (D/F)
·  South Carolina ODP
· Member of CESA coached by Carlos Osorio
· Played prep career at Nations Ford High School for Ben Jacklin
· All-Region
· Team Defensive MVP
· Principal’s Honor Roll, BETA Club
· FEA, FCA, Teacher’s Assistant (Special Needs)
· Daughter of Dean and Dianna Schearer

 




Jamie Shaw  (GK/F)
· South Carolina Super Prep 22
· Member of Columbia United Futbol Club for Chris Fryland
· Two-time Team MVP
· Played at Spring Valley for Steve Lea
· Four-time All-State
· Five-time All-Region
· Five-time All-Area
· Three-time Team Most Valuable Player
· Two-time Team Offensive MVP
· Carolina Cup Team
· Bishops Honor Roll, Principles Honor Roll
· Beta Club, French Club, Pep Club
· Also lettered in Basketball, Cross Country, Volleyball
· Daughter of David and Trish Shaw

Ashley Vertefeuille (F)
· ODP/Super-Y National Camp Selection
· ODP/Super-Y National Finalist
· Member of TCYSA 91’ Lady Twins coached by Paul Forster
· Played at Trinity High School for coach Mike Sink
· Four-time Varsity letter winner
· Three-time All-Conference
· All-Region
· All-State Honorable Mention
· Lettered in Basketball
· National Honors Society, Beta Club, Honor Roll
· FCA, French Club, DARE Role Model, Acts of Random Kindness
· Daughter of Michael and Cindy Vertefeuille

Samantha Vickers (D)
· South Carolina Super 22 Selection
· Member of Columbia United coached by Heather Frederick
· 2008 Team Leadership Award
· Played for Hayne Painter at Dutch Fork High School
· First-Team All-State
· Two-time All-Region
· Two-time All-Area
· Four-time Varsity letter winner
· Viking Cup and Ft. Mill Invitational All-Tournament
· National Honors Society, Honor Roll
· National Beta Club, FCA, BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ) HOSA
· Daughter of Ricky and Melinda Vickers