Jennies Soccer signs nine for 2006

The Central Missouri State University soccer team has signed nine student-athletes for the 2006 season. The Jennies finished second in the MIAA and had the seventh biggest turnaround in the nation with an improvement of seven wins from the year before. Head coach Geoff VanDeusen hopes this class will help bring CMSU a conference title next season.

"I am really excited about this year's class; I know it will add tremendous talent and depth in combination with the players that are currently here."

The returning ability on the squad helped CMSU score 19 more goals and allow 10 fewer netters from the previous season as well as post six shutouts. The Jennies lost four seniors, only two of which started in 2005. VanDeusen feels that if they fill the right holes, they will be armed for a run to the NCAA Tournament.

"We really focused on bringing players in that will challenge for starting positions right away. The players that are included in this class are technically and tactically solid and fit into our style of play."

Following is a list of the Jennies 2006 Soccer Signees:

Lauren Bamvakais - Goalkeeper

5-6 * Freshman

St. Louis, Mo. * Cor Jesu Academy

Bamvakais is a four-time letter-winner at Cor Jesu Academy. She was named second team all-conference in 2004 and honorable mention in 2005. During her 2003 season Bamvakais helped her team win a district championship. She is also a member of the St. Louis S.C. club team that was the state runner-ups in 2001, 2003, and 2005.

Elizabeth Casey - Goalkeeper

5-6 * Junior-Tr

Olathe, Kan. * Olathe North H.S.

At Johnson County Community College, Casey recorded 10 shutouts, with 66 saves and a record of 16 wins, one loss, and one tie. She played and started in all 18 games her sophomore season. At Olathe North High School, Casey was named all-state and All-Sunflower League. She also helped her team to a third place finish in the Kansas state championships.

Angela Dobbie - Midfielder

5-7 * Freshman

Overland Park, Kan. * St. Thomas Aquinas H.S.

Dobbie is playing for the third ranked high school team in the nation at St. Thomas Aquinas. She was named to the all-conference team and All-MO-KAN tournament team in 2005 and helped her school to the State title last year. Her club team, KCFC Alliance, won the state title in 2005 as well.

Melanie Hall - Forward

5-8 * Freshman

Topeka, Kan. * Washburn Rural H.S.

Hall was named first team all-state, all-region, and all-centennial league as a junior at league champion Washburn-Rural High School. She holds the record for most goals scored by a freshman on the varsity team, and is two goals short of the most in a career with her senior season coming up. She is also a member of the Kansas Rush club team.

Lindsay Hoerl - Midfielder

5-3 * Freshman

Overland Park, Kan. * Blue Valley West H.S.

Hoerl is a three-time varsity letter-winner for Blue Valley Northwest High School going into her senior season. In 2005, she helped her school win the class 5A state championship and was an honorable mention all-state and second-team All-EKL selection. She also helped her club team, KCFC Alliance, to a state championship in 2005. Hoerl was a member of the Kansas ODP team from 2000-04 as well.

Kayla Jupp - Forward

5-6 * Freshman

Chesterfield, Mo. * Marquette H.S.

Now playing in her senior season, Jupp has already racked up numerous honors. Lettering the last two seasons, she has also been named first-team all-conference, honorable mention all-metro, and best offensive player at Marquette High School. She has helped her club team, JB Marine, to second place in the state in 2004 and an appearance in regionals.

Shannon Ponche - Goalkeeper

5-7 * Freshman

St. Charles, Mo. * Francis Howell North H.S.

Ponsche is a four-year starting goalkeeper for Francis Howell High School. She helped her club team, JB Marine, to the 2004 state cup finals as well.

Kylee Schuhler - Defender

5-6 * Freshman

Olathe, Kan. * Olathe South H.S.

Schuhler has been a varsity starter for the past three seasons, racking up numerous honors. She was named first-team All-Sunflower League, All-Sun Country, and NESCA in 2005. She also earned second-team all-state, and a spot on the MO-KAN all-tournament team. She was the Olathe South's MVP, Defensive player of the year, and Tara Peck Performance Award winner. Schuhler helped her club team, KCFC Alliance, to a state championship in 2005 and regional championships the last three years.

Brittany Sharp - Defender

5-10 * Freshman

Columbia, Mo. * Hickman H.S.

Sharp earned first-team all-district and all-area honors as a junior, with her senior year still to come. She is a two-time varsity letter winner and as a sophomore, was named all-district and honorable mention all-area. She helped her team win a district and sectional championship, and earn a spot in the state's final four. Her club team, Columbia Carrera, finished third in Missouri last year. She also garnered MVP honors in the Missouri State, Missouri, and Indiana University soccer camps.