CHICAGO, Ill. - The Illinois Tech women's soccer team has announced its 2018 recruiting class. This year's roster will feature 14 new Scarlet Hawks, which includes two sophomore transfers, two goalkeepers, and three recruits from Illinois.
Heading into his fourth season as Head Coach, Roshane Ellison feels this year's class could help the program have one of the best seasons of his tenure.
"We are excited about the recruiting class of 2018, as these 14 student-athletes will be a great addition to our school and our women's soccer program," Ellison said. "This class will provide us with a lot of depth, quality, and a competitive edge that will usher in a new era of Illinois Tech women's soccer."
Below is a profile on each incoming Scarlet Hawk.
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Shayna (Kimi) Casupang |
Position: Defense Year: Freshman Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii High School: Moanalua Club Team: Hawaii Heat FC Intended Major: Forensic Chemistry Accolades: 2018 All-OIA Eastern Division First Team |
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Anna Delseith |
Position: Forward Year: Sophomore Hometown: Bochum, Germany Previous School: Wisconsin-Parkside Club Team: Parkside Soccer Intended Major: Architecture Accolades: Played 14 games for NCAA Division II UW-Parkside last season |
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Sabrina Enrici |
Position: Midfield Year: Sophomore Hometown: Huntley, Ill. Previous School: Missouri S&T Club Team: Chicago Sockers Intended Major: Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Accolades: Played at NCAA Division II Missouri S&T |
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Michelle Franquez |
Position: Defense Year: Freshman Hometown: Torrance, Calif. High School: West Club Team: Fram 00-Gidney Intended Major: Biology Accolades: Finished 2nd in the Coast Soccer League Premiere Division in 2017, Semi Finalist in the Players Showcase in 2018 |
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Jamie Griggs |
Position: Midfield Year: Freshman Hometown: Lancaster, Calif. High School: Eastside Club Team: CC Aztecs Intended Major: Civil Engineering Accolades: Team Captain, Golden League First Team and Second Team, MVP, Most Valuable Offensive Player |
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Samantha Harkness |
Position: Defense Year: Freshman Hometown: Plainfield, Ill. High School: Plainfield South Intended Major: Biomedical Engineering Accolades: Three-year Varsity player, member of 2017 defensive squad that set school record for lowest total goals allowed in a season |
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Julia Honda |
Position: Defense Year: Freshman Hometown: Encinitas, Calif. High School: San Dieguito Academy Club Team: Cardiff Mustangs Intended Major: Psychology Accolades: CIF Champions, Team MVP, Two-Year Captain, CIF Sportsmanship Award, Mustangs Scholars, Mustang Tribune |
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Caeli Kennedy |
Position: Midfield Year: Freshman Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah High School: Rowland Hall Club Team: USA Metro Intended Major: Civil Engineering Accolades: Four-year Varsity starter, record 60-8-2 over four years, Senior year Captain, led team to State Championship in 2017, 2A MVP Player of the Year, 1st team 2A (Salt Lake Tribune), Max Preps/ US Soccer Coaches Utah Player of the Week, 41 career goals, 22 goals and 33 assists Senior year, Junior year All-State, Sophomore year All State Second Team, Freshman year All-State Honorable Mention and State Champs |
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Caitlin Kenoian |
Position: Goalkeeper Year: Freshman Hometown: Oak Park, Ill. High School: Oak Park River Forest Club Team: Chicago Edge Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering Accolades: Two-year Varsity player, played for Chicago Edge since U6/7 |
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Catherine Klemp |
Position: Goalkeeper Year: Freshman Hometown: Broomfield, Colo. High School: Broomfield Club Team: Colorado Storm North 99G Intended Major: Aerospace Engineering Accolades: Captain for High School lacrosse team (senior year), Three-year letter winner for lacrosse, Captain for club soccer team (2017-2018 season) |
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Sydney Silver |
Position: Defense Year: Freshman Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colo. High School: St. Mary's Club Team: Pikes Peak Rush Intended Major: Civil Engineering Accolades: Three-Time All-Conference, Two-Time All-State Honorable Mention, All-State Second Team in 2016 |
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Madison Strayer |
Position: Defense Year: Freshman Hometown: Portage, Mich. High School: Portage Central Club Team: Kingdom SC '99 Intended Major: Biology Accolades: Four-Year Varsity player, 2015 District Champ, 2017 Conference and District Champs |
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Cosette Thompson |
Position: Midfield Year: Freshman Hometown: New Market, Md. High School: Oakdale Club Team: FC Frederick Intended Major: Architectural Engineering Accolades: Two-year Maryland State Champion (club), AA Maryland State Semi-Finalist (high school), Four-year varsity starter, Senior Captain |
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Kiana Yamamoto |
Position: Defense Year: Freshman Hometown: Gig Harbor, Wash. High School: Gig Harbor Club Team: Harbor Premier Intended Major: Aerospace Engineering Accolades: 2016 State Cup Finalists for club, 2014 Defensive MVP for High School, Varsity All-League Defensive Player Honorable Mention 2016 and 2017 |
Illinois Tech women's soccer looks to build off of an 8-10-1 record last season and a +21 goal differential (58-37). All home matches this year are expected to have live audio, video, and statistics. All live audio will be powered by Illinois Media School.