Women's Soccer | Jun 22, 2018

SAINT LEO, Fla. – Mario Rincon announced the addition of 16 new Lions to the 2018 women's soccer program on Friday, June 22. 

Saint Leo welcomes Scarlett Cooper (Clermont, Fla./Foundation Academy), Anika Duncan (Orlando, Fla./Winter Park), Laura Hallissey (Waterford, Ireland/Indian Hills Community College), Grace Howell (Orlando, Fla./Timber Creek), Jacquelyn  Kohlmeier (Cape Coral, Fla./Cape Coral), Vionna Konica (Naples, Fla./Gulf Coast), Taylor Kruse (Cape Coral, Fla./North Fort Myers), Delaney Lynch (Palm Harbor, Fla./Countryside), Grace Martin (Christinasburg, Va./Christiansburg), Alexis Middleton (Jacksonville, Fla./Stanton College Prep), Paige Patterson (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada/Archbishop O'Leary), Evelina Rosendahl (Asa, Sweden/Niklas Linden), Carolina Solis-Deleon (Zebulon, N.C./Corinth Holders), Raylyn Straubmueller (Haddonfield, N.J./Haddon Township), Caitlin Strong (Algonqun, Ill./Harry D. Jacobs), and Brianna Thompson (West Melbourne, Fla./Melbourne).

2018 Lions Soccer Recruiting Class

Name	Position	Height	Hometown/High School	Club Team
Scarlett Cooper	Midfielder	5'4	Clermont, Fla./Foundation Academy	ACYS Spirit
Anika Duncan	Midfielder	5'5	Orlando, Fla./Winter Park	Orlando City ECNL 00
Laura Hallissey	Forward	5'9	Waterford, Ireland/Indian Hills CC	Kilkenny United WFC
Grace Howell	Midfielder	5'10	Orlando, Fla./Timber Creek	Orlando City ECNL 00
Jacquelyn Kohlmeier	Midfielder/Defender	5'5	Cape Coral, Fla./Cape Coral	GPS West
Vionna Konica	Goalkeeper	5'8	Naples, Fla./Gulf Coast	GPS West
Taylor Kruse	Midfielder	5'1	Cape Coral, Fla./North Fort Myers	Cape Coral Cyclones
Delaney Lynch	Midfielder/Defender	5'7	Palm Harbor, Fla./Countryside	Clearwater Charges
Grace Martin	Defender	5'5	Christiansburg, Va./Christiansburg	New River United
Alexis Middleton	Goalkeeper	5'5	Jacksonville, Fla./Stanton College Prep	Florida Elite Soccer Academy
Paige Patterson	Midfielder/Defender	5'9	Edmonton, Alberta/Archbishop O'Leary	FC Excelsior
Evelina Rosendahl	Defender	5'6	Asa, Sweden/Niklas Linden	Onsala BK
Carolina Solis-Deleon	Midfielder/Defender	5'3	Zebulon, N.C./Corinth Holders	NCFC 00 Premier Girls
Raylyn Straubmuller	Midfielder	5'6	Haddonfield, N.J./Haddon Township	Marlton Lighting
Caitlin Strong	Midfielder	5'8	Algonqun, Ill./Harry D. Jacobs	Sockers FC Chicago
Brianna Thompson	Midfielder	5'7	West Melbourne, Fla./Melbourne	Brevard Soccer Alliance

Name: Scarlett Cooper
Twitter: N/A
Hometown/High School: Clermont, Fla./Foundation Academy 
Club Team: ACYS Spirit
Honors: Athlete of the Year, All-Region First Team, Regional Offensive Player of the Year, School MVP, 2015-16 Player of the Year, All-County First Team, 3x Offensive MVP.
Major: Biochemistry
Why Saint Leo: "After a visit, I was convinced this was the school for me. We drove or flew to several other schools throughout the US and some where very nice. But, I still knew where I wanted to be. My parents were really happy with my final decision. They knew I would be taken care of at Saint Leo. They also like that they can attend the soccer games."



Name: Anika Duncan
Twitter: @anika_duncan
Hometown/High School: Orlando, Fla./Winter Park 
Club Team: Orlando City ECNL 00
Honors: All-State team member, Offensive Player of the Year, First-team All-Conference, 2x All-Sectional Team.
Major: Biology
Why Saint Leo: "I chose Saint Leo because I knew after my official visit that this particular team is the one I truly wanted to be a part of. The head coach is someone I want to train me and shape me into a phenomenal player. Saint Leo is not only beautiful on the outside but also on the inside, where everyone has become a part of one family. I am more than proud to be joining Saint Leo University."



Name: Laura Hallisey
Twitter: @laura_hallissey
Hometown/High School: Waterford, Ireland/Indian Hills Community College
Club Team: Kilkenny United WFC
Honors: ICCAC first team all-conference, first team all-tournament, ICCAC Player of the Year, All-American Honorable Mention
Major: Sports Management
Why Saint Leo: "I loved the coaches and the location. Plus, I heard great things about Saint Leo from different people."


Name: Grace Howell
Twitter: @howellgrace
Hometown/High School: Orlando, Fla./Timber Creek
Club Team: Orlando City ECNL 00
Honors: Captain, Disney Showcase Champions
Major: Marketing
Why Saint Leo: "When deciding where to go, I wanted somewhere I could call home. Saint Leo to me is somewhere I feel safe and guaranteed a second family. The school is beautiful and the coaching staff is amazing."



Name: Jackie Kohlmeier
Twitter:N/A
Hometown/High School: Cape Corel, Fla./Cape Corel 
Club Team: GPS West
Honors: Captain award, most valuable player honor.
Major: Undeclared
Why Saint Leo: "The small classroom size allows for individualized attention, giving me a better chance to become what I want to be in life."



Name: Vionna Konica
Twitter: @vionnak
Hometown/High School: Naples, Fla./Gulf Coast
Club Team: GPS West
Honors: First goalie all-conference, invited to play for Albanian women's national team
Major: Undeclared
Why Saint Leo: "Saint Leo is a beautiful school with an amazing soccer and academic programs."


Name: Taylor Kruse
Twitter: N/A
Hometown/High School: Cape Coral, Fla./North Fort Myers 
Club Team: Cape Coral Cyclones
Honors: Goals in a season school record holder (48), career goals school record holder (129), 2x Offensive Player of the Year, 2x News Press Player of the Week, News Press Player of the Year.
Major: Biochemistry
Why Saint Leo: "I love the campus, it is close to home, and I liked the soccer program and coaches."



Name: Delaney Lynch
Twitter: N/A
Hometown/High School: Palm Harbor, Fla./Countryside
Club Team: Clearwater Charges
Honors: AAAA Class District Champion
Major: Political Science
Why Saint Leo: "This university has played an important role in my family's past as my uncle attended and graduated from Saint Leo in the 90s. I dreamed of playing collegiate soccer and attending a local university that offered me a chance to study Political Science in a family atmosphere. Saint Leo has all that and more and I am very excited to attend Saint Leo."


Name: Grace Martin
Twitter: @gracemartin_14
Hometown/High School: Christiansburg, Va./Christiansburg
Club Team: New River United
Honors: 2x MVP, All-Conference Midfielder, All-Conference Defender, Skyline League Champion, WAGS Qualifier Finalist, CCL Shootout Champions, Piedmont Shootout Finalist
Major: Marketing
Why Saint Leo: "I've always wanted to go to Florida for college and play collegiate soccer. My second cousin attended Saint Leo as well, and I am very excited to be close to my cousins in Florida while attending Saint Leo. I'm looking forward to the new chapter Saint Leo will provide in my life."


Name: Alexis Middleton
Twitter: @keeper4life
Hometown/High School: Jacksonville, Fla./Stanton College Prep
Club Team: Florida Elite Soccer Academy
Honors: 2x State Cup Final Four
Major: Pre-Med
Why Saint Leo: "I decided that I really wanted to stay in Florida. Academics are very important to me and Saint Leo is a learning environment where will be able to have close contact and grow relationships with teachers. On top of that, the campus is absolutely beautiful. I was given the opportunity to play the sport that has been a huge part of my life.


Name: Paige Patterson
Twitter: N/A
Hometown/High School: Edmonton, Alberta/Archbishop O'Leary
Club Team: FC Excelsior
Honors: Highest Achievement Soccer Academy 10, 3 Bronze Tier Provincials
Major: Biology
Why Saint Leo: "I have always dreamed about going to the States for University. I get the opportunity to play two sports I really love; soccer and track. Saint Leo is a smaller school. The environment will help me learn better."


Name: Evelina Rosendahl
Twitter: @eroseendahl
Hometown/High School: Asa, Sweden/Niklas Linden
Club Team: Onsala BK
Honors: N/A
Major: Undeclared
Why Saint Leo: "I chose Saint Leo because it is giving me the opportunity to play soccer at a high division while I am studying."


Name: Carolina Solis-Deleon
Twitter: @caarolinaasolis
Hometown/High School: Zebulon, N.C./Corinth Holders
Club Team: NCFC 00 Premier Girls
Honors: 4x All-Conference & All-Regional award winner, 2015 100% Award Recipient, 2016 Offensive Player of the Year, 2x All-County Team, 2017 State Championship Participation Award, Capital Fall Classic Champion, Kepner President's Club Champion, Region 3 President's Cup Champion, National President's Cup Participant, National President's Cup Top 18 Player
Major: Biology
Why Saint Leo: "I believe Saint Leo University will help me achieve my academic and athletic goals. I believe that Saint Leo is a safe and comfortable environment where I can enjoy time with my friends and by myself. I also think the small class sizes will help me focus better on my studies. The main reason I chose Saint Leo I because I want to be on my own and learn how to survive in the real world. I love to travel and visit new places."


Name: Raylyn Straubmuller
Twitter: @RaylynStraub
Hometown/High School: Haddonfield, N.J./Haddon Township
Club Team: Marlton Lighting
Honors: 4x first team All-Conference member, 2x offensive MVP, All-South Jersey, South Jersey Coaches Association second-team All-South Jersey, Ferguson Classic MVP, first-team National Presidents Tournament
Major: Undeclared
Why Saint Leo: "I came here for three reasons: the opportunity, the environment, and the community."


Name: Caitlin Strong
Twitter: @strong-caitlin
Hometown/High School: Algonqun, Ill./Harry D. Jacobs
Club Team: Sockers FC Chicago
Honors: Most season goals scored, MVP, All-Conference member, Regional Champion, Third in nationals, ECNI composite top bracket finish, 2x ODP Illinois State team member
Major: Sports Business
Why Saint Leo: "I loved the coaching staff and their soccer program. They have always been super honest with me. Plus, the campus is beautiful and I have always dreamed about going to school in Florida. Saint Leo game me everything I wanted for school and soccer."


Name: Brianna Thompson
Twitter: N/A
Hometown/High School: West Melbourne, Fla./Melbourne
Club Team: Brevard Soccer Alliance
Honors: 2x District Champion
Major: Psychology
Why Saint Leo: "Saint Leo has a great academic program for the career path that I want to go into. I love the beautiful and small campus. I am thankful to have the opportunity to play soccer on Saint Leo's soccer team."
 
 
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