Marshall University Athletics
@HerdWSoccer to Welcome Seven for Fall 2015
3/17/2015 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Seven new faces will complete the 2015 Marshall women's soccer recruiting class, as announced by coach Kevin Long on Tuesday.
Courtney Andrews (Mechanicsburg, Pa.), Peyton Miller (Wellston, Ohio), Mack Moore (West Chester, Pa.), Kylie Slusser (Powell, Ohio), Julianna Smith (Lothian, Md.), Bri Velasquez (Cary, N.C.) and Jenna Zuzolo (Tipp City, Ohio) will round out the Thundering Herd's fall roster.
"These incoming players join our three already here who are doing a fantastic job for the Herd," Long said. "Each of them is showing immediately that they are ready to impact the Herd in 2015."
The seven freshmen will join Jayne Lawman (Winfield, W.Va.), Ashley Seltzer (Knoxville, Tenn.) and Shontelle Smith (Dunedin, New Zealand), who signed and enrolled at Marshall in January and are competing in the Herd's spring season.
Long added three forwards in Miller, Moore and Slusser to help fill the holes left by graduating seniors Kristine Culicerto, Myka DeMarco and Cece Scott.
Miller holds the Jackson High School girls' soccer record for career assists (67) and single-game assists (four). During her senior season, she led her team to its first undefeated campaign (15-0-0) and was named the Southeast District Player of the Year, all-league Player of the Year and first team all-state. She garnered first team all-district, all-league and Academic All-Ohio honors while leading her team to the league and sectional championships. Miller also received the 2014-15 Wendy's High School Heisman award, was secretary of her senior class and treasurer of National Honor Society.
Moore was a four-year varsity starter at Bayard Rustin High School and was named a first team All Ches-Mont selection in 2014. As a senior, she was third in her league in scoring while leading her team with 12 goals, five game-winners and seven assists. Her team won the Ches-Mont league championship in 2014, and Moore ended her high school career as one of the program's top five goal scorers.
Central Ohio native Slusser helped Olentangy Liberty High School rise to a No. 1-ranking in the state, while leading the team to conference and district titles. The four-year letter winner was named the team's MVP while earning second team all-conference honors. Off the field, Slusser was involved in Student Mentors and National Honor Society.
Julianna Smith, Velasquez and Zuzolo will join the Herd's midfield with the graduation of Chelsea Stalter and Berrie Aitcheson-Walker.
As a four-year varsity starter at Southern High School, Smith scored 42 goals and made 32 assists. She was a two-time First Team All-County selection as well as team captain and most valuable player as a junior and senior. She played on Southern's state finalist team as a freshman, and was a member of her school's National Honor Society and Tri-M Honor Society.
Velasquez earned back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year honors at Panther Creek High School and is a two-time second team all-conference honoree. She earned Academic All-Conference accolades in 2012 and 2014, and led the team to a state runner-up finish in 2013. Additionally, she was a member of the National Society of High School Scholars.
Zuzolo is a two-year varsity letter winner from Tippecanoe High School, where she helped lead her team to regional appearances as a sophomore and junior. Off the field, she was a member of National Honor Society, Student Senate, Astra Club, Octagon Club and helped with freshman orientation.
Andrews will be a utility player between the midfield and backfield, with the void left by 2013 All-C-USA third team honoree Alyssa Cathey. She earned four varsity letters at Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School, where she was a three-time member of the Mid-Penn All Star second team. She was named team captain in 2013, and was also involved in National Junior Honor Society, French Club, Mini-THON, student council and Special Olympics.
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