Four Added to Class of 2017 for Davidson W. Soccer
2/18/2013 2:38:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
DAVIDSON, N.C. – Head coach Greg Ashton has announced the addition of four scholar-athletes who will join the Davidson program in August 2013 to kickoff their first collegiate soccer season as members of the Davidson women's soccer team.
The four young women were part of Davidson's early decision admissions process and are Ashton's ninth recruiting class since taking the helm in 2004.
“I'm pleased to announce the signing of four young women who will be joining our women's soccer program,” said Ashton. “These young women have demonstrated throughout the recruiting process that they are tremendous student-athletes and will have a positive impact on our women's soccer program and the Davidson College community. I look forward to having them join us in early August 2013 for preseason.”
The Wildcats will welcome to the class of 2017: Kate Joss (Louisville, Ky.), Ashley Finke (Charlotte, N.C.), Maggie Boyd (Laytonsville, Md.) and Adelaide Cummings (Charlotte, N.C.).
Announcing the incoming class….
Kate Joss
Position: Forward
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Club Team: Javanon
High School: Christian Academy of Louisville
Coach Ashton:
“Kate will add speed and strength to our frontline. She has an amazing work ethic and will complement our current attacking players. Kate has a nose for the goal and will find ways to get herself into positions to not only score, but create chances for her teammates.”
Athletic Honors: basketball- team captain … three-year varsity letterwinner … Defensive Player of the Year … East-West All-Star Region Team District Tournament … soccer- Four-time All-District Team … Regional Tournament All Region Team (Region 8) … Region 8 – First Team (Season Award) … two-time All-State team … three-time team captain … leading scorer as sophomore, junior and senior … three-time varsity letterwinner.
Academic Honors: four-year Principal's Honor Roll student … Class of Kentucky Award (#1 sophomore in high school class) … University of Kentucky “Book Award” (#1 Junior in high school class) … AP Scholar with Honor Award … Principal's Honors Spanish Award, ninth and tenth grade; (top student in Spanish class) … ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) “Overall Academic Award” … Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Academic All-State First Team all four year.
Ashley Finke
Position: Forward
Hometown: Charlotte, NC.
Club Team: CSA
High School: Charlotte Latin
Coach Ashton:
“Ashley will add a different dimension to our attack. Strong on the ball as a target forward, she has a tremendous ability in the air and we will look to take full advantage of her strengths. Ashley loves to compete and her wonderful work ethic will be a great addition to our front line.”
Athletic Honors: Three-time All-State and All-Conference NCISAA … Charlotte Latin School captain 2012-2013 … CLS Coach's and Player's Award winner … five-time state champion (soccer and volleyball) … CLS leading scorer 2010-2011 … ODP Nationals 2011 … NC ODP State team and Region pool.
Academic Honors: Cum Laude Society Inductee … Headmaster's List four years of high school … National Spanish Honor Society Inductee … Winner of University of Rochester's Young Leaders Award.
Maggie Boyd
Position: Forward/Midfielder
Hometown: Laytonsville, Md.
Club Team: Maryland Rush
High School: Our Lady of Good Counsel
Coach Ashton:
“Maggie is a dynamic attacking player that can play upfront or in the midfield. She has a tireless work ethic and will do whatever it takes to help make the team better. She has the ability to get in behind defenses, shoots well and can create opportunities for others. Her versatility will add strength and depth to our team.
Athletic Honors: Region 1 ODP team, Algarve Cup, Portugal and Spain, 2013 … Maryland State ODP team, 2012 … Maryland Nike Rush Premier, co-captain, Maryland State Cup Finalist, 2012 … Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, four-year player, three-time WCAC Champions, No. 1 ranking in Washington Post high school soccer poll, top 5 ranking in NSCAA and ESPN national polls, 2009-2012 … varsity Track, New Balance High School National Indoor Track Championships, Penn Relays (outdoor), 4 x 400m relay.
Academic Honors: Volunteer: girls soccer coach and mentor, Special Olympics, and shelter for homeless families … Xaverian counselor … volunteer mission trip to San Salvador, 2013.
Adelaide Cummings
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
Club Team: CSA
High School: Charlotte Country Day
Coach Ashton:
“Adelaide will compete for playing time in our midfield. She is an extremely athletic and quick player who will add another attacking element to the team. She has the ability to shoot from distance and will certainly add a different option.
Athletic Honors: All-State and All-Conference in 2011 and 2012 … team MVP in 2012 … Coach's Award in 2011 … member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee at CCDS.
Academic Honors: National Honor Society … two-time Honor Roll … Head of School's list … National Art Honor Society … Student Advisory Committee … Part of the International Baccalaureate program.
The four young women were part of Davidson's early decision admissions process and are Ashton's ninth recruiting class since taking the helm in 2004.
“I'm pleased to announce the signing of four young women who will be joining our women's soccer program,” said Ashton. “These young women have demonstrated throughout the recruiting process that they are tremendous student-athletes and will have a positive impact on our women's soccer program and the Davidson College community. I look forward to having them join us in early August 2013 for preseason.”
The Wildcats will welcome to the class of 2017: Kate Joss (Louisville, Ky.), Ashley Finke (Charlotte, N.C.), Maggie Boyd (Laytonsville, Md.) and Adelaide Cummings (Charlotte, N.C.).
Announcing the incoming class….
Kate Joss
Position: Forward
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Club Team: Javanon
High School: Christian Academy of Louisville
Coach Ashton:
“Kate will add speed and strength to our frontline. She has an amazing work ethic and will complement our current attacking players. Kate has a nose for the goal and will find ways to get herself into positions to not only score, but create chances for her teammates.”
Athletic Honors: basketball- team captain … three-year varsity letterwinner … Defensive Player of the Year … East-West All-Star Region Team District Tournament … soccer- Four-time All-District Team … Regional Tournament All Region Team (Region 8) … Region 8 – First Team (Season Award) … two-time All-State team … three-time team captain … leading scorer as sophomore, junior and senior … three-time varsity letterwinner.
Academic Honors: four-year Principal's Honor Roll student … Class of Kentucky Award (#1 sophomore in high school class) … University of Kentucky “Book Award” (#1 Junior in high school class) … AP Scholar with Honor Award … Principal's Honors Spanish Award, ninth and tenth grade; (top student in Spanish class) … ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) “Overall Academic Award” … Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) Academic All-State First Team all four year.
Ashley Finke
Position: Forward
Hometown: Charlotte, NC.
Club Team: CSA
High School: Charlotte Latin
Coach Ashton:
“Ashley will add a different dimension to our attack. Strong on the ball as a target forward, she has a tremendous ability in the air and we will look to take full advantage of her strengths. Ashley loves to compete and her wonderful work ethic will be a great addition to our front line.”
Athletic Honors: Three-time All-State and All-Conference NCISAA … Charlotte Latin School captain 2012-2013 … CLS Coach's and Player's Award winner … five-time state champion (soccer and volleyball) … CLS leading scorer 2010-2011 … ODP Nationals 2011 … NC ODP State team and Region pool.
Academic Honors: Cum Laude Society Inductee … Headmaster's List four years of high school … National Spanish Honor Society Inductee … Winner of University of Rochester's Young Leaders Award.
Maggie Boyd
Position: Forward/Midfielder
Hometown: Laytonsville, Md.
Club Team: Maryland Rush
High School: Our Lady of Good Counsel
Coach Ashton:
“Maggie is a dynamic attacking player that can play upfront or in the midfield. She has a tireless work ethic and will do whatever it takes to help make the team better. She has the ability to get in behind defenses, shoots well and can create opportunities for others. Her versatility will add strength and depth to our team.
Athletic Honors: Region 1 ODP team, Algarve Cup, Portugal and Spain, 2013 … Maryland State ODP team, 2012 … Maryland Nike Rush Premier, co-captain, Maryland State Cup Finalist, 2012 … Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, four-year player, three-time WCAC Champions, No. 1 ranking in Washington Post high school soccer poll, top 5 ranking in NSCAA and ESPN national polls, 2009-2012 … varsity Track, New Balance High School National Indoor Track Championships, Penn Relays (outdoor), 4 x 400m relay.
Academic Honors: Volunteer: girls soccer coach and mentor, Special Olympics, and shelter for homeless families … Xaverian counselor … volunteer mission trip to San Salvador, 2013.
Adelaide Cummings
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
Club Team: CSA
High School: Charlotte Country Day
Coach Ashton:
“Adelaide will compete for playing time in our midfield. She is an extremely athletic and quick player who will add another attacking element to the team. She has the ability to shoot from distance and will certainly add a different option.
Athletic Honors: All-State and All-Conference in 2011 and 2012 … team MVP in 2012 … Coach's Award in 2011 … member of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee at CCDS.
Academic Honors: National Honor Society … two-time Honor Roll … Head of School's list … National Art Honor Society … Student Advisory Committee … Part of the International Baccalaureate program.
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