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Wildcats Welcome Seven to Class of 2018 for W. Soccer
2/7/2014 1:00:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
DAVIDSON, N.C. — Head coach Greg Ashton, entering his 11th season, announced his latest incoming recruiting class that will join the Davidson women's soccer program in August 2014 to kickoff their collegiate careers.
The class of 2018 consists of eight young women who were part of Davidson's early decision admissions process and are Ashton's 10th recruiting class since taking the helm of the program in 2004.
"I'm pleased to announce the group of young women who will be joining our women's soccer program for the fall of 2014," said Ashton. "These young women come from six different states and different backgrounds, but have all demonstrated their desire to become valuable members of the Davidson College student body and contributing members of the women's soccer program. I'm happy to have these young women with us as we look forward to an exciting first season in the Atlantic 10 conference this coming Fall."
The Wildcats will welcome to the class of 2018: Becca Ravitz (Skillman, N.J.), Rachael Western (Atlanta, Ga.), Garrett Barnes (Montgomery, Ala.), Erin Gross (Boca Raton, Fla.), Katie Im (Tarpon Springs, Fla.), Kennedy Jones (Washington, D.C.) and Lauren Grace Himes (Nashville, Tenn.).
Announcing the incoming class ...
Becca Ravitz
Position: Goalkeeper Hometown: Skillman, N.J.
Club Team: PDA
High School: Montgomery High School
Coach Ashton:
"Becca is a great addition to our goalkeeping ranks. She will provide immediate competition to our returning keepers. She has all the frame and technical abilities to have a promising collegiate career. I'm excited that Becca chose Davidson as the place where she will strive to continue her development as a D-I student-athlete."
Athletic Honors: Soccer- four-year varsity letterwinner and starting goalkeeper … started 82 games … 2011-2013 N.J. Somerset County Group IV Champion … 2011-2012 N.J. Skyland Conference Champion … 2012 NJ Group IV State Champion … 35 career shutouts and 347 career saves … led team to a record of 65-11-6 … PDA Ginga starting Goalkeeper … 2013 U.S. Youth Soccer National Semi-Finalist.
Academic Honors: a member of the National Honor Society and an Honor Roll student … Model UN Debate Club Youth Secretariat and earned the Magna Cum Laude Latin award.
Rachael Western
Position: Defender Hometown: Atlanta, Ga.
Club Team: Tophat
High School: The Lovett School
Coach Ashton:
"Rachael demonstrated a strong desire to compete in a challenging academic environment. She has a great tactical understanding and will be great addition to our defending corps. Rachael has shown tremendous leadership qualities and I look forward to her helping bring success to the program."
Athletic Honors: Lovett varsity soccer, 2014 co-captain … voted Most Athletic Female Senior … Tophat Soccer Club team captain 2008 – present … Lovett varsity softball - 2013 first-team all-region … led the team in hits, batting average, on-base percentage, stolen bases and runs scored … 2010 - 2011 three-sport varsity letterwinner (softball, basketball, soccer) … 2010 - 2011 Lovett Outstanding Female Freshman Athlete.
Academic Honors: Honor Council, sophomore, Junior and senior years … co-president senior year … National Honor Society during junior and senior years … Scholar's List as a freshman and junior … Headmaster's List during senior prep season.
Garrett Barnes
Position: Defender/Midfielder. Hometown: Montgomery, Ala.
Club Team: Capital City Streaks
High School: The Montgomery Academy
Coach Ashton:
"Garrett is a tremendous athlete with speed and technical ability that will allow her to contribute in a number of positions. Her versatility and attitude to do whatever it takes for the team to be successful were major factors in her recruiting process. Garrett will compete with our current defenders and midfielders this Fall."
Athletic Honors: played club soccer and a team captain for four years … three-time varsity soccer letterwinner … team captain in 2011 … ODP Region Camp in 2010, '12, '13 … Unsung Hero Award/Hustle Award in 2009 and 2011 … 2009 and 2010 AHSAA 1A-4A State Champions … 2011 state finalist … varsity basketball 2010 Coach's Award … JV Basketball Team Captain/ CCC Champions, 2009 … Club Soccer Region 3 Premier League – 3rd place finisher in 2009-11 … AYSA Division I State Runner up in 2011 & 2012 … AYSA Division II State Champion, 2010.
Academic Honors: Cum Laude Society … Yale Book Award … Faculty Character Award … Spanish Honor Society … Inducted member … four-year Honor Roll Honoree … High Honors Honor Council four year as a member/president.
Erin Gross
Position: Midfield Hometown: Boca Raton,Fla.
Club Team: Weston FC
High School: West Boca Raton Community School
Coach Ashton:
"Erin is an extremely technical central midfielder who impressed me with her range of passing and ability to create attacking opportunities for her teammates. She is used to competing with quality players in her club program which I feel will help her make the transition to the college level."
Athletic Honors: three-time All-Palm Beach County pick … All-District, 2011-13… three-time All-Conference pick … 2012 Coaches Award … team captain, 2013 & 2014 … Florida ODP, 2008-10 … four-year varsity starter … Weston FC Premier starter.
Academic Honor: National Honor Society (2011-13) and National English Honor Society, 2012-13 … West Boca Honors Award, 2011-13 … top-five percent of class, 2012 & 2013 … three-time President's Award for Academic Achievement.
Katie Im
Position: Forward Hometown: Tarpon Springs, Fla.
Club Team: Chargers Soccer Club
High School: Palm Harbor University
Coach Ashton:
"Katie is an extremely hard working player who can play anywhere across the frontline. She will provide us with a different option and brings her energy and flair to the attacking third of the field. Her passion and tremendous attitude will be a great addition as we join the A-10 conference this Fall.
Athletics Honors: 2009-2012 Florida ODP … attended Region III ODP Camp … U.S. National Training Centers 2010, 2011 & U.S. National Team Tryouts (Invites only) - Tampa 2011 … five-time letterwinner in track & field and varsity soccer … 2012-2013 PCAC Champion … in 2012-2013 earned - Pinellas All-County Honorable Mention, PCAC North County Second Team & FHSAA 6A Regional Semi Finalist … in 2013-14 was FHSAA 5A District Champion, FHSAA 5A Regional Champion & FHSAA 5A State Final Four Team.
Academics Honors: Enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Program at Palm Harbor University High School … Duke TIP participant … National Honor Society member … AP Scholar … Key Club member … Principal Student Advisory Council member … Recipient of Academic Bars and Letters.
Kennedy Jones
Position: Forward Hometown: Washington, D.C.
Club Team: DC Stoddert
High School: National Cathedral School
Coach Ashton:
"Kennedy is a natural athlete who will add another dimension to our attacking options. She uses her athleticism to work in behind defenses and can also link with the midfield to run at the backline. I feel Kennedy has a tremendous upside and look forward to seeing her development as she works her way into the team."
Athletic Honors: three-year varsity letterwinner … JV varsity team captain … ISL Champions 2011-2013 … D.C. State Champions, 2012 & 2013… D.C. State Championships MVP… track and field ISL runner-up.
Academic Honors: Athletic Board President (2013-2014) … AP Scholar … Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Program … National Student Leadership program… We Read D.C. (community service) Board member … Grassroot Project Coach (community service).
Lauren Grace Himes
Position: Defender Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.
Club Team: Tennessee Soccer Club
High School: The Harpeth Hall School
Coach Ashton:
"LG is a tough tackling, hard working defender that has improved significantly over the course of the recruiting process. She is commanding and fearless in the air at both ends of the field. I look forward to seeing LG add to our strength and depth in the defending positions."
Athletic Honors: Four-year varsity starter ... four-sport varsity athlete ... Most Valuable Soccer player Harpeth Hall, 2012 ... Harpeth Hall named 2013 Tennessee Division II Class AA State Champions, 2013 ... 2013 Tennessee High School Soccer Coaches All-State First Team ... 2013 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State First Team ... 2013 Tennessean All-Midstate First Team ... All-Region Team in 2012 & 2013.
Academic Honors: National Merit Semifinalist in 2012 ... 2012 AP Scholar ... Elizabeth Pope Evans Award (top-five GPAs) 2011, 2012, 2013 ... Cum Laude Society, 2011-12 ... Student Council Class Representative ... Honor Council Representative ... Harpeth Hall Ambassador ... National Spanish Honor Society ... President of Harpeth Hall Spanish Honor Society ... 2013 Chemistry Award ... University of Virginia - Jefferson Book Award, 2013 ... Mu Alpha Theta, 2011-12 ... Harpeth Hall Chemistry Award, 2011.
The class of 2018 consists of eight young women who were part of Davidson's early decision admissions process and are Ashton's 10th recruiting class since taking the helm of the program in 2004.
"I'm pleased to announce the group of young women who will be joining our women's soccer program for the fall of 2014," said Ashton. "These young women come from six different states and different backgrounds, but have all demonstrated their desire to become valuable members of the Davidson College student body and contributing members of the women's soccer program. I'm happy to have these young women with us as we look forward to an exciting first season in the Atlantic 10 conference this coming Fall."
The Wildcats will welcome to the class of 2018: Becca Ravitz (Skillman, N.J.), Rachael Western (Atlanta, Ga.), Garrett Barnes (Montgomery, Ala.), Erin Gross (Boca Raton, Fla.), Katie Im (Tarpon Springs, Fla.), Kennedy Jones (Washington, D.C.) and Lauren Grace Himes (Nashville, Tenn.).
Announcing the incoming class ...
Becca Ravitz
Club Team: PDA
High School: Montgomery High School
Coach Ashton:
"Becca is a great addition to our goalkeeping ranks. She will provide immediate competition to our returning keepers. She has all the frame and technical abilities to have a promising collegiate career. I'm excited that Becca chose Davidson as the place where she will strive to continue her development as a D-I student-athlete."
Athletic Honors: Soccer- four-year varsity letterwinner and starting goalkeeper … started 82 games … 2011-2013 N.J. Somerset County Group IV Champion … 2011-2012 N.J. Skyland Conference Champion … 2012 NJ Group IV State Champion … 35 career shutouts and 347 career saves … led team to a record of 65-11-6 … PDA Ginga starting Goalkeeper … 2013 U.S. Youth Soccer National Semi-Finalist.
Academic Honors: a member of the National Honor Society and an Honor Roll student … Model UN Debate Club Youth Secretariat and earned the Magna Cum Laude Latin award.
Rachael Western
Club Team: Tophat
High School: The Lovett School
Coach Ashton:
"Rachael demonstrated a strong desire to compete in a challenging academic environment. She has a great tactical understanding and will be great addition to our defending corps. Rachael has shown tremendous leadership qualities and I look forward to her helping bring success to the program."
Athletic Honors: Lovett varsity soccer, 2014 co-captain … voted Most Athletic Female Senior … Tophat Soccer Club team captain 2008 – present … Lovett varsity softball - 2013 first-team all-region … led the team in hits, batting average, on-base percentage, stolen bases and runs scored … 2010 - 2011 three-sport varsity letterwinner (softball, basketball, soccer) … 2010 - 2011 Lovett Outstanding Female Freshman Athlete.
Academic Honors: Honor Council, sophomore, Junior and senior years … co-president senior year … National Honor Society during junior and senior years … Scholar's List as a freshman and junior … Headmaster's List during senior prep season.
Garrett Barnes
Club Team: Capital City Streaks
High School: The Montgomery Academy
Coach Ashton:
"Garrett is a tremendous athlete with speed and technical ability that will allow her to contribute in a number of positions. Her versatility and attitude to do whatever it takes for the team to be successful were major factors in her recruiting process. Garrett will compete with our current defenders and midfielders this Fall."
Athletic Honors: played club soccer and a team captain for four years … three-time varsity soccer letterwinner … team captain in 2011 … ODP Region Camp in 2010, '12, '13 … Unsung Hero Award/Hustle Award in 2009 and 2011 … 2009 and 2010 AHSAA 1A-4A State Champions … 2011 state finalist … varsity basketball 2010 Coach's Award … JV Basketball Team Captain/ CCC Champions, 2009 … Club Soccer Region 3 Premier League – 3rd place finisher in 2009-11 … AYSA Division I State Runner up in 2011 & 2012 … AYSA Division II State Champion, 2010.
Academic Honors: Cum Laude Society … Yale Book Award … Faculty Character Award … Spanish Honor Society … Inducted member … four-year Honor Roll Honoree … High Honors Honor Council four year as a member/president.
Erin Gross
Club Team: Weston FC
High School: West Boca Raton Community School
Coach Ashton:
"Erin is an extremely technical central midfielder who impressed me with her range of passing and ability to create attacking opportunities for her teammates. She is used to competing with quality players in her club program which I feel will help her make the transition to the college level."
Athletic Honors: three-time All-Palm Beach County pick … All-District, 2011-13… three-time All-Conference pick … 2012 Coaches Award … team captain, 2013 & 2014 … Florida ODP, 2008-10 … four-year varsity starter … Weston FC Premier starter.
Academic Honor: National Honor Society (2011-13) and National English Honor Society, 2012-13 … West Boca Honors Award, 2011-13 … top-five percent of class, 2012 & 2013 … three-time President's Award for Academic Achievement.
Katie Im
Club Team: Chargers Soccer Club
High School: Palm Harbor University
Coach Ashton:
"Katie is an extremely hard working player who can play anywhere across the frontline. She will provide us with a different option and brings her energy and flair to the attacking third of the field. Her passion and tremendous attitude will be a great addition as we join the A-10 conference this Fall.
Athletics Honors: 2009-2012 Florida ODP … attended Region III ODP Camp … U.S. National Training Centers 2010, 2011 & U.S. National Team Tryouts (Invites only) - Tampa 2011 … five-time letterwinner in track & field and varsity soccer … 2012-2013 PCAC Champion … in 2012-2013 earned - Pinellas All-County Honorable Mention, PCAC North County Second Team & FHSAA 6A Regional Semi Finalist … in 2013-14 was FHSAA 5A District Champion, FHSAA 5A Regional Champion & FHSAA 5A State Final Four Team.
Academics Honors: Enrolled in the International Baccalaureate Program at Palm Harbor University High School … Duke TIP participant … National Honor Society member … AP Scholar … Key Club member … Principal Student Advisory Council member … Recipient of Academic Bars and Letters.
Kennedy Jones
Club Team: DC Stoddert
High School: National Cathedral School
Coach Ashton:
"Kennedy is a natural athlete who will add another dimension to our attacking options. She uses her athleticism to work in behind defenses and can also link with the midfield to run at the backline. I feel Kennedy has a tremendous upside and look forward to seeing her development as she works her way into the team."
Athletic Honors: three-year varsity letterwinner … JV varsity team captain … ISL Champions 2011-2013 … D.C. State Champions, 2012 & 2013… D.C. State Championships MVP… track and field ISL runner-up.
Academic Honors: Athletic Board President (2013-2014) … AP Scholar … Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Program … National Student Leadership program… We Read D.C. (community service) Board member … Grassroot Project Coach (community service).
Lauren Grace Himes
Club Team: Tennessee Soccer Club
High School: The Harpeth Hall School
Coach Ashton:
"LG is a tough tackling, hard working defender that has improved significantly over the course of the recruiting process. She is commanding and fearless in the air at both ends of the field. I look forward to seeing LG add to our strength and depth in the defending positions."
Athletic Honors: Four-year varsity starter ... four-sport varsity athlete ... Most Valuable Soccer player Harpeth Hall, 2012 ... Harpeth Hall named 2013 Tennessee Division II Class AA State Champions, 2013 ... 2013 Tennessee High School Soccer Coaches All-State First Team ... 2013 Tennessee Sports Writers Association All-State First Team ... 2013 Tennessean All-Midstate First Team ... All-Region Team in 2012 & 2013.
Academic Honors: National Merit Semifinalist in 2012 ... 2012 AP Scholar ... Elizabeth Pope Evans Award (top-five GPAs) 2011, 2012, 2013 ... Cum Laude Society, 2011-12 ... Student Council Class Representative ... Honor Council Representative ... Harpeth Hall Ambassador ... National Spanish Honor Society ... President of Harpeth Hall Spanish Honor Society ... 2013 Chemistry Award ... University of Virginia - Jefferson Book Award, 2013 ... Mu Alpha Theta, 2011-12 ... Harpeth Hall Chemistry Award, 2011.
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