Wildcats Announce Addition of Nine in 2027 Class
11/16/2022 5:28:00 PM | Women's Soccer
The Davidson women's soccer program will add a class of nine recruits in the 2027 class, coach Adam Denton announced Friday.
It's a class that hails from eight states, from Connecticut to Colorado and Florida to New York.
"We are looking forward to adding each of the players in the class of 2027, and each of them will add something individually and collectively to our current group of players," said Denton. "To compete as a scholar-athlete at Davidson and in the Atlantic 10 Conference takes lots of dedication and commitment. Along with our current squad of players, they will each represent Davidson College positively on and off the field. We are excited to welcome each of them all as part of the DCWS family."
Here's more on the incoming class:
• Ella Barnes •
Outside midfielder/defender | Cincinnati, Ohio
Summit Country Day School | Ohio Elite Soccer Academy
Academic Honors: Top 20% of Class (2019-2021), Zero Hunger Award (2020-2022), National Honor Society (2021-2022), Honor Roll (2019-2022)
Athletic Honors: All-MVC Team (2021), All-MVC Academic Team (2019-2022), Four-Year Varsity Letterman (2019-2022), Elite 8 ECNL Champions League Qualifier (2020), ECNL Top 16 National Championship Qualifier (2021), Ohio Elite Fall Team Captain (2022)
Why Davidson: "The culture of the women's soccer team and the emphasis on academics are what initially attracted me to Davidson College. When I visited, I immediately was welcomed by the players. I was able to see how the players focus on teamwork, being there for one another, and still maintain a competitive work ethic on the team. Overall, I really appreciate the positive environment the coaches have created that allows the players to grow on the field, in the classroom and individually."
Denton: "Ella is an athletic outside back, who works well on both sides of the ball. She has the ability to get forward into the attack, and the ability to deliver balls into the box from a deeper position. She will bring added depth and competition in all positions in the backline next fall."
• Olivia Bestic •
Holding defensive midfielder | Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
Ponte Vedra High | United Soccer Alliance
Academic Honors: Honor roll, Advanced Placement student, 2021 AP Scholar Award, 2022 AP Scholar Award with Distinction, 2022-2023 Scholar for National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program, National Honor Society, National English Honor Society
Athletic Honors: 2022-2023 High School Soccer Team Captain, 2020-2021 Florida High School Class 5A State Champions, 2020-2021 ECNL First Team All-Conference Player Southeast, 2020-2022 Jacksonville FC ECNL, 2018-2020 United Soccer Alliance DA, 2016-2019 US Soccer YNT Identification Center Participant
Why Davidson: "I was initially drawn to Davidson College because of its outstanding academic reputation, small class sizes, beautiful campus, outdoor opportunities and athletic tradition. Davidson is uniquely suited to allow me to combine my primary focus on academics while also allowing me to pursue my passion for soccer at the Division I level. I look forward to starting the next chapter in my academic and athletic career as a Wildcat!"
Denton: "Olivia is an intelligent holding midfielder who covers ground well and is comfortable playing in tight areas. She has a good variety in her distribution and will be a great addition in all aspects of our midfield next year."
• Isabelle Bordages •
Defensive center midfielder | Binghamton, N.Y.
Maine Endwell High | Syracuse Development Academy
Academic Honors: Maine Endwell Senior High School Accelerated Honors Student Achievement Award, 2019-2022; Maine Endwell Senior High School Gold Academic Award, 2019-2022; Cornell University New York Institute Global Challenge Award and Borlaug Scholar, 2019; National Honor Society Inductee, 2022; Class President, Maine Endwell Senior High School Class of 2023.
Athletic Honors: New York State Varsity Scholar Athlete Award, 2019-2021; USYS Eastern Regional Championships Finalist, 2021; New York State West State Cup Champion, 2022; Girls' Varsity Soccer STAC Champion, 2018, 2019.
Why Davidson: "I selected Davidson College for its outstanding academic offerings, prestigious reputation and its dedication to fostering meaningful relationships between students, faculty and a close-knit community at large, while further allowing me to continue to pursue my dream of playing soccer at the Division I collegiate level. Go Wildcats!"
Denton: "Isabelle is an athletic midfielder that can go box to box. She competes well on both sides of the ball and brings added creativity to the attack. She will provide depth and a variety of positions next fall."
• Ellori Crosby •
Forward | Louisville, Colo.
Fairview High | CO Rush
Academic Honors: First Team All-academic (2021-2022), Academic Excellence Award Maintaining 3.5 GPA or higher (2022).
Athletic Honors: Olympic Development Program Colorado state team (2019-2020), West Regional Camp (2019-2020), Quarterfinalist GA playoffs (2021), High School Varsity Soccer (2021-2023), State Cup champion (2021), US Youth training camp (2017-2018)
Why Davidson: "I want to attend Davidson because of the close-knit community, strong academics and the beautiful campus. I am also excited to be a part of a competitive soccer environment with great teammates and great coaches!"
Denton: "Ellori is a strong center forward that has the versatility to play other positions. She can play with her back to the goal as well as take players on 1v1. She brings a great work rate and will provide depth to our forward group next fall."
• Jillian Fox •
Goalkeeper | Darien, Conn.
Darien High | World Class FC ECNL
Academic Honors: All Honors and AP classes, Spanish National Honors Society.
Athletic Honors: All FCIAC 2020, 2021, and 2022, 2021 FCIAC regular season conference champs, Captain of High School Soccer Team (2022-2023), ECNL Northeast Conference Champion 2021-2022, ECNL National Tournament No. 1 seed 2021-2022.
Why Davidson: "I want to attend Davidson because of the academic rigor coupled with a competitive athletic culture. From my first visit I was drawn to the feeling of community in both the classroom and among athletes. I am so excited to join such a driven yet supportive student body."
Denton: "Jillian will bring added competition to our GK unit. She brings great athleticism, organization and shot-stopping ability, and will be a great addition to our goalkeepers."
• Madison Hairston •
Midfielder | Belews Creek, N.C.
East Forsyth High | NC Fusion
Academic Honors: Awarded Student of the Year for Math 2 Honors (2019-2020), Awarded Student of the Year for Physical Education (2020-2021), Awarded Student of the Year for AP United States History (2021-2022), Awarded Student of the Year for Bible History (2021-2022), Awarded Junior Marshall Title (Top 20 in class).
Athletic Honors: High School All-Region (2021), All-Conference (2021) , Selected for ECNL National Selection Game in Florida (2022), Selected to play in Spain and Costa Rica with Regional ODP team (2020), Selected for National training camp in Tampa FL (2019).
Why Davidson: "I was drawn to Davidson not only because of the school's competitive athletics, but prestigious academics as well. I felt welcomed by not only the coaching staff but the players and other students around campus. Upon my visit to the school, I loved the atmosphere that was created and the beautiful scenery which encompasses the college."
Denton: "Madison brings great versatility across multiple positions within the team. She brings a great ability to compete in the air and defensively 1v1 as well as the composure and technical ability to play under pressure. She will provide great depth to our program."
• Annaliese Mann •
Center back | Millersville, Pa.
Penn Manor High | Pennsylvania Classics
Academic Honors: Honor Roll (2019-2022), AP Scholar with Honor (2022).
Athletic Honors: PA State Cup Champions (2018), Developmental Academy member (2018-2020), Girls Academy member (2020-2022), GA Mid Atlantic Talent ID (2021).
Why Davidson: "I want to attend Davidson because it is the perfect combination of quality academics and high-level soccer. As soon as I stepped onto campus, I knew it was the right school for me. The coaches and environment are very welcoming and make Davidson feel like home."
Denton: "Annaliese is a strong physical presence on the back line. She brings great composure playing out of the back, and quality and variety in her distribution as a center back. She will bring added variety and depth to our back line."
• Kiera Pohan •
Center midfielder | Morristown, N.J.
Morristown High | Match Fit Academy
Academic Honors: Honor Roll (2019-2023), STEM Academy (2019-2023), National Honors Society (2022-2023).
Athletic Honors: Captain of Match Fit Team (2020-2023), Captain of High School Soccer Team (2022-2023), Honorable Mention All-County (2020), Sectional Recognition (2020), Second Team All-Conference (2020), All-State Team (2021), Second Team All-Conference (2021), Morris County Honorable Mention (2021), Second Team All-Conference (2022), Morris County Honorable Mention (2022), First Team All-Conference (2023), Second Team All-County (2023).
Why Davidson: "I want to attend Davidson because of all the great things the school has to offer. When I visited, all the people I met were very friendly and everything I learned about the school made it the perfect fit for me. I love that Davidson has outstanding academics, small classes and a strong community connection."
Denton: "Kiera brings a defensive presence in the midfield with a strong ability to compete in the air. On the ball, she has good vision and range in her distribution. She will bring added depth in our midfield and back line."
• Brooke Roumy •
Defender | Pipersville, Pa.
Central Bucks High East | FC Bucks ECNL
Academic Honors: Distinguished Honors (2019-2022), National Honor Society Vice President.
Athletic Honors: Four-year Varsity soccer (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), Suburban One All-League Second Team (2020, 2021), Captain of high school soccer team (2022).
Why Davidson: "I want to attend Davidson because I fell in love with the school as soon as I stepped foot on campus. Davidson is an elite academic institution that offers me an opportunity to prioritize my academics yet pursue soccer at the highest level. As well, I felt at home with the coaching staff and the team."
Denton: "Brooke has a tremendous ability to get up and down the field in wide areas. She will bring a great work rate and 1v1 ability on both sides of the ball. She will provide depth across multiple positions within the program."
It's a class that hails from eight states, from Connecticut to Colorado and Florida to New York.
"We are looking forward to adding each of the players in the class of 2027, and each of them will add something individually and collectively to our current group of players," said Denton. "To compete as a scholar-athlete at Davidson and in the Atlantic 10 Conference takes lots of dedication and commitment. Along with our current squad of players, they will each represent Davidson College positively on and off the field. We are excited to welcome each of them all as part of the DCWS family."
Here's more on the incoming class:
• Ella Barnes •
Outside midfielder/defender | Cincinnati, Ohio
Summit Country Day School | Ohio Elite Soccer Academy
Academic Honors: Top 20% of Class (2019-2021), Zero Hunger Award (2020-2022), National Honor Society (2021-2022), Honor Roll (2019-2022)
Athletic Honors: All-MVC Team (2021), All-MVC Academic Team (2019-2022), Four-Year Varsity Letterman (2019-2022), Elite 8 ECNL Champions League Qualifier (2020), ECNL Top 16 National Championship Qualifier (2021), Ohio Elite Fall Team Captain (2022)
Why Davidson: "The culture of the women's soccer team and the emphasis on academics are what initially attracted me to Davidson College. When I visited, I immediately was welcomed by the players. I was able to see how the players focus on teamwork, being there for one another, and still maintain a competitive work ethic on the team. Overall, I really appreciate the positive environment the coaches have created that allows the players to grow on the field, in the classroom and individually."
Denton: "Ella is an athletic outside back, who works well on both sides of the ball. She has the ability to get forward into the attack, and the ability to deliver balls into the box from a deeper position. She will bring added depth and competition in all positions in the backline next fall."
• Olivia Bestic •
Holding defensive midfielder | Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
Ponte Vedra High | United Soccer Alliance
Academic Honors: Honor roll, Advanced Placement student, 2021 AP Scholar Award, 2022 AP Scholar Award with Distinction, 2022-2023 Scholar for National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program, National Honor Society, National English Honor Society
Athletic Honors: 2022-2023 High School Soccer Team Captain, 2020-2021 Florida High School Class 5A State Champions, 2020-2021 ECNL First Team All-Conference Player Southeast, 2020-2022 Jacksonville FC ECNL, 2018-2020 United Soccer Alliance DA, 2016-2019 US Soccer YNT Identification Center Participant
Why Davidson: "I was initially drawn to Davidson College because of its outstanding academic reputation, small class sizes, beautiful campus, outdoor opportunities and athletic tradition. Davidson is uniquely suited to allow me to combine my primary focus on academics while also allowing me to pursue my passion for soccer at the Division I level. I look forward to starting the next chapter in my academic and athletic career as a Wildcat!"
Denton: "Olivia is an intelligent holding midfielder who covers ground well and is comfortable playing in tight areas. She has a good variety in her distribution and will be a great addition in all aspects of our midfield next year."
• Isabelle Bordages •
Defensive center midfielder | Binghamton, N.Y.
Maine Endwell High | Syracuse Development Academy
Academic Honors: Maine Endwell Senior High School Accelerated Honors Student Achievement Award, 2019-2022; Maine Endwell Senior High School Gold Academic Award, 2019-2022; Cornell University New York Institute Global Challenge Award and Borlaug Scholar, 2019; National Honor Society Inductee, 2022; Class President, Maine Endwell Senior High School Class of 2023.
Athletic Honors: New York State Varsity Scholar Athlete Award, 2019-2021; USYS Eastern Regional Championships Finalist, 2021; New York State West State Cup Champion, 2022; Girls' Varsity Soccer STAC Champion, 2018, 2019.
Why Davidson: "I selected Davidson College for its outstanding academic offerings, prestigious reputation and its dedication to fostering meaningful relationships between students, faculty and a close-knit community at large, while further allowing me to continue to pursue my dream of playing soccer at the Division I collegiate level. Go Wildcats!"
Denton: "Isabelle is an athletic midfielder that can go box to box. She competes well on both sides of the ball and brings added creativity to the attack. She will provide depth and a variety of positions next fall."
• Ellori Crosby •
Forward | Louisville, Colo.
Fairview High | CO Rush
Academic Honors: First Team All-academic (2021-2022), Academic Excellence Award Maintaining 3.5 GPA or higher (2022).
Athletic Honors: Olympic Development Program Colorado state team (2019-2020), West Regional Camp (2019-2020), Quarterfinalist GA playoffs (2021), High School Varsity Soccer (2021-2023), State Cup champion (2021), US Youth training camp (2017-2018)
Why Davidson: "I want to attend Davidson because of the close-knit community, strong academics and the beautiful campus. I am also excited to be a part of a competitive soccer environment with great teammates and great coaches!"
Denton: "Ellori is a strong center forward that has the versatility to play other positions. She can play with her back to the goal as well as take players on 1v1. She brings a great work rate and will provide depth to our forward group next fall."
• Jillian Fox •
Goalkeeper | Darien, Conn.
Darien High | World Class FC ECNL
Academic Honors: All Honors and AP classes, Spanish National Honors Society.
Athletic Honors: All FCIAC 2020, 2021, and 2022, 2021 FCIAC regular season conference champs, Captain of High School Soccer Team (2022-2023), ECNL Northeast Conference Champion 2021-2022, ECNL National Tournament No. 1 seed 2021-2022.
Why Davidson: "I want to attend Davidson because of the academic rigor coupled with a competitive athletic culture. From my first visit I was drawn to the feeling of community in both the classroom and among athletes. I am so excited to join such a driven yet supportive student body."
Denton: "Jillian will bring added competition to our GK unit. She brings great athleticism, organization and shot-stopping ability, and will be a great addition to our goalkeepers."
• Madison Hairston •
Midfielder | Belews Creek, N.C.
East Forsyth High | NC Fusion
Academic Honors: Awarded Student of the Year for Math 2 Honors (2019-2020), Awarded Student of the Year for Physical Education (2020-2021), Awarded Student of the Year for AP United States History (2021-2022), Awarded Student of the Year for Bible History (2021-2022), Awarded Junior Marshall Title (Top 20 in class).
Athletic Honors: High School All-Region (2021), All-Conference (2021) , Selected for ECNL National Selection Game in Florida (2022), Selected to play in Spain and Costa Rica with Regional ODP team (2020), Selected for National training camp in Tampa FL (2019).
Why Davidson: "I was drawn to Davidson not only because of the school's competitive athletics, but prestigious academics as well. I felt welcomed by not only the coaching staff but the players and other students around campus. Upon my visit to the school, I loved the atmosphere that was created and the beautiful scenery which encompasses the college."
Denton: "Madison brings great versatility across multiple positions within the team. She brings a great ability to compete in the air and defensively 1v1 as well as the composure and technical ability to play under pressure. She will provide great depth to our program."
• Annaliese Mann •
Center back | Millersville, Pa.
Penn Manor High | Pennsylvania Classics
Academic Honors: Honor Roll (2019-2022), AP Scholar with Honor (2022).
Athletic Honors: PA State Cup Champions (2018), Developmental Academy member (2018-2020), Girls Academy member (2020-2022), GA Mid Atlantic Talent ID (2021).
Why Davidson: "I want to attend Davidson because it is the perfect combination of quality academics and high-level soccer. As soon as I stepped onto campus, I knew it was the right school for me. The coaches and environment are very welcoming and make Davidson feel like home."
Denton: "Annaliese is a strong physical presence on the back line. She brings great composure playing out of the back, and quality and variety in her distribution as a center back. She will bring added variety and depth to our back line."
• Kiera Pohan •
Center midfielder | Morristown, N.J.
Morristown High | Match Fit Academy
Academic Honors: Honor Roll (2019-2023), STEM Academy (2019-2023), National Honors Society (2022-2023).
Athletic Honors: Captain of Match Fit Team (2020-2023), Captain of High School Soccer Team (2022-2023), Honorable Mention All-County (2020), Sectional Recognition (2020), Second Team All-Conference (2020), All-State Team (2021), Second Team All-Conference (2021), Morris County Honorable Mention (2021), Second Team All-Conference (2022), Morris County Honorable Mention (2022), First Team All-Conference (2023), Second Team All-County (2023).
Why Davidson: "I want to attend Davidson because of all the great things the school has to offer. When I visited, all the people I met were very friendly and everything I learned about the school made it the perfect fit for me. I love that Davidson has outstanding academics, small classes and a strong community connection."
Denton: "Kiera brings a defensive presence in the midfield with a strong ability to compete in the air. On the ball, she has good vision and range in her distribution. She will bring added depth in our midfield and back line."
• Brooke Roumy •
Defender | Pipersville, Pa.
Central Bucks High East | FC Bucks ECNL
Academic Honors: Distinguished Honors (2019-2022), National Honor Society Vice President.
Athletic Honors: Four-year Varsity soccer (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), Suburban One All-League Second Team (2020, 2021), Captain of high school soccer team (2022).
Why Davidson: "I want to attend Davidson because I fell in love with the school as soon as I stepped foot on campus. Davidson is an elite academic institution that offers me an opportunity to prioritize my academics yet pursue soccer at the highest level. As well, I felt at home with the coaching staff and the team."
Denton: "Brooke has a tremendous ability to get up and down the field in wide areas. She will bring a great work rate and 1v1 ability on both sides of the ball. She will provide depth across multiple positions within the program."
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