Ball State University Athletics
Soccer Program Adds Six More for 2015
June 22, 2015 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. -- The Ball State soccer program has added six more newcomers to its roster for the upcoming 2015 season.
The group joins eight newcomers who signed with the coach Craig Roberts' program in February to give the Cardinals a total of 14 new faces this fall.
Ball State begins its schedule Aug. 21 at Jacksonville State and will play its home opener Aug. 28 against Wright State at the Briner Sports Complex.
Here is a look at the newest group of Cardinals …
Megan Glass, Midfielder/Forward (New Albany, Ohio/New Albany HS)
Kaila Jenkins, Defender (Montclair, N.J./Montclair HS/Pittsburgh)
Lauren Lerew, Midfielder (Aurora, Colo./Regis Jesuit HS)
Kristen Molloy, Defender (Auckland, New Zealand/Baradene College)
Harper Poiry, Goalkeeper (Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern HS)
Lauren Roll, Forward (Cincinnati, Ohio/McAuley HS)
Megan Glass, Midfielder/Forward
New Albany, Ohio/New Albany HS
High School: Lettered four years at New Albany High School for coach Chad Schuler … led her team in scoring as a freshman and as a junior … a three-time All-Ohio Capital Conference selection -- first team twice and second team once … first-team all-district as a junior and third-team as a freshman … helped lead her team to a conference championship in 2012 … played club soccer for Ohio Premier and coach Alan Yost … her club team was ranked among the top 20 in the Great Lakes Region.
Personal: Full name is Megan Marie Glass … daughter of Chris and Cindy Glass … has one brother, Adam … born April 28, 1997 in Seoul, South Korea … intends to major in Communications/Public Relations.
Quoting Coach Roberts: “Megan is an excellent overall player. Her technical skills and awareness are of the highest level. She is very tactically astute and will provide midfield depth of the highest level. She is skilled in many areas and will provide the hard work needed in order to be successful this season.”
Kaila Jenkins, Defender
Montclair, N.J./Montclair HS/Pittsburgh
At Pittsburgh: Spent her first two collegiate seasons at Pittsburgh … saw action in 17 games on the back line in her career with the Panthers … earned three starting assignments ... logged 690 minutes on the field during her Pittsburgh career.
High School: A four-year letterwinner at Montclair High School for coaches Rob McOmish and Chris Johnson … named the New Jersey State Player of the Year as a senior … a two-time all-state selection (first team as a senior and second team as a junior) … also a three-time all-conference, three-time all-group and four-time all-county honoree … played center back … led the Mounties to the New Jersey group sectional title, an Essex County championship and 18-3-3 record with 13 shutouts as a senior in 2012 … limited opponents to one goal or fewer in 20 of 24 matches as a senior … led her team to the New Jersey group sectional championship, Essex County regular season and tournament titles and 22-1-1 record as a junior … began her career as a midfielder and scored six goals as a freshman … played for the Montclair United Bluehawks from 2003-07 … played with the SDFC Lynx and helped the team to a state cup, a trip to regionals, the Jefferson Cup title and a spot in the US Club nationals in Virginia Beach, Va. … also played for Match Fit Chelsea … also played varsity lacrosse at Montclair and served as team captain.
Personal: Full name is Kaila JaNiece Jenkins … daughter of Glenn and Pamela Jenkins … born Feb. 24, 1995 ... has two sisters, Tiffany and Erinn, and one brother, Drew ... brother played lacrosse at Syracuse ... father played football at Hampton ... majoring in history.
Quoting Coach Roberts: “Kaila is an outstanding athlete with immense speed. She has already had the experience of competing at the collegiate level in the ACC. I believe this will assist her in making an immediate impact for Ball State. After meeting with her earlier this year, she is a player who is excited and motivated to reach her full ability level. I believe with our commitment to her development, she will reach these heights.”
Lauren Lerew, Midfielder
Aurora, Colo./Regis Jesuit HS
High School: Lettered three years at Regis Jesuit High School for coach William Cropper … a midfielder … played four years of club soccer for Colorado Storm Royal 97 and coach Joe Hanlin … a member of the honor roll at Regis Jesuit.
Personal: Full name is Lauren Dean Lerew… daughter of John and Leslie Lerew…has one sister, Arletta… born Feb. 13, 1997 in Aurora, Colo. … intends to study engineering.
Quoting Coach Roberts: “Lauren is a versatile player who has the ability to play more than one position. She is very strong on the ball and always has a purpose. She has the ability to defend and attack. Her technical and tactical skills are going to contribute to the midfield this season. In addition, she has a great shot which will be a threat for any defense.”
Kristen Molloy, Defender
Auckland, New Zealand/Baradene College
High School: Played for coach Grant Machin at Baradene College ... a central defender ... co-captain of her team as a senior ... named to the All-National Secondary School Team as a junior ... two-time recipient of her school's Gold Award ... helped her team win the Grant Jarvis Trophy as champion of the National Secondary Schools Tournament in 2012 and 2014 ... helped her team to the Auckland Under 19 Girls Premier 2 KO Cup title in 2014 ... also played for Three Kings Senior Women's Premier and coaches Alan Hindson and Kirsty Hill ... captained her Three Kings Under 17 team and won the National Under 17 club Tournament in 2013 ... has international experience, competing for New Zealand's Under 17 and Under 20 teams ... also played for the Auckland senior women's team in the New Zealand National Women's League.
Personal: Full name is Kristen Elizabeth Molloy ... daughter of Jim and Janine Molloy ... has two brothers, Nicholas and Timothy, and one sister, Sophie ... born Sept. 7, 1996 in Auckland, New Zealand … intends to major in exercise science.
Quoting Coach Roberts: “Kristen is a tenacious defender with a great awareness for positioning. She has already shown her high level of play by competing on her national team. This experience along with a fantastic work rate and commitment will be instrumental in providing Ball State with the winning edge. Kristen has the ability to come forward from the back and also is dominant in the air. We look forward to Kristen being a threat on set pieces.”
Harper Poiry, Goalkeeper
Fishers, Ind./Hamilton Southeastern HS
High School: Lettered three years at Hamilton Southeastern for coach Greg Davidson … a third-team all-state and first-team all-district selection as a senior … also named all-conference and all-county in her final season … helped Hamilton Southeastern to conference and regional championships as a sophomore … played her freshman season at Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis … played club soccer for IPSC and coach Brett McIntosh … also played for the Zionsville Youth Soccer Association and coach Mike Beckner … helped her team to the final four of the state cup three times … also lettered one year in basketball at Hamilton Southeastern.
Personal: Full name is Harper Ainsley Poiry … daughter of Randy and Rhonda Poiry … has one sister, Taylor, and two brothers, Carter and Rutger … born July 30, 1996 in Orlando, Fla.
Quoting Coach Roberts: “Harper is a goalkeeper with a great work ethic and attitude. These mental components are going to play an important role in how much success she will have. She is very competitive and eager to learn. I believe she will join the highly competitive group of incoming freshmen and contribute to the intense challenge for a starting position.”
Lauren Roll, Forward
Cincinnati, Ohio/McAuley HS
High School: Played for coach Kristen Wanstrath at McAuley … recorded 11 goals and two assists in her senior season … helped her team to an 8-5-3 record in her final year … named all-city and first-team all-conference as a senior … played club soccer for STAR Soccer Club and coach Ron Makstaller … also played basketball at McAuley … an honor student in every quarter of her high school career.
Personal: Full name is Lauren Riley Roll … daughter of Darrin and Linda Roll … has two brothers, Jacob and Nick, and one sister, Samantha … born July 16, 1997 in Cincinnati, Ohio … undecided on a college major.
Quoting Coach Roberts: “Lauren is a player who finds a way to score. She is very deceptive in her approach and makes intelligent runs. She is committed to closing defenders down and causing turnovers. She capitalizes on the smallest mistakes and, therefore, will be a player we believe will increase our goal scoring percentage this year.”
