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BSU Soccer Adds Five in New Signing Period
November 11, 2020 | Soccer
Cardinals set to welcome versatile class next fall
MUNCIE, Ind. -- Second-year Ball State soccer head coach Josh Rife and his staff landed five standouts Wednesday with the opening of the new November signing period.
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The Cardinals added talent in all areas of the field, signing a pair of high school seniors from Indiana, one each from Michigan and Illinois, and one from Canada.
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"We are really excited about this incoming class of 2021," Rife said. "They are versatile players with high soccer IQ's who can excel at multiple positions. The group has a lot of high level experience behind them which will serve them well at the next level. It's a good group of kids, a fun group, and we're looking forward to working with them."
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Here is a closer look at the Cardinals' signing class …
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Lexi Fraley, F/M
Hometown: Lafayette, Ind.
High School: Harrison
Club: Indy Premier 02/03 GA and 03 Elite I
An honorable mention all-state selection and four-time first-team All-North Central Conference choice for head coach Christian Stiverson at Harrison … set school records for goals in a career (110) and a season (43 as a senior) … helped Harrison to two sectional and conference championships … played for coach Kenrick Ramirez with Indy Premier … won a state cup championship in 2019 and qualified to play in US Youth Soccer National League.
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Kaitlyn Fraser, M
Hometown: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
High School: Strathcona Christian Academy
Club: Sherwood Park Phoenix
An attacking midfielder for coach Andreas Shillin with the Sherwood Park Phoenix … four-year team captain … helped the team to five consecutive league championships … attended Canada's 2018 U17 national ID camp in Montreal.
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Abby Jenkins, GK
Hometown: Fishers, Ind.
High School: Hamilton Southeastern
Club: FC Pride ECNL
An all-state goalkeeper for head coach Greg Davidson at Hamilton Southeastern … recorded 18 career shutouts and a 0.87 goals against average … helped the Royals to a 46-15-7 record during her career and a Hoosier Crossroads Conference championship in 2018 … played for FC Pride and coach Jamie Gilbert … Indiana ODP Spirit Award winner in 2015.
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Alex McPhee, M/D
Hometown: Oswego, Ill.
High School: Oswego East
Club: Team Chicago
An all-state selection for head coach Juan Leal at Oswego East … named her team's rookie of the year as a freshman and defensive MVP as a sophomore … her junior season was canceled by COVID-19, and she has her senior season yet to play in the spring … played for coach Marcelo Galvao with Team Chicago … helped that team to a state championship in 2016 and a runner-up finish in 2019.
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Maya Millis, D
Hometown: Livonia, Mich.
High School: Stevenson
Club: Michigan Jaguars
An outside back for coach Dan Dalzochio and the Michigan Jaguars … has registered five goals and 25 assists over the past three years in addition to her work on the back line … helped her team to ECNL division and regional championships and two state cup titles … did not play high school soccer, but did serve as placekicker for Stevenson's football team for three years.
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The Cardinals added talent in all areas of the field, signing a pair of high school seniors from Indiana, one each from Michigan and Illinois, and one from Canada.
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"We are really excited about this incoming class of 2021," Rife said. "They are versatile players with high soccer IQ's who can excel at multiple positions. The group has a lot of high level experience behind them which will serve them well at the next level. It's a good group of kids, a fun group, and we're looking forward to working with them."
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Here is a closer look at the Cardinals' signing class …
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Lexi Fraley, F/M
Hometown: Lafayette, Ind.
High School: Harrison
Club: Indy Premier 02/03 GA and 03 Elite I
An honorable mention all-state selection and four-time first-team All-North Central Conference choice for head coach Christian Stiverson at Harrison … set school records for goals in a career (110) and a season (43 as a senior) … helped Harrison to two sectional and conference championships … played for coach Kenrick Ramirez with Indy Premier … won a state cup championship in 2019 and qualified to play in US Youth Soccer National League.
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??? Your first look at @lexifraley1 ??#ChirpChirp | #WeFly pic.twitter.com/7NXO7slHWu
— Ball State Soccer (@BallStateSoccer) November 11, 2020
Kaitlyn Fraser, M
Hometown: Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada
High School: Strathcona Christian Academy
Club: Sherwood Park Phoenix
An attacking midfielder for coach Andreas Shillin with the Sherwood Park Phoenix … four-year team captain … helped the team to five consecutive league championships … attended Canada's 2018 U17 national ID camp in Montreal.
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??? Your first look at @kaitlynfraser4 ??#ChirpChirp | #WeFly pic.twitter.com/FggcNHqVZP
— Ball State Soccer (@BallStateSoccer) November 11, 2020
Abby Jenkins, GK
Hometown: Fishers, Ind.
High School: Hamilton Southeastern
Club: FC Pride ECNL
An all-state goalkeeper for head coach Greg Davidson at Hamilton Southeastern … recorded 18 career shutouts and a 0.87 goals against average … helped the Royals to a 46-15-7 record during her career and a Hoosier Crossroads Conference championship in 2018 … played for FC Pride and coach Jamie Gilbert … Indiana ODP Spirit Award winner in 2015.
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??? Your first look at @AbbyJenkinsGK ?? pic.twitter.com/yN3S7rYMuR
— Ball State Soccer (@BallStateSoccer) November 11, 2020
Alex McPhee, M/D
Hometown: Oswego, Ill.
High School: Oswego East
Club: Team Chicago
An all-state selection for head coach Juan Leal at Oswego East … named her team's rookie of the year as a freshman and defensive MVP as a sophomore … her junior season was canceled by COVID-19, and she has her senior season yet to play in the spring … played for coach Marcelo Galvao with Team Chicago … helped that team to a state championship in 2016 and a runner-up finish in 2019.
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??? Your first look at Alex McPhee ??#ChirpChirp | #WeFly pic.twitter.com/ieg4PzTTx4
— Ball State Soccer (@BallStateSoccer) November 11, 2020
Maya Millis, D
Hometown: Livonia, Mich.
High School: Stevenson
Club: Michigan Jaguars
An outside back for coach Dan Dalzochio and the Michigan Jaguars … has registered five goals and 25 assists over the past three years in addition to her work on the back line … helped her team to ECNL division and regional championships and two state cup titles … did not play high school soccer, but did serve as placekicker for Stevenson's football team for three years.
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??? Your first look at @MayaMillis ??#ChirpChirp | #WeFly pic.twitter.com/0Qdm06qUyJ
— Ball State Soccer (@BallStateSoccer) November 11, 2020
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