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Ball State Soccer Lands Three on Signing Day
November 11, 2022 | Soccer
MUNCIE, Ind. – Head Coach Josh Rife along with the Ball State soccer team announced the addition of three student-athletes to the 2023 recruiting class on Friday.
The 2023 class features student-athletes from Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio. This talented group will add depth to an already skilled squad. The recruits have played against some of the highest competition across the country.
Audrey Goodyear
St. Louis, Missouri | Parkway South High School | SLSG Navy | D
Coach Rife on Audrey
"I am excited to add Audrey to our team. She has great pace, technical ability, is a tough competitor, and plays with a great sense of maturity. She can play multiple positions in the back line as well as out wide. She will be a great addition to our program."
Annika Klauss
Bloomington, Illinois | University High School | Indiana Fire | F
Coach Rife on Annika
"Annika is a very creative attacking player who has experience playing up front as well as in the midfield. Her confidence playing back to goal as well as when facing up and on the dribble will help keep defenses on their heels and keep them unbalanced."
Kaelyn Valleau
Lewis Center, Ohio | Olentangy Orange High School | Ohio Premier | F
Coach Rife on Kaelyn
"Kaelyn plays with a certain fire and desire to prove herself every time she steps on the field. That's a great combination when you look for sustained growth and success. Her athletic ability will allow her to play in various roles for us as well."
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The 2023 class features student-athletes from Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio. This talented group will add depth to an already skilled squad. The recruits have played against some of the highest competition across the country.
Audrey Goodyear
St. Louis, Missouri | Parkway South High School | SLSG Navy | D
- All-State Second Team
- All-Region First Team
- Two-time All-Conference First Team
- Midwest Conference Champions
- Eight career goals
- Two career assists
- Member of the National Honor Society
- An Honor Roll student for four years
Coach Rife on Audrey
"I am excited to add Audrey to our team. She has great pace, technical ability, is a tough competitor, and plays with a great sense of maturity. She can play multiple positions in the back line as well as out wide. She will be a great addition to our program."
Annika Klauss
Bloomington, Illinois | University High School | Indiana Fire | F
- Two-time Ohio Valley Conference Runner-Up
- MVP in Costa Rica during ODP Tournament
- Illinois ODP State Team
- Illinois All-Region Team
Coach Rife on Annika
"Annika is a very creative attacking player who has experience playing up front as well as in the midfield. Her confidence playing back to goal as well as when facing up and on the dribble will help keep defenses on their heels and keep them unbalanced."
Kaelyn Valleau
Lewis Center, Ohio | Olentangy Orange High School | Ohio Premier | F
- All-Conference Player of the Year
- All-Conference First Team
- Played in the All-District All-Star Game
- Holds five school records (goals in a game and season, points in a game and season, assists in a season)
- Regional Champion
- District Championa
- Conference Champion
- 22 single-season goals
- 13 single-season assists
- Member of the National Honor Society
Coach Rife on Kaelyn
"Kaelyn plays with a certain fire and desire to prove herself every time she steps on the field. That's a great combination when you look for sustained growth and success. Her athletic ability will allow her to play in various roles for us as well."
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