HOUGHTON, N.Y. -- Houghton women's soccer coach
Esther Webb welcomed 12 new players this fall to a team coming off a 6-10-1 season in 2021.
Below is the recruiting class with comments from Coach Webb:
Morgan Applegate
Tonawanda, NY/Cardinal O'Hara
Midfielder
"Morgan is a dependable and tenacious midfielder. She brings a contagious, relentless energy. Her ability to set her teammates up for success, while doing many of the unnoticed yet vital tasks on the field will make her a valuable player."
Grace Bogdon
Carnegie, PA/Chartiers Valley
Forward
"Grace is a smart and composed winger. Her natural athleticism along with her tactical knowledge will allow her to be an offensive threat and help us to build our attack."
Samara Hallett
Lyn, ON, Canada/Homeschool
Midfielder
"Samara is a crafty and smart midfielder. She has a high understanding of the game and is very skilled on the ball. She makes those around her better."
Anna Huizenga
Houghton, NY/Houghton Academy
Midfielder/Defender
"Anna is strong-willed and incredibly versatile player. We have already seen her at nearly every position on the field. Her work ethic paired with her intentionality to improve will allow her to be a force on the pitch."
AJ Kappmeier
Barnegat, NJ/Barnegat
Defender
"AJ is a composed and hard-working defender. She is eager to learn and I am excited to get her integrated into our system of play. She brings maturity and relentlessness to our back line."
Madison Luxmore
Eagle, MI/Portland
Defender
"Madison is a confident, athletic and strong defender. She has a great understanding of the game and will help to organize our back line."
Marissa Miller
Bradford, PA/Bradford Area
Midfielder
"Marissa is a fast and reliable player. Her speed, paired with her willingness to learn and play different positions, will allow her to grow immensely at the collegiate level."
Abigail Nuzzo
Bradford, PA/Bradford Area
Defender
"Abbie is a tough and athletic defender. She has a strong foot, making her an offensive threat from wherever she plays on the field."
Taylor Pascoe
Sinclairville, NY/Homeschool
Midfielder/Defender
"Taylor is a relentless and smart player. She has a willingness to learn and is adapting to our style and system quickly. Her athleticism paired with her adaptability will see her filling some big roles for us."
Aivery Shuck
Elizabethtown, PA/Elizabethtown Area
Midfielder
"Aivery is a mature and consistent midfielder. She will bring a depth to our midfield with her understanding of the game and persistence on and off the ball."
Sophia Templeton
Houghton, NY/Fillmore
Midfielder/Forward
"Sophia is a gritty and persistent player. She is quick and has a phenomenal work ethic. Her competitiveness and skill set will help elevate our competitive level."
Elizabeth Wertz
Mechanicsburg, PA/West Shore Christian Academy
Midfielder
"Liz is a confident and skilled midfielder. She creates opportunities for herself and others by her great vision of the field and on-ball ability."
