Sea Devils Announce 2012 Signing Class
WILMINGTON, NC - CFCC Women's Soccer Head Coach Chris Libert has announced the signing of 13 players for the 2012 Fall NJCAA Women's Soccer Season.
The class includes Jodie Barber, Jamie Berti, Ashlee Bogenn, Sam Culbertson, Sierra Davis, Alex Duty, Tanay Ellis, Haley Laurie, Anna Mixon, Lauren Smith, Brittany Tant, Ashley Vanvekoven, and Jessie Wilson. All 13 players will enroll in classes in the fall and join the Sea Devils as Freshmen for the 2012 season.
"We are very excited for these young ladies to join our team, they will certainly add depth and competition at every position," said Libert. "We can't wait to get started in August, and begin our work to regain the Region 10 Conference Championship."
"While these new players will add depth to our team, our coaching staff is also very excited about our returning players," said Libert.
The Sea Devils look to add to their five Region 10 Titles in only six years of existence as a NJCAA Division 1 Women's Soccer member.
Jodi Barber (Forward | Jacksonville, NC | White Oak HS)
High School: 2009: 36 goals 20 assists. NCHSAA 3A State Chmapionship - 2 goals and 2 assists. All Conference. 2010: 42 goals 21 assists, All-Conference, All-Region, Offensive "Player of the Year". 2011: 48 goals 22 assists, All-Conference, All-Region. 2012: 59 goals 23 assists, All-Conference, All-Region, All-State, East/West All Star Selection, Offensive "Player of the Year", NCHSAA 3A State Champions - 2 goals, 3A State Championship MVP.
Club: OCSA
Jamie Berti (Forward/Midfielder | Jacksonville, NC | Southwest Onslow HS)
High School: Four Year Varsity Letter Winner. NCHSAA State Champions: 2010 and 2012. 2011 NCHSAA State Champions Runners-Up. 3-time All-Conference. 2011 and 2012 All Region. 2012: Captain, 1-A Coastal Plains All-Conference "Player of the Year", Wendy's Heisman Female Athlete at SWHS, Pepsi Player of the Week, Team Most Valuable Player, Daily News All Area 1st Team. NCHSAA All-State. 21 goals and had 7 assists.
CLUB: OCSA - "Spirit of the Game" Award- 2011 Matt Helms Memorial Tournament.
Ashlee Bogenn (Defender | Greenville, NC | DH Conley HS)
High School: 2009: Alamo Defender Award. 2010: Honorable Mention All-Conference2012: Leadership Award and Honorable Mention All-Conference. Team Captain 2010, 2011, 2012
Club: PGSA Region III Premier - 2012 NC State Cup Finalists, 2011 PGSA Region III Premier. 2011 Disney Showcase Semi-Finalists.
Sam Culbertson (Defender | Wake Forest, NC | Wake Forest-Rolesville HS)
High School: Four Year Varsity Letter Winner. Two time Academic All-Conference, 2012 All Conference, 2012 All Region, 2012 Team MVP, and final voting for all state senior year.
CLUB: CASL - Member of '93 Elite. 2011 NCYSA State Cup Semi-Finalist.
Sierra Davis (Midfielder/Forward | Jacksonville NC | White Oak HS)
High School: 2009 & 2012 NCHSAA 3A State Champions. All Conference 2010, 2011, 2012. All Region 2009, 2010, 2011. 2012 East/West All-Star Participant
Club: OCSA - Ranked 7th in the State in Soccer in College, Premier Level Player since 2007
Alexis Duty (Midfielder/Defender | Waxhaw, NC | Cuthbertson HS)
High School: 2010 NCHSAA State Semifinalist. Scored the winning penalty kick in the 4thRound of PK's, to win the 2011 NCHSAA 2A State Championship. 2012: Captained the team to a second straight Conference Championship and a second State Championship appearance, scoring 17 goals and 19 assists. 2010 All-Conference Honorable Mention. 2011 and 2012 All-Conference and All-Region.
Club: Charlotte Soccer Academy
Tanay Ellis (Forward | Fayetteville, NC | Fayetteville Christian HS)
High School: Played varsity soccer since the 7th grade. Scored 86 goals and 47 assists, during high school career. Named All-Conference, All-Region and All-Fayetteville Observer. Junior year, placed 3rd in the NCISAA state track in the 100 meters.
Club: 94 Force
Haley Laurie (Midfielder/Forward | Charlotte, NC | Ardrey Kell HS)
High School: 2011: Southwestern 4A Conference and 4A West Champions, NCHSAA 4A State Champions Runners-Up. 2012: 8 goals, 11 assists. Southwestern 4A Conference Champions.
Club: SCSA/CSA Premier - '94 NC ODP Pool
Anna Mixon (Forward/Midfielder | Emerald Isle, NC | Croatan HS)
High school: Four Year Varsity Letter Winner: Soccer, Track, and Basketball. State Qualifier in Track. 2010, 2011, 2012 All-Conference. 2011 and 2012 All-Region, team leading scorer.2012: Captain and "Best All-Around Athlete" Nominee. 2 time "Coach's Award" winner.
Club: OCSA
Lauren Smith (Forward | Rocky Mount, NC | Rocky Mount HS)
High School: 2012-25 goals, 20 assists. Conference Champions. All-Conference, All-Region
Club: CASL from 2007–2010 – (2008 - Sweden U-15 Eskilscupen Champions and received MVP) (2008, 2009, 2010 CASL)
Brittany Tant (Forward | Raleigh, NC | Millbrook HS)
High School: Got the 2010 offensive MVP award.
CLUB: CASL - Member of the '93 CASL Premier
Ashley Vanvekoven (Forward/Midfielder | Topsail, NC | Topsail HS)
High School: Four Year Varsity Letter Winner and Team Leading Scorer. 2010-2011-2012 All-Conference
Club: PISA and CFSA
Jessie Wilson (Defender/Midfielder | Pinehurst, NC | Union Pines HS)
High School: 3 Year Varsity Letter Winner, Conference Champions 2009, 2010, 2011 All-Conference 2009, 2010, 2011. All-Region 2010
Club: Jamestown SC and AC Sandhills - '94 NC ODP Pool