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Women's Soccer Signings PageEmily Hickerson - Women's Soccer
Grace College's women's soccer team added another piece to its puzzle in local Warsaw Tiger standout Emily Hickerson. Emily is a senior at Warsaw Community High School and a two-time Offensive Player of the Year for the Tigers. She is a three-time All-Conference Honorable Mention and was a part of a sectional runner-up team. "I love the coach and the team and everything about Grace," Emily said. "I want to be a part of this team and help out any way that I can while improving my own skills." Emily is also a sprinter on the swim team and track team. As a member of the track team, she was named All-Conference twice and was a three-time 4x400 state qualifier. "We are excited to have Emily join the squad," Voss said. "Her passion, determination and nose for the goal will help our program continue to be successful with possession attacking futbol. Her personality and character will mesh well with the team." Emily is the daughter of Bryan and Jo Hickerson. Carmen Barnhill - Women's Soccer
Grace College's women's soccer team landed another recruit for the 2009-10 signing class in goalkeeper Carmen Barnhill. Carmen is a senior at Mansfield Christian School in Mansfield, Ohio. She was a four-year varsity letterman and a two-year captain. During her senior season, Carmen allowed only five goals all year and recorded 15 shutouts. She has been named First Team All-District, First Team All-Conference, and Second Team All-State. "Carmen was the backbone of our great defense," said Mansfield soccer head coach Steve Storkel. "She has been a great leader on and off the field and was always one of the hardest workers on the team." Carmen was involved in student government at Mansfield and was inducted into the National Honor Society. She intends to major in graphic design. "I want to be a servant to this team and help in any way God will allow," Carmen said. "I really saw the passion in the lives of the students and faculty here, and I love their thirst for God." Carmen is the daughter of Dan and Connie Barnhill. Keeley Booher - Women's Soccer
The Grace College women's soccer team has added another piece to its puzzle in Covington, Ohio, native Keeley Booher. Keeley, who will graduate from Newton Local High School in the spring of 2010, is a four-year varsity letterman who broke her school's career and single-season record for assists. She was a three-time First Team All-Conference and also was named to the All-Miami Valley 1st Team. Keeley also played basketball and softball and ran track during her high school career. She has a 3.9 GPA and was inducted into the National Honor Society as a junior. Other ways Keeley was involved in high school include: the Spanish Club, student government, the Art Club, the school play, as well as numerous community service organizations. "I knew the first time that I went to Grace that it was somewhere that I could see myself going," Keeley said. "The girls on the team were so great, and Coach Voss was very encouraging. I really feel like it is going to be a place where I can grow educationally, athletically, and most importantly spiritually." While at Grace, Keeley plans on majoring in either psychology or early childhood development. Keeley is the daughter of Kent and Amy Booher. Hannah Alcorn - Women's Soccer
The Grace College women's soccer team welcomes its newest member for the 2009-10 signing class in defender Hannah Alcorn. She comes from Argos, Ind., and has been a four-year letter winner for Argos High School. Alcorn, an Academic All-State honorable mention winner, was the captain for Argos her senior year. She was a 1st Team All-Conference selection for three years and also is a three-time winner of the Mental Attitude Award. She is undecided about her major but will look into Nursing at Grace. "Grace is small and close to Argos, and I love the atmosphere," Hannah said. “I’m excited about the opportunity to play and contribute to the soccer team.” Hannah is the daughter of Jon and Jacki Alcorn. Her sister, Kayla, is a current member of Grace's soccer team, and her brother, Kyle, is an assistant coach for Grace's men's soccer team. Cassie Gareiss - Women's Soccer
Cassie Gareiss has signed to continue her soccer career with the Grace College Lancers. Gareiss is from Columbia City, Ind., where she is a senior at Columbia City High School. The forward is a four-year starter who was named to the 1st Team All-Conference and 2nd Team All-State as a junior. Cassie, an outstanding student, is a member of the National Honor Society and also is a Fellowship of Christian Athletes leader. She has even won the Silver Key Award for graphic design, which she intends to major in while at Grace. "I feel God called me to Grace and I’m excited I get to play the sport I love with a team whose main focus is living for the Lord." Gareiss said. “I want to improve as a player and help the team reach their goals.” Cassis is the daughter of Mark and Kim Gareiss. Jackie Seal- Women's Soccer
Jackie was a two-year captain on her school team, and she's also played club soccer for the Genesee Stars and Flint Steelers. During her junior year campaign, she scored 28 goals. She has also been on the debate team and served as class president her junior year. While at Grace she plans on majoring in political science. Currently she is interning with the Michigan Republican Party. "After visiting and meeting Coach and the girls and lots of praying and seeing God work in different areas, I feel that this is where God wants me," Jackie said. "I hope to become a better player and do whatever I can to help with the team's goal to get to Nationals."
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