| 2009
Signings
The following is a list of all signings for the 2009 season
starting with the most recent signing.
Buchman
signs with Lady Bulldog soccer
McPherson College has announced
the recent signing of Cheyna Buchman of McPherson, Kan., and McPherson
High School to a women's soccer letter of intent for the 2009-2010
school year.
Joining
Cheyna Buchman for her letter of intent signing were (front) McPherson
College head coach Robert Talley along with (back) her parents Rodney
and Cheryl Buchman.
The 5'3” Buchman lettered
in soccer, basketball and volleyball at McPherson High School.
Buchman received first team
all-tournament team honors following her senior season under coach
Jim Post.
“The soccer program is extremely
happy to be signing a player of Cheyna's caliber this late in the
recruiting season,” said Robert Talley, McPherson College head women's
coach. “Cheyna's speed and technical ability make her a dangerous
threat either as a forward or an outside midfielder.
“We see Cheyna stepping in
and competing immediately for a starting position this fall.”
Cheyna is the daughter of
Rodney and Cheryl Buchman of McPherson, Kan.
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McPherson
soccer signs pair
McPherson College has announced
the recent signings of Richelle Mascaro of Tujunga, Calif., and
Julie Vasquez of Wichita, Kan., to women's soccer letters of intent
for the 2009-2010 school year.
“We're very excited to be
adding Richelle (Mascaro) and Julie (Vasquez) to our 2009 roster,”
said McPherson head coach Rob Talley. “Both ladies are expected
to challenge immediately for playing time this fall.”
Richelle
Mascaro was joined for her letter of intent signing by (left) her
father Vince Mascaro and (right) McPherson College head coach Robert
Talley.
The 5'7” Mascaro
will be transferring to McPherson College from Chaffey
College of Ranch Cucamunga, Calif., where she was a second team
all-conference performer for coach Grace Cutrona.
She was a 2007 graduate of
Crescenta Valley High School in LaCrescenta, Calif., where she received
honorable mention all-state honors as a senior for coach Cesar Hildalgo.
“Richelle's a solid defender
who will be a strong force either as a center back or an attacking
outside back,” said Talley. “Her leg strength with both legs allows
her to flight the ball from either side of the pitch which will
help us tremendously both in the defensive and offensive third.
Richelle is the daughter
of Vince and Kathy Mascaro of Tujunga, Calif.
Julie
Vasquezwas joined for her letter of intent signing by (left) her
father Mark Vasques and (right) McPherson College head coach Robert
Talley.
The 5'4” Vasquez
lettered for Bishop Carroll's South Central Region championship
team.
“Julie is a versatile player
who is strong, either as an outside midfielder or outside back.
She has a good read for the game and is very composed with the ball.”
Julie is the daughter of
Mark and Laurie Vasquez of Wichita, Kan.
“We're looking to add at
least one, if not two, more players to round out our 2009 recruiting
class,” added Talley.
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Whitwell
signs with Lady Bulldog soccer
McPherson College has announced
the recent signing of Molly Whitwell of Plano, Texas, and Plano
High School to a women's soccer letter of intent for the 2009-2010
school year.
The 5'8” Whitwell was credited
with 45 shut-outs and gave up an average of 0.95 goals per match
during her high school career under coach Diane Davey.
Molly
Whitwell was joined for her letter of intent signing by (standing)
her mother Peggy Whitwell and (sitting, right) McPherson College
head coach Robert Talley.
Whitwell received All-District
honors while playing in goal for Plano High. She was selected for
the regional Olympic Development Program team and was team captain
for FC Dallas 91 for two seasons.
“We are very pleased with
the recent signing of Molly Whitwell,” said Robert Talley, McPherson
College head women's coach. “To find a goalkeeper of Molly's caliber
this late in the recruiting season is very surprising.”
“Molly's a technical player
who has experience on the ODP (Olympic Development Program) Regional
team. She's also received all-district honors in high school.”
“Molly received offers to
play at the Division I and II levels, but chose McPherson College
because of its size and the chemistry of the team.”
“I'm looking for Molly to
step into our program and immediately challenge for playing time
this fall.”
Molly is the daughter of
Peggy and Allen Whitwell of Plano, Texas.
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Marrs
signs with McPherson soccer
McPherson College has announced
the recent signing of Terra Marrs of Gardner, Kan., and Gardner-Edgerton
High School to a women's soccer letter of intent for the 2009-2010
school year.
Joining
Terra Marris for her letter of intent signing were (front) McPherson
College head coach Robert Talley, along with (back, left) Rob Velasquez,
mother Mary Velasquez, sister Taylor Marrs, father Tim Marrs, and
Gardner-Edgerton HS head coach Walt Cochran.
The 5'3” Marrs was named
the Trailblazers' “most improved” as a sophomore before tallying
three goals and two assists during her junior season.
She was selected for the
All-Academic team as a junior and has been an All-American cheerleading
nominee.
“Terra's a very outgoing and
ambitious individual with a huge hunger to get out on the field
as soon as possible,” said Robert Talley, McPherson College head
women's coach. “I believe her technical abilities will help us both
offensively and defensively in the outside midfield position.”
“I knew as soon as she started
playing with our ladies during her visit that she would be a great
fit for the program. I'm looking forward to having the opportunity
to work with Terra this fall.”
Terra will be joining her
former Gardner-Edgerton High teammate Brooke Weisenburger as part
of the McPherson College next fall.
Terra is the daughter of
Mary Velasquez and Tim Marrs of Gardner , Kan.
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McPherson
soccer signs Colorado trio
McPherson College has announced
the recent signing of Alexys Hendrickson of Colorado
Springs, Colo., Amber McKinnon of Littleton, Colo.,
and Sara Roe of Greeley, Colo., to a women's soccer
letter of intent for the 2009-2010 school year.
As a coaching staff, we feel
Sara (Roe) will help keep our (defensive)back-four solid while Amber
(McKinnon) and Alexys (Hendrickson), combined with recently signed
midfielder Breana Jones, should give us more consistent goal scoring
productivity we lacked this past season. The coaching staff looks
forward to announcing more recruits in the coming weeks.
 The
5'10” Hendrickson was a first team all-league
selection for Mitchell High School and coach Rich Sundahl following
her junior season. She was a second team all-league pick as a sophomore.
Following her freshman and junior interscholastic seasons, Hendrickson
was named to the All-Metro honorable mention squad.
Alexys has twice been named
Mitchell's most valuable offensive player. She has posted 34 goals
and 29 assists through her junior senior and set a Mitchell school
record with eight goals in one game.
“Alexys is my one player
that slipped under everyone's radar this recruiting season and I
couldn't be happier,” said Robert Talley, McPherson College head
women's coach. “She's got great size for a forward and a pace that
is going to be hard for any player in the defensive third to keep
up with. Alexys is a proven goal scorer both at the high school
and club level, and I expect her to jump into our forward rotation
immediately this fall.
Alexys is the daughter of Jennifer
Davis. She plans to a biochemistry/pre-med major.
Alexys
Hendrickson was joined for her letter of intent signing by McPheson
College head women's coach Robert Talley.
McKinnon
has played her interscholastic soccer at Littleton Arapahoe High
School for coach Kirk Bast.
Amber compiled 37 goals and
29 assists in her first three prep seasons, and was named Arapahoe's
MVP Forward as a sophomore and junior.
“Amber comes from a long
line of quality players who've graduated from Arapahoe High School,”
said Talley. “When I first saw Amber play I was excited about the
possibility of her becoming part of our attacking third in the forward
position.”
“She has a strong work ethic
and determination to get to the goal at any cost. Her statistics
demonstrate her ability to finish as well as assist others in front
of the net. I'm looking for Amber to be a big impact player for
this program the next four years.”
Amber is the daughter of Ron and Jackie
McKinnon of Littleton . She plans to major business.
Amber
McKinnon is joined for her letter of intent signing by (standing,
left) mother Jackie McKinnon, Trevor Holbrook, club coach, McPherson
College head coach Robert Talley, and father Ron McKinnon.
 Roe
has been a fixture as a defensive back for Greeley Northridge
High School. She was named Academic All-Conference and to the Academic
All-State honorable mention squads following her 2008 season under
coach Steve Brubacher.
“Sara will give us the
added depth we need in the defensive third,” said Talley. “I have
two spots to fill for outside backs and was looking for someone
to step up and fill the void.”
“Sara demonstrates a good
read for the game and an ability to adjust quickly to the speed
of play. We're looking for Sara to step up and challenge the returnees
for playing time this fall.”
Sara is the daughter of Janine
Walker and Darren Roe of Greeley, Colo. She plans to major in biology/pre-physical
therapy.
Sara
Roe was joined for her letter of intent signing by (front) McPherson
College head coach Rob Talley and Sara, along with (back, left)
father Darren Roe, Northridge Athletic Director Eric Gustafson,
and mother Janine Walker.
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Jones
signs with McPherson soccer
McPherson College has announced
the recent signing of Breana Jones of Wichita, Kan., and Goddard
High School to a women's soccer letter of intent for the 2009-2010
school year.
The 5'4” Jones received second
team all-state honors as well as first team All-Region and All-Ark
Valley Chisholm Trail League Division I recognition following her
junior season under coach Scott Harder as Goddard High placed fourth
in Class 6A in 2007 and 2008.
Joining
Breana for her letter of intent signing are (front) McPherson College
head coach Robert Talley, along with (back, left) her father Steve
Jones, Jeff Cole, club coach, Scott Harder, Goddard High School
head coach, and Amber Lane, Goddard HS assistant coach.
Jones has scored 71 career
points with a high of 37 points her junior season. Breana's set
personal best of 24 goals and 11 assists 0in a season in 2008.
“Breana is a solid holding
center midfielder who has the potential to be an all-conference
player while at McPherson College,” said Robert Talley, McPherson
College head women's coach. “She has great composure on the ball
and a good read for the game.”
“Breana is also a proven
goal scorer when given the right opportunity. We will
need this aggressiveness in the central midfield position with
the formation we plan to run this fall.”
“I can see Breana challenging
immediately for playing time next fall.”
Breana is the daughter of
Steve and Darla Jones of Wichita, Kan. She plans to major in special
education.
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