MIDDLE TENNESSEE SOCCER 2017 SIGNING CLASS
Courtney Borup Midfielder Hometown: Winter Springs, FL High School: Winter Springs HS Florida Kraze Krush Bio: Born Oct. 25, 1998 in Lexington, Ky.... Daughter of John and Kim Borup... Has one sister, Kelley, and one brother, Cody... Brother played baseball at Lynn University from 2012-16 and mother played soccer at Memphis from 1985-87... Played three seasons at Winter Springs High School for head coach Kurt Oettl after previously playing at Orangewood Christian... Was voted a team captain and named First Team All-Conference... Played five seasons of club soccer with Florida Krush Kraze. Head Coach Aston Rhoden s Comments: Courtney is a very technical and smart player. She has great vision and is able to unlock defenses with her passing and dribbling ability. She will be a great addition to our midfield.
Peyton DePriest Forward Hometown: Franklin, TN High School: Franklin HS TSC Showcase Bio: Born Sept. 24, 1999 in Bowling Green, Ky.... Daughter of David and Kellye DePriest... Has two sisters, Jessica and Rachel... Played at Franklin High School for head coach Mike Burgoyne... Totaled 29 goals and 11 assists in her senior campaign and 11 goals and four assists as a junior... Two-time All-District selection and 2016 District Offensive MVP... 2016 All-Midstate and All-State selection and Tennessee Player of the Year finalist... Played club soccer with Tennessee Soccer Club. Head Coach Aston Rhoden s Comments: Peyton is a strong attacking player. She is a very creative player who likes to score goals. Her work ethic and ability to play anywhere in the attacking third will make us more flexible in attack. Peyton s competitiveness will make her a fun player to watch.
Annica Fletemeyer Midfielder Hometown: Larkspur, CO High School: Lewis Palmer HS Colorado Storm Bio: Born Aug. 19, 1999 in Larkspur, Co.... Daughter of Drew and Jen Fletemeyer... Has one brother, Marc... Father played hockey at Stevens Point from 1991-95... Played four seasons at Lewis Palmer High School for head coach Ryan Parsons... Named Second Team All-State in 2016... Played three seasons of club soccer with ECNL Colorado Storm. Head Coach Aston Rhoden s Comments: Anni is another versatile midfielder who can also play as a forward for us. She is a box-to-box player, extremely competitive and a good finisher in and around the box. Her ability to arrive at the right moments in the box will be an asset for us.
Leslie Frye Defender Hometown: Fayetteville, TN High School: Lincoln County HS TSC Showcase Bio: Born Apr. 1, 1999 in Slidell, La.... Daughter of Lira Frye and the late Allen Frye... Has one brother, Thomas... Father played football at Oklahoma State University in 1981... Played soccer at Lincoln County High School for head coach Roger Laplante and was also a member of the basketball team... Scored 28 goals and had 26 assists as a senior... Named Second Team All-Midstate and District 8-AAA Forward of the Year following her senior campaign... Played three seasons of club soccer with Tennessee Soccer Club. Head Coach Aston Rhoden s Comments: Leslie is a strong defender capable of playing as a center back or an outside back. She has good size, is strong in the tackle and comfortable with the ball at her feet. Her strength at winning aerial battles and her competitive spirt will make her an important player for us on both sides of our restarts.
Alexandra Palmer Forward Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO High School: Discovery Canyon Colorado Pride Predators Bio: Born May 14, 1999 in Wilson, N.C.... Daughter of Charles Palmer and Lynne Neuman... Has one sister, Emily, and one brother, Jack... Played four seasons at Discovery Canyon for head coach Maren McCrary and was also a member of the basketball and track & field teams... Was voted Team MVP three times... Named Second Team All-State in 2016 and was a three-time All-Conference selection... Played two seasons of club soccer with Colorado Pride Predators. Head Coach Aston Rhoden s Comments: Palmer is a very accomplished player with good physical attributes and athleticism. She holds the ball up well, is good with both feet in and around the box, and is fearless in front of goal. Her work rate on both sides of the ball will allow us to play out of several different attacking shapes.
Madeleine Schricker Forward Hometown: Titusville, FL High School: Titusville HS Florida Kraze Krush Bio: Born Dec. 9, 1998 in Titusville, Fla.... Daughter of Artie and Susan Schricker... Has one brother, Corbin... Played four seasons at Titusville High School for head coach Rachel Demotropolus and was also a member of the Track & Field team... Was a two-time recipient of the Most Athletic Award and one-time winner of the Most Spirit Award... Played five seasons of club soccer with Florida Kraze Krush. Head Coach Aston Rhoden s Comments: Maddie brings great physical attributes, competitiveness, and versatility to our forward line. She is strong in the air and very competent in and around the box. In addition to scoring herself, she s good at bringing others in the game. Maddie will certainly allow us to attack teams in several different ways.
Eda Senger Goalkeeper Hometown: Lake In The Hills, IL High School: Huntley HS Sockers FC Bio: Born Dec. 1, 1998 in Park Ridge, Ill.... Daughter of Orhan and Emine Senger... Has two sisters, Ebru and Erin... Father played soccer at National Louis University from 1990-92... Played soccer at Huntley High School... Was voted a team captain and named First Team All-Conference... Played five seasons of club soccer with Sockers FC Chicago. Head Coach Aston Rhoden s Comments: Eda is a very athletic, technical and very competent keeper. She plays well with her feet, has good distribution and is fearless in goal. Her leadership and box organizational skills will make us even better at the keeper position.
Tionna Thompson Defender Hometown: Knoxville, TN High School: West HS FC Alliance Bio: Born Dec. 10, 1998 in Knoxville, Tenn.... Daughter of Leroy and Nikitia Thompson... Has one sister, Brooke, and one brother, Dezmond... Father played football at Penn State University from 1987-91 before spending six seasons in the NFL and brother plays soccer at Northern Kentucky University... Played soccer at West High School for head coach Nick Kim... Was voted a team captain and named All-Region and First Team Defensive Player of the Year... Played five seasons of club soccer with FC Alliance. Head Coach Aston Rhoden s Comments: Tionna is an athletic and hard-nosed defender. She is good in possession and in the air. Her work ethic, technical qualities, and her organizational abilities will be an asset to our back line.
Elizabeth Watts Forward Hometown: Bowling Green, KY High School: Bowling Green HS Tennessee Soccer Club Bio: Born Oct. 16, 1998 in Glasgow, Ky.... Daughter of Calvin and Caroline Watts... Has three sisters, Jane Embry, Alexandra and Victoria... Father was a member of the swimming team at Western Kentucky University from 1984-86... Played four seasons at Bowling Green High School for head coach Lisa Correa and was also a member of the swimming team... Led BGHS in goals and assists each of the last three seasons... Four-time All-Region selection and one-time All-State selection... Played four seasons of club soccer with Tennessee Soccer Club. Head Coach Aston Rhoden s Comments: Elizabeth is a forward with outstanding work ethic, competiveness, and a nose for the goal. She is a selfless player who is good at getting others in the game in addition to creating her own chances. Her ability in the air and her durability will be important qualities for us in attack.