Signing with the Bearkats are goalkeeper Kylie Hambleton of Katy Seven Lakes High School; forwards Katie Ferrara from Round Rock, Constance Semien from Katy Morton Ranch High School, Shelby McDaniel from League City Clear Springs High School; midfielders Ashley Alonzo from Little Elm and Mariah Titus from Bedford L. D. Bell High School and defenders Emma Brandon from Wimberly, Katie Bunch from The Woodlands, Colby Glover from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Union High School.
"This is a terrific recruiting class," Brown said. " It features players with state and national championships, all-region and all-state accolades, and youth national team pool experience. We were thin last year in the defense and this recruiting class adds some good experienced players who can help solidify our back. We also add an outstanding goalkeeper. Kylie has had a terrific high school career and I am very excited that she will be representing Sam Houston during the next four years.
"I felt that we had a problem holding the ball in the attacking half and, at times, lacked the ability to create goals. We have added several talented midfielders who can help fulfill that role. We are better today than we were yesterday. I am very excited about the upcoming season."
Complete biographies of the 2012 Sam Houston women's soccer signings:
ASHLEY ALONZO
Midfielder - Little Elm
Parents - Rosendo and Nydia Alonzo
Little Elm H.S.: Coach Julie Burnett
Varsity Team Starter and Captain (4 years)
Twice named First-Team All-District
Twice named Midfielder of the Year
First Team All-Region (Sophomore Year)
Solar 94 ECNL 2011-present: Coach Adrian Solca
Inter/FC Dallas 94 2004-2011
All years in Lake Highlands Girls Classic League Division 1
2009/10 U16 ECNL All-Event Team Las Vegas College Showcase
Mexican Youth National Team
2009-2010 U18-19 Mexican Olympiad (Golden Boot Award) most goals scored playing forward
Participated in the U17 Mexican National Team Training in Mexico City
Topdrawersoccer.com Player to Watch - 3 Star Ranking
Head Coach Tom Brown:
"Ashley is a very technical player who can help our team hold the ball. She is good at creating and finishing goal scoring opportunities."
EMMA BRANDON
Defender - Wimberly
Parents - Fred and Marla Brandon
1st Team All-District 2009, 2010, & 2011
Academic All-District 2009, 2010 & 2011
2011 Regional Qualifier for 400 and 800 relay teams
Lonestar 94 ECNL 2010 - present : Coach Danny Hill
Austin Capitals : Coach Brad O'Kelley
State Tournament Champions and Region III Tournament Participant 2010
Topdrawersoccer Player to Watch
Head Coach Tom Brown:
"Emma is very dominant in the air. She is great at winning the air battle in the back and will come forward on free kicks to score goals."
KATIE BUNCH
Defender - Conroe
Parents - Steve and Marie Bunch
The Woodlands H.S.: 2011-present : Coach Dina Graves
2011 Region II Finalists
2011 First Team All-District
TWHS Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year
Verdigris H.S. (OK): 2009-10
4A Oklahoma State Champions 2009 & 2010
All-District 2009 & 2010
2010 Tulsa World All-Metro Honorable Mention
Challenge 94: 2010 - present: Coach JD Cochran
Region 3 Premier League West
TSC 94 White 2008 - 10: Coach Russell Ragland
Region 3 Premier League West
2010 State Cup Finalist
Head Coach Tom Brown
"Katie has an incredible work rate and is very competitive. She is a strong defender and will help shutdown our opponent's attacks."
KATIE FERRARA
Forward/Midfielder - Round Rock
Parents - Debbie and Michael Ferrara
McNeil H.S. : Coach Allie Hampton
Regional Quarter-Finalists 2009 & 2010
Academic All-District 2009-11
First Team All-District 2010 & 2011
Second Team All-Region 2011
Team Offensive MVP Award 2011
Lonestar 94 ECNL: Coaches Danny Hill and Don Cameron
U-11 State Champions
U-12 - U-15 State Runner's Up
U-16 State Tournament 4th Place
U-17 State Tournament 3rd Place
Head Coach Tom Brown
"Katie is currently recovering from an injury but will be ready to go at the start of the season. She is a very deceptive and dynamic player. She is very good at setting up her teammates but will also score some great goals."
COLBY GLOVER
Defender - Tulsa, Oklahoma
Union H.S. : Coach Brian Elliot
5A State Runner-Up 2010 & 2011
2011 All-District and All-Conference Team
TSC Hurricane 94 ECNL : Coach Russell Ragland
2011 Premier League West 2nd Place
Oklahoma State Cup Finalists 2010 & 2011
Head Coach Tom Brown
"Colby is a very tenacious defender. Although she is small, she will hound her opponent until they lose the ball. She does not give up."
KYLIE HAMBLETON
Goalkeeper - Katy
Parents - Rob and Lori Hambleton
Seven Lakes H.S. : Coach Amy Davis
2010 Region III Champion
2009 & 2011 Region III Finalist
All-State Team 2009, 2010, 2011
ESPN Rise All State Selection 2010 & 2011
All-Region Team 2009, 2010, 2011
First Team All-Greater Houston 2011
2011 District 19-5A MVP
First Team All-District 2009, 2010, 2011
Varsity Team Captain 2010, 2011
Academic All-District 2009, 2010, 2011
Albion Hurricane 94 : Coach Russell Gee
2011 U-18 Premier League Champions
2010 State Tournament 3rd Place
2009 U-16 State Classic League 2nd Place
Head Coach Tom Brown
"Kylie has been a winner with every team she has played on. She is a great shot-stopper and very dominant in the air. She is a great addition to our team."
SHELBY McDANIEL
Forward/Midfielder - League City
Parents - Brian and Keri McDaniel, Brett and Barbie Braud
Clear Springs H.S. : Coach Craig Foster
Three time First Team All-District
All-Region First Team 2009
District 24-5A Offensive Player of the Year
2009 Brazoswood Tournament MVP
The Woodlands All-Tournament Team 2010
Space City SC 94: 2011 - present : Coach Mac McCallum
Eclipse 94 2008 - 2011 : Coach Mac McCallum
2009 State Tournament 2nd Place
2010 State Tournament 3rd Place
Head Coach Tom Brown
"Shelby is incredible with the ball. She is very skillful at beating defenders on the dribble or playing the perfect through-ball for a teammate to score."
CONSTANCE SEMIEN
Forward /Midfielder - Katy Morton Ranch HS
Parents: Paige and Bill Glover to Colby Glovers
Morton Ranch head coach - Megen Lenney
Four-year starter
2nd Team All-District 2009 & 2010
1st Team All District 2011
Morton Ranch Offensive MVP 2011
Challenge 94: 2011 - present: Coach JD Cochran
Region 3 Premier League West
Albion Hurricane 94G Blue West: 2004 - 2011: Coach Dylan Glad
U-15 State and Regional Champions President's Cup
U-15 3rd Place in National President's Cup
Head Coach Tom Brown
"Constance brings a lot of talent to our program. She will added fire to our midfield."
MARIAH TITUS
Midfielder - Bedford
Parents - Jim and Ann Titus
L.D. Bell H.S.: Coach Corey Rolf
2011 District 6-5A Newcomer of the Year
Solar 94 ECNL 2009-present: Coach Adrian Solca
2011 U-17 ECNL National Championships 4th Place
2010 USYSA U-16 National Champion
2010 USYSA U-16 Region 3 Champion
North Texas State Cup Finalist 2010 & 2011
Sting Soccer Club 2005-2009
North Texas State Cup Finalist 2007 & 2008
Lake Highlands Girls Classic League Division 1 Grand Champions 2007/08
Team Captain 2006/07 & 2007/08
North Texas '94 Olympic Development Team 2007 & 2008
Topdrawersoccer.com Player to Watch - 3 Star Ranking
Head Coach Tom Brown:
"Mariah is a very talented midfielder that is good at connecting the ball between teammates. She is one of the most technically gifted players I have seen and I think she will do fantastic in the Southland Conference."
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