
Miami Soccer Welcomes Seven Additions
11/13/2024 10:23:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Miami University Soccer head coach Courtney Sirmans has announced the addition of seven student-athletes to her program. Gracyn Becker, Anneliese Knight, Madeline Lewis, Caroline Mortonson, Hannah Ruggeri, Jaden Sink and Gianna Wilbur have submitted letters of intent and will join the RedHawks ahead of the 2025 season.
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"We are thrilled to officially announce that seven new RedHawks will be joining our family," Sirmans said. "The coaching staff has worked extremely hard putting together a class that will push Miami Soccer and continue to compete within the Mid-American Conference!
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"Each player is extremely hardworking, physical, talented and competitive! Not only are they the perfect fit for our soccer program, but they represent the highest academic excellence that Miami requires. We can't wait for them to join our returning group next August."
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Gracyn Becker, 5-7, Forward, Nashville, Tenn./Father Ryan High School
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Anneliese Knight, 6-0, Goalkeeper, Mason, Ohio/William Mason High School
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Madeline Lewis, 5-10, Midfield, Barrington, Ill./Barrington High School
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Caroline Mortonson, 5-8, Forward/Midfield, La Grange, Ill./Lyons Township High School
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Hannah Ruggeri, 5-8, Midfield, Tampa, Fla./J.W. Mitchell High School
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Jaden Sink, 5-9, Defender, Advance, N.C./Davie County High School
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Gianna Wilbur, 5-7, Defender, Prosper, Texas/Walnut Grove High School
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"We are thrilled to officially announce that seven new RedHawks will be joining our family," Sirmans said. "The coaching staff has worked extremely hard putting together a class that will push Miami Soccer and continue to compete within the Mid-American Conference!
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"Each player is extremely hardworking, physical, talented and competitive! Not only are they the perfect fit for our soccer program, but they represent the highest academic excellence that Miami requires. We can't wait for them to join our returning group next August."
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Gracyn Becker, 5-7, Forward, Nashville, Tenn./Father Ryan High School
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- Named All-Region three times
- Recognized as All-State (THSSCA D2-AA) in 2022
- Played for Gerry Armbruster at Father Ryan High School
- Serving as a team captain in her final season
Anneliese Knight, 6-0, Goalkeeper, Mason, Ohio/William Mason High School
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- Two-time team captain
- 1st Team All-Conference her junior year
- All-Southwest District honoree
- Recorded 10 clean sheets in 16 matches her junior year
- Only allowed four goals her junior year, posting a 0.94 save percentage.
- Has produced 11 clean sheets so far through 18 matches in her senior year
Madeline Lewis, 5-10, Midfield, Barrington, Ill./Barrington High School
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- Serving as team captain during her senior year
- Scored the game-winner in the sectional semifinal as a junior
- Leads her club team in scoring this season
- Scored five goals in a match this season with her club team
Caroline Mortonson, 5-8, Forward/Midfield, La Grange, Ill./Lyons Township High School
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- Two-time team captain
- Led her team in goals and assists during her junior season
- Named All-Conference, All-State and All-Academic her junior year
Hannah Ruggeri, 5-8, Midfield, Tampa, Fla./J.W. Mitchell High School
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- Serves as captain for her high school team
- Ranks 22nd in the nation for assists
Jaden Sink, 5-9, Defender, Advance, N.C./Davie County High School
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- Two-time team captain
- Named CPC All-Conference her junior year
- Named the CPC Defensive Player of the Year that same season
- Recognized in the NC Region 8 All Region Team
- Named NCHSAA All-State in her junior season
Gianna Wilbur, 5-7, Defender, Prosper, Texas/Walnut Grove High School
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- Two-time team captain
- Named Second-Team All-District her junior year after earning Honorable Mention recognition as a sophomore
- Named TASCO All-State as a junior
- Helped her team become district, bi-district and area champions
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