Polar Bear Soccer Announces Class of 2008

We are very please to announce 11 new faces to join our women's soccer program this coming fall. I think we have a great group of incoming players joining our hungry group of returning players. In this class of new players are:

Jenna Aiello - Defender, Mentor/Lake Catholic, Cleveland Cobras
-Sectional Champion
-North Coast League Champion
"Jenna brings a great deal of experience and has a solid foundation for the game."

Chelsea Chadwick - Defender, Mondova/Anthony Wayne, Toledo Futbol Club
-Most Valuable Defender
-Academic All-State
-1st Team All-Conference
"Chelsea has many different attributes which will benefit our program. She is a solid player and great person."

Kristen Dewees - GK, Bay Village/Bay, Ohio Premier North
"Kristen brings a tremendous amount of talent, determination, and potential into our group of competitive goal keepers."

Emma Ellenberger - Defender, Fremont
-1st Team All-Conference
-Defender of the Year
"Emma's strong work ethic and passion for the game will fit nicely into our team philosophy."

Katie Kinkelaar - Forward, Bay Village/Bay, Excaliber
-1st Team All-Conference
-1st Team Greater Cleveland
-Conference MVP
"Katie is a very explosive player and could have an impact in our program."

Stephanie Makos - GK, Park Ridge, Ill./Maine South, Chicago Wind
"Stephanie has enormous potential to be a great goal keeper and will be very competitive next season."

Kim McGowan - Forward/Defender, Cincinnati/Oak Hills, Cincinnati Futbol Academy
-2x Hustle Award winner
-3-year starter
"Kim has a tremendous work ethic. She is a very athletic player who could play a few roles for us."

Alyssa Merrick - Midfielder, New Palestine, Ind./Palestine, Carmel United
-4x All-Conference Team
-2x Most Valuable Midfielder
-2x Hancock County POY
"Alyssa could impact our program. She is a great fit for ONU and our team."

Allie Nichol - Midfielder, Springfield/Kenton Ridge
-2nd Team All-Miami Valley
-CBC Honorable Mention
"Allie is incredibly athletic, which will allow her to play a variety of positions for us."

Therese Scalzitti - Midfielder, Brecksville/Brecksville-Broadview Heights, Cleveland Whitecaps
"Therese is a very hard working player and a great addition to our team."

Christina Spinaris - Midfielder, Colden, N.Y./Orchard Park, Buffalo United Soccer Club
-Maroon Key Winner (MVP)
-Offensive MVP
-ECIC 1st Team All-Star
"Christina is a big player in a small package. She will be a great teammate and player for us."