CHARLESTON, Ill. – Eastern Illinois head women's soccer coach Summer Perala has announced the addition of eight players to her 2011 recruiting class.
The class consists of five players from the state of Illinois in Allie Lakie (Lockport Township HS/Homer Glen, Ill.), Lauren Momberger (Hononegah HS/Rockton, Ill.), Meagan Radloff (West Chicago Community HS/West Chicago, Ill.), Lauren Rusk (Downers Grove South HS/Woodridge, Ill.) and Brooke Sill (Lake Zurich HS/Lake Zurich, Ill.).
The remaining three players represent three different states as Madison Carter (Anderson County HS/Lawrenceburg, Ky.) hails from Kentucky, Kelsie Friend (Walled Lake Northern HS/Commerce, Mich.) hails from Michigan and Jade Schwarting (Carmel HS/Carmel, Ind.) hails from Indiana.
“I'm extremely excited with the talent our 2011 class brings to the table,” said Perala. “These young women have such a solid understanding of the game and all have experience at playing a variety of different positions, which will help improve our depth as a team. Athletically, I fully expect them to be significant contributors in a very short time. This 2011 class, combined with our strong core of returners, will help to bring the program a step closer to our ultimate goal of winning an OVC Championship.”
2011 EIU WOMEN'S SOCCER CLASS
A complete profile of each player and quotes from Coach Perala are provided below.
Madison Carter
Height: 5'6”
Position: Forward
High School/Hometown: Anderson County High School/Lawrenceburg, Ky.
Club Team: Central Kentucky Soccer Club
High School/Club Accolades – Was selected to the all-district team from 2008-09 in addition to be named to the all-region team from 2008-10… assisted in helping Anderson County High School to a regional championship in 2010… named to the all-regional tournament team from 2009-10… selected to the all-conference first team in 2009… named to the all-state honorable mention team in 2008, 2009 and 2010… was on the Kentucky Olympic Development Program from 2007-10… finished her career ranked third in career scoring and fifth in career assists at Anderson County HS… selected to the academic all-conference honorable mention team from 2008-10… also participates in basketball and track… holds the school record in the 400-meter dash... coached by Jason Earnest.
Coach Perala's Thoughts on Carter …
“Madison is a very quick and explosive attacker. She does exceptionally well in using her speed to separate herself from defenders. She not only creates great scoring chances for herself, but has shown to be a proven finisher. She'll be an exciting player to watch and I expect her to contribute quickly on the field.”
Kelsie Friend
Height: 5'3"
Position: D
High School/Hometown: Walled Lake Northern High School/Commerce, Mich.
Club Team: Force FC `93
High School/Club Accolades – Was selected to the All-Kensington Lakes Activities Association (KLAA) First Team in 2009 and 2010… also earned All-KLAA North Division First Team accolades… named to the all-district first team during sophomore and junior campaigns… guided Walled Lake Northern High School to a division championship in 2009 and 2010… helped high school team win three consecutive city championships from 2008-10… was named team defensive MVP during sophomore and junior seasons… selected as the team's “Ironman” in 2008 for playing 1,600 consecutive minutes… also participates in competitive cheer, cross country and track… coached by Drew Drummond.
Coach Perala's Thoughts on Friend …
“Kelsie is just a solid player overall. She's is a tireless defender and is absolutely fearless in tackles. Kelsie has a good technical base and her ability to be able to stay composed and connect the next pass after she wins the ball will really help us build our attack out of the back.”
Allie Lakie
Height: 5'7”
Position: M/D
High School/Hometown: Lockport Township High School/ Homer Glen, Ill.
Club Team: Chicago International
High School/Club Accolades – Was selected as the captain of her club team, Chicago International… led her club team in assists the past two seasons and helped the club earn a top-3 ranking in the state of Illinois… member of the National Honor Society and Student Athlete Leaders for School… was also a member of the varsity cross country team during her freshman and sophomore campaigns… club coach is Sena Halilovic.
Coach Perala's Thoughts on Lakie …
“Allie is a skilled and versatile athlete. She will be a great utility player for us over the course of her career here at EIU because of her ability to play a variety of positions. She is very coachable and is extremely committed to work hard to develop her game.”
Lauren Momberger
Height: 5'7"
Position: M
High School/Hometown: Hononegah High School/Rockton, Ill.
Club Team: Rockford Dactyls
High School/Club Accolades – Was the starting center midfielder for Rockford Dactyls Club Team for eight seasons… was the leading scorer on the 2010 Midwest Regional League Team… named the most valuable player of Hononegah High School's junior varsity squad as a freshman… elected to participate in Dactyls Elite Training Program during sophomore and junior seasons… will participate on high school's varsity squad for 2011 spring season… also a member of high school's competitive dance team… is a member of the National Honor Society… named an Illinois State Scholar… also volunteers as a youth soccer coach.
Coach Perala's Thoughts on Momberger …
“Lauren's an athletic and creative player in the middle and up top. She's outstanding in tight space as far as playing composed and keeping possession. She also has a great shot around the goal and her ability to consistently play quality services into the box will provide more scoring opportunities to our other attackers.”
Meagan Radloff
Height: 5'8”
Position: M/F
High School/Hometown: West Chicago Community High School/ West Chicago, Ill.
Club Team: Strikers F.V. Premier
High School/Club Accolades - Was a three-year letterwinner in soccer (2008-10)… named to the All-DuPage Valley Conference First Team in 2009 and 2010… selected to the All-DVC Honorable Mention Team in 2008… earned all-sectional first-team honors in 2009 and all-sectional honorable mention accolades in 2009… is a three time DVC All-Academic Team selection from 2008-10… named West Chicago Community High School's Offensive MVP from 2008-10… serves as a team captain… set school's single-season record for goals with 26… is a member of the Spanish National Honor Society… recipient of the Mathematics Blue Ribbon Award from 2008-10… recipient the Prairie State Achievement Award… selected as an Illinois State Scholar… also participates in basketball… high school coach is Cesar Gomez and club coach is Amy Winslow.
Coach Perala's Thoughts on Radloff…
“Meagan is such an athletic and savvy player. Meagan's vision, composure and skill on the ball will really help to connect/build our attack through the midfield and control the pace of the game. She has such a fantastic work ethic too, and is always looking for ways on the field to impact the game.”
Lauren Rusk
Height: 5'7''
Position: D/F
High School/Hometown: Downers Grove South High School/Woodridge, Ill.
Club Team: NSA Premier Storm U18
High School/Club Accolades – Was named to the West Suburban All-Conference Team at Downers Grove South High School… has been named to the honor roll every year during high school… high school coach is Barry Jacobson and club coach is Bonnie Young.
Coach Perala's Thoughts on Rusk …
“Lauren is the complete player as far as her size, strength and abilities on the ball. Up top, she's a dangerous factor anywhere around the goal. She looks to shoot quickly and has a lethal strike. She's also dominant in the air and will be a target on corners and services into the box. Defensively, she's hard-nosed and good in her individual defending. Lauren will be able to contribute quickly because of her understanding of the different roles/positions on the field.”
Jade Schwarting
Height: 5'9”
Position: F
High School/Hometown: Carmel High School/Carmel, Ind.
Club Team: Carmel United Elite '93
High School/Club Accolades – Was a three-year letterwinner at Carmel High School… was named a team captain for high school squad in 2010… selected to the ICGSA All-State Second Team in 2010 and the All-Indiana Second Team… was also named to the 2010 All-North Team… earned All-Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference honors during senior season… guided Carmel to a 2007 regional championship… was also a captain for her club team from 2007-10… is a current member of the National Honor Society, German National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll National Honor Society… was a four-year scholar athlete… earned academic all-state honors during senior campaign… coached by Frank Dixon.
Coach Perala's Thoughts on Schwarting …
“Jade has a great combination of athleticism and competiveness. She's effective anywhere across the front line because of her skills with the ball at her feet, as well as her dynamic movement off the ball. Jade reads the game well and finds seams to get through to find the net. I'm very excited to see how she combines with the core of attacking players this fall!”
Brooke Sill
Height: 5'6”
Position: M/F
High School/Hometown: Lake Zurich High School/Lake Zurich, Ill.
Club Team: Ela Elite Soccer Club
High School/Club Accolades – Was a member of the Ela Elite Soccer Club that finished the 2010 season ranking seventh in the state of Illinois… club team finished 2010 with an undefeated record in league play of the IYSA U-19 Champions Division… helped club team win Palatine Celtic Cup… also participates in tennis at Lake Zurich High School… assists as a volunteer at the Ela Soccer Academy Program, helping train and coach youth soccer development… selected to high school's PE Leadership Training Program.
Coach Perala's Thoughts on Sill …
“Brooke has such a good understanding of the game and has played a variety of positions over the course of her career so far. With her speed and outstanding fitness, she can cover box to box and has the ability to send in some dangerous crosses. She also has a wonderful touch on the ball and that allows her to be confident in taking players on, so she also does well when cutting to the goal. Her work-rate and competitive personality is top-notch, and I see her being able to contribute in a short time with the team this fall.”
