University of Washington Women’s Soccer • w w w . g o h u s k i e s . c o m Athletic Communications Phone: (206) 543-2230 • Fax: (206) 543-5000 229 Graves Building • Box 354070 • Seattle, WA 98195-4070 Athletic Communications Assistant (Women’s Soccer): Dan Lepse February 7, 2007 ______Washington Women’s Soccer Team Signs Outstanding Recruiting Class

SEATTLE -- Seven stellar high school student-athletes, including three from the state of Washington and four from California, signed letters of intent to attend the University of Washington, women’s soccer coach Lesle Gallimore announced Wednesday.

Washington was one of four schools singled out by SoccerBuzz.com as having produced a “breakthrough 2007 signing class.” SoccerBuzz ranked four members of the Huskies’ signing class among the nation’s top 150 recruits.

“We couldn’t be more pleased with this group of student-athletes,” Gallimore exclaimed. “We feel they each define what being a Washington women’s soccer player is, a great player, exceptional student and exemplary human being.”

Heading the list of signees is Hannah Greig, the Washington Class 4A state player of the year from state champion Woodinville. Greig amassed 14 goals and nine assists during her 2005 prep campaign. She is a member of the Washington Olympic Development Program (ODP) and a club standout with the Northwest Nationals. She was ranked among the top-100 of the Soccer Buzz rankings.

“Hannah is a tough and feisty player who will give us a real bite defensively,” Gallimore said. “She is a natural leader and plays with a confidence that I love to see in young players.”

Another future Husky who led her prep squad to a championship was Jane Mitchell whose Torrey Pines (Calif.) High School team won the CIF title during the 2005-06 school year. Mitchell was UW’s highest-rated signee in the Soccer Buzz rankings, listed among the country’s top-50 recruits.

“Jane is an extremely hard working midfielder that makes her presence known on both sides of the ball,” Gallimore describes. “She plays with a lot of passion and makes players around her better.”

Mitchell competed with the San Diego Surf soccer club that also featured McKenna Waitley, a forward from El Cajon, Calif. Waitley was a first-team all-academic selection and the MVP of the Granite Hills High School squad that was the CIF runner-up last season.

“McKenna is skillful and good one-v-one. We are looking for her to create and finish chances for us, and we feel will quickly become a key contributor in our attack,” Gallimore remarked.

The Huskies collected another player from Southern California in talented midfielder Sara Turcios who hails from Altadena, Calif. The LaSalle High School product was ranked as a top-150 recruit by Soccer Buzz. Turcios was featured on the “Players to Watch” list by Top Drawer Soccer and has been invited to try out for Argentina’s National Team.

“Sara is a crafty and skillful playmaker,” said Gallimore. “She is a real student of the game and will fit well into our possession-oriented style of play.”

Another in-state UW signee is Theresa Bartlett, a teammate of Greig’s on the Northwest Nationals and an ODP competitor. Bartlett is a midfielder/forward from Shoreline, Wash. She was a four-year starter who led all Shorewood High School scorers during three seasons.

“Tess is an athletic, strong and dynamic forward,” Gallimore said. “She is committed to excellence in all parts of her life and it shows on the soccer field.”

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The third signee from the state of Washington is Kendyl Pele from Kennewick. Pele not only possesses a great soccer name, but also a great soccer game as she is listed among the top 150 recruits by Soccer Buzz. She amassed 39 goals and 35 goals during her prep career at Kamiakin High School.

“Kendyl is a fast and athletic defender. She will quickly develop into a top-notch attacking defender for us,” Gallimore projects.

Completing the Husky recruiting class is Kellye Joswick from Placentia, Calif. The midfielder established new school records for career goals and points at El Dorado High School. Joswick led her prep squad to a pair of Century League championships and was the league MVP as a senior.

“Kellye is a tireless worker and can really get up and down the wide areas of the field,” said Gallimore. “She is a very steady player that you can count on to get the job done.”

The seven signees will fill the void left by the departure of four seniors who helped the Huskies advance to the NCAA quarterfinals in 2004. Washington completed the 2006 season with a 7-12-1 record.

“As a group they will have an immediate and positive impact in our program and we’re proud to finally call them Huskies,” Gallimore remarked. “We're looking forward to seeing all of them in purple and gold come August.”

Washington Women’s Soccer Letter of Intent Signees Theresa Bartlett, forward, Shoreline, Wash. (Shorewood High School/Northwest Nationals) Hannah Greig, defender, Woodinville, Wash. (Woodinville High School/Northwest Nationals) Kellye Joswick, midfielder, Placentia, Calif. (El Dorado High School/Newport Slammers) Jane Mitchell, midfielder, San Diego, Calif. (Torrey Pines High School/San Diego Surf) Kendyl Pele, defender, Kennewick, Wash. (Kamiakin High School/FC Eastside) Sara Turcios, midfielder, Altadena, Calif. (La Salle High School/FC Barcelona) McKenna Waitley, forward, El Cajon, Calif. (Granite Hills High School/San Diego Surf)

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Theresa Bartlett Forward, Shoreline, Wash. (Shorewood High School/Northwest Nationals)

• Four-year starter and letterwinner at Shorewood High School and served one year as team captain. • Led Shorewood in scoring for three seasons. • Earned First Team All-WesCo South league honors as a senior in 2006. • Two-time Offensive MVP of her prep squad. • Played for the Northwest National Club under Washington assistant coach Tami Bennett for three years. • Helped lead her club team to state championships in 2000, 2002 and 2005 and the Region IV title in 2002. • Participated in the Olympic Development Program. • Swam the breaststroke competitively in the Seattle Summer Swim League.

Coach Gallimore on Theresa Bartlett: “Tess is an athletic, strong and dynamic forward. She is committed to excellence in all parts of her life and it shows on the soccer field.”

Hannah Greig Defender, Woodinville, Wash. (Woodinville High School/Northwest Nationals)

• Three-year letterwinner at Woodinville High School. • The Washington Class 4A State Player of the Year in 2006. • Listed as a top-100 national recruit in the SoccerBuzz.com rankings. • Led Woodinville to the 2006 state championship. • Amassed 14 goals and nine assists during the 2005 season. • Received first-team All-KingCo honors her final two seasons. • As a senior, selected to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer All-Star team and named the King County Journal Athlete of the Week. • Voted team MVP and Most Inspirational Player by her teammates in 2006. • Served as the ASB President in 2006-07. • Selected as a C.P. Johnson Humanitarian nominee (1999-2006). • Played with Husky recruit Sara Turcios on the Region IV ODP team that toured Costa Rica in 2005.

Coach Gallimore on Hannah Greig: “Hannah is a tough and feisty player who will give us a real bite defensively. She is a natural leader and plays with a confidence that I love to see in young players.”

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Kellye Joswick Midfielder, Placentia, Calif. (El Dorado High School/Newport Slammers)

• Four-year letterwinner at El Dorado High School and served as team captain three years. • Helped lead El Dorado to two league championships. • Selected as the Varsity Offensive Player of the Year on three occasions. • Honored as the Century League MVP and a First Team All-Century League selection as a senior. • Broke school records for career goals and career points. • Two-time State, Regional and USYA National Champions for the Newport Slammers. • Played on the Olympic Development Program regional champion • Participated in the Gothia World Youth Cup in Sweden

Coach Gallimore on Kellye Joswick: “Kellye is a tireless worker and can really get up and down the wide areas of the field. She is a very steady player that you can count on to get the job done.”

Jane Mitchell Midfielder, San Diego, Calif. (Torrey Pines High School/San Diego Surf)

• Four-year letter winner at Torrey Pines High School. • Listed as a top-50 national recruit in the SoccerBuzz.com rankings. • Served as team captain her senior year. • An NSCAA/adidas Girls Youth All-American in 2005. • Named to the San Diego Union Tribune All-Academic Team for both soccer and field hockey in 2006. • Led her prep squad to the CIF Division I championship in 2006 and a runner-up finish in 2005. • Three-year Olympic Development Program competitor, helping her team to regional championships twice. • Also lettered three years in field hockey. • Played for the San Diego Surf G89 club team (1997-2007), earning nine Championships.

Coach Gallimore on Jane Mitchell: “Jane is an extremely hard working midfielder that makes her presence known on both sides of the ball. She plays with a lot of passion and makes players around her better.”

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Kendyl Pele Defender, Kennewick, Wash. (Kamiakin High School/FC Eastside)

• Four-year letterwinner at Kamiakin High School. • Listed as a top-150 national recruit in the SoccerBuzz.com rankings. • Served as team captain as a senior. • Earned first-team All Big Nine recognition and first-team All-Area honors three times. • Compiled 39 goals and 35 assists in her four-year career at Kamiakin High School. • Amassed 14 goals and 10 assists during her senior season after tallying 16 goals and 14 assists as a junior. • Played club soccer with current Huskies Nikki Murray and Chelsea Bumbaugh. • Most recently played club for FC Eastside. • Participated in the Olympic Development Program, winning the 2004 ODP regional and national tournaments. • Also lettered in track & field, placing sixth in the 100 meters at the state championship meet. • Anchored Kamiakin’s state championship 4x200 relay squad and the second-place 4x100 group.

Coach Gallimore on Kendyl Pele: “Kendyl is a fast and athletic defender. She will quickly develop into a top-notch attacking defender for us.”

Sara Turcios Midfielder, Altadena, Calif. (La Salle High School/FC Barcelona)

• Three-year letterwinner at La Salle High School in Pasadena, Calif. • Listed as a top-150 national recruit in the SoccerBuzz.com rankings. • Served as the team captain of her prep squad for the 2007 season. • Named first-team All-League as a freshman and second-team All-League as a sophomore. • Played and served as captain for the SASC Strikers (1999-2003) and FC Barcelona (2003-07). • Competed in the Olympic Development Program with Cal South from 2002-06, winning the Region IV championship (2004-06). • Played with Husky recruit Hannah Greig on the Region IV ODP team that toured Costa Rica in 2005 and defeated the U-19 women’s national team. • Played for the Cal South State ODP team with fellow UW signees Jane Mitchell and Kellye Joswick. • Serves as assistant coach and trainer for the Tigers SC club under-13 soccer team. • Selected to the Top Drawer Soccer “Players to Watch” list. • An outstanding student who receive the Award of Excellence in Spanish Literature.

Coach Gallimore on Sara Turcios: “Sara is a crafty and skillful playmaker. She is a real student of the game and will fit well into our possession- oriented style of play.”

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McKenna Waitley Forward, El Cajon, Calif. (Granite Hills High School/San Diego Surf)

• Four-year letterwinner at Granite Hills High School. • Two time Offensive Player of the Year for her prep squad. • Helped lead Granite Hills to the CIF championship her freshman campaign. • Selected to the All-CIF second team her sophomore season when the team was a semifinalist. • Named the team MVP and first-team All-Academic as a junior after Granite Hills was the CIF runner-up. • Honored as a first-team All-San Diego Union Tribune Team pick three times. • Served as team captain in 2005. • Most recently played for the San Diego Surf after also playing club soccer for the Laguna Hills Eclipse and the San Diego Spirit. • The Spirit was a National State Cup semifinalist in 2003 while the Surf won the 2006 State Cup and was a regional finalist. • Also lettered in track & field and volleyball as a freshman.

Coach Gallimore on McKenna Waitley “McKenna is skillful and good one-v-one. We are looking for her to create and finish chances for us, and we feel will quickly become a key contributor in our attack.”

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