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Providence College Athletics
Women's Soccer Signs Six for 2009
2/16/2009 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Feb. 16, 2009
PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Providence College women's soccer team has signed six players in the class of 2013. "We graduated six seniors, but are excited that Megan Mancarella (Rochester, N.Y.), a three year captain, will return next year for her 5th season. Due to a number of injuries this past season, our current freshmen were afforded some valuable experience in the BIG EAST Conference, but we will return our whole squad next season apart from two starters. We know that our incoming class will make an immediate contribution and they should prove to be a vital part of our success this next season and in the future," said Head Coach Jim McGirr.
Joining Friar soccer next year will be Kelsey Detwiler, a 5'4 forward (Scituate, Mass./South Shore Select), Alyssa Gillespie, a 5'2 forward (Stratford, Ct./CFC United), Chelsea Hunter, a 5'3 forward (Middletown, Ct./Oakwood SC), Ashley Lewis, a 5'6 goalkeeper (Freehold, N.J./Manalapan Shooting Stars), Jenna Roncarati, a 5'9 midfielder (Cumberland, R.I./South Shore Select), and Mary Vercollone, a 5'5 midfielder (Pembroke, Mass./Crusaders United SC).
"This is one of the best recruiting classes Providence College has signed in recent memory, I know each of them will have an immediate impact and will contribute right away. I'm excited about them joining a very experienced squad, which will add some quality depth to our team and push players to fight for their opportunities. This could be the deepest team I have ever had here at Providence, I'm sure they will be a big part of continuing to change our culture," said McGirr.
KELSEY DETWILER- 5'7 FORWARD
(SCITUATE, MASS/SOUTH SHORE SELECT/NOTRE DAME ACADEMY)
ODP - Played for Massachusetts State ODP from 2004-2007...member of Region 1 Team...participated in 2007 Inter-Regional Tournament in Coral Springs, Florida
CLUB - Played for Coach Rolando Lopes at South Shore Select for 10 years...team won state championship in 2004 and 2007
HIGH SCHOOL - Played for Liz and Danny Lima at Notre Dame Academy...four year starter...led team in scoring from 2005-2007...named to Massachusetts All-State Team in 2007...Eastern Massachusetts All-Star First Team in 2007...Patriot Ledger All-Scholastic 2007...Patriot League All-Star 2007
PERSONAL - Daughter of Kathy and Andy Detwiler...has one brother, Chad...Born May 20, 1991...Undecided Major
Jim McGirr - "Kelsey is an outstanding, versatile athlete with one of the best work rates I've ever seen on the field. Her ability to score goals, as well as a fantastic attitude and competitive spirit are going to be the reasons that she finds success at this level right away."
ALYSSA GILLESPIE - 5'2 FORWARD
(STRATFORD, CT./SOUTH CENTRAL SOCCER CLUB/ST. JOSEPH'S)
ODP - Played for 2003, 2004, 2008 Region 1 Team...Member of Connecticut State Team 2002-2008
CLUB - Played for Coaches Matt Micros, John Benitez and Dave Clark in club soccer... played for South Central Premier for four years, Yankee United for one season, CUFC for two seasons, and CFC Passion in the W League
HIGH SCHOOL - Played for Coach Jack Nogueira at St. Joseph's...team won 2008 and 2009 state championships...named First Team All-Conference/All-State/All-New England in senior season...named state tournament MVP in senior season...Connecticut Senior Bowl MVP
PERSONAL - Daughter of Shawna and Iain Gillespie...has one brother, James...Born July 19, 1991...Undecided Major
Jim McGirr - "Alyssa is what I call a '''soccer-junkie'''; she can't get enough of the game, whether training, playing or watching. She has grown up in a soccer family, which has given her great understanding of the game with a soccer savvy. Alyssa has fantastic technical ability, vision, as well as a nose for goal and will add another attacking dimension to our team."
CHELSEA HUNTER - 5'3 FORWARD
(MIDDLETOWN, CT./OAKWOOD SOCCER CLUB/LOOMIS CHAFFEE SCHOOL)
ODP - 2005/2007 National Pool Selection...member of Region 1 Team from 2005-2008...Inter-Regional Tournament participant in Boca Raton, Florida...member of Connecticut ODP from 2004-2008
CLUB - Played for Coaches Rick Derella, Todd Sadler, Lisa Cole and Tony DiCicco for Oakwood Soccer Club and FSA...team won state championship in 2006
HIGH SCHOOL - Played for Coaches Scott Dunbar, Bob Lathrop and Heather Hathorn at Loomis Chaffee School...team won state championship each year 2005-2009...team won first place in New England Prep School Class A Championship...CGSCA All-State, Coaches Award, Senior Bowl and All-Star in 2008...totaled 49 goals and 29 assists during her career
PERSONAL - Daughter of Jeriann and Dan Hunter...has one brother DJ who currently plays soccer for Roger Williams University...Born February 21, 1991...Biology/Medical planned Major
Jim McGirr - "Chelsea comes to us after playing at the highest level with ODP, playing with the national pool and regional team. Her quickness and technical speed as an attacking player make her very dangerous in the final third and will give another goal scoring option in our line-up."
ASHLEY LEWIS - 5'6 GOALKEEPER
(FREEHOLD, N.J./MANALAPAN SHOOTING STARS/FREEHOLD HIGH SCHOOL)
ODP - Member of New Jersey State Team
CLUB - Played for Coach Homere Breton for the Manalapan Shooting Stars
HIGH SCHOOL - Played for Coaches Heshy Moses and Elyse Bizz at Freehold High School...team was four- time B-North Division Champions, three-time Central Jersey Group III Champions... Named First-Team All-Shore 2006-2008...recorded a total of 63 shutouts over four seasons
PERSONAL - Daughter of Teresa Simonds and Frederick Lewis...has one sister Allyson...Born November 27, 1990...Math planned major
Jim McGirr - "Ashley is an extremely technically sound goalkeeper. She comes from a great high school program as well as New Jersey ODP, she will bring immediate competition to our goalkeeping group. I expect her to compete to play right away."
JENNA RONCARATI - 5'9 MIDFIELDER
(CUMBERLAND, R.I./SOUTH SHORE SELECT/BISHOP FEEHAN HIGH SCHOOL)
ODP - Member of 2008 Region 1 Team
CLUB - Played for Coaches Joseph Carreiro and Jim McGirr for the R.I. Rays and Rolando Lopes for South Shore Select...team won R.I. State Cup Championship in 2006 and 2007
HIGH SCHOOL - Played for Coach Paul Pontes at Bishop Feehan High School...team won Eastern League Championship in 2007 and 2008...member of Mass. All-State Soccer Team in 2008...Division 1 First-Team Eastern Mass. Girls Soccer Coaches Team in 2007 and 2008...totaled 40 goals and 44 assists...also lettered in basketball and track
PERSONAL - Daughter of Denise and Robert Roncarati...has one brother Michael...Born January 21, 1991...Secondary Education planned Major
Jim McGirr - "Jenna could be the best athlete in this class. She made the Regional Pool her first year and has yet to be a year round player being an All-State basketball player at Bishop Feehan; this leaves her with a big upside. Jenna has fantastic soccer intelligence and comes in as a center midfielder, but I'm excited about her versatility and competitive spirit."
MARY VERCOLLONE - 5'5 MIDFIELDER
(PEMBROKE, MA./CRUSADERS UNITED SC/PEMBROKE HIGH SCHOOL)
ODP - Massachusetts ODP 2004-2007...Region 1 Pool 2007
CLUB - Played for Coach Jason Tassinari at Crusaders United SC...team won 2004 state championship...team won 2006 Maple Division 1 Champions
HIGH SCHOOL - Played for Kara Connerty at Pembroke High School...team won league championship in 2007 and 2008...First Team Eastern Mass. All-Star in 2008...Mass. All-State 2008...Mass. Student-Athlete Citizenship Award 2008
PERSONAL - Daughter of Paula and Jack Vercollone...has eight brothers and two sisters...Brother Luke was drafted 42nd overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the Columbus Crew...Born July 23, 1991...Undecided Major
Jim McGirr - "Mary is an outstanding young lady who comes from a long line of soccer blood; three of her brothers played soccer at Seton Hall, two of them served as captains. She can play both back and midfield positions. I first saw her play in club soccer and after she came to our camp, she really impressed us with her soccer intelligence, ability and competitive nature. Mary should add great depth and contribute on our back line."
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