COLUMBUS STATE SOCCER SIGNS EIGHT PLAYERS

Columbus, GA - Columbus State women's soccer coach Jay Entlich has announced the signing of eight players for the 2007 season. The players completed the signing of National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, the national signing day for fall sports. Seven of the eight are from Georgia, while the eighth is from nearby Auburn, AL. Entlich is entering his fourth season as CSU coach and will have his first class of seniors in 2007 after starting the program from scratch four years ago.

"I am very pleased with the young ladies we have signed," said Entlich. "We have addressed our needs for the team and have brought in a group of players that are not only strong on the field, but in the classroom as well. We are definitely looking for these young ladies to step in right away and have an impact on our team in 2007.

Here is a list of the eight signees with a capsule of information on each:

KC MacEachern- (Fr., Augusta, GA., Aquinas HS) KC comes to CSU from Aquinas High School and the Augusta Arsenal Gunners soccer club. She is a very talented forward and attacking midfielder. KC has been a 4 year starter for her high school team and she has also lettered in volleyball, swimming, and basketball. She participated in the GA ODP program playing for Coach Entlich before suffering a season ending ACL injury in the spring of 2005.

Jessica Woodson- (Fr., Conyers, GA., Rockdale HS) Jessica’s ability to score goals in the box and play with her back to goal will make her a valuable addition to the Lady Cougars in 2007. She comes to CSU after a very successful career on the field playing at Rockdale County High School, high school teammate of current CSU midfielder Lindsey Morgan, and playing her club soccer at AFC Lightning.

Jill Walthall- (Fr., Clarkston, GA., Chamblee HS) Jill comes to CSU and is expected to provide an immediate impact in the midfield for the Lady Cougars. She is the younger sister of current standout forward Rachel Walthall. Jill is an outstanding student from the Chamblee High School Magnet program. Jill played her club soccer for Atlanta Fire United Elite.

Leslie Mathews- (Fr., Stone Mountain, GA., Columbia HS) Leslie has a very rich playing background coming to CSU from the highly successful GSA Phoenix Red 90. Her club team has participated in the US Youth Soccer Southern Regional Tournament for three straight years. Coach Entlich looks for Leslie to contribute either as a forward or outside midfielder.

Melinda Bush- (Fr., Columbus, GA., Hardaway HS) Melinda looks to be one of the most talented and most athletic recruits that Coach Entlich has signed from the Columbus area. She has had a very successful career playing locally at Hardaway High School and for CFC Redstar. She has helped lead her team to numerous region titles and state playoff appearances. Coach Entlich expects Melinda to contribute in a variety of roles.

Sarah Schwartz- (Fr., Auburn, AL., Auburn HS) Sarah is CSU’s lone out of state signee for the 2007 signing class. She comes over to Columbus from Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama and has played club soccer for American Lady Jets out of Birmingham. Sarah can play as an outside midfielder or forward within the current system Coach Entlich employs with his team.

Kim Gaughan- (Fr., Marietta, GA., McEachern HS) Much like some of CSU’s other recruits, Kim also has connections to the current team. She was high school teammates with current standout midfielder Hilary Holder. Kim will provide depth to the Lady Cougars backline or as a defensive midfielder. Kim is an excellent defender who will bring a strong physical presence to the back. Kim plays her club soccer for the nationally recognized Concorde Fire Soccer Club in Atlanta.

Stephanie Parrish- (Fr., Grayson, GA., Grayson HS) Stephanie is CSU’s second signee of the 2007 class from GSA in Lilburn, GA. Stephanie plays for the GSA 89 Phoenix Red and at Grayson High School. Stephanie will bring tremendous speed and athleticism and could potentially step into a variety of valuable roles in Coach Entlich’s system of play.

Source: Columbus State University Sports Information