Emily Valdez of U19 2002/2003 Team Commits to Sierra College Wolverines

“I am happy to announce that I have committed to Sierra College to pursue my academics and continue playing soccer as a Wolverine. I would like to thank my family for their sacrifices and support.  To my coaches, teammates, and Placer United, thank you for pushing me and encouraging me to be the player I am today. Go Wolverines!” —Emily Valdez

Keely Hunt, U19 02/03 Team, Commits to Dominican University Penguins

“I’m super excited to announce that I have decided to further my academic and soccer career at Dominican University! I would like to thank Coach Kelly and the rest of the Dominican staff for this opportunity. I would also like to thank my family for the sacrifices they have made and supporting me over the years. Finally, I would like to thank my teammates and Ron for making me the player and person I am today. I couldn’t be more excited to be a penguin!” —Keely Hunt

Cambria Kingman, U19 02/03 Team Commits to St. Mary’s College of the West Coast Conference (WCC)

“I am incredibly excited to announce that I have verbally committed to Saint Mary’s College of California, where I will continue my academic and athletic career. To all my coaches, teammates, friends, and family, I can’t thank you enough for the never-ending support. A special thanks to coaches, Todd DeCarlo, Simon Sheppard, and Ron Benjamin, who always encourages me on and off the field to be the best person and soccer player I can be. I would also like to say a huge thank you to Theresa Romagnolo and all of the Saint Mary’s Coaching staff for providing me with this truly fantastic opportunity. I couldn’t be more excited! Go Gaels!”—Cambria Kingman

“I am so excited to announce my commitment to Sierra College. I am so thankful for the opportunity to further my academic and soccer career. I want to thank my past coaches and my current coach Ron, for pushing and preparing me to take this next step. I appreciate all my teammates who welcomed me to Placer this year and all my teammates from the past who helped push me to get to this level. Thank you to my family who has sacrificed so much for me and a special thanks to my Dad who has been there every step of the way and always supporting me, pushing me, and giving me opportunities to be my best. And finally I’d like to thank Coach Jason Grant for giving me this opportunity at Sierra. Go Wolverines!”—Lillie Vogt

“I am extremely excited and humbled to announce my commitment to Cal Poly SLO, where I will continue my academic and athletic career. I am very thankful to my prior coaches, who have all made me a better soccer player and person. A special thank you to my current coach Ron Benjamin, who has pushed me to my limits as he expected only the best from me—making me strive towards higher goals. Also, I couldn’t have accomplished this without the incredible support of my family and friends who have supported me throughout everything. Lastly, I would like to thank Coach Crozier and the rest of the Cal Poly coaching staff for the amazing opportunity! Go Mustangs!”—Audrey Talmi

“I am super excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Chico State University. This would not be possible without the continuous support from my family, friends, teammates, and coaches. A special thank you to my coach, Ron Benjamin, for challenging me to become a better player and for his encouragement and guidance on and off the field. I would also like to thank my previous coaches: Tim Maestretti, Peter Ochoa, Rafa Ramirez, Ben Ormsby, PDP coaches, and ODP coaches, who all played a significant role in my soccer development. Finally, I would like to thank Coach Kim Sutton and the rest of the coaching staff at Chico for providing me with this amazing opportunity! Go Wildcats!” —Natalie Mendoza

“I am so excited and happy to announce that I have committed to Dominican University of California. I’m looking forward to continuing my academic and soccer career at Dominican. I owe many thanks to all of my coaches, who have taught me so much. I couldn’t have accomplished this without the support of my family and I’m so thankful they’ve been with me on this journey. Playing collegiate soccer has been a long term goal of mine for many years and my family, coaches, and teammates have all contributed to my success. Go Penguins!” —Jake Sieber

“I am super excited to announce my verbal commitment to Cal State University Chico to continue both my academic and athletic career! It has been a dream of mine since age five to play soccer at the collegiate level, and to be given this opportunity is unbelievable. I would personally like to thank my coaches, teammates, and most of all my family, for always pushing me to be my best and putting in hours of their lives to drive me and support me at all of my soccer events. Without the constant support, encouragement, and pushing by my family, coaches, and teammates, I would not be the player I am today and I can’t be more grateful for each and every one of them. I would also like to give a big thanks to Kim Sutton and the coaching staff at CSU Chico for giving me this opportunity! Go Wildcats!”—Taylor Russell

“I am super excited to announce my verbal commitment to Lesley University to continue my academic and athletic career! I would like to thank my family and friends for the continuous support and motivation throughout my life. I want to give a special thanks to my dad, who always put in extra hours with me outside of practice and gave me motivational speeches before every game. I would also like to thank my teammates and especially, Coach Todd DeCarlo, for helping me improve as a player and making my last two years of soccer memorable. Finally, a big thank you to Coach Paul Vasconcelos and the rest of the coaching staff at LU for providing me with this opportunity. Go Lynx!” — Tatiana Ledesma