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Tigers to Welcome 10 New Players for 2011 Season

TOWSON, Md. – A talented class of 10 high school seniors, including four from the State of Maryland, will join the Towson University women's soccer for the upcoming 2011 season, it has been announced by Coach Greg Paynter.

“We are excited about the quality and depth of this class,” Coach Paynter said. “These young student-athletes are a great representation of the efforts of our Recruiting Coordinator Scott Gerseny. We expect that these players will continue to add to the competitive spirit that will enhance our chances to win a Colonial Athletic Association championship. 

“We have been able to secure these recruits from some of the elite club programs across the country, as well as finding some impact players from within our home-state of Maryland,” Coach Paynter added.

Here is a look at the Tigers' incoming class:

Katlyn Axenfeld
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Laurel, Md.
High School: Reservoir H.S.

At Reservoir H.S.: Two-time team captain for Coach Josh Sullivan … scored the game-winning goal to lead Gators to 2010 Maryland state title … also helped Gators reach state championship game in 2009 … member of Gators' lacrosse team.

Personal: Lists her parents as the people she admires the most … has volunteered at Maryland Food Bank … worked as a lifeguard during the summer … favorite athlete is Xavi … enjoys watching movie “Step Brothers” … lists Will Farrell as her favorite actor … likes to listen to music by Justin Bieber … favorite restaurant is Chipotle … most memorable experience is scoring the winning goal in the state championship as a senior … has two sisters … cousin, Danielle, is a senior forward on William & Mary soccer team … father is a financial manager who graduated from Towson … mother works as a data clerk … daughter of Kevin and Maureen Axenfeld … born on April 10, 1993 in Silver Spring, Md.

Kaitlin Brooks
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Fairfax, Va.
High School: W.T. Woodson H.S.

At W.T. Woodson H.S.: Three-year letter winner for Coach Warren Williams … served as a co-captain as a senior and helped Cavaliers win Patriot District title … earned second team all-region honors as a junior … also named to all-district first team … named all-district honorable mention as a freshman by The Washington Post … three-sport athlete who also competed on indoor track and field hockey teams … good student who is a member of Spanish Honor Society and National Society of High School Scholars … member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Personal: Aspires to become an event planner or pastry chef … lists her mother as the person she admires the most … has been involved with Leadership Water 4 Life … enjoys baking, listening to music and spending time with friends … has worked as a fitness trainer during the summer … also served a summer internship at Bilbo Baggins restaurant … favorite athlete is Fernando Torres … lists “Jungle Book” as her favorite movie … enjoys eating breakfast for dinner … one of her most memorable experiences is meeting Rachel Ray and Emeril Lagasse from Food Network … has one older sister … father is a photographer who attended School of Visual Arts … mother graduated from Marymount University and works as a registered nurse … daughter of David and Cindy Brooks … born on December 16, 1992 in Washington, D.C.

Lindsey Daly
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Libertyville, Ill.
High School: Libertyville H.S.

At Libertyville H.S.: Led Wildcats to five straight Illinois State Cup championships … member of four-time Region II semifinalist team … also played for 2010 Disney College Showcase champion team … three-time participant on Red Bull National League Team … also played on USYSA National League team for three years … participated in Best Buddies program … also member of Student Ambassadors.

Personal: Lists her parents as the people she admires the most … enjoys art, soccer and fishing … favorite athletes are Pele and Michael Jordan … favorite book is “The Great Gatsby” … enjoys watching the movie “Superstar” … lists Johnny Depp as her favorite actor … likes to listen to music by Red Hot Chili Peppers and Dave Matthews Band … favorite food is steak … most memorable experience is fly fishing down the Colorado River … has one younger sister … parents work in sales … father is a graduate of University of Maryland … mother graduated from Towson … daughter of Scott and Temple Daly … born on May 4, 1993 in Annapolis, Md.

Keggen Griffith
Position: Forward/Midfield
Hometown: Endwell, N.Y.
High School: Maine-Endwell H.S.

At Maine-Endwell H.S.: Scored 52 goals and 43 assists in career for Coach Chris Holleran … led Spartans to four straight Section IV titles … member of sectional finals team as a senior … helped Spartans reach regional semi-finals as a junior and regional finals as a sophomore … team reached NYSPHSAA Final Four as a freshman … third team Class A All-State selection as a senior … earned all-conference notice in 2009 … two-time all-division selection … earned NYS Scholar Athlete Award all four years … recipient of Academic Gold Award … served as secretary of Girls Varsity Club … also played lacrosse for Spartans.

Personal: Career goal is to work in advertising or graphic design … lists her sister, Kelsey, as the person she admires the most … enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music and reading … has worked as a waitress during the summer … favorite athlete is Diego Forlan … enjoys reading the “Harry Potter” book series … favorite movie is “Hitch” … lists Minka Kelly as her favorite actress … likes to listen to music by John Mayer … favorite food is gnocchi … most memorable experience is going to tournaments with her travel soccer team to Disney World and Virginia Beach … one of three siblings in family … cousin, Amanda Gricus, competes on track and field team at Westfield State … parents graduated from University at Buffalo … father works in marketing and sales … mother works as a physical therapist … daughter of Herb Griffith and Colleen Williams … born on July 13, 1993 in Johnson City, N.Y.

Kerry Mueller
Position: Defense
Hometown: Olney, Md.
High School: Our Lady of Good Counsel H.S.

At Our Lady of Good Counsel H.S.: Led Falcons to back-to-back WCAC championships … three-time All-WCAC selection who earned first team honors as a sophomore and junior … received third team All-WCAC notice as a senior … second team All-State pick in 2009 … named to All-Met second team by The Washington Post as a junior … also competed for Falcons' track and field team … served as a peer counselor … also member of SADD Club … also worked on yearbook staff.

Personal: Aspires to own her own business … has worked at a country club during the summer … also volunteered at a local hospital … avid Baltimore Ravens fan who lists Billy Cundiff and Ray Rice as her favorite athletes … favorite author is Nicholas Sparks … lists “Heavyweights,” “Elf” and “Step Brothers” as her favorite movies … favorite actress is Cameron Diaz … likes to listen to music by Lil Wayne, Nikki Minaj and Miley Cyrus … enjoys eating at Chipotle, Panera and Dunkin' Donuts … one of four children in family … parents graduated from the University of Maryland … father is a program manager … mother works as a teacher … daughter of Rick and Mary Mueller … born on November 21, 1992 in Olney, Md.

Erin Palmer
Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Massapequa, N.Y.
High School: Plainedge H.S.

At Plainedge H.S.: Three-year varsity letter winner for Coach Gerry Gates … posted an 0.87 goals against average and 30 shutouts … helped Lady Red Devils to Class A semi-finals … member of varsity basketball team … good student who is a member of High Honor Roll and National Honor Society … also named as an AP Scholar.

Personal: Career goal is to become a physical therapist … most admires her family … hobbies include playing soccer and basketball, spending time with friends and listening to music … has worked as a babysitter during the summer … favorite athlete is soccer player David Beckham … enjoys reading “Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger … favorite movies are “Easy A” and “The Proposal” … lists Adam Sandler as her favorite actor … favorite band is The Goo Goo Dolls … likes eating chicken parmesan … oldest of three children in family … uncle, John Kirby, played lacrosse at Towson … parents graduated from Farmingdale State … father works in technology … mother is an administrative assistant … daughter of Roy and Kelly Palmer … born on October 29, 1993 in Massapequa, N.Y.

Katie Ponce
Position: Midfield
Hometown: Westfield, N.J.
High School: Westfield H.S.

At Westfield H.S.: Helped Blue Devils post the best record in school history with 21-1-2 mark as a senior along with number 11 ranking in the nation by ESPNRise … member of N.J. Group 4 state finalist team … earned all-county honors … also named as one of 15 Players to Watch by ESPNRise as a junior … also played varsity basketball and competed on track and field team … served as tri-captain for basketball team and earned all-conference honors … member of two record-setting track and field relay teams … also helped set Penn Relay record in 4x400 relay … Honor Roll student who served as Student Council President as a senior … also served as secretary for Student Council as a junior.

Personal: Lists his father as the person he admires the most … enjoys working out, watching movies and spending time with friends … has worked as a counselor at the Blue Devil Soccer Camp … favorite athlete is Robson de Souza … favorite book is “Romiette and Julio” by Sharon M. Draper … favorite movie is “No Strings Attached” … lists Sandra Bullock as her favorite actress … enjoys eating at Johnny Rockets … has one brother and one sister … father is a computer manager who worked at Pace University … mother attended Pratt University … daughter of Lucius and Susan Ponce … born on October 5, 1992 in New York, N.Y.

Erin Quinn
Position: Goalkeeper
Hometown: Mount Airy, Md.
High School: South Carroll H.S.

At Mount Airy H.S.: Four-year starter for Coach Andrew Isacco … earned NSCAA All-Region III notice as a senior … two-time All-State selection … named as County Player of the Year in 2010 … led Cavaliers to county and conference championships as a senior … made 480 career saves and allowed just 47 goals … recorded 92 saves as a senior … had a .924 save percentage as a junior while making 146 saves … recorded an .875 save percentage and allowed just 15 goals as a sophomore … made 137 saves and allowed just 20 goals in 2007 … three-sport athlete who also competed for Cavaliers' basketball and track and field teams.

Personal: Career goal is to work in physical therapy or forensics … lists her mother and father as the people she admires the most … enjoys playing sports, watching movies, listening to music and spending time with friends … has worked as a babysitter during the summer … favorite athlete is Christiano Ronaldo … favorite book is “Dear John” … lists Nicholas Sparks as her favorite author … favorite movie is “Shutter Island” … favorite actor is Ashton Kutcher … likes to listen to music by Panic at the Disco … enjoys eating at Osaka Japanese Restaurant … one of three children in family … cousin, Kelsey, played soccer at Villanova … uncle, Don Caparotti, played football at University of Massachusetts and professionally for Shreveport Pirates of Canadian Football League … cousin, Patrick, played baseball at Stevenson … father is and engineer and a graduate of UMBC who played for Retrievers' soccer team … mother is a beauty consultant … daughter of Barney and Carol Quinn … born on March 18, 1993 in Rockville, Md.

Sofia Read
Position: Forward
Hometown: Takoma Park, Md.
High School: Montgomery Blair H.S.

At Montgomery Blair H.S.: Helped Blazers reach regional semi-finals as a junior and senior … scored 56 career goals to tie school record … three-time all-state selection who earned second team honors as a sophomore and junior … three-sport athlete who also competed on swimming and track and field teams … Honor Roll student.

Personal: Most admires her parents … has volunteered with Meals on Wheels … hobbies include running, watching sports and listening to music … has worked as a lifeguard and swim instructor during the summer … favorite book is “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” … lists “Remember the Titans” as her favorite movie … favorite actor is Denzel Washington … favorite actress is Natalie Portman … enjoys listening to music by Beyonce … has one younger brother … father is a retired probation officer who attended Earlham College … mother is a probation officer who attended University of Maryland … daughter of Ed and Leticia Read … born on May 18, 1993 in Takoma Park, Md.

Rhianna Zalewski
Position: Midfield/Forward
Hometown: Freehold, N.J.
High School: Freehold Township H.S.

At Freehold Township H.S.: Helped Patriots win A North Division title … earned first team all-division notice … second team All-Shore Conference midfielder who scored 16 goals with 8 assists in career … member of track and field team who has set three school records … set school record in 400-meter run with time of 59.3 seconds … holds record in 800-meter run with time of 2:21.8 … also earned first team All-Shore Conference honors in 4x400-meter relay as a senior … also earned second team All-Shore Conference notice in 400-meter run.

Personal: Aspires to work in occupational therapy … lists her parents as the people she admires the most … has volunteered with Graeme Preston Foundation for Life and Big Steps for Little Feet … enjoys running … lists soccer player Frank Lampard of Chelsea F.C. as her favorite athlete … likes reading books by Jodi Picoult … favorite movies are “She's the Man” and “Fired Up” … favorite actress is Jennifer Aniston … favorite musician is Avril Lavigne … enjoys eating potatoes … most memorable experience is going to Germany in eighth grade … oldest of three children in family … cousin, Patrick Mellea, competed on track and field teams at Boston College and Villanova … cousin, Sarah Mellea, competed on track and field teams at Holy Cross … parents graduated from William Patterson University … father works in finance … mother is a registered nurse … daughter of Charles and Gina Zalewski … born on March 17, 1993 in Hackensack, N.J.
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