Soccer adds eight for 2017 season

Jackrabbit women's soccer head coach Brock Thompson announced the addition of eight incoming freshman as part of Wednesday's 2017 National Signing Day event.

The class includes six student-athletes who signed their National Letter of Intent.

The newest Jackrabbits are Molly Ballinger (Lakewood, Colo.), Stephanie Dashiell (Papillion, Neb.), Eleanor Dick (Harrisonville, Mo.), Rachel Hewitt (Cottage Grove, Minn.), Taylor Lock (Lakeville, Minn.), Marisa Schulz (Dakota Dunes, S.D.), Kaitlin Zabel (Lakeville, Minn.) and Allie Zueger (Bath, S.D.).

"It's an exciting day as we welcome this group of new Jackrabbits," Thompson said. "This unique group of players brings some great experience and variety to our current roster. We have a group of uniquely talented individuals that share a common passion for SDSU and the game of soccer."

Profiles on the Jackrabbit newcomers are below ...

Molly Ballinger • Defender • 5-4 • Lakewood, Colo. • Mullen HS
Set to graduate from Mullen High School (Lakewood, Colo.) in May 2017 … has not complete senior high school season … ranked as the No. 8 prospect in the state of Colorado … All-State honorable mention pick in 2014 and 2016 … First Team All-Conference selection as a junior in 2016 … team reached state semifinals in 2016 … three-year letterwinner in soccer … lettered two years in basketball, where she was an All-State pick in 2015 and one year in football, earning 5A special teams player of the week honors in 2016 … Played club with Rush Select out of Denver, Colo., in 2012 and 2013 … Born Feb. 6, 1999 in Lakewood, Colo. … daughter of Tim and Stacy Ballinger … set to major in early education.

Thompson on Ballinger: "Molly is a solid defender. She can play anywhere across the back line. She is sound technically and reads the game well. Her distribution out of the back is solid."

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Stephanie Dashiell • Midfielder • 5-0 • Papillion, Neb. • Papillion-LaVista South HS
Set to graduate from Papillion-LaVista South High School (Papillion, Neb.) in May 2017 … has not completed senior high school season … four-year letterwinner in soccer and was a team captain in 2015 … injury cut 2016 high school season short… as a sophomore in 2015, scored six goals with five assists over 11 matches with high school team, earning an All-ITG honorable mention nod that season … played club with Omaha FC Elite 99 from 2009-16 and Nebraska ODP from 2010-16 … scored seven goals with Omaha FC club as a junior … Nebraska State Cup Champion with Nebraska ODP in 2012 and runner-up in 2013 … active in volunteering and coaching youth soccer … four-time academic honor roll member … earned Academic All-State honors in 2015 … was named Academic All-State by the Lincoln Journal Star in 2016 alongside earning the Award of Academic Excellence that year … born Sept. 21, 1999 in Omaha, Neb. … daughter of Lisa and Mike Dashiell … expected to major in exercise science.

Thompson on Dashiell: "Steph is a diminutive firecracker. She is good on the ball in tight spaces, great at running at defenses, and tenacious defensively. Steph's passion for SDSU and Jackrabbit Soccer is contagious."

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Eleanor Dick • Forward • 5-4 • Harrisonville, Mo. • Harrisonville HS
Set to graduate from Harrisonville High School (Harrisonville, Mo.) in May 2017 … has not completed senior soccer season … three-time letterwinner in soccer … led team in points, goals and assists all three seasons … three-time All-Conference First Team, All-Conference Academic First Team, All-District First Team and All-Region First Team selection … selected All-State honorable mention as a sophomore and junior (2015 and 2016) … record 30 points (10 goals, 10 assists) as a junior in 2016 … tallied 69 points (24 goals, 21 assists) as a sophomore in 2015 … finished freshman campaign in 2014 with 55 points (22 goals, 11 assists) … played club ball with Blue Valley Soccer Club Tsunami (2011-12), Sporting Blue Valley Rowdies (2012-16) and Sporting Blue Valley Sparta (2015-16) … two-time Kansas State Cup Champion (spring 2013 and fall 2014) while qualifying in fall 2013 … National Premiere League (NPL) Champion in 2013 while qualifying for the national tournament in 2014 … two-time Heartland Soccer League Champion (2011-12 U14 and 2013-14 U16) … Midwest Regional League (MRL) season champion in 2012-13 and an MRL season finalist in 2014-15 … served as class president all four years … National Honor Society member … attended Missouri Girls State program … born Aug. 13, 1998 in Overland Park, Kan. … daughter of Ray and Jenifer Dick … has two brothers, Abe and Nate … expected to major in psychology.

Thompson on Dick: "Eleanor is a player that has very deceptive speed. She loves to create opportunities for others but can also score goals when the chance presents itself."

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Rachel Hewitt • Forward • 5-3 • Cottage Grove, Minn. • Woodbury HS
Set to graduate from Woodbury High School (Woodbury, Minn.) in May 2017 … four-year letterwinner in soccer … All-Conference selection as a sophomore and senior … sat out junior and first half of senior seasons due to injury … named most dedicated in high school program from 2014-16 … voted as team most valuable player senior season (2016) … as a senior led team in goals (five) while adding three assists for 13 points … record nine points as a freshman (2013) with two goals and a team-leading five assists … played club ball with Minnesota Thunder Academy … National Honor Society member … earned school's academic letter and academic award (4.0 GPA or above) as sophomore, junior and senior … active volunteer with youth soccer … born Dec. 17, 1998 in Minnesota … daughter of Shawn and Chevy Hewitt … plans to major in nursing.

Thompson on Hewitt: "Rachel is a dynamic attacking player that can take players on 1v1. Her strengths fit perfectly into our system and we look for to make a great impact. More importantly her drive to be better each day fit's within our core values"

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Taylor Lock • Goalkeeper • 5-9 • Lakeville, Minn. • Lakeville North HS
Set to graduate in May 2017 from Lakeville North High School (Lakeville, Minn.) … three-year starter in soccer … holds Minnesota State High School League records for career shutouts (20) and single-season shutouts (20 in 2016) … two-time All-State and All-Conference selection (2015 and 2016) while earning All-Conference Honorable Mention honors as a sophomore (2014) … selected the NSCAA Minnesota State Player of the Week three times in her career … helped her high school team towards three consecutive Section Championships, earning a spot in the state tournament all three years … high school squad named conference champions during her junior and senior seasons … played club with Minnesota Thunder Academy until 2015-16 and won the 2015 North American Cup (ECNL) … joined the Minneapolis United for club in 2016-17 and played National League … active with Fellowship of Christian Athletes … born July 12, 1999 in St. Paul, Minn. … daughter of Troy and Emily Lock … major is undecided.

Thompson on Lock: "Taylor is our Goalkeeper for this class. She is a great young woman with a strong work ethic. She is very technical and is constantly training to improve herself. She's also a great leader and tremendous teammate"

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Marisa Schulz • Forward • 5-7 • Dakota Dunes, S.D. • Dakota Valley HS
Set to graduate from Dakota Valley High School (Dakota Dunes, S.D.) in May 2017 … high school did not sponsor a varsity soccer team … played club ball with TriState Revolution and Dakota Alliance … Dakota Alliance squad won US Youth Soccer State Cup and was a Midwest Regional Soccer Contender in 2015 and 2017 … club team earned a berth to US Club Soccer Midwest Regionals in 2016 … four-year letterwinner in cross country and track and field … four-time qualifier and three-time medalist for state cross country … took 10^th as a freshman, 11^th as a sophomore and 12^th as a senior … state qualifier all three years in track (has not completed senior track and field season) … seven-time track and field medalist … took fourth place in medley relay as a freshman (2013-14) … as a sophomore (2014-15) claimed state title in the 3,200 meter race, finished second in the medley relay and third in both the 1,600 meter relay and 1,600 meter race … team finished fourth at 2015 state meet … as a junior (2015-16) took fifth in 3,200 meter run at state … named school's outstanding female athlete as a freshman while earning cross country MVP and Best of the Class honors all four years and track and field MVP honors as a sophomore … National Honor Society member … Principle's List Honor Roll (4.0) all four years … Two-time National Honor Society Double Up Award winner (2015-16, 2016-17) … National Honor Society President as a senior … Future Business Leaders of America participant as a junior and senior while serving as a historian in 2016-17 … born Dec. 31,1998 in Sioux City, Iowa … daughter of Noel and Jennifer Schulz … plans to major in chemical engineering.

Thompson on Shulz: "Marissa is a dynamic front-runner with a great left-foot. She can beat players 1v1 and cross dangerous balls into the box for on-rushing teammates. Her drive and passion to be a Jackrabbit has be on display for years."

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Kaitlin Zabel • Defender • 5-1 • Lakeville, Minn. • Lakeville South HS
Set to graduate from Lakeville South High School (Lakeville, Minn.) in May 2017 … three-time All-Conference selection from 2014-16 … named All-State as a junior in 2015 … picked as school's most valuable player three consecutive years (2014-16) … led team with 29 points behind 12 goals and five assists as a junior (2015), tied for second in South Suburban Conference … served as high school team captain as a senior … played club ball with Minnesota Thunder Academy … club team won Minnesota State Cup (2013) and was USA Cup Champions in 2013 and 2015 … club team was ECNL National Champions in 2014 while qualifying for nationals in 2014 and 2016 … club team was two-time MYSA Premier League Champions in 2015-16 … National Honor Society member … earned the Lakeville South Academic Achievement Awards, South Suburban Conference Interscholastic Award and Lakeville South Certificate of Achievement in Social Studies and Physical Education/Health while being an honor roll member all four years of high school … born April 4, 1999 in Texas … daughter of Rob and Lisa Zabel … intended major is Biology.

Thompson on Zabel: "Katie just goes about her business and finds a way to keep making play after play. She is the type of player who makes everyone around her look better by her consistency. She's played in a ton of big games for her club team and we're excited for her to continue to do that at SDSU"

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Allie Zueger • Midfielder • 5-2 • Bath, S.D. • Aberdeen Central HS
Set to graduate from Aberdeen Central High School (Aberdeen, S.D.) in May 2017 … finished her high school career with 19 goals and 30 assists for 68 points, posting a 57.1 shots on goal percentage … as a senior in 2016 tallied 23 points with eight goals and seven assists behind a 58.2 shots on goal percentage … two-time First Team All-Eastern South Dakota Conference selection in 2016-17 … named to Soccer 605's Elite 11 AA Girl's team in 2016 and 2017 … selected to South Dakota ODP Regional team first three years of high school (2013-16) … voted team's most valuable player in 2015 … Gatorade South Dakota High School Player of the Year nominee as a sophomore and junior … named South Dakota ODP Female Player of the Year as a freshman … South Dakota Soccer Coaches Association All-tournament Team member in 2013 … qualified for state track meet as a sophomore and junior … made Dean's List all four years … active with church volunteering … born Oct. 17, 1998 in Aberdeen, S.D. … daughter of John and Jody Zueger … plans to major in physical therapy.

Thompson on Zueger: "We have been keeping an eye on Allie since she was pretty young. She is a spunky, tough, electric player that can play pretty much anywhere on the field. Allie has a great balance intelligence and intensity within her game."

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