Dover, Del. (June 11, 2010) --- Delaware State University Head Women's Soccer Coach Nitan Soni has announced that seven high school seniors have signed to attend the university and compete for the Hornets beginning with the upcoming season.

"I believe we added some quality players to our program," said Soni, who is in his third year with the Hornets. "They will provide depth as well as skill and knowledge that will compliment our overall team development." 

The Hornets return all but one starter from their 2009 squad.

Delaware State will kick off the 2010 soccer regular season at Maryland-Baltimore County on Aug. 20. The home opener is Aug. 20 against Delaware. The Great West Conference opener is Oct. 8 at home versus New Jersey Tech.  

Delaware State University 2010 Women's Soccer Signees
Samantha Strohm              Philadelphia, Pa. Archbishop Ryan HS
Club Team: Philadelphia SC/Coppa Cavaliers
Soni quote: Being an overall rounded player will allow Samantha to impact our game from many positions.

Alexandra Brosky              Alburtis, Pa.                          Emmaus HS
Club Team: Vincent United Fury
Soni quote: Ali's pursuit to goal will really improve our team's ability to be aggressive in the final third.

Kathryn Marie Melore        New Windsor, N.Y.              John S. Burke Catholic HS
Club Team: Orange County Pride
=Soni quote: Katie's addition to defense will help improve our speed and athleticism.

Elizabeth Olivier               Andover, N.J.        North Warren Regional HS
Club Team: TSF Academy
Soni quote: Liz's physical nature to the game will reinforce our midfield and improve our ability to keep and win possession.

Darcy Pelz-Butler              Silver Spring, Md.                 Montgomery Blair HS
Club Team: Calverton SC Kaieteur
Soni quote: Darcy will be able to provide a utility of skills that will allow us to keep the game spontaneous.

Kelly Pelz-Butler                Silver Spring, Md.                 Montgomery Blair HS
Club Team: Calverton SC Kaieteur
Soni quote: Kelly's vision and technical execution from midfield will help in transitioning forward.

Kaitlyn Schech                    Bel Air, Md.                            Harford Technical HS
Club Team: USCS Pride
Soni quote: Kaitlyn's physique and dedication to the game will translate into game winning performances.