Lady Demon Signees -- as of 10:40 a.m. 
Final Count -- 13

Shelby Drope • Midfielder • 5-6 • Fr.-HS • Pontotoc, Miss. (Pontotoc HS)
 
High School: Led her team to back-to-back-to-back division championships including state runner-up her freshman year… she led her team in assists and scoring three straight years… named all-division three times… named North Mississippi Daily Journal All-Area Team three times… six year letterwinner in soccer… first player from her high school to sign with a four-year institution… member of the beta club, Mu Alpha Theta and Spanish club... coached by Marty Pettit and McKinley Holland… has a 3.7 grade point average… played with the Tupelo Futbol Club under coaches Paul Thomas and Mark Holley (2005-10) and for the Miss. Fire Juniors under coaches Steve Otto and Kenny White (2010-2014).
 
Personal: Daughter of Phyllis and David Drope… one sister, Hannah… plans on majoring in chemistry and pre-pharmacy… wants to go to pharmacy after graduating from NSU… aspires to have a successful as pharmacist and hopes to open her own business… born April 10, 1996. 

Coach's thoughts: "As a freshman at Pontotoc High School, Shelby led the team in scoring, and to the 4A State High School Championship game.  She was even named "Player of the Year" by the local newspaper.  Honors not typically given to freshmen.  Shelby hasn't stopped gaining the honors, she is a key part of her club team's defense playing the holding midfielder position.  She is very strong technically and seems to be comfortable with the physical side of the game if needed.  If she does get into the attacking position she has the composure to make the most of her chances."



Mackenzie Geier • Defender • 5-8 • Fr.-HS • Tarpon Springs, Fla. (Palm Harbor U. HS)
 
High School: Named first team all-county and Palm Harbor University HS Defender of the year… coached by John Plantamenta and Darryl Southard… helped her team to a 50-4-6 record through her first three years… member of the Key Club, Future Business Leaders of America… four-year letterwinner in soccer… has a 3.8 grade point average… play for the VSI Flames club team under Sam Mitchell and Rhys Lloyd from 2007-14.
 
Personal: Daughter of Karen and Jeff Geier… has two sisters, Molly and Mallory… majoring in psychology and pre-law… plans to go to law school after graduation and wants to become a lawyer… born on Sept. 24, 1995.

Coach's thoughts: "Mackenzie is a member of the same team that new Demon goalkeeper Alex Latham is on.  She was the heart and soul of the defensive backline that finished third in the nation in the ECNL.  To have both her and Alex is something we are thrilled about.  Mackenzie doesn't know how to lose, she has been a winner since U12 when winning Florida State Cup and she has continued to win while playing at a higher and higher level.  She has received numerous awards in high school from All-County, and All-Conference to the team defensive award.  We lover her composure out there and she has played against some of the absolute best forwards in the country in her age group and she continually comes out on top. We are thrilled to have her compliment our returning defensive players."



Esdeina Gonzalez • Midfielder • 5-2 • Fr.-HS • Humble, Texas (Kingwood HS)
 
High School: Three year letterwinner in soccer... two straight undefeated district champs and trips to third round of playoffs… captain of the team this season… coached by Donnie Bodron… has a 4.2 grade point average… member of the Challenge Club under coach Pat O'Toole for eight years.
 
Personal: Daughter of Veroncia and Adalberto Gonzalez… three sisters, Amy, Estibaliz, Angeline… born Oct. 23, 1995… plans on majoring in business and wants to study mechanics after graduation.

Coach's thoughts: "Esdeina is one of those players who has a tremendous amount of respect for the game and what it takes to work hard.  Something that fans never get to see, but coaches appreciate so much.  She has been a solid midfield player for a long time, but she has all of the sudden made her mark lately up front as a forward.  We are not sure exactly which position we will use her but excited about the different opportunities that she brings to the field."



Caché Haley • Forward • 5-7 • Fr.-HS • Vacaville, Calif. (Dougherty Valley HS)
 
High School: Letterwinnner in soccer and track and field… has a 3.0 grade point average… coached by Nate Failing and Thomas Chamberlain… member of the Black Student Union… played for the Pleasnton RAGE club team under Darin Preszler for four years.
 
Personal: Daughter of Carissa Tarver and Marvis Haley… one brother, Joseph, and two sisters, Breana and Jada… majoring in psychology and a concentration in addiction studies… plans to have a career in Child Protective Services… life's ambition is to give back to the community… born on Nov. 16, 1996.
 
Coach's thoughts: "Cache comes to us from a traditionally strong soccer club in Northern California.  She has a lot of family nearby in Dallas.  We had been impressed with her at different events throughout the country, but when my assistant coach saw her at a summer camp, we knew that she would be someone who could help us.  She is very fast and we feel like she can help us get in behind opponents.  We wanted to improve our team speed, and our attack and she will certainly play a role in that area."

 

Cayla Klinger • Midfielder • 5-3 • Fr.-HS • Keller, Texas (Timber Creek HS)
 
High School: Four-year letterwinner in soccer… three-time first-team all-district selection… captain of her team every season played and was awarded the Peregrine Falcon award… scored seven goals her junior year, 10 goals sophomore year and eight goals freshman season… also has 18 career assists… led Timber Creek to a 48-21-10 record… coached by Mike King and Cathy Reeves… played with the FC Dallas club team under Ben Waldrum… participated in several community service projects… has a 3.7 grade point average.
 
Personal: Daughter of Debbie and Nate Klinger… one brother, Cody… grandmother, Tina Robins, was a celebrity singer and comedia and appeared in the first airing on the Johnny Carson Show… second cousin of Jerry Lewis… plans to major in business and hopes to own her own business… born on May 1, 1996. 

Coach's thoughts: "Cache comes to us from a traditionally strong soccer club in Northern California.  She has a lot of family nearby in Dallas.  We had been impressed with her at different events throughout the country, but when my assistant coach saw her at a summer camp, we knew that she would be someone who could help us.  She is very fast and we feel like she can help us get in behind opponents.  We wanted to improve our team speed, and our attack and she will certainly play a role in that area."




Alex Latham • Goalkeeper • 5-8 • Fr.-HS • Bradenton, Fla. (Lakewood Ranch HS)
 
High School: Four-time district champion… Florida state champion in 2012 and runner-up in 2013… currently on the longest win streak in Lakewood's history (20+)… named the team's player of the year her junior season… all-area honorable mention he sophomore year… first-team all-area her freshman year and recorded the longest shutout streak (18) in school history… coached by Guy Virgillio, Perri Hankins, and Mark Napier… played with the VSI West Florida Flames club team under Jorge Zavala and (2011-14) and for the Braden River Rage under Chuck Reda (2005-11)… member of the Lakewood Leader and National Honor Society…four-year scholar athlete.
 
Personal: Daughter of Charlotte and mark Latham… one brother, Peter, and one sister, Caroline… majoring in computer information systems and mathematics… she wants a career as a software developer... born Nov. 9, 1995. 

Coach's thoughts: "Alex played every minute in goal for the third best team in the ECNL league, without question the best league in the country.  She is a hard worker, she often trains with her brother who is a collegiate football player.  She has trained several times with US Men's National team goalkeeper Tim Howard.  We really think that she has even more to give and look forward to her transformation at the college level."



Sage Leffew • Midfielder • 5-1 • Fr.-HS • Saint Cloud, Fla. (Harmony HS)
 
High School: Three-time letterwinner in soccer, four in flag football, one in track and weightlifting… three-time conference champion and state final four his freshman year in soccer… Orange Belt Player of the Year in 2013 and player of the year honorable mention in 2012… named to the all-conference team every season she lettered… helped her team to a 31-5 record…coached in soccer by Stephanie Jones… played for the Florida Kraze Krush club team under Joseph Avallone… member of the French club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes… has a 3.5 grade point average.
 
Personal: Daughter of Cathy and Jon Leffew…one brother, Jon III… plans to major in biology… hopes to attend veterinary school and become a small animal veterinarian… born on Oct. 3, 1995.

Coach's thoughts: "Sage's coach came to us and said that our school would be the perfect fit for her.  We went to see her play and within 30 minutes we agreed that she would be a good fit for us as well.  We love her composure, very calm on the ball and can cover a lot of ground.  She isn't the tallest player on the field yet she takes tremendous pride in being strong in the air, and isn't afraid to battle anyone.  Once she committed some of our friends who coach at college's in that part of the country congratulated us on getting what they feel would be an impact player for us."  



Jessica Lykins • Midfielder • 5-5 • Fr.-HS • Cypress, Texas (Cypress Woods HS)
 
High School: Advanced to the second round of the playoffs in 2013 and is a three-time academic all-district selection… four-year letterwinner in soccer… member of Young Life and Senior Women… has a 3.5 grade point average… played for the Cy-Fair Dynamos coached by Mark Wilkinson for eight years.
 
Personal: Daughter of Natasha and Michael Lykins… two brothers, Benjamin and Thomas… plans to major in pre-veterinarian… wants to attend veterinary school… born August 29, 1996. 

Coach's thoughts: "Jessica is a very determined forward.  We had the chance to see her at a soccer camp do some things and we liked her.  Then we would always get updates about her scoring goals, and it is something she seems to do quite a bit of, so we couldn't ignore that.  She really seemed comfortable on campus and with the team and we hope that she can continue to keep scoring goals."



Chandler Monk • Midfielder • 5-4 • Fr.-HS • Chesapeake, Va. (Greenbrier Christian)
 
High School:  Named team midfielder of the year in 2012 and 2013… team's rookie of the year in 2010… scored 13 goals in her sophomore year, 10 junior year, and eight goals freshman year… coached by Bryan Bates soccer… also lettered in indoor track and was coached Clinton Bell… five year letterwinner in soccer… member of the beta club… has a 4.19 grade point average… All-American Scholar in 2012… played for the Virginia Rush club team coached by Matt Middlestat.
 
Personal: Daughter of Jean and John Monk… born August 9, 1996… plans to major in scientific inquiry… wants to attend medical school and become a neurologist to open free medical clinics in third world countries. 

Coach's thoughts: "Chandler was someone that kind of fell out of the sky onto our radar.  Our first conversations and notes with her were so impressive that we felt like we really needed to look at a player from out of our region.  We were very impressed with her versatility, comfortable at a few different spots in the midfield.  She is composed on the ball and has really developed her vision, seeing how the game is unfolding at that moment and making the right decision with the ball.  She has good speed, was a state qualifier for the High School State Track meet as an eighth grader. When you get to know her and see her accomplishments on and off the field, you certainly know that she isn't afraid to work hard.  She is ranked number one in her class academically and we have a great appreciation for that as well."



Allison Palomo • Defender • 5-5 • Fr.-HS • Allen, Texas (Allen HS)
 
High School: Three year varsity starter and is captain of Allen her senior season… Region II District 10-5A second team and Best Defender Award… advanced to the third round of the playoffs in 2013… member of the National Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society… named an Eagle Scholar… has a 3.98 grade point average… coached by Kevin Albury, Tabitha Williamson, Christian Hutchison… played for the String Dallas '96 club team coached by Beau Brown and Mustangs F.C coached by Carl Bussey.
 
Personal: Daughter of Donna and Ruben Palomo… two sisters, Danielle and Brooke… plans to major in nursing… after graduation she wishes to become a pediatric nurse and work with oncology patients… her life's ambition is to donate money to the Vitiligo Research Foundation, visit the seven wonders of the world and be a role model to those around her…  born Nov. 4, 1995.

Coach's thoughts: "Allison will provide some relief from the loss of our graduating seniors on the defensive line.  She has good speed, and is certainly comfortable paying the physical price needed in the collegiate game.  She interprets the game well and her work rate is second to none.  Coaches and opposing players will notice Allison during the game for her reliability and persistence." 



Amy Renteria • Defender • 5-3 • Fr.-HS • Dallas, Texas (WH Adamson)
 
High School: Lettered in soccer at WH Adamson… also played for the FC Dallas club team under Ben Waldrum with fellow signee Cayla Klinger for coach Ben Waldrum… has a 3.3 grade point average.
 
Personal: Daughter of Maria and Aurelio Renteria… father is a small business owner… two sisters, Adela and Mia… plans to major in kinesiology… born July 19, 1996. 

Coach's thoughts: "Amy is a very deceiving player.  She isn't the tallest player, but don't let that fool you.  She can tackle as hard as anyone.  In fact recently her club team moved her to defender.  She is very versatile.  Comfortable anywhere in the midfield and now as an outside defender.  She has a lot of experience, she recently traveled to Mexico and played against the Mexican U-17 National team.  We not exactly sure where she will play, but I think she will be hard pressed to keep off the field."



Payton Roney • Midfielder/Forward • 5-3 • Fr.-HS • Laurel, Miss. (West Jones HS)
 
High School: State champion in 2011 and runner-up in in 2012… helped her team to a 48-11-8 record in her first three seasons… back-to-back 17 win seasons… scored 12 goals her freshman year and 14 goals each in sophomore and junior seasons… 26 career assists… will participate in the Mississippi all-star game… lettered six years in soccer, one year of track and basketball… district champion in the 400m race and runner-up in the 1600m race… coached in soccer by Craig Winship, Todd Siders, Anna Bryant, Toney Buckley, Aaron Avial… played with the MS Chicago Fire club team under coach Kenny White… member of the Future Business Leaders of America, Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta Club, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes… has a 3.9 grade point average.
 
Personal: Daughter of Connie and Stephen Roney… one brother, Tyler… born May 20, 1996… plans to major in biology… wants to get her master's degree in occupational therapy.

Coach's thoughts: "Payton was one of those attacking players who stood out the instant we saw her team play.  She has a tremendous work ethic and is very competitive, absolutely hates to lose. Her high school team has won 2 state championships and was runner-up twice at the 5A level.  She has been named All-State 3 times.  She is fast as well, was on the track team and was district champion in the 400 meter and runner-up in 800 meter. She has done all this and has maintained a 3.9 grade point average. We really feel like she is one of the best players you could get in the state of Mississippi this year."



Cadence Starr • Goalkeeper • 5-5 • Fr.-HS • Georgetown, Texas (Georgetown HS)
 
High School: Three-year letterwinner in soccer… coached by Steve McBride and Jenny Richardson… member of the National Honor Society, Vice President of the Student Council, and Key Club… played for the Austin Texas club team under coaches Ashley and Wes Schevers for seven years… has a 3.49 grade point average.
 
Personal: Daughter of Holly and Wes Starr… three brothers- Zach, Ben, and Josh… plans to major in biology or kinesiology … wants to become and occupational therapist and work with special needs children.

Coach's thoughts:   "Cadence is a goalkeeper who came recommended to us from her club coach Ashley Schevers.  She then came to one of our camps and she really stood out.  We continued to follow her at various tournaments over the summer and we knew we had to have her.  We take pride in being strong in the goalkeeper position and we like what she is going to bring to us at NSU."