On Friday, Feb. 3, 2012, five Council Rock South seniors were recognized at a special news conference for signing letters of intent to play soccer at the collegiate level.
“It’s a special group when you have five kids going to D-1 schools,” coach John Oberholtzer said. “In their careers, the team was 69-20-2, and 11 of those losses came their freshman year. Twice they were league champs, they also were semifinalists in the state, and they won districts (in 2010). They’ve had tremendous club careers. They represented Council Rock South fantastically.”
Alexa Crosier – University of Vermont (Soccer)
Major: Secondary Education/History
Reasons for choosing Vermont: “I didn’t really have a final (of schools) because it changed every day. I was looking at schools from basically Vermont to Virginia, but Vermont was my favorite. I’m from New England, and it’s a very New England school – it’s really pretty, and the people are really nice. I love my coach, and the girls were all really nice.”
What was the progression that led you to playing collegiate soccer? “I always knew I wanted to play soccer in college. That’s been my dream, that’s what I really wanted to do.”
Coach John Oberholtzer says: “Alexa played midfield for us. She was very strong in the air, and she’s a very physical player. She has a big heart.”
About Alexa:
Favorite food: Pasta
Favorite movie: She’s the Man
Favorite music: ‘I listen to everything.’
Paula Jurewicz – Temple University (Soccer)
Major: Business
Final list of colleges: Temple, Old Dominion, Marshall
Reasons for choosing Temple: “It was closer to home and the campus life, and their business program is top notch.”
What was the progression that led you to playing collegiate soccer? “When I was a freshman, we started going to showcases for soccer, and having all the coaches come and watch your games was kind of cool. That’s how I knew I wanted to play, and I didn’t want to put in all that hard work for nothing.”
Coach John Oberholtzer says: “Paula played center back. She had an unbelievable throw in, and she was a very tough defender. She actually came out of the back and scored some goals for us. She will be a very strong outside defender for Temple.”
About Paula:
Favorite food: Ice Cream
Favorite movie: Billy Madison
Favorite music: Rascal Flatts
Samantha Lawson – Campbell University (Soccer)
Major: Pre-Physician’s Assistant
Final list of colleges: Campbell, Pittsburgh, Bryant
Reasons for choosing Campbell: “It was just a perfect placement. It’s down south, and I’m really more of a southern type person. The team was so close, and it was just a perfect choice.”
What was the progression that led you to playing collegiate soccer? “In eighth grade, I was on a team with a bunch of good players and we made it to the state finals and state semifinals. When I started seeing the college coaches coming to my games, I thought it would be a great idea.
“The process was so hard. You have to e-mail so many people, and hopefully, the colleges will come to your games. It’s difficult, but it’s all worth it in the end.”
Coach John Oberholtzer says: “She was our keeper. She came up big for us, and she was one of the main reasons we were able to win districts (in 2010), saving some goals. She was outstanding. She was the number one goaltender for us and the number one goaltender for the league.”
About Samantha:
Favorite food: Mashed Potatoes
Favorite movie: Elf
Favorite music: Country – Rascal Flatts
Kelsey Pressler – Mount St. Mary’s (Md.) (Soccer)
Major: Elementary Education/Special Education
Final list of colleges: Mount, Marist, Scranton
Reasons for choosing the Mount: “I like the family feel of the team, the coaches and the school – just pretty much everything about it. I fell in love with it as soon as I stepped onto the campus.”
What was the progression that led you to playing collegiate soccer? “The recruiting started my sophomore year, but it really didn’t get heavy until my junior year. I didn’t make my decision until the summer before my senior year.
“It was a lot of e-mails to coaches and a lot of tournaments. I’m just happy to decide sooner rather than later.”
Coach John Oberholtzer says: “Kelsey played wing halfback and also played wing outside. She was a great team player. She filled in at a lot of positions, and she was always able to fill in the blanks, so to speak.”
About Kelsey:
Favorite food: Chicken Parmesan
Favorite movie: She’s the Man
Favorite music: Taylor Swift
Chrissy Vollrath – La Salle University (Soccer)
Major: Secondary Education
Final list of colleges: La Salle, Lafayette, Drexel, Penn State
Reasons for choosing La Salle: “I really liked the girls and the coaching staff when I visited. They were all really nice, and it also was close to home. I just really liked everything about it.”
What was the progression that led you to playing collegiate soccer? “The recruiting started my freshman or sophomore year when I started going to college showcases. My team gave us opportunities to be seen, and my coach for my club team and all my coaches as well as all the girls helped me get better.”
Coach John Oberholtzer says: “Chrissy played in the center of the field. She played midfield with Alexa Crosier and we also put her up top, and she was a very good defensive-minded player.”
About Chrissy:
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite movie: The Notebook
Favorite music: Country
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