Mar 20, 2018

Columbia State Lady Chargers Soccer Hosts Signing Day

2018-2019 women's soccer team
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(Standing, pictured, left to right): Coach Colton Bryant, Brittany Habberly, Jordan Gokey, Maddilyn Brocato, Raven Evans, Faith Holland and Gracie Holland. (Sitting, pictured, left to right): Taliyah Lashley-Jones, Jaile Gillespie, Madi Dreyer, Grace Cole and Maria Perez.

(COLUMBIA, Tenn. - March 20, 2018) - - - Columbia State Community College's new women's soccer team held a signing day for the Columbia State student recruits Friday, March 16.

Ten new recruits and one walk-on student participated in the signing event.

"We are proud to have these girls as a part of our program," said Colton Bryant, head coach for the Columbia State women's soccer team. "They are all great girls who will represent Columbia State and our community in a positive way. We are excited to start writing history with the new Columbia State women's soccer team."

The players are looking forward to the upcoming soccer season.

"The thing I'm most excited about is gaining these new sisters and friendships," said Maddilyn Brocato, Columbia State student and new recruit for the women's soccer team. "I'm expecting us to learn, grow and bond as a team."

"With the team just starting up, I hope we can all come together and really enjoy the season," said Gracie Holland, Columbia State student and new recruit for the women's soccer team. "I'm really excited."

Raven Evans, a Columbia native
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Raven Evans, a Columbia native, is a walk-on for the new Women's Soccer team at Columbia State Community College. (Pictured, left to right): Coach Colton Bryant and Raven Evans.

John Overton High School

Sisters Faith and Gracie Holland, former John Overton High School soccer players
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Sisters Faith and Gracie Holland, former John Overton High School soccer players, sign to play soccer with Columbia State Community College. (Pictured, left to right): Coach Colton Bryant; Faith Holland; Gracie Holland; and Stephanie Holland, mother.

Summit High School

Madi Dreyer, a former Summit High School soccer player
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Madi Dreyer, a former Summit High School soccer player, signs to play soccer with Columbia State Community College. (Pictured, left to right): Coach Colton Bryant; Harry Dryer, father; Madi Dryer; and Tracy Dryer, mother.

Columbia Central High School

Maddilyn Brocato, a former CHS soccer player
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Maddilyn Brocato, a former CHS soccer player, signs to play soccer with Columbia State Community College. (Pictured, left to right): Coach Colton Bryant; Noel Lasure, grandfather; Maddilyn Brocato; and Wendie Barton, mother.

Taliyah Lashley-Jones, a former CHS soccer player
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Taliyah Lashley-Jones, a former CHS soccer player, signs to play soccer with Columbia State Community College. (Pictured, left to right): Coach Colton Bryant; Rose Jones, grandmother; Taliyah Lashley-Jones; Karsonya Jones, mother; and Messiah Jones, brother.

Maria Perez, a former CHS soccer player
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Maria Perez, a former CHS soccer player, signs to play soccer with Columbia State Community College. (Standing, Pictured, left to right): Coach Colton Bryant and Omar Perez Jr., brother. (Sitting, pictured, left to right): Hadassa Loredo, mother; Maria Perez; and Omar Perez Sr., father.

Zion Christian Academy

Grace Cole, a former Zion Christian Academy soccer player
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Grace Cole, a former Zion Christian Academy soccer player, signs to play soccer with Columbia State Community College. (Pictured, left to right): Jason Cole, father; Laurie Cole, mother; Grace Cole; and Coach Colton Bryant.

Columbia Academy

Jaile Gillespie, a former Columbia Academy soccer player
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Jaile Gillespie, a former Columbia Academy soccer player, signs to play soccer with Columbia State Community College. (Pictured, left to right): Coach Colton Bryant; Edward Gillespie, father; Jaile Gillespie; Lynn Gillespie, mother; and Miyah Lyokley, niece.

Spring Hill High School

Brittany Habberly, a former Spring Hill High School soccer player
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Brittany Habberly, a former Spring Hill High School soccer player, signs to play soccer with Columbia State Community College. (Pictured, left to right): Coach Colton Bryant, Brittany Habberly and daughter Aylah Habberly.

Lawrence County High School

Jordan Gokey, a former Lawrenceburg County High School soccer player
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Jordan Gokey, a former Lawrenceburg County High School soccer player, signs to play soccer with Columbia State Community College. (Standing, pictured, left to right): Friends Alexandra Birlidis and Hayden Galloway. (Sitting, pictured, left to right): Coach Colton Bryant; Mary Luna, mother; Jordan Gokey; and Shannon Knisley, Lawrence County High School Soccer Coach.