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Known only by a few, when Cedar Crest College Head Soccer Coach Sarah Wolcott took over before the 2013 season she looked at the roster and saw just four names returning.  "I was really excited to start the season" said Wolcott "But I was also nervous about how it would pan out" she would add.  Wolcott and Assistant Coach Gabby Lopez would put in a lot of work to get them to where they are now.  "Last year was a great jumping off point for us, we are looking to our captains to lead us in Kim Barry (Greentown, PA/Wallenpaupack Area) and Courtney Long (Coopersburg, PA/Southern Lehigh)".  Long led the team in scoring while also finishing in the top five in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC), while it would be rare to find someone who would out hustle now senior Kim Barry (Greentown, PA/Wallenpaupack Area).  "Last year's record doesn't represent us at all" said Wolcott, "We could have been a .500 team, but they always say Would Have, Could Have, Should Have, so this is the year to really prove ourselves.


Wolcott will have quite to team to help her prove that the Falcons are the real deal by adding eight to an already athletic roster:

• Kelsey Snavely (Lititz, PA/Warwick)- Defender- From Lititz, PA- Warwick High School- Club: Penn Legacy- Nursing Major- "Kelsey is a tough, aggressive defender who doesn't back down from a challenge. She plays with heart and has a great attitude. I anticipate her being an instrumental player on our back line this year."
• Caitlyn Mann (Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin)- Midfielder- From Harrisburg, PA- Central Dauphin High School- Club HMMS- Business Major- "'m excited to have Caitlyn step into the central midfield. She is a very smart and industrious player. Her vision is excellent and she has a great ability to find players' feet. She will be a key player in linking up with our forwards."
• Jackalyn Beckett (New Egypt, NJ/New Egypt) - Midfielder- From New Egypt, NJ- New Egypt High School- Millstone United Hurricanes- Nursing Major- "Jackie has a lot of good, high-level soccer experience. Her soccer IQ will allow her to fit nicely into our midfield."
• Julianne Martone (Hackettstown, NJ/Hackettstown ) - Forward and Midfielder- From Hackettstown, NJ- Hackettstown High School- Club: Warren United- Nursing Major- "Julianne is a very dedicated and self-motivated player. Her work rate is unmatched, which will allow her to be a major contributor for us on the attack this year."
• Kari Vanderslice (Clementon, NJ/Highland Regional) - Goalkeeper- From Clementon, NJ- Highland High School- Club: Barrington Co-Stars- Undecided Major- "Kari is an aggressive goalkeeper. She has an excellent step off the line and doesn't back down from a challenge. She'll be able to come up big for us this season."
• Nalani Velasquez (Howell, NJ/Howell)- Goalkeeper- From Howell, NJ- Howell High School- Club Team: USCFA TOON-Psychology Major- "Nalani is a very outgoing player and person. She is a competitor who has all the tools to be very successful. She is coming off a great high school season. I think she'll step up and be a leader for us as a freshman."     
• Katalia Cargill- Defender- From Nassau, Bahamas- International High School- Forensic Science Major- "Katalia is coming out of a very successful high school career. We're excited to have her come in and contribute for us on the back line."
• Kristen Spencer (Bangor, PA/Pen Argyl Area)- Midfielder- From Bangor, PA- Pen Argyl High School- Junior transfer from North Hampton Community College- Nursing Major- "Kristen is a dedicated, hardworking individual. She will be a much needed physical presence for us on the field."

*All quotes compliments of Head Soccer Coach Sarah Wolcott.

On top of bringing in an impressive new class, the Falcons will also rely of some talented returners.

Seniors coming back for the Falcons include Kim Barry (Greentown, PA/Wallenpaupack Area), Breeona Lewis and Shaquira McCottry (Philadelphia, PA/Girard College).  Denyell Spignola will return to the Falcons as a senior after missing the last year.  For Juniors the Falcons see their leading scorer and captain Courtney Long (Coopersburg, PA/Southern Lehigh) as the lone junior returner while Kristen Spencer (Bangor, PA/Pen Argyl Area) will join the team as a transfer from North Hampton Community College.  The Falcons sophomore class, which is the second deepest class on the team will see Alexis Baxter (Clifton Springs, NY/Phelps-Clifton Springs), Brittney Billmeyer (Danville, PA/Columbia County Christian), Kim Incontrera (Staten Island, NY/Susan E. Wagner), and Allison Rittle (Fredericksburg, PA/Northern Lebanon) return while the team will welcome Amira Mahmoud to the team for 2014.

2014 looks to be a bright year for the Falcons who will open up the season on the road at The College of New Jersey and will play host to the City College of New York and Lehman College in the annual Cedar Crest Soccer Class in early September.  The Falcons first conference opponent will at Cabrini on September 20th then they will host Rosemont in the first conference home game of 2014.

To see the full 2014 Schedule simply click HERE.