WOMEN'S SOCCER
NCCAA Mid-East Region Champions 2006, 2007, 2008
February 10th, 2009
CCU Soccer Signs Oak Hills Star Jackie Esterkamp
CINCINNATI, OH - Head Coach Keith Combs is pleased to announce the addition of Jackie Esterkamp to the women's soccer program. Jackie comes to CCU after a standout prep career at Oak Hills High School where she played for head coach Chuck Laumann. Esterkamp enjoyed a sensational senior season scoring 4 goals, 13 assists, as she helped lead Oak Hills to a 13-4-1. She was honored as 1st Team All Greater Miami Conference selection and also was awarded McDonalds Player of the Week honors in Cincinnati.
"Jackie will be a great addition to the CCU soccer team," said head coach Keith Combs. "She has played at a high level and has a strong desire to play hard at all times. She has a contagious determination that will help take the team to a higher level."
Jackie is also a model student athlete who will graduate with a 3.89 gpa while being ranked in the top 10% of her graduating class. Jackie will be majoring in Education this fall at CCU.
December 18th, 2008
Eagles Sign All-Conference Standout Amy Hardbarger from Teays Valley High School
ASHVILLE, OH - Head coach Keith Combs is happy to announce the addition of Amy Hardbarger to the women's soccer program. Hardbarger comes to CCU after a spectacular prep career at Teays Valley High School where she played for head coach Mike Sowers. Under Sowers, Hardbarger helped lead the Vikings to an 11-5-2 record in her senior season including 4 victories by shutout.
Hardbarger leaves Teays Valley High School as a four year letterman. As a senior she tallied 159 saves on her way to being named to the All-Mid State League 2nd Team.
"We are thrilled to have Amy as the newest member of CCU soccer," said head coach Keith Combs. "We really felt that she was one of the best keepers in central Ohio and we think she will have a great college career with us over the next four seasons."
With the upgrades and reinforcements at the goalkeeper position, the Eagles will boast one of the best goalkeeping tandems in the KIAC this upcoming year. Hardbarger is the latest addition to an already stellar recruiting class that will lead the Eagles into NAIA competition next fall.
December 17th, 2008
Women's Soccer Signs Lanie Reece from Colerain High School
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CINCINNATI, OH - Head coach Keith Combs is pleased to announce the addition of Lanie Reece to the women's soccer program. Reece comes to CCU after a sensational senior year at Colerain High School where she played for head coach Andy Jungkunz. Reece helped lead Colerain to an 11-6 record this year while she tallied 8 shutouts as goalkeeper. Reece is a gifted keeper that brings a rare combination of fast reaction time and a tall frame at 5'8".
"She generally plays mistake free soccer," said Colerain head coach Andy Jungkunz. "She seems to always make the right decision at the right time. She is a quiet leader that leads by example."
Reece will be majoring in Early Childhood Education as a student at CCU. She plans on becoming a Kindergarten teacher after college.
December 8th, 2008
Eagles Sign Brittany Blanton from Lebanon High School
LEBANON, OH - Head coach Keith Combs is thrilled to announce the addition of Brittany Blanton to the women's soccer program. Brittany will be joining a talented recruiting class the looks to lead CCU soccer in the years to come. Blanton comes to CCU after a stellar high school career at Lebanon High School where she played for head coach Bruce Bingham. Under coach Bingham, Lebanon won back to back GWOC South Division Titles in 2007 and 2008. Blanton played a big role with Lebanon after being the leading scorer as a sophomore. In her Junior year she was selected as a team captain. During her senior season she received the Lebanon Scholar Athlete Award.
"Brittany is a quality young lady and a gifted athlete," said head coach Keith Combs. "We are excited to have her as a member our program over the next four years."
Blanton chose CCU over Urbana University and Hanover College.