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Davis announces women's soccer spring signing class

Loretto, Pa. – Saint Francis women's soccer head coach Ellie Davis announced the addition of six players to the 2020 signing class on Friday. These student-athletes join a large signing class that includes four more players who were introduced in the fall signing period.
 
"We are excited to announce the addition of these six players to our roster for 2020," Davis said. "We have again added a variety of positions and personalities that strengthen the class."
 
She continued: "With the state shutdowns, we have the time to really get to know these players off the field, and know they will contribute to the program through their four years. They have had a tough end to their high school experience, and hope that we can make it a great beginning this fall to their college career both academically and athletically."
 
The additions to the signing class include two players from Pennsylvania, two from Virginia, one from New Jersey and one from New York. The six players bring a diverse skill set to the Red Flash to help bolster an already deep lineup.
 
Rory Schaeffer
Buffalo, N.Y./Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart/Niagara International FC
Schaeffer comes to Saint Francis after a successful four-year playing career at Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart. Schaeffer scored nine goals, while adding 32 assists for her high school squad. She was twice named team captain and earned first team All-Catholic All-Star honors in 2018 and 2019. Schaeffer was a standout student in the classroom, being named class president and class secretary. She was a three-year member of the National Honor Society and an AP National Scholar with Honor. Schaeffer was a four-time recipient of the Saint Francis award in high school.
 
Alex Parra
Chantilly, Pa./Paul VI Catholic/Virginia Development Academy ECNL
Parra joins the Red Flash following a standout high school career that included receiving an invite to the Colombian U17 National team training camp. At Paul VI Catholic High School, Parra was named team captain in 2019-20. She earned the student-athlete award three times in high school. Parra was a member of the district/state Olympic Development program for three years, including serving as the International Olympic Development team captain. In the classroom, Parra earned honor roll every quarter since freshman year and was a member of the Spanish Honor Society as well as a Big Sister for advisory.
 
Kaylah Gankiewicz
Stephenson, Va./James Wood/Metro United DA
Gankiewicz comes to Saint Francis after a stellar high school career in which she received several individual and team accolades. At James Wood High School, Gankiewicz scored 25 goals, while adding six assists in her freshman and junior seasons. She competed in the development academy during her sophomore and senior seasons. Gankiewicz was in the Virginia Youth Soccer Association Olympic Development State pool in 2015 and 2016. She was a US Club Soccer id2 National ID and Development program nominee in 2015. Gankiewicz was also a US Technical Championship Nationals 2015 finalist. She was named 4A first team All-Conference in 2017 and second team All-Conference in 2019. Gankiewicz was a nominee in the Women's Premier Soccer League International Combine in 2018.
 
Jules Marshall
North Versailles Pa./Serra Catholic/Riverhounds Academy ECNL
Marshall joins the Red Flash following a four-year high school career where she excelled in the classroom. The goalkeeper was a team captain her senior year and was named All-Section in 2018 and 2019. Marshall was named class president in 2016-20. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the vice president of the Science National Honors Society. Marshall was also in the Quill and Scroll Honors Society and the Spanish Honors Society. She was the President of the Interact Club, the Chief Editor of the School Newspaper and the President of the Serra Spirit Club.
 
Paige Theobald
Tinton Falls, N.J./ Red Bank Catholic/Cedar Stars Academy DA
Theobald comes to Saint Francis after four years on a highly successful program at Red Bank Catholic High School. Her team was ranked in the top five in the state of New Jersey and was the Non-Public A State Champions in 2016 and Shore Conference Champions in 2019. Theobald registered six goals and 19 assists throughout her high school career. She earned All-Division honors in 2019. In the classroom, Theobald was National Honor Society Treasurer and Student Activity Council Chairmen.
 
Jocelyn Billingsly
Woodbridge, Va./St. John Paul the Great Catholic/Metro United DA
Billingsly joins the Red Flash after a standout high school career at St. John Paul the Great Catholic High School. Billingsly's team finished seventh in the state her freshman season and eighth in Virginia following an 11-1-1 record during her sophomore campaign. Billingsly also competed at Metro United DA where she scored three goals, had three assists and was named team captain in 2020.
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