STANDISH, Maine – Saint Joseph's College Head Coach Jenelle Harris has announced the women's soccer Class of 2024.
Coach Harris, who is about to begin her eighth year as the Monks' leader, is bringing in 10 players from three different states, as four forwards, three defenders, two midfielders, and one goalkeeper are being welcomed into the fold. This talented group of incoming freshmen will help improve the Monks' depth and versatility as St. Joe's looks to advance to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) Championship for the third-consecutive season.
Overall, Saint Joseph's returns 16 players from the 2018 side, which went 16-4 overall – including 10-2 in conference play – en route to claiming the program's first GNAC Championship and subsequent automatic NCAA Tournament qualifier. Top returners include senior midfielder McKenzie Murphy (West Baldwin, Maine), junior goalkeeper Adia Grogan (Kennebunk, Maine), and junior forward Kayley Mattos (Mahopac, N.Y.) – all three claimed All-Conference honors last fall with Grogan headlining the group as the 2019 GNAC Goalkeeper of the Year.
"This talented incoming class joins our strong corps of returners and we are preparing to make another deep run in the playoffs and capture another championship," adds Coach Harris. "We are excited to see what they can accomplish at the collegiate level. This class, along with our returners, will contribute to our program's philosophy of competitive fire, commitment, accountability, and family on and off the field."
Last fall, the Monks posted a 14-4-3 overall record with a 9-2-1 mark in GNAC play on the way to claiming the #2 seed in the conference tournament for the second-consecutive season. The 2018 GNAC Champions advanced to the conference title bout after topping USJ in PK's in the quarterfinal and edging Emmanuel, 2-1, in semifinal action but their bid to repeat as GNAC champs was thwarted by top-seeded Johnson & Wales, who defeated the Monks by a 2-1 score in the title contest on Saturday.
The GNAC Championship setback signaled the end of college soccer for the program's six seniors: Olivia Alesio (Schenectady, N.Y.), Cori Balam (Lyndeborough, N.H.), Peggy Balboni (Millis, Mass.), Hannah Butler (Melrose, Mass.), Jade Jordan (Baldwin, Maine), and Hailey Tarr (Eliot, Maine). This senior class has helped Saint Joseph's post a 53-21-7 (.654) overall record, including a 32-9-5 (.696) mark in GNAC play, as well as the program's first GNAC Championship last fall.
WOMEN'S SOCCER CLASS OF 2024:
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Madison Boothby Why Saint Joseph's? SJC has everything I want. High School: Played soccer at Bonny Eagle High School…Garnered First Team All-SMAA and All-State honors as a senior…Claimed Second Team All-SMAA accolades her sophomore and junior years…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll...Played for the Velocity Soccer Club for four years. Personal: Madison Marie Boothby, daughter of Sheena and Todd Boothby…Has one brother, Gavin. |
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Carly Downey Why Saint Joseph's? Education and soccer program High School: Played soccer, basketball and softball at North Yarmouth Academy…Four-time varsity letter-winner in all three sports…Garnered All-State honors her junior and senior seasons…Named as team MVP and Coaches' Award recipient her senior year…Claimed Best Defender honors in both soccer and basketball and selected as her team's best outfielder in softball as a sophomore…Also listed on the WMC Basketball All-Defensive Team as a senior…Named as a team captain in all three sports…Helped lead her team to soccer Class D State Championships her junior and senior years and a basketball regional runner-up finish as a junior…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll three out of four years…As a senior, claimed the Western Maine Conference Leadership Award, the Kenneth B. Coombs History Award, and the Bob Hawkes Award – which is given to a female athlete who has demonstrated leadership, citizenship, and sportsmanship…Played club soccer for Seacoast United for six years and club hoops for YES Basketball for five years. Community Service: Run for Hope, Kat-walk, and Karo-5K for brain aneurysm awareness. Personal: Carly Laine Downey, daughter of Brenda Downey…Has two siblings, Caton and Maddy. |
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Tatum Hancock Why Saint Joseph's? I chose St. Joe's because I visited and fell in love with the beautiful campus and friendly people. I also really liked their competitive soccer and elementary education programs. High School: Played soccer at Lincoln Academy…Three-time First Team KVAC All-Conference…Named as the team's Offensive Player of the Year and MVP…Listed on the Southern Maine Regional All-Star Team…Helped lead her side to four state tournament appearances, including a quarterfinal bid…Member of the National Honor Society, listed on the Academic Honor Roll, and also garnered an Eagle Award (graduating with 90% + average)…Played club for Seacoast United for two years and DSA United for five years…Three-time Maine State Premier League Champion with DSA. Community Service: United Volunteer Coach and referee for YMCA youth soccer…Also volunteered in childcare at the YMCA and helped assemble food baskets. Personal: Tatum Alexis Hancock, daughter of Bethany and Dusty Hancock…Has one sister, Sadie. |
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Claudia Janelle Why Saint Joseph's? The nursing and soccer programs are a perfect fit and the campus feels like home. High School: Participated in soccer, cheering and lacrosse at Biddeford High School…Garnered Iron Tiger/ Golden Tiger, Soccer All-Conference, Cheering All-Conference, Tiger Pride Award, SMAA All-Academic Team, Soccer Player Award, Soccer and Coaches Award accolades…Named as a team captain in soccer and lacrosse…Won two regional and state championships with competition cheering team and three Maine Premiere State Cup Championships with Seacoast team…Selected as the Salutatorian for the BHS Class of 2020 and Rotary Student of the Month…Earned a scholarship to the NYLF of Medicine at Tufts…Played with Velocity Soccer Club for 3 years and with Seacoast United Soccer Club for six years. Community Service: Worked the Kids Christmas Shop and helped at the animal shelter for National Honors Society…Put on school events for Student Council…Helped at the soup kitchen and Toys for Tots for Interact Club…Participated in multiple trash clean ups with sport teams and helped coach the kinder-soccer program. Personal: Claudia Violet Janelle, daughter of Cheryl and Bob Janelle…Has one sibling, Peyton Janelle. |
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Rory Mahoney Why Saint Joseph's? The student-athlete life on campus. High School: Participated in soccer, indoor track, and lacrosse at North Quincy High School…Selected as the MVP twice and nominated as the Massachusetts Player of the Week on October 23rd, 2019 after scoring two goals in a 3-2 win over Quincy High School…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll…Played club for the FC Blazers. Personal: Rory Catherine Mahoney, daughter of Anne and Kevin Mahoney…Has two siblings, Liam and Maggie. |
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Junne Robertson-McIntire Why Saint Joseph's? I loved the atmosphere. High School: Participated in soccer, basketball, wrestling and indoor and outdoor track at Belfast Area High School…Two-time Village Soup Athlete of the Year…Four-time All-Conference and two-time All-State honoree…Two-time Most Outstanding Player and Most Valuable Player…As a standout track athlete, claimed indoor and outdoor All-Conference honors in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and named as the team's Most Valuable Player in 2018 and 2019…KVAC Indoor Track Champion 2018 (55m, 200m and 2x200m relay), KVAC Outdoor Track Champion 2018 (100m, 200m, 4x100m and 4x400m relays), KVAC Indoor Champion 2019 (55m, 200m and 4x200m relay), KVAC Indoor Champion 2020 (55m, 200m), 8x track state champion…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll all four years and National Honor Society Historian…Also plans on competing for the Monks' track program. Community Service: Middle school track meets, local YMCA events, community events, Read Across America at local elementary school, youth soccer, clean up high school, Thanksgiving baskets, help make lunches for kids during quarantine, freshmen orientation at high school, helped with open house at high school, helped with local 5k road race. Personal: Junne Louise Robertson-McIntire, daughter of Jane Robertson and Gary McIntire…Has one sibling, Chase McIntire. |
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Randi Robinson Why Saint Joseph's? Saint Joseph's offered the major I am interested in, and the family and friends of mine that have attended talked about the positive influence it had on them. High School: Played soccer at Bonny Eagle High School…Selected as Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year…Garnered Second Team SMAA All-Conference and Bruce Dobkowski Sportsmanship Award honors…Named as a team captain…Claimed SMAA All-Academic honors and listed on the Honor Roll and High Honor Roll…Played for the Velocity Soccer Club for five years with four State Championships…Chosen as the team's MVP and earned the Player's Player and Coaches Awards. Personal: Randi Lee Robinson, daughter of Randy and Patty Robinson…Has one brother, Cameron Robinson.
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Lucy Tretter Why Saint Joseph's? The size of the school and the soccer program. High School: Played soccer at Dover High School…Selected as MVP and earned All-Conference honorable mention accolades her junior and senior years…Listed on the Academic Honor Roll and named as a Scholar Athlete…Played club for Seacoast United for eight years. Personal: Lucy Kathryn Tretter, daughter of Elizabeth and Jon Tretter. |
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Aaliyah Wilson-Falcone Why Saint Joseph's? I want to attend SJC because I believe they have a good medical program I can learn from and get the best education that I can. Also, to make new friends and to play soccer for a great team and help make an impact. High School: Participated in soccer, basketball, and track & field at Winthrop High School…Earned First Team All-Conference honors for three-consecutive years and named as the Player of the Year…Two-time All-Region selection and 2019 Sun Journal Regional Player of the Year…Also a standout basketball player, she garnered First Team All-Conference honors all four years, was named as the Player of the Year, and participated in the Senior All-Star Game…Helped her hoops team win a regional championship and finish as the 2020 Class C State Runner-up…Member of the National Honor Society and listed on the Academic Honor Roll every quarter in high school…Recorded the highest average in math for three years and the highest average in Anatomy…Finished in the top 10 of her senior class academically…Played club for Central Maine United for six years…Won the Italy Tournament and finished as the runner-up in the Spain Tour. Community Service: Taught kids how to play basketball for four years. Personal: Aaliyah Rose Wilson-Falcone, daughter of Shari Falcone, and Glenroy Wilson…Has one sister, Ashley Falcone. |
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Darcy Wright Why Saint Joseph's? I chose SJC because of the nursing program and I knew I belonged there. High School: Played soccer and basketball at Salem High School…Earned Most Valuable Offensive Player Award, Most Valuable Player Award, NH D1 All-State Honorable Mention, Eagle Tribune All-Star Team Honorable Mention, D1 Senior All-Star Team, and NH Lions Cup All-Star accolades…Chosen as a team captain…Five-time NH State Cup Champion, two-time Futsal Regional Champion, Futsal National Championships Semifinalist, and National Cup Semifinalist…Listed on the High Honor Roll, member of the National Honor Society, and Scholar Athlete Award recipient…Played club for Seacoast United 2001/2002 NPL…Played with Seacoast United for 11 years. Community Service: Tim Tebow Foundation - Night to Shine, Best Buddies, Make-A-Wish volunteer, Recreational Soccer Coach. Personal: Darcy Ann Wright, daughter of Dianne Barcellona-Wright and Larry Wright…Has three siblings: Zach Wright, Trevor Wright, and Kelsey Guimaraes. |
