Oklahoma State University Athletics
Cowgirl Soccer Recruiting Class Ranked 20th Nationally
July 31, 2001 | Cowgirl Soccer
July 31, 2001
STILLWATER, Okla. - The Oklahoma State women's soccer team's recruiting class for the 2001 season was ranked 20th in the nation and fifth in the Central Region by Soccer Buzz Magazine it was announced last Thursday.
"We are excited about the class we are bringing into Oklahoma State. We think we have recruited players with the talent and attitude to come in and make an immediate impact," Cowgirl head coach Karen Hancock said.
OSU's talent crop totals 10 players and is highlighted by five players who have competed at various levels nationally. Among the group is defender Marcela Nova, a member of the full Czech Republic National Team.
Krista Dedmon, one of four Oklahomans in this year's class, joins the Cowgirls after setting state records for goals in a game (8), season (71) and career (193) while competing at Chickasha High School.
Hancock's squad will start the 2001 season on Aug. 26 with an exhibition match against TCU before opening the regular season at home against East Central on Aug. 31.
2001 Cowgirl Soccer Recruiting Class
Kendra Rainbolt GK Tulsa, Oklahoma (Bishop Kelly)
Jolene Schweitzer F Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada (Winston Churchill)
Marcela Nova D Plzen, Czech Republic (University of West Bohemia)
Bonnie Thompson D Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada (Salisbury)
Krista Dedmon MF Chickasha, Oklahoma (Chickasha)
Courtney Robb MF Sugar Land, Texas (Clemeents)
Carla Dolomont MF Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Bishop Grandin)
Leah Carr D Yukon, Oklahoma (Yukon)
Nikki Wojtowicz MF Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada (Winston Churchill)
Lisa Fulton D Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Putnam City)
