PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland State women's soccer team added four more players to its 2017 signing class Monday, giving the Vikings their largest class ever under head coach
Laura Schott.
Of the four players added Monday, two come to the Vikings out of high school in
Kendall Pope and
Rilee Castilla, while the other two come to the Vikings as transfers from Clark College in
Molly Joyce and
Madison Reynolds.
The 14-player signing class adds significant depth to a team that already returns a majority of its players from a year ago. The Vikings still stand to return 10 of the 11 players who started at least 10 matches last season, as well as three of their top four goals scorers and the majority of their backline.
Additionally, the Vikings return all four of their All-Big Sky selections, including first-team selections
Katie Forsee and
Kristin Moyer.
2017 PORTLAND STATE WOMEN'S SOCCER SIGNEES
Rilee Castilla, F, 5-6, FR, Kennewick, Wash. (Kamiakin HS)
Megan Cornett, F, 5-11, FR, Bend, Ore. (Summit HS)
Michala Denn, D, 5-9, FR, Medford, Ore. (North Medford HS)
Paige Donathan, D, 5-6, FR, Glendale, Ariz. (Sandra Day O'Connor HS)
Molly Joyce, F, 5-8, SO, Brookings, Ore. (Clark College/North Bend HS)
Mya Lopez, M, 5-5, FR, Beaverton, Ore. (Century HS)
Tasi Poore, D, 5-4, FR, Beaverton, Ore. (Aloha HS)
Teá Poore, M, 5-5, FR, Beaverton, Ore. (Aloha HS)
Kendall Pope, D, 5-9, FR, Kennewick, Wash. (Southridge HS)
Diamond Quinn, F, 5-9, FR, Fontana, Calif. (St Lucys Priory HS)
Madison Reynolds, M, 5-6, JR, Vancouver, Wash. (Clark College/Columbia River HS)
Ellie Vasey, F, 5-4, FR, Phoenix, Ariz. (Desert Vista HS)
Teri Walters, GK, 5-5, FR, Clackamas, Ore. (Clackamas HS)
Tayla Wheeler, M/D, 5-6, FR, Bend, Ore. (Bend HS)
Rilee Castilla, F, 5-6, FR, Kennewick, Wash. (
Kamiakin HS)
KAMIAKIN HIGH SCHOOL:
All-state honorable mention as a freshman…Three-time all-conference selection…First-team all-conference as a sophomore.
CLUB/ODP:
Played for the Academy of Soccer Excellence from 2011-15…Competed for Eastside FC since 2015…WA ODP traveling team member (2012-15)…2015 ODP Regional camp…2016 National Cup…2016 Regional IV champions…2016 Far West Regional champions…2015/16 WA State Cup champions…2012 Pacific Coast Super Cup champions.
PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daughter of Jamie and Ben Castilla…Has a brother, Andon Castilla, and two sisters, Bryn and Kinley Castilla…Lists hanging out with friends, boating and traveling as hobbies/interests…Hopes to become a physical therapist…Plans on majoring in health science with a minor in exercise science.
Molly Joyce, F, 5-8, SO, Brookings, Ore. (Clark College/North Bend HS)
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE:
Spent a year at Peninsula College, before playing at Clark College during the fall of 2016…2016 NWAC Player of the Year…2016 NWAC South Division MVP…2016 NWAC All-Star…2016 NWAAC second-leading goal scorer and point scorer (25 g, 5a, 55 points)…Won the South Division Championship with Clark College in 2016…Made the President's List during fall, winter and spring term while at Peninsula College.
NORTH BEND HIGH SCHOOL/BROOKINGS HARBOR HIGH SCHOOL:
Lettered in six different sports in high school between soccer (4 years), track (4 years), cross country (1 year), swimming (1 year), basketball (2 years) and softball (1 year)…Four-time all-league honoree in soccer…Voted most improved on her swim team as a senior in 2015…Won a state title with her swim team in 2015.
CLUB/ODP:
2013 Rogue Valley Timber U18…2014 EPUERTO Boy U-18 & Girls U-18…2015 Storm King Girls U-18.
PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Joyce…Has four brothers, Tim, PJ, John and David Joyce; and one sister, Kelly Joyce…Named Student of the Year across six different classes in high school…Lists running, swimming, working out, all things outdoors and exploring Portland as hobbies/interests…Plans on majoring in chemistry with a minor in Spanish.
Kendall Pope, D, 5-9, FR, Kennewick, Wash. (Southridge HS)
SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL:
Four-year letterwinner in soccer, basketball and track & field…Second-team all-conference as a senior in soccer…Second-team all-area in soccer…Voted hardest worker by her soccer teammates…Nominated for the all-state tournament team in 2015…Part of three straight second-place state-finishing teams in soccer…Three-time league and district champions in soccer…Two-time regional champions in soccer…Scored in the 2015 state semifinal, and assisted in semifinal games in 2014 and 2016.
CLUB/ODP:
3 Rivers 98 Black…EWA EPD…ODP Regional camp…Part of third-place team at national in 2013…Regional champions in 2013…2nd place in state in 2015 and 2016.
PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daughter of Lori and Jarrett…Has a brother, Tanner…Lists playing soccer, being with friend and food as hobbies/interests…Plans on majoring in criminal justice.
Madison Reynolds, M, 5-6, JR, Vancouver, Wash. (Clark College/Columbia River HS)
BEFORE PORTLAND STATE:
Spent time at Grand Canyon University and Clark College before Portland State…Played at Clark College in 2016…Voted MVP of her soccer team at Clark College in 2016.
COLUMBIA RIVER HIGH SCHOOL:
Earned three varsity letters in soccer, four letters in track & field and on letter in basketball in high school…3A State Soccer Player of the Year in 2013…Led her team to a state title in 2013…Three-time first-team all-league selection in soccer.
CLUB/ODP:
Played for FC Vancouver, WSA, timbers from 2003-12…Played for FC Portland from 2013-14...2010 ODP player.
PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Daughter of Lynn and George…Has two sisters, Carley and Courtney…Lists snowboarding as a hobby…Hopes to one day become an ICU nurse…Plans on majoring in pre-med with a minor in psychology.
