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Meet the Freshmen: Defenders
August 06, 2018 | Soccer
NORMAN – This fall, the Oklahoma soccer team is joined by 11 freshmen in Abigail Bancroft, Cameron Tharp, Chloe Bohanon, Hailey Davidson, Megan McClay, Jackie Stacy, Jasmine Richards, Lauren Tovy, Megan Reilly, Olivia Smith and Paige Thompson will join the Sooners in 2018. Ten of the 11 players hail from the state of Texas with one coming across the pond from England.
“Each comes from a competitive club, coached by the best and having played in some of the best atmospheres," OU head coach Matt Potter said when the class signed in February. "We continue to find 'our' type of players and kudos to the staff for identifying and bringing this current group to complement the returning players on the roster. It will create competition for playing time, which always serves as a motivator. Our challenge as a staff will be to blend the two groups without taking from the individual talents as we look to return to winning ways after the disappointment of last fall. I believe this incoming class will be lively, skilled and their energy will be fun for all Sooner soccer fans to watch.”
SoonerSports.com will provide fans a quick introduction to these new Sooners, starting with the defenders and the lone goakeeper in this year's class. They will join the Sooners at their regular season opener on Thursday, Aug. 16, against Nebraska at 7 p.m. CT at the OU Soccer Complex.
Hailey Davidson
Prosper, Texas | Prosper High School | FC Dallas DA | Defender
Why I chose Oklahoma: The opportunity you have as a student-athlete here is incredible. It also felt like home to me.
My favorite part of OU/Norman so far: Getting to meet other athletes and building strong friendships with my teammates.
Something I'd like for Sooner fans to know about me: I've lived in Texas my whole life
My biggest strengths as a soccer player: I am very competitive and fast. I play with a drive to win.
Some areas I'd like to improve in as a soccer player: Being more selfish with the ball.
Major: Health and Exercise Science
Hobbies and interests: I like to go to the lake and travel to new places I haven't been to before.
Favorite food: Italian
Favorite song: Silence ft. Khalid
Favorite TV show: Vampire Diaries
Favorite movie: Dear John
Favorite ice cream: Mint Chocolate Chip
Favorite professional team: FC Dallas
Least favorite food: Brussel sprouts
Hidden talent: I can sleep anywhere at anytime
Dream vacation: Exploring all of Europe!
Pre-game superstition/ritual: I pray before every game
Celebrity crush: Liam Hemsworth
Favorite Professional athlete: Alex Morgan
Favorite sports to watch other than soccer: College football
Job I'd like outside of soccer: Medical Sales or Physical Therapist
What are you most looking forward to in your four years at OU: Winning a national championship, making life-long friends along with memories, and finding an occupation I wish to pursue.
Megan McClay
Flower Mound, Texas | Marcus High School | Dallas Texans | Goalkeeper
Why I chose Oklahoma: The atmosphere and campus felt like home.
My favorite part of OU/Norman so far: The campus and atmosphere.
Something I'd like for Sooner fans to know about me: I wish I could sing.
My biggest strengths as a soccer player: Technicallity
Some areas I'd like to improve in as a soccer player: Communication
Major: Biology
Hobbies and interests: Listening to music and watching netflix
Favorite food: Steak
Favorite TV show: Grey's Anatomy
Favorite movie: She's the Man
Favorite ice cream: Chocolate
Favorite professional team: San Antonio Spurs
Favorite food: Steak
Dream vacation: Bora Bora
Pre-game superstition/ritual: Have to put right sock, left sock, right shoe, left shoe, right shin guard, left shin guard.
Celebrity crush: Zac Efron
Favorite Professional athlete: Tyler Seguin
Favorite sports to watch other than soccer: Basketball
Job I'd like outside of soccer: Doctor
What are you most looking forward to in your four years at OU: Playing soccer and getting a good education
Olivia Smith
Barking, Essex | Barking Abbey | Chelsea Ladies | Defender
Why I chose Oklahoma: It felt like it was a family.
My favorite part of OU/Norman so far: The team
Something I'd like for Sooner fans to know about me: I'm hardworking and bubbly.
My biggest strengths as a soccer player: Speed and 1 v. 1 defending.
Major: Health and Exercise Science
Hobbies and interests: soccer
Favorite food: Cookies
Favorite TV show: Gossip Girl and Love Island
Favorite movie: Wolf of Wall Street
Favorite ice cream: Strawberry
Favorite professional team: West Ham United F.C.
Dream vacation: Dubai
Celebrity crush: Leonardo DiCaprio
Favorite Professional athlete: Lucy Bronze
Favorite sports to watch other than soccer: Basketball
Job I'd like outside of soccer: Coach
Jackie Stacy
Dallas, Texas | Plano West Senior High School | FC Dallas DA | Defender
Why I chose Oklahoma: I chose Oklahoma because of the strong academics, quality athletic programs, and the inclusive campus culture. I immediately felt at home on my visit to OU.
My favorite part of OU/Norman so far: The friends I have made! I love my teammates and the other people I have met here so far.
Something I'd like for Sooner fans to know about me: I am a huge Beatles fan!!
My biggest strengths as a soccer player: Defending, heading, and leadership on the field.
Major: Journalism
Hobbies and interests: I really enjoy both hiking and reading.
Favorite food: Sushi
Favorite song: Sign of the times
Favorite TV show: Criminal Minds
Favorite movie: Mamma Mia
Favorite ice cream: Coffee
Favorite professional team: Chicago Cubs
Least favorite food: Olives
Hidden talent: Green thumb
Dream vacation: Bora Bora
Pre-game superstition/ritual: Braiding my hair
Celebrity crush: Frank Ocean
Favorite Professional athlete: Lebron James
Favorite sports to watch other than soccer: Baseball and basketball
Job I'd like outside of soccer: Journalist
What are you most looking forward to in your four years at OU: Getting to play the sport I love with my best friends.
Cameron Tharp
Klein, Texas | Klein High School | Houston Dash/Texas Rush | Defender
Why I chose Oklahoma: I love the traditions, the architecture, the facilities, players and coaching staff. I felt at home as soon as I stepped on campus, with the academics and athletic programs. I am so glad to call Norman home.
My favorite part of OU/Norman so far: Campus Corner and all of the girls on the team.
My biggest strengths as a soccer player: My passing skills and leadership on the field.
Some areas I'd like to improve in as a soccer player: My one vs one defending and quickness of play.
Major: I think I want to major in economics eventually.
Hobbies and interests: Hanging out with my friends and family, finding new music on iTunes, playing Mancala with my boyfriend, trying new places to eat and taking pictures.
Favorite food: Watermelon and escargot.
Favorite song: Tim McGraw by Taylor Swift.
Favorite TV show: Gossip Girl. Serena and Nate forever.
Favorite movie: She's the Man.
Favorite ice cream: Depends on my mood but usually it is Blue Bell's Vanilla Bean.
Favorite professional team: Houston DASH.
Least favorite food: Sauerkraut.
Hidden talent: being able to pop multiple bubbles in a row without a pause while chewing gum and being able to blow bubbles that pop in my hair.
Dream vacation: Spend the summer in Europe traveling with my family and boyfriend.
Pre-game superstition/ritual: When making my pre-wrap headband, after I tie the knot I rip the excess off and put it in my right sock.
Celebrity crush: Zac Efron in 17 again.
Favorite Professional athlete: JJ Watt because he is an all-star athlete for the Texans but an overall good person with a great heart.
Favorite sports to watch other than soccer: The Astros and college football.
Job I'd like outside of soccer: I would like to do something in marketing, but I am not sure exactly what I want to do.
What are you most looking forward to in your four years at OU: Making memories with my teammates and hopefully getting to study abroad in Europe.
Paige Thompson
Katy, Texas | Katy High School | Albion Hurricanes FC | Defender
Why I chose Oklahoma: It felt like home.
My favorite part of OU/Norman so far: The environment of OU and how friendly everyone is. Walking around campus and seeing how beautiful it is.
Something I'd like for Sooner fans to know about me: I was raised most of my life in Boise, Idaho and spent my weekends camping, hunting birds with my dad and racing motocross against boys and girls.
My biggest strengths as a soccer player: Power with both my left and right foot and the ability to serve the ball into the box or switch the field with accuracy. The ability to make long runs from the back to support and cross the ball into the box.
Some areas I'd like to improve in as a soccer player: One on ones and the ability to curve the ball on shorter direct kicks.
Major: Health and exercise science
Hobbies and interests: Mountain biking, camping and hiking, traveling
Favorite food: BBQ
Favorite song: Head over Boots
Favorite TV show: Friday Night Lights, Friends
Favorite movie: She's the Man
Favorite ice cream:Chocolate chip cookie dough
Favorite professional team:Chelsea FC
Least favorite food:Raw vegetables
Dream vacation: Grand Caymans
Pre-game superstition/ritual: Always have to wear my hair a certain way.
Celebrity crush: Channing Tatum
Favorite Professional athlete: Gary Cahill
Favorite sports to watch other than soccer: Football, Golf
Job I'd like outside of soccer: Physician's Assistant
What are you most looking forward to in your four years at OU: Succeeding as a person, athlete and student.
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