DAHLONEGA — University of North Georgia head women's soccer coach Chris Adams announced the signing of five incoming freshman for the 2016-2017 school year on Wednesday. The newcomers have all signed letters of intent to join the Nighthawk women's soccer program this fall.
"We are very excited about this incoming class and the tremendous impact they are going to have on our program," Adams said. "We feel like they are ready to contribute right away. This class adds competition at every position and will increase our depth to help share the work load throughout the season and keep everyone fresh for another postseason run."
The incoming class features three student-athletes from the Atlanta metro area, a mainstay in Adams' program, along with a pair of out-of-state newcomers hailing from Alabama and Delaware.
PAYTON BISSO
Hoover, Ala. | Spain Park High School | Forward
Bisso Accolades
- Four-year lettermen in soccer at Spain Park High School.
- First Team Shelby (Ala.) All-County Team
- First Team All-Metro (Birmingham, Ala.)
- National High School Scholar
VERONICA CAPPAS
Peachtree City, Ga. | McIntosh High School | Forward
Cappas Accolades
- Member of the 2014 GHSA AAAAA state championship team.
- Vice President of the National Honor Society and member of the National Math Honor Society, as well as the National Spanish Honor Society.
- AP Scholar with Honor.
- Participated in Georgia Girls State in 2015.
OLIVIA DUMPHY
Dawsonville, Ga. | North Forsyth High School | Defender
Dumphy Accolades
- Named to the Forsyth All-County Team.
- Offensive Most Valuable Player at North Forsyth High School.
KATLYN KAUFFMAN
Acworth, Ga. | Harrison High School | Defender
Kauffman Accolades
- Helped lead Harrison High School to region championships in every season of her four-year career and the GHSA state championship in 2014.
- Won the Best Defender Award on her team in her freshman and sophomore seasons.
- Member of the National Honor Society.
KAITLYN SIBERSKI
Hockessin, Del. | Charter School of Wilmington | Goalkeeper
Siberski Accolades
- Ranked the No. 11 overall senior in the state of Delaware.
- Has earned All-State honors every season in her high school career, selected to the third team in her freshman season, second team in her sophomore campaign, and first team last season.
- Named Goalkeeper of the Year in her conference the past two seasons.
