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Baylor Soccer Inks Six on National Signing Day

November 15, 2018
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WACO, Texas – The Baylor soccer squad signed six student-athletes to national letters of intent for the 2019 season, announced by sixth-year head coach Paul Jobson on Wednesday.

Bringing three Texas signees, one Michigan, one California, and one Oregon, the incoming class is made up of three defenders, a midfielder, a forward, and a goalkeeper, needing to fill gaps left by one of the most successful and decorated senior classes in program history.

“We are really excited about this group,” Jobson said. “My staff has worked extremely hard to make sure we not only sign great soccer players, but great people and great students. We are looking forward to getting this group on campus and can’t wait to see the impact they will make here as well.”

Maya Bellomo

Goalkeeper, Rochester Hills, Mich., Rochester Adams High School, Michigan Wolves SC (Livonia)

The lone spring early enrollee, Maya Bellomo signs with the Bears out of Rochester Hills, Mich., and Rochester Adams High School. She played club ball for the Michigan Wolves SC organization out of Livonia under the direction of coaches Doug Landefeld and Michele Krizisnik.

Bellomo has enjoyed a successful prep career, playing on the Michigan Olympic Development Program team in 2016 and winning the Midwest Region ECNL U16 title in 2016-17. She participated in the Midwest Player Development Program regional training camp in 2017 and attended the ECNL National Training Camp in Portland. She was honored as one of the U.S. Soccer Development Academy Best XI for the Central Conference after Nationals in 2018.

In the classroom, Bellomo was a member of the French and National Honor Society and is an accomplished artist. She has volunteered in a number of charities, including food banks, soup kitchens and charity fundraisers.

Marissa Gray

Defender, Carrollton, Texas, Creekview High School, Solar SC (Dallas)

Marissa Gray signs with the Bears out of Carrollton, Texas, and Creekview High School. Gray played club ball with fellow BU signees, Tara Sumer and Madeline Bryant, in the Solar SC organization out of Dallas under Jason Bates.

Gray has earned all-district and all-state and was named an ECNL Player to Watch for the U16 Solar club. She led her squad to a North Texas State Grand Champion title and was nominated to be on the North Texas Training Center team in 2017.

Off the field, Gray earned Crimson Honors from her school and was inducted into the National Society of High School Scholars and the Duke Talent Identification Program. She has been heavily involved with local church groups and serving in the Young Life community.

Tara Sumer

Defender, Southlake, Texas, Southlake Carroll High School, Solar SC (Dallas)

Tara Sumer signs with the Bears out of Southlake, Texas, playing high school ball alongside future BU teammate Madeline Bryant at Southlake Carroll High School in Southlake, Texas. She is one of a trio of signees to play club ball for the Solar SC club organization in Southlake, Texas, under coach Derek Missimo.

Sumer earned her fair share of athletic accomplishments, winning three-straight district titles and twice being named to the all-district teams. In club, she won the ECNL Texas Conference title and played in the ECNL playoffs in 2016.

She is a member of the National Honor Society and a leader in her local FCA chapter, twice earning academic all-district honors.

Madeline Bryant

Defender, Southlake, Texas, Southlake Carroll High School, Solar SC (Dallas)

Madeline Bryant signs out of Southlake, Texas, and Southlake Carroll High School. She is the third signee in the class that played in the Solar SC club organization out of Dallas for coach Derek Missimo, also playing her high school ball with Sumer.

A two-sport standout in both soccer and track, Bryant earned two all-district selections and is a four-time district champion. She was named her high school team captain over her final two seasons and led her club team to the national championship in 2016.

In the classroom, Bryant is a three-year member of the National Honor Society and was chosen to earn her Carroll Green Jacket, selecting standout members of the student body to serve in the community. She has maintained a 4.0 GPA over her four years and has logged nearly 150 community service hours.

Elizabeth Kooiman

Forward, San Jose, Calif., Valley Christian High School, California Thorns FC (Santa Clara)

Elizabeth Kooiman signs out of San Jose, Calif., and Valley Christian High School. She played her club ball for the California Thorns FC organizations in Santa Clara, Calif.

Her playing career has included a NorCal State Cup title, Valley Christian High School Offensive Player of the Year, West Catholic Athletic League honorable mentions, appearances in the ECNL Playoffs and being named a starter in the California Thorns Development Academy.

Off the field, she earned a Letter of Commendation in the National Merit Scholarship Program, honor roll high honors and an applied math, science and engineering minor. She spent two summers traveling on mission trips to Mexico and has served in her community in a number of school and church activities.

Michaela Gorman

Midfielder, Bend, Ore., Summit High School, FC Portland ECNL & Bend FC

Michaela Gorman signs out of Bend, Ore., and Summit High School. She played her club ball for the FC Portland ECNL organization under Bill Irwin and the Bend FC Timbers club for Jenn Davin.

In addition to soccer, Gorman competed in track for four years and a year in Nordic skiing. She has been named a high school All-American, all-state and the Mountain Valley Conference Player of the Year. She was selected to participate in the ECNL Player Development Program in 2017 and led her high school team to the state title in both 2015 and 2017.

In the classroom, Gorman carries a 4.22 GPA and Honors Diploma recipient. She has volunteered with an animal rescue center in Mexico and various school leadership groups.


Baylor Soccer Signing Class

Maya Bellomo

Goalkeeper, Rochester Hills, Mich., Rochester Adams High School, Michigan Wolves SC (Livonia)

Marissa Gray

Defender, Carrollton, Texas, Creekview High School, Solar SC (Dallas)

Tara Sumer

Defender, Southlake, Texas, Southlake Carroll High School, Solar SC (Dallas)

Madeline Bryant

Defender, Southlake, Texas, Southlake Carroll High School, Solar SC (Dallas)

Elizabeth Kooiman

Forward, San Jose, Calif., Valley Christian High School, California Thorns FC (Santa Clara)

Michaela Gorman

Midfielder, Bend, Ore., Summit High School, FC Portland ECNL & Bend FC

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