Women's Soccer Announces 2019 Signing Class
COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina women’s soccer coach Shelley Smith unveiled her 2019 signing class Wednesday, announcing the addition of six student-athletes.
The newest Gamecocks boast impressive individual and team achievements at the club and high school levels.
“We are excited about this incoming class for next season,” South Carolina head coach Shelley Smith said. “We have a large core of returning players from the current team, but this freshmen group will add some talented depth to our program.”
This year’s class features three student-athletes from South Carolina as well as players from North Carolina and Maryland.
“I expect, as in most years, that some of them will be challenging for playing time right away with the talent they do add to the mix,” Smith said. “We are also proud to be bringing in top players from the home state of South Carolina, and look forward to seeing them represent at the highest level of college soccer. The class is a well balanced mix of depth as it includes two forwards, two midfielders, a defender and a goalkeeper. They are another great group of young women that we are looking forward to having join our soccer family, and we know they will be tremendous representatives as student athletes of this university.”
The Gamecocks advanced to the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the third-straight season and take on Penn State in the round of 32 in Morgantown, W.Va., on Fri., Nov. 16, at 3:00 p.m.
2019 Signing Class
Camryn Dixon
Forward • Cary, N.C. • Green Hope High School • NC Courage Academy
Player Profile
• Was a part of NC Courage Academy that was ranked No. 2 nationally in the 2017-18 season
• Won the Mid-Atlantic region in the 2017-18 season with NC Courage
• Attended Adidas International Camp hosted in Frankfurt, Germany and led team in scoring during the 2015-16 season
• Attended US Soccer Market Training Centers
• All-Conference and All Region as a freshman (played remaining seasons with club team), scoring 17 goals and added 10 assists
• Academic Honor Roll all four years of high school
• Intends to major in Nursing
• Daughter of Shauna and Anthony Dixon
• Mother Shauna played basketball at University of Cortland
Chose the University of South Carolina because: “South Carolina instantly felt like home when I stepped on campus. Coach Shelley, Coach Jamie, and Coach Clark have created a family environment within the team, which is very important to me. South Carolina offers lots of majors and helps student athletes on and off the field, from tutors to study hall hours. I believe I can become the best person, player, and student I can be at South Carolina.”
Samantha Meredith
Forward • Charleston, S.C. • Wando High School • Carolina Elite Soccer Academy
Player Profile
• Gatorade Player of the Year Nominee in 2018
• All-State selection in 2017 and 2018
• All-State (SC) selection in 2017 and 2018
• 5A Region 7 Player of the Year in 2017
• Soccer.com Super XXII Player of the Year in 2017
• State (SC) Runner-Up 2017
• Three-year Varsity soccer letterman
• Played with Carolina Elite Soccer Academy 01, playing at Nationals in Seattle and in Washington
• Attended National Training Center in 2017
• Was a part of National Honor Society, National Beta Club, and received three “Wando Golden Warrior Awards” for academic and leadership.
• Undecided major
• Daughter of Vicki and Thomas Meredith
• Grandfather Ken Tomlinson played Golf, Father Thomas played Rugby at Virginia Tech, Mother Vicki played basketball at Clemson, Great Uncle Samuel Tomlinson played football at The Citadel, Cousin Ted McGill played football at South Carolina
Chose the University of South Carolina because: “I loved the coaches and the family environment.”
Riane Coman
Midfielder/Forward • Charleston, S.C. • Academic Magnet High School • Carolina Elite Soccer Academy
Player Profile
• South Carolina Gatorade Girls Soccer Player of the Year
• United Soccer Coaches Association All-American
• USA Today 3rdTeam All-American
• Two-time AA Girls Soccer State Champion
• Max Preps Player of the Year
• USCAA All-Region
• USCAA All-State Team
• Played with Carolina Elite Soccer Academy 01, playing at Nationals in Seattle and in Washington
• Holds record for career goals scored at Academic Magnet High School (121 goals and 40 assists as of junior season)
• Undecided major
• Daughter of Rhonda and James Coman
• Father James played soccer at Winthrop University, Mother Rhonda played Tennis, Softball and was a part of cheerleading team at Winthrop University, Uncle Tim played soccer at the College of Charleston
Chose the University of South Carolina because: “Since I was a little girl, my family has always been Gamecock fans. I fell in love with the coaches, players, and the family atmosphere they all create the first time I walked on campus. There is no place I would rather go to college, or play collegiate soccer at.”
Heather Hinz
Goalkeeper • Laytonsville, Md. • Our Lady of Good Counsel • Bethesda Union
Player Profile
• All-American
• All-Region
• Two-time All-Met First Team
• All-State First Team
• Three-time All-Conference First Team
• Was a part of ECNL National Qualifier with Bethesda Union
• Participated in Nationals in San Diego with Bethesda Union
• Undecided Major
• Daughter of Laura and Lance Hinz
• Sister Megan played soccer at the University of Michigan (2014-17)
Chose the University of South Carolina because: “The big school atmosphere and the great team environment. The academic support at South Carolina was also a big factor.”
Eveleen Hahn
Forward • Lake Wylie, S.C. • Charlotte Catholic High School • Discoveries Soccer Club 01 Lady Premier
Player Profile
• United Soccer Coaches All-American
• North Carolina State Female Player of the Year
• All-Mid-Atlantic Region Team selection
• Two-time All-State selection
• Three-time All-Conference
• 4A State Championship semifinalist
• 220 career points in three seasons, 101 points as a junior
• Four year letterwinner in soccer and one year letterwinner in field hockey
• Captain of club team for four years
• Three-time leading scorer of club team
• GPS National Team selection
• South Carolina State Cup Champion with club team
• Three-time Jefferson Cup Champion
• National Premier League South Region champion
• Honor Roll member
• Undecided Major
• Daughter of Maureen and Steve Hahn
• Brother Brendan is member of Lehigh University rugby team, sister Clara rows crew at Dartmouth College
Chose the University of South Carolina because: “Attended soccer ID camps and fell in love with the school, campus and the education offered. Loved the culture around the soccer team and felt very comfortable with and valued by the coaching staff. I want to go to a great school and want to be challenged in soccer by the best.”
Abby Hugo
Defender • Cary, N.C. • Panther Creek High School • NC Courage Academy
Player Profile
• Three year captain of NC Courage Academy club team
• ECNL Playoff Standout and Honorable Mention
• US Market Training Centers combine invitee
• US ID2 Training Camp Participant
• Three-time ECNL Division Champion
• Panther Creek High School Defender of the Year
• Two-time Developmental Academy (DA) Division Champion
• All-Region
• Two-time NSCAA First Team All-Conference
• Two year letterwinner in soccer
• Intends to major in Exercise Science
• Daughter of Amy and Andy Hugo
Chose the University of South Carolina because: “I chose USC because I not only fell in love with the campus, but I just absolutely loved the family dynamic that coaches and players have created with the soccer team. The team is also very competitive and year after year they perform at the highest of levels. Academically, it’s a great school and I feel that I will be challenged and pushed to be the best student, athlete, and overall person I can be while attending USC.”
