The Lee women's soccer team and coach Chris Hennessey have announced the addition of 10 impact players to the 2018 squad during National Signing Day.
 
After advancing all the way to the Sweet 16 last season and winning the Gulf South Conference Tournament last season the Lady Flames have reloaded after losing several key players to graduation from last year's squad.
 
"I am very excited about this class. This group brings so many qualities to the team both on and off the field," said Hennessey. "What I like about this class is that they all want to win and are extremely hard working. Since we graduated a large class that had developed a winning culture within the team, it was important that this class had that burning desire to keep the program moving forward. I am excited to see them all develop over the next four years."
 
 

Abigail Bowman
High School Soccer: Palm Harbor Univ. HS	Academic:
3 Year Varsity Soccer	4 Year Honor Roll
	Member of HOSA
Defensive Player of the Year 2017	Interact Club
	SADD Club
	Health & Nutrition Club
Club Soccer: Tampa Bay United ECNL	Personal Data:
ECNL Southeastern Conference Champion	Daughter of Clayton and Elisha Bowman
NPL League Champion	Height 5'6''
3x USA League Champion	Birthplace: Clearwater, Fla.
2x CDL League Champion
Disney Showcase Champion
Region C Cup Champion

 
Coach's Comments: "Abigail came to us very late in the process. As a midfielder she will bring depth and quality to the team. Abi sees the game very well and has the eye for a pass. Abi is a team player and we expect her to have a good career at Lee over the next four years."
 

Taylor Ellis
High School Soccer: Walker Valley HS	Academic:
2015 Region Champions	National Honor Society 2017-2018
2015/2017 District Champions	National Honor Society Treasurer
2017 District MVP & Offensive POY	Beta Club
Goal Scoring Record Holder (90 goals)	Honor Roll
2017 Team Captain & Offensive POY
2017 All State Team
State Cross Country Runner
Club Soccer: Chattanooga Futbol Club	Personal Data:
Nike Invitational Champions	Daughter of Eric & Kris Ellis
Southeast College Showcase Champions	Height 5'8"
Crossroads of America Champions	Birthplace: Cleveland, Tenn.

Coach's Comments: "Taylor is a great addition to the squad. She is athletic, fast and likes to score goals. Taylor has been very successful in high school and at the club level. We expect her to make a smooth transition to the college game."
 

Lauren Weimer
High School Soccer: Tippecanoe HS	Academic:
4 Year Varsity Soccer	National Honor Society
1st Team All-Conference 2014, 2016, 2017	2-Year Honor Roll
1st Team All-State Ohio	4 Year Student Council Representative
All Region Central Team
Club Soccer: Ohio Elite ECNL	Personal Data:
ECNL Champions League Playoffs: '14, '15, '17	Daughter of Travis and Jennifer Weimer
ECNL North American Cup: 2016	Height 5'3''
ECNL Conference Champions: 2015, 2017	Birthplace: Tipp City, Ohio
ECNL Player Development Program: 2016

 
Coach's Comments: "Lauren is a very fast player that can cover a lot of ground. She will give us options on both sides of the field from both an attacking and defensive standpoint. What impressed me about Lauren is that she plays the game with a lot maturity. We expect Lauren to have a strong four years at Lee."
 

Caitlin Dickson
High School Soccer: Walker Valley HS	Academic:
THSSCA All State Division 1 AAA 2017	National Honors Society
All Region Team 2017	4-Year High School Honor Roll
Best Midfield Player District 5AAA
Walker Valley MVP
Club Soccer: Chattanooga Futbol Club	Personal Data:
	Daughter of Dana and Brenda Dickson
	Height 5'7''
	Birthplace: Nogales, Az.

 
Coach's Comments: "Caitlin is a no-nonsense type of player. She is strong, aggressive and has all the characteristics of a good defender. She has the technique that will allow to build out of the back and control the game. She is a player who only wants to win and will leave everything on the field."
 

Abbie Vibbert
High School Soccer: Baylor School	Academic:
All State 2014, 2016, 2017	A, B Honor Roll
All Region 2014, 2016, 2017	United Soccer Coaches 2017 Academic Award
2016 Defensive Player of the Year
State Semifinalist 2015
State Champions 2018
Club Soccer: FC Alliance	Personal Data:
TN ODP Team (2012-2013)	Daughter of Carrie and Mitch Vibbert
	Height 5'6''
	Birthplace: Athens, Tenn.

 
Coach's Comments: "Abbie is a player that can play in a variety of positions. She plays with determination and leads by example with her work rate. Abbie will add to the depth of our strikers and give us a lot of options moving forward."
 

Lauren Stutzman
High School Soccer: Cleveland HS	Academic:
First team All District 5AAA: 2015, 2016,	4 Year High School Honor Roll
First team All Region 3AAA: 2015, 2016,	FCA Leader
District 5AAA Defensive MVP: 2017	Junior Civitan Club
Club Soccer	Personal Data:
Chattanooga Football Academy	Daughter of Ed and Kathy Stutzman
	Height 5'5''
	Birthplace: Ann Arbor, Mich.

 
Coach's Comments: "Lauren is an agile and brave goalkeeper. She is very coachable, works hard and has the qualities to be become a strong goalkeeper. What stands out the most about Lauren is her leadership skills.  She is a team player and puts her teammates first in everything she does."
 

Cree Kilpatrick
Academic: John S. Davidson Fine Arts School	Academic (Cont):
4 Year Honor Roll	1st in Class
4 Year perfect Attendance	National Honor Society
AP Scholar	Beta Club
Club Soccer: Augusta Arsenal	Personal Data:
Region 3 Premier League 2015	Daughter of Rick and Amy Kilpatrick
Athena Champions	Height 5'6''
Atlanta Cup Champions	Birthplace: Athens, Ga.
Aiken Cup Champions

 
Coach's Comments: "Cree is a very good defender who possesses all the attributes to have a fantastic soccer career at Lee. She is fast, good in 1v1 situations, and is technical on the ball. She is committed in everything that she does."
 

Ellie Weekley
High School Soccer: Halls HS	Academic:
3 Year Varsity Player	National Honor Society Officer
1st Team All District 2017	Honor Roll Student
	ACT 30 Club
Club Soccer:	Personal Data:
FC Alliance ECNL	Daughter of Jay and Jill Weekley
	Height 5'7''
	Birthplace: Knoxville, Tenn.

 
Coach's Comments: "We are very happy Ellie will be joining us at Lee. She is a player who plays with a lot of heart. As a defender she is strong and committed. Ellie is a smart player who rarely lets herself get in trouble on the field. Another no-nonsense defender who is going to have a very good career at Lee."
 

Julia Kaset
High School Soccer: East Hamilton HS	Academic:
All State 2016-2017	National Honor Society
All Region 2013-2017	4.0 Overall GPA
All District Midfield MVP 2015	Top 10% of class
Club Soccer:	Personal Data:
CFC and FC Alliance	Daughter of Jason and Jennifer Kaset
State and Regional Champs 2014	Height 5'7''
National Finalists 2014	Birthplace: Kennessaw, Ga.
ODP Regional Pool 2014

Coach's Comments: "Julia is a player with a lot of experience. She plays the game with such ease and poise. As a midfielder, she is gifted technically and leads by example with her incredible work rate. With the quality she possesses, both on and off the ball, she will give us many options moving forward."
 

Avery Engels
High School Soccer: Signal Mountain HS	Academic:
All State 2016	Beta Club
All District 2016	4 Year High School Honor Roll
Best of Preps 2017 District, Regional, Sectional Champions 2017 State Finalist 2017 SMHS Award "Most Goals Scored": 2013, 2016
Club Soccer:	Personal Data:
CFC	Daughter of Kenny and Christi Engels
State Champions 2014	Height 6'
Regional Champions 2014	Birthplace: Stuart, Fla.
State Finalists 2015

Coach's Comments: "Avery is a person who possesses a lot of athleticism and physicality.  She is a very technical player that can play in several positions for us.  She has the ability to pick out passes of all ranges and gives us much needed height and strength in the air. We anticipate big things from her over the course of her four years"