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2021 WSOC Signees

Women's Soccer

WSOC signs six '21's to NLIs

ABILENE – ACU soccer coach Casey Wilson announced Friday that six players signed their national letters-of-intent for the 2021 season. With senior seniors on this year's roster, the task was not only to fill in numbers but to fill in key positions for years to come.

The new six-pack of Wildcats includes: Paige Boucher, Taylor Denn, Grace Ornelas, Sofia Pezirtzoglou, Macie Stephens, and Chayse Thorn.

We are excited about this incoming class. They will fill some long-term needs for us. Every year we expect the new players to come in and impose their will to either come in to make an immediate impact and/or push the players ahead of them to stay sharp. Playing soccer at this level is a daily grind and we feel this class likes to work and loves the game."
Casey Wilson, Head Women's Soccer Coach

Let's meet the newest class of ACU soccer players.

Paige Boucher | F | Katy, Texas | Seven Lakes HS | Albion 03 ECNL

Paige is quite an athlete who will be dividing her time with the soccer and track & field teams at ACU. She has another level of speed which will make her an asset up top as a forward. We look forward to her arrival.
Casey Wilson, Head Soccer Coach
Paige Boucher
Paige Boucher

Taylor Denn | D | Medord, Ore. | North Medford HS | Rogue Valley Timbers

Taylor is a very creative and savvy central midfielder who will fit right in with the way we play. She is a quality athlete who is very good on the ball. We look forward to her arrival.
Casey Wilson, Head Soccer Coach
Taylor Denn
Taylor Denn

Grace Ornelas | D/MF | Aledo, Texas | Aledo HS | Sparda 02 FC Elite

Aledo HS Highlights

  • Varsity letter-winner
  • Named First Team All-Region in 2019
  • Named First Team All-District in 2018
  • Named the 2018 District Offensive Newcomer
  • First Team All-District in 2019 and 2020
  • Named the District 4-5 A Midfield Player of the Year in 2020
  • Named First team all-region in 2020
  • Guided Aledo to three playoff appearances and two regional tournament appearances
  • A member of the Leading Ladies

Personal

  • Given name is Grace Liliana Ornelas
  • Born July 14, 2003
  • Daughter of Kristen Martinez and Pedro Ornelas
  • Plans to major in pre-vet
Grace will come in next fall with a very solid foundation after playing a lot of high-quality soccer over the years. She has an outstanding soccer IQ with the ability to play multiple positions with a very strong leg. We look forward to her arrival.
Casey Wilson, Head Soccer Coach
Grace Ornelas
Grace Ornelas

Sofia Pezirtzoglou | F | Tomball, Texas | Klein Cain HS | Challenge Soccer Club

Aledo HS Highlights

  • 3x varsity letter-winner
  • Two-time first team all-conference
  • Two-time offensive MVP
  • Qualified for school's first playoff appearance, but was unable to play in the game due to the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Is a member of the National Honor Society

Personal

  • Given name is Sofia Rose Pezirtzoglou
  • Born July 14, 2003
  • Daughter of Janet Graff, Roy Graff, and Jacob Pezirtzoglou
  • Plans to major in psychology
  • Grandfather, Bob Kitchens, ran track at Texas Tech
Sofia brings a high-level competitive playing background coming from Challenge SC. She is a fierce competitor with great speed while being good on the ball. We look forward to her arrival.
Casey Wilson, Head Soccer Coach
Sofia
Sofia Pezirtzoglou

Macie Stephens | D | Springfield, Mo. | Glendale HS | Springfield SC

Glendale HS Highlights

  • Three-time soccer letter-winner
  • Two-time basketball letter-winner
  • Named 2018 All-District, District Player of the Year, First Team All- Conference, and Class 3 All-Region
  • Named 2019 First Team All-District, First Team All-Conference, Class 3 All-Region, and the Co-Defender Player of the Year
  • Named 2019 Class 3 First Team All-State
  • Guided Glendale to a 2018 and 2019 District Championship 
  • A member of the National Honors Society
  • Named First Team Academic All-Conference in 2018 & 2019 in soccer and basketball
  • A member of the Student Athletic Council

Personal

  • Given name is Macie Leigh Stephens
  • Born May 9, 2002
  • Daughter of Rex and Heidi Stephens
  • Plans to major in interior design
  • Brother currently plays men's soccer at Grand Canyon
  • Father played basketball at Evangel
Macie showed us early in her high school years that she plays like a veteran. She is a leader in the back with great vision. Macie is good on the ball and possesses a strong and accurate leg. We look forward to her arrival.
Casey Wilson, Head Soccer Coach
Macie Stephens
Macie Stephens

Chayse Thorn | D | Rowlett, Texas | Sachse HS | Sting Dallas Black ECNL

Chayse’s speed and confidence on the ball will be a great future asset for us at the outside back position. She also has experience as a forward which is a tool we want our outside flanks to have to be successful on the attack. We look forward to her arrival.
Casey Wilson, Head Soccer Coach
Chayse Thorn
Chayse Thorn