WILLIAMSBURG, Va. – William & Mary head women's soccer coach John Daly announced the addition of 11 student-athletes. Meredith Beam, Erin Dailey, Page Frantz, Sarah Haggerty, Kelsey Hamer, Mariana Hershner, Lauren Kelly, Alex Kuhnle, Colleen Norton, Courtney Miles, and Sophia Sanie all will join the Tribe for the 2017 season.
 
"I am very excited to announce our 2017 recruiting class," Daly said. "It is one of the largest classes we have ever brought to the College of Knowledge and provides depth and versatility to our squad. I expect many of the newcomers to challenge for playing time."
 
Meredith Beam, Midfielder/Defender, 5-8, Arlington, Va./Yorktown
HIGH SCHOOL
About to embark on her final high school season at Yorktown High School in Northern Virginia … Helped her team to the 6A Liberty Conference Championship as a junior … Earned First-Team All-Liberty Conference honors … Tabbed as a 6A North All-Honorable Mention All-Region … Picked as a Washington Post Honorable Mention All-Met selection. Finished last season with seven goals, eight assists, and 22 points … For her career she has registered eight goals, 15 assists, and 31 points … Played her club soccer with Arlington Soccer Association 199 Girls Red from 2011-2017, and helped them to the 2016 Virginia State Cup Championship … Participated in the Virginia 1999 Girls ODP from 2014-16 … With them went on an international trip to Spain and France, won the 2016 National Championship in Phoenix, Arizona, and were the 2015-16 Region I Champions … Appeared with Club Champions League Select Team in 2016 that traveled to Gothia Cup in Gothenburg, Sweden and picked up a Tipselt Bronze Medal … In the classroom, is a member of the National Honor Society, Yorktown, AP Scholars Program, and Virginia Junior Academy of Science, Honorable Mention in Physics.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Bruce and Margaret Beam … Father, Bruce, and Mother, Margaret, both played soccer at Vanderbilt … Thinking about majoring in accounting at the College … Enjoys playing the piano, playing with her two Labrador Retrievers, and hiking during her spare time.
 
Daly on Beam:
"Played her club soccer for the Arlington Club and can play in the middle at the back and as a holding center midfield player. She has the versatility to help right away."

Erin Dailey, Midfielder/Forward, 5-5, Wall, N.J./St. Rose
HIGH SCHOOL
Two-sport athlete, playing soccer and track and field at St. Rose High School in New Jersey … Led her high school team in assists as a sophomore-senior seasons … Was a four-year varsity soccer starter … Named a team captain for her junior season … Coast Star High School Honorable Mention Offensive Player of the Year in 2015 and 2016 … Helped lead her team to the state finals as a freshman … First-Team All-Division selection from her sophomore-senior season … Played her club soccer for PDA O'Reilly  … Helped the team to back-to-back ECNL National Finalist, won three Jefferson Cup championships and three Stars of Mass Cup championships … Named Honorable Mention Overall Best XI at the 2016 ECNL National Championships … Member of the ODP State Team in 2015 and 2015 ODP Thanksgiving Interregional …  In 2016, played as a part of the ODP Region I team that went to Costa Rica … Also was apart of the winter and spring track teams … Runs the 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600 … Qualified for the NJ Track Meet of Champions freshman-junior year … In the classroom was a member of the National Honor Society, World Language Honor Society, School Ambassador, and Catholic Athletes for Christ … Earned high honor roll all four years.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Ted and Sharon Dailey … Brother, Sean, played club soccer at Mount St. Mary's, while her sister, Kathleen, was a cross country and track and field runner at Delaware … Wants to major in kinesiology at the College … Enjoys photography, surfing, going to the beach, traveling, and watching the New York Rangers and Liverpool FC play in her spare time.  
 
Daly on Dailey:
"Erin is from New Jersey and the PDA club is an all action midfield player with an outstanding work ethic and the ability to play at a high pace for 90 minutes"

Page Frantz, Defender, 5-5, Williamsburg, Va./Jamestown
HIGH SCHOOL
About to start her senior season at nearby Jamestown High School in Williamsburg … Coming off a strong junior campaign which saw her win Conference 18 Player of the Year honors, First-Team All-Conference First-Team All-Region, and First-Team All-State citations … Finished last season with 11 goals, seven assists, and 29 points … Played her club soccer with Richmond United ECNL and Richmond Strikers … In the classroom is a member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Key Club, and Art Club.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Stuart and Glenda Frantz … Wants to major in secondary education with a focus in science at the College … enjoys drawing, photography, studying killer whales, watching Netflix, and spending time with friends during her free time.

Daly on Frantz:
"Page is a local Williamsburg player, although she has been playing for Richmond United in recent years. She has a tremendous left foot, excellent ball control and outstanding heading ability."
 
Sarah Haggerty, Goalkeeper, 5-8, Sewell, N.J./Washington Township
HIGH SCHOOL
Played soccer at Washington Township High School in New Jersey … Posted more than 100 saves and 50 shutouts during her high school career … Won her high school Coach's Award in 2016 …  A member of the ODP New Jersey team for four season … Also played club soccer for PDA O'Reilly in the ECNL making it to the ECNL Finals in 2015 … Member of PDA Impact in the NPL that appeared in the NPL Finals in 2014 … In the classroom, is a member of the National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, and Spanish Honor Society … Is the top 20 in her senior class, which is good for the top 5-perecent.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Tim and Janice Haggerty … Mother, Janice, played tennis at Saint Joseph's … Wants to major in accounting at W&M … Enjoys hanging out with friends and family, traveling, cooking, and working out in her spare time.
 
Daly on Haggerty:
"A teammate of Erin Dailey with the PDA club, Sarah is a goalkeeper with great size and strength and unlimited potential."
 
Kelsey Hamer, Defender/Midfield, 5-4, Centreville, Va./Paul VI
HIGH SCHOOL
Attends Paul VI High School in Northern Virginia, but players her soccer for FC Virginia and started in 2010 … Selected for the PUMA Elite Showcase in 2014 … Picked for the ECNL Mid-Atlantic Player Development Program in 2014 … Ranked on the IMG Academy 150 on TopDrawerSoccer.com every season since 2013 … Chosen as the Mid-Atlantic Player to Watch for February 2015 … Helped U14 and U15 to Mid-Atlantic Championships … Attended in the ECNL National Finals in Richmond and placed No. 8 as U14 … At the U15 ECNL National Playoffs in Seattle placed 16, before the U17 ECNL National Playoffs in San Diego, was a top 32 team … Also swam on the summer team … Works as a Youth Futsal Coach … Played Powder Puff Football as a junior and senior in high school, including winning the MVP award in 2016 … In the classroom, is a member of the National Honor Society, F.I.S.H Peer Ministry group, Spanish Honor Society, and Student Ambassadors.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Ken and Cindy Hamer … Planning on majoring in accounting at the College … Enjoys swimming, watching Netflix, reading, drawing, and going to the movies in her free time.

Daly on Hamer
"Kelsey is a tough tackling defender from the FC Virginia Club. She is very combative with good quickness and mobility."
 
Mariana Hershner, Defender, 5-5, Annandale, Va./Jeb Stuart
HIGH SCHOOL
A three-sport athlete at Jeb Stuart High School, playing soccer, basketball, and diving … Been a First-Team All-Conference selection following her freshman-junior seasons … Tabbed the Coach's Award in 2016 … Named the team captain for the 2016 season … Earned her school's academic excellence for posting a 3.5 GPA, or higher … Played her club soccer with the Annandale United FC … Helped that team to a 2016-17 Virginia State Cup, appeared in 2015-17 National League, and won the 2016 VA NPL champions, NPL National Tournament semi-finalists in 2015 and 2016, and 2016 Region I Champions League finalist … Member of the Key Club, Math Honor Society, and the National Honor Society.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Steve and Helen Hershner … Her uncle, Ron, is a member of the W&M class of 1971 … Deciding on majoring in marketing, international relations, or economics at the College … Enjoys listening to music and watching sports in her free time.
 
Daly on Hershner:
"Mariana is from the Annandale Club, VA is a combative, talented center midfield player who can defend and attack with equal measures."
 
Lauren Kelly, Defender, 5-7, Ashburn, Va./Briar Woods (Florida)
Transfer from Florida that is immediately eligible and has four seasons of eligibility.
 
AT FLORIDA/FRESHMAN (2016)
Redshirted her freshman season as a member of the Florida women's soccer team,
 
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-year member of the varsity soccer team at Briar Woods High School in Northern Virginia … Helped lead her team to the 2014 Virginia High School League 5A State Championships, after leading them to the state finals in 2013 … Claimed First-Team All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, and All-Loudon honors in 2014 and 2016 …  Tabbed to the Washington Post All-Met Second-Team in 2016, after a first-team nod in 2014 … 2016 TeamSnap Virginia Star … Played her club soccer for FC Virginia from 2010-16 … Four-time ECNL Mid-Atlantic Champions … Ranked top 10 in the ECNL, including a top-five finish in 2014 … Was tabbed a team captain for FC Virginia from 2013-16 and for high school team as a senior … Invited to Mid-Atlantic ECNL Player Development program in 2013-2016 … Named to Best Defense in ECNL in 2013 and Top Performer in 2012 … Competed in U23 ECNL National Championship in 2013 … In the classroom, was a member of the National Honor Society.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Paul and Catherine Kelly … Brother, Colin, is a member of W&M class of 2016 … Plans on majoring in history at the College … Enjoys hiking, traveling, and baking in her spare time.

Daly on Kelly
"Lauren comes to us as a transfer from the University of Florida. She is a strong central defender, played for FC Virginia.
 
Alex Kuhnle, Midfield, 5-4, Shoreham, N.Y./Shoreham Wading River
HIGH SCHOOL
A two-sport athlete at Shoreham Wading River in New York, playing soccer and running track and field … Tabbed to the All-State Team in 2015 and 2016 … Won the Most Valuable Player award in 2016 … Earned All-County honors in 2014, after being in an all-league selection in 2013 … Finished her high school career with 19 goals, 29 assists, and 67 points, including eight goals and nine assists during her senior season … Played her club soccer for Albertson Soccer Club and Long Island Rough Riders … Led the team to a 2014 ECNL playoff berth in a spot in the final 8 … In 2016, helped the club to an undefeated regular season … Helped the Rough Riders to two Super Y National Championships … Set her school's freshman record for the 100-yard dash … Qualified for the state meet in 4x400 in 2014 and 2015.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Chris and Mihaela Kuhnle … Mother, Mihaela, was a speed-skater and a six time Romanian National Champion and a member of the Romanian National Team … Father, Chris, wrestled at SUNY Brockport … Brother, Christopher, played tennis and finished fourth NUS Tennis Tournament and was ranked by the USTA … Undecided on her major as she enters the College.
 
Daly on Kuhnle
"Alex is an exciting, attacking outside back from New York. Alex plays for the
Albertson Fury ECNL team. She has the ability to get forward and cause problems
for opposing defenses with her speed and ability to take players on and go past
them."

Colleen Norton, Midfielder/Defender, 5-3, Arlington, Va./Washington Lee
HIGH SCHOOL
About to open her senior season at Washington Lee High School in Northern Virginia … Was tabbed the Conference Player of the Year a season ago … Earned First-Team All-Region honors … Tabbed as a Second-Team All-State pick … Washington Post All-Met Second-Team Selection in 2016 as well … Played her club soccer for Arlington Travel Soccer and Bethesda ECNL … Member of the National Honor Society, VJAS, and is the Girl Up Club President.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Shawn Norton and Cynthia Perera … Aunt, Jennifer, ran four years of track at North Carolina State … Deciding between biology and environmental policy as a major at the College … Enjoys photography, reading, painting, and playing volleyball in her spare time.
 
Daly on Norton:
"Colleen plays for the Bethesda Club. She can play outside midfield and could also be challenger for a place at the back."
 
Courtney Miles, Forward, 5-9, Alexandria, Va./Hayfield Secondary
HIGH SCHOOL
About to embark on her senior season at Hayfield Secondary in Northern Virginia … Was tabbed her high school's offensive player of the year and was the leading goal scorer in 2014 … Played her club soccer for Lee Mt. Vernon Soccer Club, McLean ECNL, and made appearances on the ODP State Team and the ODP Region I team … Scored three goals and added two assists this fall in her three games ECNL this season … In the classroom is a member of the Black Student Union and the French Honor Society.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Gregory and Deirdre Miles … Undecided on her major at W&M … Enjoys, working at her job at Panera, watching Netflix, and volunteering during her free time.
 
Daly on Miles:
"Courtney is an attacking wide player for the McClean Club. She has athleticism, speed and take-on ability."

Sophia Sanie, Midfielder, 5-4, Fairfax Station, Va./South County
HIGH SCHOOL
Set to start her senior soccer campaign at South County High School in Northern Virginia this spring … Earned a First-Team All-Conference honors as a sophomore and junior, after taking home second-team honors in 2014 … Played her club soccer for Arlington … Helped that team to a Virginia State Cup Championship in 2016 … Her CCL Select participated in the Youth World Cup in Sweden last year as well … In the classroom, is a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society, and Science National Honor Society.
 
PERSONAL
Daughter of Jawed and Nabila Sanie … Father, Jawed, played soccer at Radford … Undecided on what she wants to major in at the College … Plays the piano and is a National Guild participant … Enjoys reading and spending times with friends and family during her free time.

Daly on Sanie
"Sophia plays for the Arlington 99 team and is a talented attacking player with great vision, excellent ball-control and the ability to play in tight spaces."