SAN MARCOS, Texas – Texas State head coach Kat Conner announced the signing of nine high school seniors for the 2020 season on Wednesday. The group consists of five midfielders, two goalkeepers, two forwards and one defender.
 
Joining the Bobcats will be Beth Agree, Alana Clark, Trinity Clark, Ashley Johnson, Emma Jones, Abby Lucksinger, Alyssa Price, Haley Shaw, Olivia Wright and Wimberly Wright.
 
"The 2020 Class is an exciting one. These incoming players have a strong desire to continue improving their soccer skills and game knowledge," said Conner. "These are the gold standards of Bobcat soccer we look for in all our recruits."
 
Beth Agee | Mansfield, Texas | Mansfield HS
Agee is a 5-foot, 6-inch goalkeeper from Mansfield, Texas and is serving as team captain for Mansfield High School this spring. As a two-year starter, she has compiled a 45-4-4 record between the posts with 14 shutouts each season while twice earning academic all-district accolades.
 
This past spring saw her post a 0.14 GAA with a .900 save percentage as the Tigers advanced to the UIL 6A quarterfinals. Agee's performance earned her TASCO 6A All-State honorable mention, District 7-6A Co-Goalkeeper of the Year and team's Defensive MVP accolades.
 
As a sophomore, she recorded a 0.61 GAA with a .860 save percentage in helping MHS reach the UIL 6A semifinals. Agee was named to The Star-Telegram All-Star honorable mention team, All-District 7-6A Second Team and was the Tigers' Newcomer of the Year.
 
Agee plays club soccer this year for Solar ECNL. She played last season for the Dallas Texans DA and from 2016-18 for the Dallas Texans ECNL squad which she helped lead to the ECNL National Playoffs each season.
 
Conner on Agee: "Beth's drive to be excellent is what makes her such a standout. In camp, I was amazed by how coachable she was and always able to listen and immediately apply coaching points to her game. Beth is disciplined and determined, qualities that remind me of former greats of Texas State goalkeepers before her."
 
Alana Clark | Lakeway, Texas | Lake Travis HS
Clark is a 5-foot, 4-inch midfielder that will graduate from Lake Travis High School. This past spring, she helped the Cavaliers go 23-5 and reach the state semifinals where she was picked to the UIL Soccer State Finals All-Tournament Team. She was also a Texas Association of Soccer Coaches (TASCO) All-State honorable mention honoree and selected to the All-District 25-6A First Team.
 
In 2018, Clark received UIL All-State 6A First Team and all-district first team accolades while being named the team's co-Player of the Year. Her freshman campaign saw her be named second team all-district. All three years she has earn Academic All-District honors.
 
Clark competes for Lonestar SC. She will be joined on the Bobcat roster by her twin sister Trinity.
 
Conner on A. Clark: "Alana's greatest asset is her ability to read the game. She's very technical, which means we can use her in many positions. Alana will add a critical dimension of tactical awareness to our game."
 
Trinity Clark | Lakeway, Texas | Lake Travis HS
Clark is a three-year letterwinner from Lake Travis High School. The midfielder was a TASCO 6A First Team and UIL 6A All-State Tournament First Team selection this past spring while helping the Cavaliers to a 23-5 record and reach the UIL 6A semifinals.
 
The future Bobcat was a TASCO 6A All-State honorable mention honoree and the team's co-Player of the Year as a sophomore and All-District 25-6A Second Team pick as a freshman.
 
Clark competes for Lonestar SC. She joins her twin sister Alana on the TXST roster next season.
 
Conner on T. Clark: "Trinity brings that spectacular awe to the game as in, 'How did she do that?!' She is incredibly skillful and has the vision to go along with it. Trinity will be a fan favorite."
 
Ashley Johnson | Rowlett, Texas | Rowlett High School
Johnson is a defender that will arrive to Texas State from Rowlett High School. Last season saw her help the Eagles finish as District 10-6A runners-up with a 12-8 mark and helped the team earn co-district title in 2018 with a 14-6 record.
 
In 2019, Johnson was the district's Defensive MVP and was an all-district selection. She helped RHS record eight shutouts and average less than a goal per match during district play.
 
During her sophomore campaign, Johnson scored the match-winning goal to snap rival Sachse High School's 33-match district winning streak.
 
Conner on Johnson: "Ashley plays with such passion. She can perform in any defensive position, a talent that will be a cornerstone in the shoring up of our defense."
 
Emma Jones | Hutto, Texas | Hutto HS
Jones comes to San Marcos from Hutto High School. The 5-foot, 6-inch midfielder has recorded 27 goals and 14 assists through her first three years on the high school pitch.
 
This past Spring, she was selected as the District 18-5A MVP and the Hippos' Team MVP. Jones received All-District 18-5A First Team honors both her freshman and sophomore campaigns. Both of those years saw her be named the HHS' Offensive Player of the Year, as well.
 
Jones competes for Galaxy SC for club soccer and has served as the team's captain the last four years. In 2017, the future Bobcat helped lead the team to the 2017 state championship.
 
In the class room, Jones is President for the National Honor Society, the girls' soccer representative for the Student Athletic Leadership Council and is a member of the FCA.
 
Conner on Jones: "Emma is another standout we found through our ID camp. She has an innate ability for the game and is capable of playing many positions. Her drive to improve is going to make her a significant asset for us."
 
Abby Lucksinger | Belton, Texas | Belton HS
A 5-foot, 6-inch goalkeeper, Lucksinger arrives from Belton High School. A three-year letterwinner, she earned All-District 12-6A First Team honors last season in helping the Tigers to an 18-5-3 record and claim their third straight Bi-District title. The future Bobcat has also earned academic all-district accolades and was named the team's Most Improved Player.
 
Lucksinger competes for Sting Austin ECNL on the club circuit.
 
Conner on Lucksinger: "Abby is a great shot stopper. She has an athleticism that will allow her to improve on her range. I know Abby will be pushing hard for a starting position."
 
Alyssa Price | Forney, Texas | Forney HS
Price will arrive in San Marcos from Forney High School. The midfielder enters her senior campaign as a three-year letterwinner for the Jackrabbits. Last season saw her be named the District 13-5A MVP and Offensive MVP after scoring 37 goals and recording 11 assists.
 
As a sophomore, Price was the district's Offensive MVP and was an all-district second team selection her freshman campaign.
 
Price is a member of the HOSA, National Honor Society, student council and has been in the top 10% of her class every year.
 
Conner on Price: "Alyssa is highly intelligent and equally technical. She will be able to control possession and the tempo of the game."
 
Haley Shaw | Spicewood, Texas | Lake Travis HS
Shaw is the third member of the signing class that will graduate from Lake Travis High School. The 5-foot, 4-inch forward earned TASCO All-Region IV-6A First Team, District 25-6A Offensive Player of the Year and All-District 25-6A First Team honors after finishing with 22 goals and eight assists as a sophomore. Her performance that year also earned her selection to the Austin American-Statesman All-Central Texas Team.
 
Her freshman year saw Shaw receive all-district honorable mention pick. She was also earned academic all-district accolades that season.
 
Conner on Shaw: "Haley embodies true grit. She will put the team on her back and lead. Haley will help maintain that tough, blue-collar drive that the 2019 senior class had. She'll make good things happen."
 
Olivia Wright | San Antonio, Texas | Cornerstone Christian School Academy
A 5-foot, 7-inch forward out of San Antonio, Wright will arrive to Texas State from Cornerstone Christian School Academy. Last season she led the Warriors with 19 goals and was credited with six assists to earn the team MVP award.
 
Prior to attending Cornerstone Christian, Wright attended Reagan High School. As a sophomore, she earned All-District 26-6A honorable mention honors after pacing the Rattlers with six goals and five assists.
 
Wright played club soccer with San Antonio City SC and for Lonestar SC out of Austin.
 
Conner on O. Wright: "Olivia has tremendous speed and ability to attack a defensive line. She has the ability to both attack 1-v-1 and to combine with teammates to be an attacking threat to opponents. We are excited to add her skills and abilities to our roster."
 
Wimberley Wright | Denton, Texas | Ryan High School
Wright is a three-year starter at midfield for Ryan High School in Denton, Texas. She is a two-time All-District 8-5A First Team selection and made the all-district second team as a freshman.
 
In the classroom, Wright is in the top 10 percent of her class, is a member of the National Honor Society and board member of the bowling club.
 
She plays club soccer for the U19 FC Dallas Development Player League team. She has also played for Solar SC.
 
Conner on W. Wright: "Wimberley continues to grow physically and in her skill development. She is another player we found through our ID camp, and her improvement in that time is a great indicator of what we expect her to accomplish here at Texas State. Wimberley loves the game and it shows when she plays."
 
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