Terre Haute, Ind. -- First-year head coach Julie Hanley has announced the addition of 10 incoming freshmen into the Indiana State women's soccer program this week. This class comes from all over the nation including Virginia, Missouri, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Pennsylvania, and Nevada.

"It's an exciting day for Indiana State Soccer as we officially welcome the 10 new student-athletes and their families to the program.  This group of student-athletes I believe will impact our program immediately and continue to help the team progress in the Missouri Valley.  We have addressed every position and will look for this class to fill the roles of the players we lost to graduation as well as challenge our returning players.  Not only do they each individually excel on the field but they are great students and high character people who will leave their mark on campus and the community.  I am excited to watch them grow and develop during their four years as a Sycamore and can't wait to get them on campus," said Hanley.

Below are the biographies for the 2017 class.

Camryn DeGrafft- Falls Church, Va.
McLean High School - McLean ECNL
Camryn DeGrafft comes to Indiana State after earning four letters during her career with McLean high school near her hometown of Falls Church, Va. DeGrafft played her club soccer for McLean ECNL where she was the team captain from 2013-2016. During her high school career she earned many awards including, District Champions 2015, Second Team All-District 2016, Captain 2017, and National Honor Society 2015-2016 and 2016-2017.  DeGrafft, who plans on majoring in nursing, is the daughter of Laura and James DeGrafft and has two siblings, Jamie and Megan.

Abby Groom – Kansas City, Mo.
Lee's Summit High School – FCKC Academy
Groom joins the Sycamores coming from Kansas City, Mo. where she played high school soccer for Lee's Summit High School. Groom was a member of the second and fourth place state championship teams within her four years. She was also a two time conference champion and selected second team all-conference. Abby played her club soccer with FCKC Academy competing in the Elite 11 National League. Groom was a Regional Tournament Champion, three time state champion, three time National League qualifier, two time National Tournament qualifier, and three time MRL Premier champion. Abby is the daughter of Beth and Darren Groom and has one sibling, Olivia. Groom plans to major in criminology.

Lexi Harte – Vernon Hills, Ill.
Vernon Hills High School – Eclipse Select ECNL 98/99
Harte comes to Indiana State from Vernon Hills, Ill. where she attended Vernon Hills High School. Harte was highly involved during her high school career with organizations such as Honor Roll, 2014-17, Bilingual Program (K-8) Honors/ Spanish 2016, Junior Leaders 2015,16 & 17;  50+ Hrs. Volunteers WHJS Foundation, and Pass it On. Harte played club soccer with Eclipse Select ECNL 98/99 under the direction of coach Rory Dames, along with three years on the Illinois State ODP team. Harte is the daughter of Tricia Heidel-Harte and Jeff Harte, she has one sibling, Taylor. Alexis plans to major in nursing.

Ali James – Carmel, Ind.
Carmel High School – Indiana Premier/Indiana Fire
Ali James comes to ISU from her hometown of Carmel, Ind. where she attended and played soccer for Carmel High School. During her high school career James was selected as player of the game three times, as well as earning third team all-state and all-conference honors. James played her club soccer with the Indiana Premier Soccer Club for coach Jake Satchwell. James won three consecutive state cup championships as well as playing in the ECNL League and National playoffs while guest playing with the Indiana Fire. Ali is the daughter of Danielle and Kevin James and has two siblings, Taylor and Kelsie. She plans to major in elementary education.

Kaity Malek – Stow, Ohio
Walsh Jesuit High School – Ambassadors FC
Kaity Malek joins the Sycamores from her hometown of Stow, Ohio. Malek earned two varsity letters from Walsh Jesuit High School along with a 2013-2014 OHSAA Division I State Championship, before deciding to play club year round with the Ambassadors FC. During her club soccer career Malek was a 2015 and 2016 Ohio North State Champion, 2015 & 16 Fall AFC Club Training, and a 2016 Spring MRL Premier I Runner-Up. Kaity is the daughter of Kelly and Dan Malek and has one sister, Lindsey. She is planning to major in Biology.

Jensen Margheim – Fredericksburg, Va.
Mountain View High School – McLean ECNL 98
Margheim comes to Indiana State from Fredericksburg, Va. where she played high school soccer for Mountain View High School. Margheim had an impressive high school career earning 2016, 2017 Captain, 2016 Conference Player of the Year, 2016 first team all-region, 2016 first team all-state, 2016 Free Lance Star all-area athlete. Margheim was also a three year captain for her club team, McLean ECNl 98 which was coached by Cindi Harkes. Jensen was also a member of the 2012, 2013 ODP State Team. Marghein, daughter of Bonnie and Greg Marghein has two siblings, Ryley and Grayson. She plans to be a pre-med major.

Jenna Miller – Plainfield, Ind.
Avon High School – Indiana Fire Juniors
Jenna Miller joins the Sycamores coming from Plainfield, Ind. where she attended Avon High School. Miller was a first team all-conference selection as well as a two time HCC honorable mention selection. Playing her club soccer with the Indiana Fire Juniors under coach Gary Yohe Miller was selected to the 2014-2015 ODP state team. Jenna is the daughter of Genina and Jerry Miller and has three siblings, Jessica, Layla, and Sam. She plans to major in nursing.

Brittany Palla – Appolo, Pa.
Kiski Area High School – Riverhounds Development Academy
Brittany Palla from Appolo, Pa. played her high school soccer for Kiski Area High School. During her career she earned many honors including All WPIAL, all-section, Big 56 all-conference first team, MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, and Rookie of the Year. Palla played her club soccer under the direction of coach Jason Kutney for the Riverhounds Development Academy. Here Palla was a member of the ASL National Champions, ASL Showcase All-Tournament Team (Top 11), and ASL All Star Team Selection (Top 11). Brittany is the daughter of Debbie and Mark Palla and has three siblings, Jordyn, Christa, and Sidney. She plans to major in computer science.

Alina Steffen – Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf High School – Iowa City Alliance
Alina Steffen joins the Sycamores coming from Bettendorf, Iowa where she attended Bettendorf High School. During her high school career she earned all-conference, all-district, and all-state honors. Steffen played club soccer for the Iowa City Alliance under the direction of coach Paul Dayrell. Alina is the daughter of Linda and Mark Steffen and has one sibling, Christian. Steffen plans to major in nursing.

Danielle Varner – Henderson, Nev.
Green Valley High School – Heat FC
Danielle Varner comes to ISU from Henderson, Nev. where she played year round club soccer for the Heat FC in the ECNL league. Varner competed in the Rocky Mountain and Southwest regions during her club career under direction of head coach Key Reid. Danielle received a four star player rating from Top Drawer Soccer. Varner is the daughter of Corey Hammerbeck and Doug Varner, and has two siblings David and Luke. She plans to major in nursing.

For more information on this year's class and coach Hanley's thoughts on each player, visit the 2017 class media guide link above.