Lesesne Announces 2019 Signing Class

ATHENS, Ga. --- University of Georgia head soccer coach Billy Lesesne has announced the addition of eight Bulldogs who have signed National Letters of Intent.

The 2019 class looks to add a new level of depth to the Bulldogs' existing roster. Among the signees are Elizabeth Ammon (Aldie, Va.), Chloe Chapman (Mitchelleville, Md.), Jocelyn Hugo (Ontario, Canada), Emily Pulver (Atlanta, Ga.), Morgan Smith (Buford, Ga.), Haley Sorrell (Lewisville, Texas), Tori Wheeler (Seattle, Wash.), Macie Witter (Foothill Ranch, Calif.).

"This is an exciting day for our program as we welcome eight new players to our program," Lesesne said. "The players in this class will join a returning core of players that continue to grow and develop. This class is distinctive as it consists of exceptional people who are also very accomplished soccer players. This class adds to our program by having competitive drive and as players who have proven themselves to be highly successful at the high school and club level. They are all preparing each day for the challenges that SEC soccer provides. I look forward to the day they step on campus here in Athens."

The eight signees join a young Bulldog squad consisting of 11 sophomores, 11 juniors, and three seniors.

Elizabeth Ammon | Defender | Washington Spirit-Virginia | Aldie, Virginia
Ammon comes to Georgia after playing on the US Academy Team with Washington Spirit-Virginia in addition to being named second team all-state, first team all-conference, and team captain. Two of her older brothers, Joey and Andrew, played college hockey at West Point and Princeton, respectively.

Chloe Chapman | Forward | Mitchelleville, Maryland
Chapman comes to Georgia as a two-sport commit and will also be a member of the Lady Bulldogs Basketball team. As a freshman, she scored both goals to help Good Counsel defeat Bishop, 2-0, and claim the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference soccer championship. Prior to her senior season she scored 33 career goals and 15 career assists.

Jocelyn Hugo Garcia | Midfielder | Vaughns | Ontario, Canada
Garcia signs with Georgia as a two-time Provincial Champion with Team Ontario in addition to being Ontatio Cup Champions in 2018. She is versatile, being able to play center back, center midfielder, and center forward. She also played volleyball in high school.

Emily Pulver | Defender | Tophat | Atlanta, Georgia
Pulver signs with the Bulldogs after switching from a forward to a defender and still being a key part in the attacking scheme. She is a left footed, attacking outside defender who reached the Final Four and Finals with Pace Academy soccer as a freshman and sophomore, respectively. Her club team advanced to the ECNL National Championship Tournament two straight seasons and she played in the Development Academy National Championship Tournament as a junior.

Morgan Smith | Forward | Concorde Fire | Buford, Georgia
Smith comes to Athens as an AP scholar who reached the Final Four with Buford High School soccer as a freshman. Strong with both her left and right foot, Smith advanced to the ECNL National Championship tournament with Concorde Fire three straight years.

Haley Sorrell | Forward | FC Dallas | Lewisville, Texas
Sorrell signs with the Bulldogs after being named back-to-back Player of the Year at Founders Classical Academy. She plays wide or central forward and was part of the 2017 ECNL National Championship team with FC Dallas.

Tori Wheeler | Forward | Concorde Fire (Atlanta) | Seattle, Washington
Wheeler comes to Georgia from a family of athletes as both of her parents, brother, and sister all played sports in college. She won the Washington State Championship with Issaquah High School and was named first team all-conference as a junior before moving to Dunwoody, Georgia for her senior year.

Macie Witter | Defender | Orange County Surf | Foothill Ranch, California
Witter comes to UGA after playing varsity soccer as a freshman Trabuco Hills High School where she earned second and first team all-league honors in back-to-back seasons. She played wide defender on the US Developmental Academy Team with Orange County Surf in Laguna Hills, Calif. in addition to being named MVP and first team in cross country.

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