Orange Adds Neidhart to Signing Class

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Over the coming weeks Syracuse University head field hockey coach Ange Bradley is announcing the program's 2015 signing class. Be sure the check Cuse.com as the Orange unveils its incoming class one-by-one.

In today's edition, Bradley is happy to announce the addition of Niki Neidhart, a midfielder from San Diego, Calif. 34890

Previous announcements:
Jennifer Bleakney
Jamie Martin

"Niki joins us from California and plays for the talented Rush club coached by former United States national team member Brian Schledorn," added Bradley. "Niki is smart, calculating, and dynamic in her play."

Neidhart comes to Syracuse from Scripps Ranch High School, where she was coached by Jane Morrill. She is a four-year letterwinner for the Falcons, guiding them to three consecutive CIF San Diego Section championships. In her four seasons, she scored 30 goals and 26 assists, helping the Falcons to a 73-8 overall record.

As a senior, Neidhart guided her high school team to a 24-3 record. A team captain in 2014, she recorded 10 goals and 17 assists in her final scholastic season. For her efforts on the field, she was named to the Serra High School All-Tournament Team and All-Western League First Team.

The San Diego, Calif. native also has had a successful club career, playing with the San Diego Flyers and Rush. With her club teams, she participated in the 2014 Disney Showcase; 2012, 2013, and 2014 Cal Cups; and 2012 and 2014 National Hockey Festivals.

"She is very simple and has a very good skill set that facilitates team play," commented Bradley. "Her simplicity is difficult and is often gone unnoticed in selections. I look for Niki to challenge to compete for a starting position in our back five this fall. We gratefully welcome her to our Syracuse family."

The daughter of Jeff and Dora, Neidhart has excelled in the classroom, as well. She was twice named to the Union Tribune All-Academic Team in her high school career.

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