Syracuse Women's Soccer 2007 Freshmen
Megan BellinghamForward
Seton Catholic H.S.-Binghamton, N.Y.
Club Team: Syracuse Blitz
Bellingham was a five-year member of the Seton Catholic varsity team and compiled 158 goals and 88 assists in her career. She led the STAC in scoring from 2002-05 and was an all-conference selection each season. Bellingham was a four-year all-state selection, earning first team recognition as a sophomore and junior, and made the NSCAA East Region team twice. A team captain her final three seasons, she helped the Saints to three Section IV titles and a state championship in 2001. She participated in the New York State West Olympic Development Program from 2004-06, advancing to the regional camp in her last season. Bellingham was also a member of the Syracuse Blitz club team and won state championships in 2003 and 2006. She was a two-time member of the Empire State Central team, serving as captain in 2005 and capturing a silver medal in 2004. Bellingham was also a four-year member of the basketball team, winning a state championship in 2005.
Dana BergstromMidfielder
Lexington Christian Academy-Lexington, Mass.
Club Team: Spirit of Massachusetts
Bergstrom was a four-year member of the Lexington Christian Academy varsity team. She is the fourth-leading all-time scorer in Massachusetts history with 195 points on 119 goals and 76 assists. She led the EIL in scoring all four years, including 25 goals and 11 assists as a senior. Bergstrom helped Lexington to conference titles in 2003 and 2005 and a New England Prep School championship in 2004. She was team MVP four times, a two-time Christian School All-American and a three-time Boston Globe All-Scholastic team selection. Bergstrom was also a member of the basketball and lacrosse teams.
Marjory ElwellDefender
Moorestown H.S.-Moorestown, N.J.
Club Team: Haddon Heights Red Devils
Elwell was a four-year member of the Moorestown varsity team, during which the Quakers were 65-14-3 and won state championships in 2004 and 2005. She was an all-state selection from 2004-2006 and was named the South Jersey Coaches Association Defender of the Year and the Burlington County Times Player of the Year as a senior. Elwell was also a midfielder on the lacrosse team and won state titles in 2005 and 2006.
Hayley GeorgeForward/Midfielder
Clayton A. Bouton H.S.-Voorhesville, N.Y.
Club Team: Capital United Soccer Club
George was a four-year member of the Bouton varsity team. She was a two-time all-state selection, a three time Section II all-star and a three-time all-conference selection. A team captain in her final three years, George was named the team’s rookie of the year as a freshman and led the team in goals in her sophomore and junior seasons. George’s club team, the Capital United Soccer Club, won the U.S. Club Soccer New York Cup championship in 2006.
Kaitlin RobbinsForward
Immaculate Heart Central-Watertown, N.Y.
Robbins was a five year member of the varsity soccer team at Immaculate Heart and is the New York State career-leader in goals scored with 208. She had 36 goals as a senior, breaking the previous state record of 201 goals. She scored nearly 30 goals in each season, including 52 as a freshman. She was a five-time all-league selection, a four-time Section III all-star, and a three-time all-state pick. She was The Watertown Daily Times All-North MVP three times and was named the co-athlete of the year by the publication in her senior year. As a sophomore and a senior, Robbins was named to the NSCAA adidas East Region Team. While at Immaculate Heart, Robbins helped the Cavaliers to a state title in 2002 and the state tournament semifinals in 2004. Robbins was a member of the Empire State Central team three times, winning a Silver Medal in 2004. Robbins was also a member of the basketball and lacrosse teams.
Sharifa WilkinsonForward
East York Collegiate Institute-Toronto, Ontario
Vaughan Soccer Club
Wilkinson was a four-year member of the varsity team at East York Collegiate Institute. She won the Golden Boot Award in the OYSL in 2006 after leading the league in goals scored. Wilkinson played for the OYSL All-Star team that toured in the United States in 2006.
