Women's Soccer Welcomes Six Players on National Signing Day
11/21/2022 3:22:00 PM | Women's Soccer
Bears sign two goalies, two midfielders, one forward and one defender
MACON, GA. – The Mercer Women's soccer team received six National Letters of Intent from Maryn Weiger, Marina Boni, Larkin Thomason, Anna Bachman, Maya Buhler and Marianna Rapani.
Maryn Weiger
5-7 | Goalkeeper | North Central High School |Indianapolis, IN
Maryn Weiger is a Goalkeeper from North Central High school in Indianapolis, Indiana. Maryn plays for the club team FC Pride in Indianapolis. On the pitch, Maryn has seen a lot of personal and team success. She led North Central Highschool to two county championships and one MIC championship. Maryn was also recognized as an IMG Top 150 player and helped her club team FC Pride to three Ohio Valley ECNL championships and a 2019 ECNL National Final four.
Larkin Thomason
5-6 | Forward | Xavier College Preparatory | Scottsdale, AZ
Larkin Thomas is a Forward from Xavier College Preparatory School in Phoenix, Arizona. Larkin also plays club soccer for the Utah Royals FC-AZ. During her time with Xavier College Preparatory, Larkin won the State title in the 2021-2022 season. While leading her High school, she made the All-conference First team and was awarded the Team Offensive MVP award.
Marianna Rapani
5-4| Midfield | Greece National Team | Heraklion, Crete
Marianna Rapani is a midfielder from Heraklion, Crete, and plays for the Greece National Under nineteen team. During Rapani's time with the Greek National Team, she has a lot of success while playing in the midfield. Rapani is currently an active player for Greece's U19 Women's National Team. On October 10, 2022, Rapani played 87 minutes and tallied an assist in a 2-0 victory over the Turkey U19 Women's Team. Rapani has also been playing in the first division of Women's Soccer in Greece since she was 13 years old, she currently plays for the Ergotelis Women FC.
Anna Bachman
5-7 | Defender | Bartram Trail High School | Jacksonville, FL
Anna Bachman is Defender from Bartram Trail High School in Saint Johns, Florida. Anna also plays for the Florida Elite Club team. During her time with the Bartram Trail HS Women's Soccer team, Anna has seen a lot of success. Anna helped led Bartram Trail to two FHSAA 7A State titles and two 7A Region titles. Ms. Bachman was also of the 2021-2022 Bartram Trail defense that broke a record for the least number of goals conceded all season. (6 goals)
Maya Buhler
5-7 | Midfield | Winter Park High School | Winter Park, FL
Maya Buhler is a midfielder from Winter Park HS in Winter Park, Florida. Maya is a current player on the Florida Krush club team. Maya has seen a lot of success with Winter Park HS Women's Soccer, these include a 2021 District Championship in the 2021 season. Ms. Buhler was also the Winter Park Women's Soccer Team All-conference nominee in 2021.
Marina Boni
5-4| Goalkeeper | Augusta Preparatory | Aiken, SC
Marina Boni is a goalkeeper from Augusta Preparatory Day School in Evans, Georgia. For club soccer, Marina plays for SC United. During Marina's time with Augusta Preparatory, she won two state championships in 2021 and 2022. In 2021, Boni had .64 goals against average and six shutouts. In 2022, she also had .60 goals against average and nine and a half shutouts. Boni was also Augusta Preparatory Day School Defensive MVP in 2022 and was voted to the All-Region and All-State teams in 2021 and 2022.
Coach Tony Economopoulos had the following comments about the new class of 2023 signees:
"We are extremely excited about what this class can bring to our program. Following the end of our season, we lost multiple key aspects of our team with our graduating seniors. The addition of these new signees adds depth to our goalkeeping unit, our backline, our midfield, and our forwards and attacking lines. I believe that these student-athletes will step up and have a huge impact on the field, and I am looking forward to what they are going to bring to Mercer Women's Soccer next fall."
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