MCC Soccer Signs Seven Local Stars

From School Reports

The Meridian Community College soccer program has had a long standing tradition of securing some of the best talent in the state of Mississippi and for the immediate area. The program added to that tradition Wednesday afternoon as seven players from the Lauderdale County area signed to play soccer next season at Meridian Community College. The MCC women added six players to its current signing class, while the MCC men added one local standout to its 2015 roster.

“We are very happy that these young ladies decided to stay here in their hometown to play for us next season,” said MCC head women’s coach Mike Smith. “I played soccer at MCC and it is such an honor to be able to play for your hometown. All of these players will represent MCC in the right way and bring some great qualities to the table.”

The highlight of the local signing class for the MCC women was four players from West Lauderdale High School. Abbie Pope, Jordyn Hull, Alisa Bullock, and Lacy Billings will bring their talents to MCC after enjoying very successful careers at West Lauderdale. Pope will play in the midfield next season and brings plenty of technical skills to the soccer field according to Smith. Hull will also look for playing next season for the Lady Eagles in the midfield and is most noted for having one of the strongest legs at her position in the area. Bullock will see most of her action at defender for MCC next season, while Billings will look to bring a spark at the striker position in 2015 for MCC.

Kedrianna Cole also joined the local signing group and will bring her talents from Northeast Lauderdale High School. Cole will also bring her playmaking abilities to the field next season for the Lady Eagles at striker. The final member of the local signing class for the Lady Eagles was Claire Miller from Southeast Lauderdale. Miller will also see playing time at defender for MCC and is most noted for aggressive play at her position.

The MCC men were also happy to announce that Nick Perry would brining his soccer talents to campus next year by way of Clarkdale High School.

“He (Perry) is a fine young man,” said MCC head men’s soccer coach Alex George. “He is a great character kid and we know he will bring a lot to our team next season.”

Perry was named Best Offensive Player for the Bulldogs last season after scoring 17 goals. The signing ceremony for the local standouts was held on campus at the Damon Fitness Center.