The Roberts women's soccer program has announced the incoming recruited student- athletes joining the Redhawks for the upcoming 2021 season.  

Joining the Redhawks this coming fall will be Sydney Brew, Maddie Franklin, Maia LaVigne, Jordyn Pullyblank, Karly Tausch, and Sara Thornburg.

"We are looking forward to the fall season," said head coach Sarah McClellan. "Our team has worked hard all year and we feel this class will add to our training competitiveness and our team culture as we head into a highly anticipated Fall 2021 championship season.  It will be exciting to integrate these players into the team this August."

Below is a capsule look at the six incoming student-athletes:


Sydney Brew (Brockport, N.Y.)
 

• Strong defender and back line player
• Varsity Soccer for Brockport High School
• Long-time member of premier travel soccer Empire United Soccer Academy
• Helped lead club team to multiple state cup final four appearances and showcase championships
• Club teammates with fellow incoming players Jordyn Pullyblank and Karly Tausch
• High Honor Roll student
• Major degree program is undecided
• Daughter of Todd and Vicki Brew

 
Maddie Franklin (Clifton Park, N.Y.)
 

• Goalkeeper and Team Captain
• Varsity Soccer for Shenendehowa High School
• Starting Goalkeeper leading her team to 2021 Sectional Championship
• Plays premier travel soccer for Clifton Park Evolution coached by Cassidy Jones
• Active in community service and member of Breakfast Club, Best Buddies, and A World of Difference
• Varsity High School teammate with fellow incoming forward Maia Lavigne
• High Honor Roll student
• Recipient of the NYSPHAA Academic Award
• Member of the National Honor Society
• Major degree program is Psychology
• Daughter of Matt and Colleen Franklin

 

 
Maia LaVigne (Rexford, N.Y.)
 

• Versatile attacking player and forward
• Varsity Soccer for Shenendehowa High School
• Starter and leading scorer for her team
• Helped team to a 2021 Sectional Championship Title
• Named Offensive Player of the Year
• First Team Section All-Star Team
• Also lettered in Track and Field
• Plays premier travel soccer for Blackwatch Premier coached by Garrett Cobb
• Active in community service and member of the student counsel and Habitat for Humanity
• Varsity High School teammate with fellow incoming goalkeeper Maddie Franklin
• High Honor Roll student
• Member of the National Honor Society
• Major degree program is Biology with a minor in Communications
• Daughter of Brigitt DeMarzo and Johnny Lavigne

 
Jordyn Pullyblank (West Henrietta, N.Y.)
 

• Forward and midfielder
• Varsity Soccer for Rush Henrietta High School
• Member of premier travel soccer Empire United Soccer Academy
• Helped lead club team to multiple state cup final four appearances and showcase championships
• Active in community service and member of Link Crew and Natural Helpers
• Also participated in Track
• Club teammates with fellow incoming players Sydney Brew and Karly Tausch
• High Honor Roll student
• Member of the National Honor Society
• Major degree program is Homeland Security
• Daughter of Debbie Pullyblank

 
Karly Tausch (Webster, N.Y.)
 

• Attacking central midfielder and forward
• Varsity Soccer for Webster Thomas High School
• Member of premier travel soccer Empire United Soccer Academy
• Previously played up in age group for FC Dynamo team coached by Tom Strutt
• Helped lead club teams to multiple state cup final four appearances and showcase championships
• Volunteer at the Rochester Family Mission
• Also participated in Track and Field
• Club teammates with fellow incoming players Sydney Brew and Jordyn Pullyblank
• High Honor Roll student with Distinction
• Major degree program is Nursing
• Daughter of Karl and Amy Tausch

 
Sara Thornburg (Gilroy, CA)
 

• Forward and midfielder
• Varsity Soccer for Monte Vista Christian High School
• Goal scorer leading team to Conference Championship and multiple Runner-Up finishes
• Two time Second Team All-County honors
• Member of premier travel soccer West Valley Vision
• Has played soccer since age of 8
• Active in community and summer camp counselor
• Also participated in Swimming and Equestrian
• Major degree program is Business Accounting
• Daughter of Johnathan and Stacey Thornburg