RUSTON – Louisiana Tech Soccer head coach Steve Voltz announced Thursday the signing of seven new Bulldogs who will join the program in 2025.
 
The seven incoming freshman that inked with LA Tech include Abby Hanton (forward/wing), Alexe Drolet (center back), Ansley Ittel (goalkeeper), Avery Jacobs (outside back/wing), Charlotte Woodward (forward), Peyton Wiseman (forward), and Reagan Roberts (forward).
 
"These new Bulldogs have an opportunity to become immediate impact players, after we graduated a large class," said Voltz.  "We got better all over the field and we look forward to that group contributing immediately on and off the field. Most importantly, they're not only a very talented group, but incredible young people that will make LA Tech and our program proud. They embrace that challenge and opportunity in front of them."
 
Hanton is a two-time regional champion and 2024 Class 4A state runner-up at Park City High School in Park City, Utah.  She is a two-time 4A All-Region selection and was named Varsity Attacking Player of the Year in 2024.
 
"Abby is an all-around solid player on the ball as well as athletically," said Voltz.  "She is extremely humble and mature but can be lethal all over. Looking forward to her contributing as a freshman."
 
The 5-foot-9 forward/wing has totaled 60 points on 22 goals and 16 assists over the past two seasons for the Miners.  She is also a member of the Utah Avalanche g07 ECNL club team.
 
Drolet is the lone international in this year's signing class, hailing from Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.  She most recently played for CS Trident that won the gold medal provincial championship and national championship in her home country. 
 
"Alexe is a composed, tall, and tough defender that is also very comfortable on the ball in distribution," said Voltz.  "We are excited to add another strong player for us out of Canada."
 
She has also been a member of Cegep de Sainte-Foy that won the bronze medal at the provincial championship in 2022 as well as the silver medal at both the provincial championship and national championship in 2023. 
 
The 5-foot-10 center back has garnered individual honors including league MVP in 2024 and Rookie of the Year in 2022.
 
Ittel is the lone goalkeeper in the Class of 2025, a multi-sport athlete at Cherokee High School in Canton, Georgia that has earned trips to the county, regional, and sectional track meets competing in the 300M hurdles and 4x400M relay (broke the 26-year-old school record).
 
"Ansley is a well-rounded keeper that will immediately compete for playing time," said Voltz.  "She is great in the air and on distribution.  We are looking forward to seeing her compete as a freshman."
 
On the soccer pitch, she has played for the Atlanta Fire United ECNL club team, helping lead them to back-to-back appearances in the Champions League ECNL playoffs.  The 5-foot-11 keeper was recognized as a TDS club standout and player to watch on multiple occasions.
 
Jacobs is a varsity letter winner and senior captain at Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Winter Park, Florida where she has helped lead the team to three consecutive Florida State 4A state championships.
 
"Avery will help us defensively as well as provide pace and technical ability in build out and going forward out wide," said Voltz.  "She has an infectious, positive personality that will greatly impact us on and off the field."
 
The 5-foot-6 outside back/wing was a 2022 National Club semifinalist and Florida Cup champion for Florida Kraze Krush ECNL, earning 2023 ECNL All-Conference honors.
 
Woodward plays for Staley High School and Kansas Rush GA 06/07 out of Kansas City, Missouri.  She is ranked as the No. 3 forward and No. 8 overall player in Kansas per Prep Soccer and is listed as a top Class of 2025 player in Kansas City as well as a top 100 ECNL/GA class of 2025 player.
 
"Charlotte is a technical and determined attacking player," said Voltz.  "She can play on top as well as an attacking midfielder. Certainly excited to see her create goals for the Bulldogs."
 
The 5-foot-6 forward is a two-time Kansas State Cup champion and has earned individual honors including Greater Kansas City Suburban All-Conference Team and Metro Sports MOKAN Missouri All-Star Team.
 
Wiseman has received numerous honors as a member of the Springfield Catholic HS varsity team including First Team All-District, First Team All-Conference, First Team All-Region, District Offensive Player of the Year and Honorable Mention All-State.
 
"Like so many of our recruits, Peyton came to camp and really stood out as a tough forward that will be a presence in front of the goal," said Voltz.  "She will be physical and give us more of an attacking punch."
 
The Springfield, Missouri native has scored 99 career goals, having recently totaled 99 points on 39 goals and 21 assists during her junior year.  The 5-foot-5 forward is a two-time district champion and has also played for Saint Louis Development Academy and Sporting Springfield ECNL.
 
Roberts players for Prosper High School in Prosper, Texas, the No. 1-ranked Class 6A Texas soccer team per Top Drawer Soccer and the 6A Texas State soccer champion in 2024.
 
"Reagan is a versatile, left-footed player that will bring strength and athleticism to our team," said Voltz.  "She can score from distance and be physical in 1v1 situations."
 
The 5-foot-9 forward is ranked as the No. 10 forward and No. 23 overall player in the state of Texas by Prep Soccer and was listed as a Prep Soccer national player to watch.  She is a three-time First Team All-District selection (2022-24) and Second Team All-District in 2021.  She was also selected to the TGCA All-State Team in 2024 after netting 17 goals for the Eagles.
 
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