ELLENSBURG, Wash. — The Central Washington University women's soccer team is excited to announce five signees for the 2021 season.
"We continue to add quality students and their talents on the field, they complement who we are at Central Washington and add to a talented group here already," CWU Head Coach Mike Farrand said of the 2021 class. "They will add to our goal of winning a championship sooner rather than later."
Casey Park is a 5-foot-8 midfielder from Grants Pass, Oregon, and Grants Pass High School. Park picked up all-league honors in 2019 and earned the Golden Boot. Academically, she claimed the title of valedictorian.
"I chose CWU because I really liked the coaching staff and the campus," Park said of her choice to sign with Central Washington.
Coach Farrand on Park: "We have a long relationship with Casey and her family. She is a really good attacking player, a true nine. We can't wait to see her at Central."
Kylee Gregory is a 5-foot-8 midfielder from Discovery Bay, California. Gregory earned BVAL Honorable Mention honors for the Liberty High School Lions, helping guide Liberty to a pair of
BVAL titles in 2018-19 and 2019-20. Off the pitch, Gregory is a four-time honor roll selection and earned the Ap Euro Academic Excellence Award. She also earned a North Coast Section scholar-athlete selection in 2018-19.
"I chose CWU not only because of the immediate connection I had with the staff but the all-around hometown feel of Ellensburg and the unity the team has with one another," Gregory said.
Coach Farrand on Gregory : " One of the most complete players we have been able to recruit. She plays for one of the ECNL Elite teams and has tremendous individual skill and leadership abilities."
Kassandra Jaggard is a 5-foot-7 goalkeeper from San Diego, California for Steele Canyon High School. In 2018, she helped the Cougars win the San Diego CIF.
"I chose CWU because of the family atmosphere and its great soccer program," Jaggard said.
Coach Farrand on Jaggard: "We had an opportunity to add one of the top goalkeepers from southern California. She plays for one of the top San Diego programs. She is very talented athletically and has the talent to come in and compete immediately."
Eileen Jeschke is a 5-foot-8 midfielder and forward from Battle Ground, Washington. While playing for Battle Ground, she earned all-league honorable mention
honors. Jeschke also earned a pair of scholar-athlete awards. A multi-sport athlete, she claimed the most valuable jumper in 2018 and 2019.
Coach Farrand on Jeschke: "Another very talented player with speed who will add to our attacking options. She played on a very well-coached Eastside Timbers team."
Stacia Conely is a 5-foot-3 forward from Reno, Nevada. She was invited to play in both Costa Rica and London, England as part of the ODP regional pool. Conely led Robert McQueen High School in goals scored, while helping guide her club program to four Surf Cup titles.
"I chose CWU because the town and college gave me a feeling I was supposed to be there," Conely said. "The campus is gorgeous and the team and coaches are absolutely fantastic."
Coach Farrand on Conely : "A fantastic find late in the process. She is an attacking player who will slot as a seven or nine. She gets to goal and finishes well."
