Monday, November 28, 2005
THREE MORE SIGNEES FOR PC WOMEN’S LACROSSE:
BEAUMONT, THOMAS, AND WOODIS PART OF GROWING
RECRUITING CLASS FOR 2007
CLINTON, S.C. – Rachel Beaumont (Millersville, Md.), Lauren Thomas (Waynesville, N.C.), and Megan Woodis (Roswell, Ga.) have signed national letters of intent to play for Presbyterian College’s women’s lacrosse team in 2007 as announced by second-year head coach Stephanie Allen.
“I set out looking for girls that were passionate about the game, had a good work ethic and attitude, and finally the talent to contribute at the next level,” expressed Coach Allen. “This recruiting class is everything I was looking for and more. I am excited about the early-signing group as a whole. I believe they will prove early to be great additions to PC both in the classroom and on the field.”
Beaumont, a 5-9 midfielder, is a product of the lacrosse program at Severna Park High School, a perennial lacrosse power in Maryland. She led the squad in goals and assists during her tenure. Beaumont is also a member of the Skywalkers Lacrosse Club Team, the No. 1 team in the nation. She was part of the Skywalkers squad when they won team titles at the National Draw, the Galaxy Playday, and the Galaxy National Tournament for several years running.
“Rachel is a tall, quick player full of energy. Her exceptional ball handling and stick skills along with her amazing vision prove that she can make things happen on the field. Her solidity will help her to contribute significantly on the collegiate level,” stated Coach Allen.
A 5-4 center, Thomas captained her lacrosse team as a sophomore at Winter Park High School (Fla.). She earned her team’s ‘Most Improved’ Award as a freshman at Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School (Mass.). Thomas is extremely active in the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Waynesville’s Relay for Life. Currently, she is attending Tuscola High School (N.C.) and is a member of the National Honor Society, Student Government, and Ecology Club.
Coach Allen said, “Lauren is the type of person that is going to produce whatever you ask of her. She has a rare enthusiasm for the game and the desire to continuously improve her game. She is definitely going to add great depth to our midfield.
Woodis, a 5-3 midfielder, plays for Matt Snyder at Centennial High School and has served as a team captain two years in a row. A two-sport athlete at Centennial, she is a four-year member of the varsity lacrosse team and has played two years of varsity basketball. Woodis was selected as the Coach’s Award winner as a sophomore and was the team’s MVP in 2005. She is also a member of the Dixie and Georgia Lacrosse Teams. As part of the Georgia Lacrosse Team, Woodis participated in the PowerGames in Orlando and both the National Draw and All-Star Express. With Dixie Lacrosse, she competed in the Vail Shootout in Colorado.
“Megan is an extremely coachable player and has the versatility to play almost anywhere on the field,” expressed Allen. “We are excited about the quickness and incredibly smart field sense that Megan is bringing to the program.”