May 30, 2014

Moodie ropes in five more for women’s squad

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman women’s soccer team will see an additional five players added to its 2014 roster.

JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – The Carson-Newman women's soccer team will see an additional five players added to its 2014 roster.

Haley Hooker, daughter to Don and Cherise Hooker, is a 5'1" winger from Sevierville, Tenn. Hooker attended Gatlinburg Pittman High School where she played under head coach Whit Helton.

In high school, Hooker's team was named district champions from 2010-13, and was state runners-up in 2011. Hooker made the All-District first team in 2011 and 2013, as well as the All-Region first team in 2013. For her 2013 senior season, Hooker was team captain.

Hooker was a member of the Beta Club, Ski Club and Drama Club at Gatlinburg Pittman. She received Latin honors, excellence in chemistry and a leadership award from Mission Serve.

Montreat College, Averett College, Salem College and Wesleyan College all recruited Hooker. She chose Carson-Newman for its coaching staff and athletic record, academic reputation and location. She plans to be a communications major.

Alexandria Goldschmitt, daughter to Dave and Shannon Goldschmitt, is a 5'8" center midfielder from Knoxville, Tenn.

Goldschmitt attended Powell High School. She was named to the All-District team her junior year, which was her final year for high school soccer. Goldschmitt played club soccer year round outside of her three high school seasons.

While at Powell, Goldschmitt received honors in Spanish and algebra 2.

Goldschmitt was also recruited by Union College, Montreat College, and fellow SAC member Lincoln Memorial University. She chose C-N for its soccer program and the feeling of belonging she received from the campus. She is undecided in her major.

Taylor Hammond, daughter of Daniel and Holly Hammond, is a 5'6" goal keeper from Suwanee, Ga. She attended Lambert High School from which she graduated in 2012. She will be transferring to C-N from Jacksonville State University.

While in high school, Hammond's team was the 2011 regional champions. In that same year, her team advanced to the state semifinals. Hammond received All-County honors in 2010, and All-County and All-Region honors in 2011 and 2012. Hammond was also a member of the Georgia state Olympic Development Program team from 2007-11.

Hammond chose Carson-Newman for its Christian atmosphere, strong soccer program and good physical education department. She plans to major in physical education.

Shelby Todd, daughter to Rhea and Chris Todd, is a 5'7" transfer from Western Kentucky University. She plays both defense and offense.

Todd attended Ravenwood High School and graduated in 2013. While in high school, her team earned both the district and regional titles, and was a Tennessee state semifinalist in 2010. Todd earned All-District and All-Region honors for soccer, and also placed on the Honor Roll academically.

Todd comes from a line of athletes; her grandfather played basketball at Alderson Broaddus. West Virginia University, Lipscomb, Belmont and High Point University recruited Todd. She chose C-N because she loved the atmosphere of the school, and the prestigious education it offers. She plans to be an exercise science major.

Gabriela Dias Jobim Do Nascimento, daughter of Doris Dayse Dias Reis, is a 5'3" offensive player from Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

Nascimento attended Escola Cristã IBF and graduated in 2012. Her high school soccer team, Clube Atlético Mineiro, was state champion in 2012.

Physical education is Nascimento's intended major. She chose Carson-Newman because it fit well with her life goals and provides her the structure to develop herself both in the classroom and on the soccer field.

The Eagles host Tennessee Wesleyan on Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. for their first of three preseason scrimmages. Their first regular season home match kicks off at 5 p.m. against Young Harris Sept. 10.