WOMEN’S SOCCER SIGNS NINE STUDENT-ATHLETES TO NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT

February 6, 2010

WOMEN'S SOCCER SIGNS NINE STUDENT-ATHLETES TO NATIONAL LETTERS OF INTENT

SMITHFIELD, RI - Bryant University head women's soccer coach Chris Flint is pleased to announce the signing of nine student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to enroll and participate in women's soccer at the University this fall. The announcement was made Friday, Feb. 5th by Coach Flint and Director of Athletics Bill Smith. Joining the Bulldog squad are Shana Follette (Plymouth, Mass.), Ariana Goldberg (East Bridgewater, Mass.), Elizabeth Guimond (Claremont, N.H.), Alyssa Kozlowski (Ellicott City, Md.), Allison Muhlstock (Garden City, N.Y.), Kelley Murrone (Middletown, Conn.), Casey Schifano (Greenlawn, N.Y.), Julie Vajda (Midland Park, N.J.) and Lauren Viverito (Dayton, N.J.).

Bryant University will begin its third season of its four-year transition to full Division I membership. The school will officially become a member of the Northeast Conference in the fall of 2012.

Shana Follette                          F         5-1                   Plymouth, Mass. / Plymouth North HS
Ari Goldberg                             F        5-3         East Bridgewater, Mass. / East Bridgewater HS
Elizabeth Guimond                   D       5-6                   Claremont, N.H / Stevens HS
Alyssa Kozlowski                      D       5-4                   Ellicott City, Md. / Howard HS
Allison Muhlstock                      M/F     5-4                   Garden City, N.Y. / Garden City HS
Kelley Murrone                         M/F     5-4                   Middletown, Conn. / Mercy HS
Casey Schifano                        M/F     5-1                   Greenlawn, N.Y. / Harborfields HS
Julie Vajda                               M/F     5-7                   Midland Park, N.J. / Midland Park HS
Lauren Viverito                        GK       5-8                   Dayton, N.J. / South Brunswick HS

Shana Follette                       F           5-1                   Plymouth, Mass. / Plymouth North HS
Before Bryant: A 2010 graduate of Plymouth North High School and four-year starter at forward for the Eagles... Won two Atlantic Coast League Championships... Two-time all-state... Three-time all-league player... Nominated to Eastern Mass All Star team in 2008 and 2009... ACL leading scorer in 2009... Ranked 10th in career points (62) at Plymouth North, 6th in career goals (44) and 10th in single season goals (19)... Led team in scoring all four years... Four-year letterwinner in basketball... Participated in one year of track... Earned academic honors and member of the National honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Dwayne and Dori Follette, Shana Lee Follette was born on September 7, 1991... Has one brother, Connor and one sister, Kerrin... Plans to major in business at Bryant.   

Ari Goldberg            F                5-3                   East Bridgewater, Mass. / East Bridgewater
Before Bryant: A 2010 graduate of East Bridgewater High School and four-year member of the Vikings' soccer team... Two-time South Shore All Star... Nominated for Eastern Athletic Conference All Start team... Captain of Vikings and Cape Cod Lady Crusaders... Voted to Olympic Development list in 2009... Led team in scoring in 2007.... Four-year member of basketball team... Member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Rich Goldberg and Sandy Alemian, Ariana Lynn Goldberg was born on December 13, 1991... Has one brother, Austin... Plans to major in business at Bryant.

Elizabeth "Mo" Guimond                 D                     5-6                   Claremont, N.H / Stevens
Before Bryant: A 2010 graduate of Stevens High School and four-year starter at defense for the Cardinals' soccer team... Named 1st team all-state in 2009 and 2nd team in 2008... Selected to New Hampshire Lions Cup team in 2009... Stevens team captain... Won the St. Joseph's Top Female Athlete Award... Earned one varsity letter in basketball... Won the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award... Member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Bob Guimond and Kathy Aldrich, Elizabeth "Mo" Lynn Guimond was born on February 21, 1992... Has one sister, Katie, who played soccer at Southern New Hampshire University from 2001-2004... Plans to major in business management at Bryant.  

Elizabeth "Mo" Guimond signing her NLI

Alyssa Kozlowski         D                                 5-4                   Ellicott City, Md. / Howard HS
Before Bryant: A 2010 graduate of Howard High School and four-year starter for the Lions' soccer team... Named all-state honorable mention... Earned four-time all-county honors... Earned two varsity letters for outdoor track and one for indoor... Qualified for counties, regionals, states and the Penn Relays in 2007... Maryland Distinguished Scholar Honorable Mention... Member of Spanish and National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of John and Angie Kozlowski, Alyssa Nicole Kozlowski was born on November 4, 1992... Has one brother, Alexander... Major at Bryant is undecided.

Allie Muhlstock                            M/F     5-4                   Garden City, N.Y. / Garden City HS
Before Bryant: A 2010 graduate of Garden City High School a three-year starter and four-year letterwinner for the Trojans' soccer team... Captain of her team... Named two-time all-class... Led team in assists in 2008 and 2009... Named Female Scholar Athlete Award Winner in 2009... Played two years of basketball at Garden City HS... Member of Spanish and National Honor Society... Named to Principal's List all four years.

Personal: Daughter of Cynthia and Gary, Allie Brooke Muhlstock was born on February 20, 1992... Plans to major in communications at Bryant.

Allie Muhlstock signing her NLI

Kelley Murrone                                M/F     5-4                   Middletown, Conn. / Mercy HS
Before Bryant: A 2010 graduate of Mercy High School and four-year starter for the Tigers' soccer squad... Won Southern Connecticut Conference Quinnipiac Division Championship in 2008 and 2009... Ranked 11th in the state her junior year and made it to the state semifinals... Won 2008 and 2009 Club Soccer Jefferson Cup Championships... Named most-improved player in 2008... Two-year letterwinner on the indoor and outdoor track teams... Holds school record for 4x100 relay... Won 2008 SCC Quinnipiac Division Championship in the 1600... National Honor Society member.

Personal: Daughter of John and Patricia Murrone, Kelley Marie Murrone was born on December 22, 1991... Has on brother, Andrew and one sister, Kristen... Kristen plays soccer at Clark University... Major is undecided at Bryant.

Casey Schifano                        M/F     5-1                   Greenlawn, N.Y. / Harborfields HS
Before Bryant: A 2010 graduate of Harborfields High School and four-year starter for the Tornadoes' soccer team... Went undefeated and won the League V Championship in 2008... Two-time all-league and all-conference player... Member of Best Buddies program.

Personal: Daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Schifano, Casey Elisabeth Schifano was born November 9, 1992.

Julie Vajda                             M/F     5-7                   Midland Park, N.J. / Midland Park HS
Before Bryant: A 2010 graduate of Midland Park High School and three-year letterwinner on the Panthers' soccer team as well as four-year member of the Player Development Academy Fire club team... Won WAGS Cup, CASL Shootout and Disney Soccer Showcase Championships in 2006 with the Fire... Won Girls College Showcase in 2007... National finalist in 2007 and 2009, finished 3rd in 2008... Two-time Region 1 League Champ... Two-time New Jersey State Champion... three-time USYS Region 1 champion... Three-time all-league selection at Midland Park... Three-time NJGSCA State Soccer Award... Two-time all-county selection... Two-time all-area selection... Named All-Suburban player in 2009... Member of Spanish and National Honor Society.

Personal: Daughter of Dennis and Christine Vajda, Julie Hannelore Vajda was born December 17, 1991... Grandfather Laszlo Vajda played 1^st Division soccer in Hungary... Major is undecided at Bryant.

Julie Vajda signing her NLI

Lauren Viverito                 GK                  5-8                   Dayton, N.J. / South Brunswick HS
Before Bryant: A 2010 graduate of South Brunswick High School and four-year member of the Vikings' soccer team as well as a member of the Player Development Academy Tsunami club team... Won 2007 and 2008 state championship with the Tsunami... Won Red Bull National League championship and US Club Soccer National Championship in 2009 with the Tsunami... Team captain... Two-time all-state player... All-region Top-20 class of 2010... Named Greater Middlesex Conference all-Red Division and all-county in 2008... Named Home News and Star Ledger All-Area in 2008... Named to Disney Showcase All-Event Team... Earned GMC All-Academic honors in 2008 and 2009... Honor roll member.

Personal: Daughter of Michael Viverito and Mary Hunt, Lauren M. Viverito was born on August 9, 1992... Has one sister, Caryn, who played soccer at Muhlenberg College from 2006-2009.

Lauren Viverito signing her NLI