University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Lady Eagles Soccer Announces Signees
2/16/2007 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Feb. 16, 2007
HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Southern Miss Soccer 2007 Signees
| Name | Pos. | Ht. | Hometown/HS/JC |
| Samantha Polley | D/MF | 5-10 | Louisville, Kentucky/Fern Creek Traditional HS |
| Keli Theiss | MF | 5-6 | Springdale, Ark./Springdale High School |
| Bianca Ontiveros | MF/D | 5-0 | Albuquerque, New Mexico/Cibola High School |
Samantha Polley (D/MF; 5-10; Louisville, KY; Fern Creek Traditional HS)
Four-year starter for Coach Diane Polley ... Finished senior season with 19 goals and eight assists ... Named captain during senior season ... Helped lead team to four district championships ... Named to the all-district team all four years ... Selected all-district MVP as a senior ... Named to the all-region team in 2005 ... Receive all-state honorable mention in 2004 and 2006 ... Selected MVP of the all-state honorable mention game in 2006 ... Also lettered in basketball and track ... Named Senior Superlative "Most Athletic" in 2006 ... Received FCTHS Who's Who Senior Academic recognition in 2006 ... National Honor Society ... Beta Club ... Club Soccer: Played for Coach Gary Williams and the Javanon Soccer Club '89 ... Helped lead team to state championship titles in 2005 and 2006 ... Blue Chip Division Winner in 2006 ... Team reached St. Louis Cup Finals in 2005 ... Personal: Daughter of Diane and E.J. Polley.
"Samantha should see time at full-back or outside middle," Head Coach Gail Macklin said. "She is very comfortable with the ball at her feet, and we love her desire to get forward in the attack. She brings great athleticism to the team."
Keli Theiss (MF; 5-6; Springdale, Ark.; Springdale High School)
Played midfielder for Springdale High School ... Club Soccer: Played for Coach Max Habereder and the Ingram FC ... Helped lead team to three Arkansas state championship titles ... Team hold Guinness World Record for longest game at 26 hours and 24 minutes ... Personal: Daughter of Susan and John Theiss.
"Keli will add cover and depth to the center-mid position," Macklin said. "She has a good understanding of the game, makes good decisions on the ball and demands the best from those who play around her."
Bianca Ontiveros (MF/D; 5-0; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Cibola HS)
Played midfielder and defense for Cibola High School ... Named first-team all-district and second-team all-state ... Played varsity at St. Pius High School as a freshman as sophomore ... Helped lead St. Pius to an undefeated season and a state title ... Club Soccer: Played for Coach Shannon Orr and AUFC '89 ... Helped lead team to state championship titles in 2000, 2001, 2004 and 2006 ... Member of the state runner-up team in 2002, 2003 and 2005 ... 2004 squad reached regional finals ... Reached regional quarter finals in 2006 ... Personal: Daughter of Jesus and Gloria Ontiveros.
"Bianca is a fierce competitor, particularly in the center of the park," Macklin said. "She works tirelessly and leads by example. She distributes the ball well and will compete at the holding center-mid position. Her versatility may mean we see her in defense as well."
