MOBILE, Ala. – University of South Alabama soccer head coach Graham Winkworth revealed Wednesday the 10 student-athletes joining the roster for the 2016 season.

The group includes Gabrielle Craig, Kory Dixon, Laurie Graves, Alexis Jordan, Camryn Lister, Jana Loeber, Briana Morris, Justice Stanford, Caroline Torrens and Madaline Wasden.

Torrens is a mid-year transfer from Spring Hill College, and is currently enrolled at South Alabama.

"This class offers a little bit of everything, including three keepers that can come in and really make the fight for the starting position interesting," Winkworth said. "It was very important to add some more quality to the back line after losing two starters from last year. Replacing maybe the greatest player to pull on the South Alabama jersey so far in Nini Rabsatt-Smith was never going to be easy, but in Jana and Alexis we have two young ladies with vast athleticism and experience.

"The midfield is now much deeper with the addition of Camryn and Gabby while mid-year transfer Caroline Torrens also adds to this. In the final third, we have even more pace with Kory, Bri and Alexis' ability to play up there. This will really push the likes of Chardé (Hannah), Ashlynn (Jones) and Rio (Hardy) all the way.

"I did not expect to make this many additions at this stage but we have been fortunate that three or four of these young ladies made late decisions to join the program.

"I am very happy with the squad we have assembled. Adding these girls to a group that already returns nine starters is very exciting and I have every confidence that with a lot of hard work we can once again challenge the teams at the top of the Sun Belt Conference and even nationally."

Gabrielle Craig – MF
Sacred Heart High School
Hattiesburg, Miss.
Three-time state champion (2013, 2014, 2016)… Named all-district in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015… Five-time Girls' Soccer Scholar-Athlete and awarded best offensive player as a freshman, sophomore and junior… Played for the South team in Mississippi North-South All-Star game… Member of Mississippi Olympic Development Program in 2013 and 2014… Traveled to Trinidad & Tobago and played against members of T&T National Team.

Winkworth on Craig: "Gabby is a late addition to the squad who we saw play earlier this year. She is a soccer junkie and I feel will flourish in this environment. She is a talented midfielder with good vision. I am excited to get to know her and help her reach her potential."

Kory Dixon – MF/F
North Mesquite HS
Roanoke, Texas
Named First Team All-District after freshman, sophomore and junior seasons… Entered senior campaign with 42 career goals, scoring 20 as a freshman… Finished second in District MVP voting twice and was runner up for District Freshman of the Year… Plays for D'Feeters Soccer Club.

Winkworth on Dixon: "Kory is a little speedster who has the ability to play anywhere in the attacking part of the field. She has the pace to get behind an opponent but also a good passing ability to break teams down."

Laurie Graves – GK
Huntsville High School
Owens Cross Roads, Ala.
Four-year varsity letterwinner and team captain… Named First Team All-City… Led Huntsville HS to state semifinal appearances in 2013 and 2014… Team MVP as a sophomore… Plays for Huntsville Futbol Club 98… Three-year team captain… Guided team to Alabama state titles in 2012 and 2014… Three-time participant in Region III Championships.

Winkworth on Graves: "Laurie is a solid keeper. She is extremely dedicated and it will be great to finally have her training with us on a daily basis after getting to know her for quite some time now."

Alexis Jordan – D/F
West Mesquite HS
Mesquite, Texas
Named both offensive and defensive player of the year… Twice named to all-district teams and led squad to district championship… Junior Olympic track & field qualifier in the 400m and 800m.

Winkworth on Jordan: "Alexis is one of the most athletic players to pull on the South Jersey. She can play both at the back and up top. She has an engine that can run forever but devastating speed too. It will be very interesting whether she ends up playing as an attacking full back or further forward this coming season."

Jana Loeber – D
Hofheim, Germany
Member of Germany's under-17 and under-19 team… Plays for FFC Frankfurt in Germany, where she scored a goal in the UEFA Champions League, helping the team claim the Champions League title in 2014-15.

Winkworth on Loeber: "Jana is a very talented player who can play anywhere across the back four."

Camryn Lyster – MF
John Carroll Catholic High School
Birmingham, Ala.
Led John Carroll Catholic HS to back-to-back state championships, recording a hat trick in championship game in 2015, earning state player-of-the-year honors each season by the NSCAA… Second team all-metro and first team all-state in 2014 and 2015, and was MVP of 2015 Class 6A state tournament… Scored 24 goals with 17 assists as a junior… Named to Shamrock Invitational All-Tournament team in 2014 and MVP of the tournament a year later… Member of Alabama FC WPSL in 2014.

Winkworth on Lyster: "Camryn is another late addition to this signing class. She plays in the midfield and has an excellent pedigree playing for a top club in the state where we picked up Chardé a couple of years ago. We are excited to add her to the squad where she will provide additional competition in the middle of the park."

Briana Morris – F
Hoover High School
Hoover, Ala.
Member of state championship teams in 2013 and 2015… Named to AL.com's Super All-State Second Team and NSCAA All-State First Team… All-metro honoree as a junior… Three-year member of Alabama's ODP.

Winkworth on Morris: "Briana is an exciting little player who plays up top. She is very, very quick and never allows her opponent a second to settle on the ball, I feel she can come in and really provide a spark for us."

Justice Stanford – GK
The Colony High School
The Colony, Texas
Has played last two years for Dallas Texans… Previously suited up for Dallas Sting and FC Dallas.

Winkworth on Stanford: "Justice is a very talented keeper who is very well respected in a top league in Texas. She has the ability to pull off top-drawer saves to keep her team in matches. We are excited to add her to the squad."

Caroline Torrens – MF
Pace High School
Pace, Fla.
Scored goal for the Jaguars during the spring season… Started 15 times for Spring Hill in 2015 campaign, scoring a goal with an assist… Appeared in 15 matches as a freshman, recording a single assist.

Winkworth on Torrens: "Caroline is a small technical player who joined us in the spring. After initially finding it hard to settle with the big step up, she has now become a very important squad member who flourished during the spring. I am excited to continue to watch her progress this year."

Madaline Wasden – GK
Arlington Martin High School
Arlington, Texas
Member of three straight district title teams from 2013-15 and guided team to area championship in 2013… Named to all-district team in 2014 and 2015… Played last two seasons for Solar Chelsea Soccer Club.

Winkworth on Wasden: "Maddie is another excellent keeper who also plays for a top club in the ECNL Division in Texas. She is fearless in her play and brings an outgoing personality to the program that will be a delight to work with on a daily basis."

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