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Published: July 17, 2009 10:15 pm
COLLEGE ROUNDUP (July 17): NU values Raepple's versatility
Staff ReportsGrand Island’s Jamie Raepple is part of a seven-member recruiting
class announced Friday by Niagara women’s soccer coach Peter Veltri.
“Jamie brings success and experience with her,” Veltri said of the 2008
Niagara Gazette Co-Player of the Year in a news release. “She will bring
another option to our attack. She is mainly a striker but has the versatility
and skill set to play in the midfield.”
The Vikings went 47-9-6 record in Raepple’s three varsity seasons. She had 14
goals and 11 assists as a senior, earning fifth-team all-state honors.
“I was always looking to stay local because I’m very close with my dad,”
Raepple said in February when she signed her commitment letter. “It just so
happened that coach was interested.”
Veltri’s recruiting class also includes Chelsea Spencer, a transfer from
Louisville who has spent time training with the Canadian National Team. The
other incoming freshman are Brittany Czajka (Alden), Michaela DiFazio
(Burlington, Ont.), Leah Fuerst (Bath), Amanda Taylor (Rochester), Julianne
Viviano (Cicero).
Swimming & Diving
NU sets schedule
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Diver of the Year Ian O’Rourke (Grand
Island) and the Purple Eagles will have six home dates in 2009-10, their most in
three seasons. Niagara has won eight of it’s last home meets. The season
starts with the Western New York Invitational on Oct. 10.