March 7, 2005

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North Carolina head women's soccer coach Anson Dorrance has announced the addition of eight talented recruits who have decided to join the Tar Heel program for the 2005 season. Two of the eight are already enrolled at the University and the other six plan to enroll in August 2005. All will have freshman eligibility when the Tar Heels begin the 2005 campaign in a tournament in Topeka, Kan. the last weekend of August with games against the University of Colorado and the University of Tennessee.

The incoming class includes midfielder Yael Averbuch of Upper Montclair, N.J., midfielder/forward Meaghan Cole of Jacksonville, N.C., forward/midfielder Casey Dunlevie of Atlanta, Ga., midfielder Betsy Frederick of Raleigh, N.C., goalkeeper Ashlyn Harris of Satellite Beach, Fla., forward/midfielder Mandy Moraca of Mantua, N.J., goalkeeper Anna Rodenbough of Greensboro, N.C., and forward Sterling Smith of Chapel Hill, N.C.

Both Harris and Cole are already enrolled at the University as freshmen and they are competing with the UNC in spring practice in 2005.

Averbuch is a member of the U.S. Under-19 National Team as well as the Region I Olympic Development Program Team and the New Jersey State Team. The daughtrer of Gloria Averbuch and Paul Friedman, Yael attends Montclair High School and she plays her club soccer for World Class New Jersey. She was born November 3, 1986, stands 5-8 and weighs 130 pounds.

Cole is an alumna of White Oak High School. A 5-6 combination midfielder and forward, Cole earned high school letters in soccer, cross country, track and swimming. As a junior at White Oak, she played on a state 3A championship soccer team. Cole earned status as a Morehead Scholarship nominee before enrolling at UNC.

Dunlevie will enroll at UNC after being a starter on the soccer team for four years at Westminster High School. A combination forward and midfielder, Dunlevie led her high school team to state championships in 2002, 2003 and 2004.

Frederick is one of the top high school midfielders in the Tar Heel State. The daughter of Ron and Prudy Frederick, she attends Broughton High School where she was recently named the team captain for her senior year. A 5-9, 142-pound midfield presence, Frederick plays for the CASL Spartan Elite club team. She has been named to the Region III ODP Team and the NC State ODP Team.

Harris enrolled at Carolina in January 2005 as one of the most vaunted recruits in the nation and one of the most anticipated in Tar Heel history. A graduate of Satellite High School, Harris is a world class goalkeeper who in high school was honored as a Parade All-America. She was the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. Under-19 National Team in its World Championship Tournaments in both 2002 and 2004. The 2002 won the gold medal in the event and also featured her current Tar Heel teammates Lindsay Tarpley, Lori Chalupny, Kendall Fletcher, Amy Steadman and Heather O'Reilly.

Moraca is another UNC addition who should figure in Carolina's plans right away in 2005. The daughter of Mark and Donna Moraca, she was born on July 31, 1987 and will soon be an alumna of Gloucester Catholic High School. The 5-4, 125-pound combination forward/midfielder competes for the Langhorne Strikers club team. Moraca is a member of the U.S. Under-17 National Team as well as the Region I ODP Team and the New Jersey State ODP Team. She has also been honored with adidas All-America status.

Anna Rodenbough is the second goalkeeper in the recruiting class for Coach Anson Dorrance. The daughter of Boand Melanie Rodenbough was born September 8, 1987 and she has good height at 5-10,170. An upcoming graduate of Grimsley High School, Rodenough plays for the Winston-Salem Lady Twins White club team. She is a member of the Region III ODP pool squad and the NC State ODP Team. Rodenbough is also a finalist for a Morehead Scholarship.

A native of Chapel Hill, Smith was born August 8, 1986 and is the daughter of Roland and Vicki Smith. At 5-7, 135 pounds, Smith has the potential to be a dynamic presence at forward. A member of the Region III ODP Team, Smith plays her club soccer for `86 CASL Spartan Elite. She attends East Chapel Hill High School.