Middle Tennessee State University Athletics
Middle Tennessee Soccer signs Shegota, McGrain to class of 2022
11/12/2021 3:47:00 PM | Women's Soccer
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Middle Tennessee soccer head coach Aston Rhoden announced the signing of Gabriela Shegota and Emily McGrain to a national letter of intent as the first signees to the Blue Raiders class of 2022.
Gabriela Shegota
F | 5-4 | Boca Raton, Fla. | Boca Raton Community High School
Shegota, a native of Boca Raton joins the Blue Raiders as a four-year letterwinner in soccer and three-year letterwinner in cross country from Boca Raton Community High School.
Shegota helped lead Boca Raton Community High School to two district championships, as well as helping lead the Bobcats to a pair of regional runner-up finishes. Shegota was second in her region and ranked top-5 nationally in US Youth Soccer and was the Bobcats leading goal scorer during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons. Off the pitch, Shegota received an AICE diploma, was a member of the national honor society, served as a committee chair twice for her high school's student government, stayed actively involved in eight clubs, and served as her senior class historian.
She also played at the club level with Team Boca Soccer Club for seven years, as well as Boca United Football Club DA for two years.
"Gabi is a natural goal scorer with great composure in and around the box," expressed coach Rhoden. "She's strong on the ball and can create scoring chances for her teammates. Her versatility as an attacking player will enable us to be more flexible in attack."
Emily McGrain
GK | 5-6 | Forest Hill, Md. | Bel Air High School
McGrain, a native of Forest Hill, Maryland, joins the Blue Raiders as a one-year letterwinner from Bel Air High school. During her time with the Bobcats, McGrain played 12 regular season contests, recording 136 saves with nine clean sheets, and only allowed four goals. McGrain was named All-County First Team and was recognized as an All-State Team nominee. Off the pitch, McGrain was a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Math National Honor Society.
In addition to her high school play, McGrain also competed at the club level with Pipeline Soccer Club for two years, as well as Baltimore Armour DA, Washington Spirit DA, and Bethesda ECNL.
"Emily is an athletic, technical, and explosive keeper," said coach Rhoden. "She has great reactions, plays well with her feet, and dominates her box. Emily will certainly enhance the competitiveness within our goalkeeper unit."
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Gabriela Shegota
F | 5-4 | Boca Raton, Fla. | Boca Raton Community High School
Shegota, a native of Boca Raton joins the Blue Raiders as a four-year letterwinner in soccer and three-year letterwinner in cross country from Boca Raton Community High School.
Shegota helped lead Boca Raton Community High School to two district championships, as well as helping lead the Bobcats to a pair of regional runner-up finishes. Shegota was second in her region and ranked top-5 nationally in US Youth Soccer and was the Bobcats leading goal scorer during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons. Off the pitch, Shegota received an AICE diploma, was a member of the national honor society, served as a committee chair twice for her high school's student government, stayed actively involved in eight clubs, and served as her senior class historian.
She also played at the club level with Team Boca Soccer Club for seven years, as well as Boca United Football Club DA for two years.
"Gabi is a natural goal scorer with great composure in and around the box," expressed coach Rhoden. "She's strong on the ball and can create scoring chances for her teammates. Her versatility as an attacking player will enable us to be more flexible in attack."
Emily McGrain
GK | 5-6 | Forest Hill, Md. | Bel Air High School
McGrain, a native of Forest Hill, Maryland, joins the Blue Raiders as a one-year letterwinner from Bel Air High school. During her time with the Bobcats, McGrain played 12 regular season contests, recording 136 saves with nine clean sheets, and only allowed four goals. McGrain was named All-County First Team and was recognized as an All-State Team nominee. Off the pitch, McGrain was a member of the National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, and Math National Honor Society.
In addition to her high school play, McGrain also competed at the club level with Pipeline Soccer Club for two years, as well as Baltimore Armour DA, Washington Spirit DA, and Bethesda ECNL.
"Emily is an athletic, technical, and explosive keeper," said coach Rhoden. "She has great reactions, plays well with her feet, and dominates her box. Emily will certainly enhance the competitiveness within our goalkeeper unit."
FOLLOW THE BLUE RAIDERS
Follow Middle Tennessee Soccer on social media on Facebook (/MTSoccer), Twitter (MT_Soccer) and Instagram (MT_WSoccer).
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