UT Adds Two Members To Women’s Soccer Class

TAMPA, Fla. - The University of Tampa women's soccer program has announced that Mackenzie Logan and Amber Pennybaker have signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to attend the school. Both will enroll and be eligible for the fall of 2011.

Logan and Pennybaker become the eighth and ninth signees in the Class of 2011, joining midfielders Carly Keene (Odessa, Fla.), Lauren Moore (Tampa, Fla.) and Gabby Russo (Middleton, Mass.); defenders Ashley Cartlidge (Jacksonville, Fla.) and Candice Shields (Virginia Beach, Va.) and forwards Jenny Karl (New Port Richey, Fla.) and Taryn McClendon (Cave Creek, Ariz.).

Logan is a goalkeeper from Tampa, Fla., attending Tampa Prep. Pennybaker hails from Indianapolis where she will graduate from North Central High School.

Mackenzie Logan - GK - 5-11 - Tampa, Fla. - Tampa Preparatory School
Club Highlights: Played club soccer for HCU, helping team to state final four.
High School: Attended Tampa Preparatory School where she played for former UT assistant coach Cindy Schofield…Had a 1.14 GAA and registered six shutouts…Helped team to state tournament as a junior and senior.
Personal: Volunteered at a faculty kids camp for several summers at St. Paul's School…Honor roll student…Daughter of Chris and Holly Logan…General studies major…Birthdate: 2/11/93.
Lucey on Logan: "Mackenzie is a relative newcomer to playing between the posts," says head coach Gerry Lucey. "However, in this short time, she has distinguished herself as a formidable goalkeeper and we fully expect Mackenzie to continue her climb. We hope that she will compete for a starting position this year and set herself high goals. Mackenzie spent most of her soccer career as a field player so her understanding and footwork are better than most keepers. We are also excited as Mackenzie is another talented local player."

Amber Pennybaker - For. - 5-3 - Indianapolis, Ind. - North Central High School
Club Highlights: Played club soccer for Carmel United…Helped club to Indiana State Cup championship, Disney Showcase finalist and Raleigh CASL Showcase championship.
High School: Graduate of North central High School where she played for coach Tim Blom…Totaled 34 goals and 20 assists in three years as varsity starter...Named team's best offensive player for two consecutive years…Selected to play in Indiana Coaches Girl's Soccer Association All-Star Soccer Game and Girl's Senior All-Star Classic.
Personal: Helped raise money for Day Springs Homeless Center…Member of Sophomore Honor Roll…Named Physical Education Student of the Month…Daughter of Steve Pennybaker and Alice Watson-Pennybaker…General studies major…Birthdate: 2/19/93.
Lucey on Pennybaker: "Amber is a speed merchant with good technical ability and a strong eye for goal. We expect to see Amber come in here prepared and ready to play a significant role in pushing this program to greater heights. Amber comes from a strong organization in Carmel United and has also been a key contributor for her high school team."