Saints Soccer Sign Six Top Local Recruits – The St. Clair College Department of Athletics and women’s soccer program has signed six top local recruits to Letters of Intent for the 2017-18 season

The women that will be joining both the outdoor and indoor programs are Blair Boismier, Alayna Banks, Carly Jolicoeur, Ashley Benjamin, Alex Schooley, and Jaclyn French.

Boismier, a native of Windsor, Ontario is currently finishing up her high school diploma at Riverside Secondary School where she was the team Captain and MVP this past season. Boismier, a forward, also plays for the 1998 Croatia club team where she led the team in scoring the past three season. She was also a member of the U17 Windsor Polonia White Eagles team in 2015 who were the Kingdom Cup Champions. Blair has been accepted to the 2 year Protection, Security and Investigation Program at St. Clair.

Blair is looking forward to joining the St. Clair program. “I have been to many Saints games and I love the energy the team and coaches bring. Soccer is my passion and I’m so excited to continue my dream playing for Coaches Geier and Sobh.”

Banks, who is from Tecumseh, Ontario is currently attending St. Anne’s High School. While there the Saints have gone to OFSAA twice and just finished third this past season. Banks, who plays midfield and forward, has also been a member of the East Side Kickers 99 team who were league champions in 2016 and were promoted to League 1 this year. Alayna has been accepted into the 2 year Practical Nursing Program at St. Clair.

Banks is excited to become a member of the St. Clair program. “St. Clair College was my school of choice because I wanted to continue playing a high level of soccer. St. Clair certainly offers that along with the excellent academic courses and practical work experience the courses offer.”

Carly Jolicoeur, from Windsor, Ontario will be joining the Saints from St. Joseph’s High School. She was recently named a First Team All City All Star while playing for the Lasers. Jolicoeur, a defender, also played club soccer for the Windsor Polonia White Eagles who finished first in their league last summer. Carly has been accepted into the 3 year Biomedical Engineering Technology Program.

Jolicoeur can’t wait to start her soccer career with the Saints. “It has always been a dream of mine to play college soccer. I know St. Clair will be very competitive and am I looking forward to joining this winning program”

Ashley Benjamin, a Lasalle Ontario native currently attends St. Thomas of Villanova High School. She is also a member of the Eastside Kickers 99’s team for the past 6 seasons that was recently promoted to League 1. Ashley, who plays both Midfield and Defence, will be taking the 2 year Practical Nursing Program at St. Clair.

Benjamin is pleased to be a member of the Saint’s program. “I have seen and heard so many great things about St. Clair College and the soccer program. I want continue my passion and grow as a St. Clair Saint.”

Ally Schooley, who hails from Tecumseh, Ontario will be joining the Saints from the Tecumseh Vista Academy. Ally, who plays Midfield, has also played club soccer for the Windsor Polonia White Eagles. Schooley has been accepted into the 3 year Biomedical Engineering Technology Program.

Schooley can’t wait to start her time as a St. Clair Saint. “The coaches are very passionate about the game and I am ready to grow my knowledge and gain more skills with the Saints program over the next 3 years.”

Jaclyn French, a native of Windsor, is finishing up her high school career at F.J. Brennan. While at Brennan she helped lead the Cardinals to WECSSAA and SWOSSAA Championships in 2016 and 2017 along with an OFSAA Bronze Medal in 2016. Jaclyn was named a 1st Team All City All Star in 2015 and 2016. French has also spend a significant amount of time playing club soccer for the Windsor Polonia White Eagles winning several medals and tournaments with that program. Jaclyn, who plays both sweeper and striker, has been accepted into the 3 year Sport and Recreation Management Program at St. Clair.

French is very enthusiastic about continuing her education and soccer career for the Saints. “The reason I decided to come to St. Clair College to play soccer is because I have heard numerous great things about the coaching staff and I love how close I would be to home. The College has a great record throughout their recent seasons and is a program moving in the right direction.”

St. Clair head coach Kris Geier is looking forward to adding these six players on the team next year. “We are extremely excited about the upcoming season at St. Clair. I believe we have recruited some of the best high school players in Windsor/Essex County. It is a well rounded recruiting class with strikers, midfielders and defenders among this group. The key for us will be how well these players transition into our system and the level of play at the OCAA. With only 4 players returning from last year’s squad, these recruits will have to step right in and perform on a daily basis. With the talent these girls have, I am hoping for a seamless transition into the OCAA league. The future definitely looks very bright not only for the players but the entire women’s soccer program at St. Clair College.”

St. Clair finished the regular season with a record of 7-1-2 in the OCAA West Division ending up in 2nd place in women’s outdoor soccer. St. Clair hosted the OCAA championships ending the tournament losing in the consolation final. The indoor team had a very strong season finishing with a record of 15-2-2 and winning the OCAA Silver Medals.