Women's Soccer | 02/08/21 | 2:59 PM

HELENA, Mont.  Carroll Women's Soccer announced four signees on Monday for National Signing Day as Molly Molvig, Jaymee Sheridan, Sierra Branstetter, and Kacy Clements have all made the decision to don the purple and gold.
 
"The coaching staff is very excited to announce our first batch of recruits for the 2021 fall season," said Head Coach David Thorvilson. This initial class for Coach Thorvilson includes two defenders, a defensive midfielder, and an attacking midfielder. Thorvilson feels good about the skill sets that these signees possess on the pitch, saying, "Molvig and Branstetter are strong outside backs that have been battling it out at the high school level for the last four years, Clements is a defensive minded player that can sit centrally for us, and Sheridan is our lone attacking minded player in this group."
 
This year, despite so many things being different, one thing remained the same for Carroll Women's Soccer. The Saints once again brought in new talent from the state of Montana. This has been a constant for Coach Thorvilson since he took over as head coach in 2007 and now he adds three more Montanans to the list. Thorvilson added, "We have three great players from the great State of Montana and a recognizable name from Colorado."
 
Without further ado, meet the new Fighting Saints:
 
Molly Molvig / Billings, Mont. / Billings Central Catholic HS / Defense, Midfield / 5'6"
 
Senior Year Stats: 5 goals and 9 assists
 
Molvig, a four year varsity starter, had a very decorated high school career playing for the Rams of Billings Central Catholic. She was a two-time all-conference and all-state selection, while helping her team win a state title and appearing in the state championship game two other times. On top of all that, Molvig earned a varsity letter all four years in basketball, and was a team captain in both basketball and soccer as a senior. She also played club soccer for Billings Magic City Soccer Club and Billings United. Molly is the daughter of Chris and Tina Molvig, who both graduated from Carroll. She plans on studying Biology at Carroll and was a 4.0 student in High School.
 
Molvig on why she chose Carroll: "I chose Carroll for the opportunity to get a great education in a faith-based community with a successful soccer program."
 
Jaymee Sheridan / Helena, Mont. / Capital HS / Midfield / 5'5"
 
Senior Year Stats: 4 goals and 2 assists
 
Sheridan, a local product, was a two-time all-conference selection for the Capital High Bruins while also landing her way onto the Academic All-State team. A team captain on the pitch, Sheridan has also served as the starting point guard for the Capital Lady Bruins basketball team helping lead them to the State Championship in 2020. She also played club soccer for Olympic Development Program and Helena Arsenal. Jaymee is the daughter of James and Kelly Sheridan. She plans on studying Nursing at Carroll and earned a 3.9 GPA in high school.
 
Sheridan on why she chose Carroll: "The minute I walked on to campus it was clear to me that Carroll has everything I am looking for both academically and athletically. I am very excited to begin my journey as a Saint!" 
 
Sierra Branstetter / Laurel, Mont. / Laurel HS / Defense / 5'6"
 
Branstetter competed in four state championships and was a starter in all four of her seasons playing for the Laurel Locomotives. In her career, she won the state championship three times, finished in second place one time, and led a defense that held their opponents scoreless at the end of regulation in three state championship games. Branstetter was selected as Defender of the Year by her coach, and also received all-state and all-conference recognition. Sierra is the daughter of Jason and Kierston Branstetter. She plans on studying engineering at Carroll and has a weighted GPA of 4.195 (3.732 unweighted.) 
 
Branstetter on why she chose Carroll: "I was attracted to Carroll College based both on its academic reputation and the success and style of the soccer team. A small liberal arts college offers me the ability to form lasting relationships in a family-type setting, with the rare added bonus of an engineering degree in a career field that I am excited about."
 
Kacy Clements / Nederland, CO / Holy Family HS / Defense / 5'4"
 
Despite her junior and senior seasons being postponed due to COVID, Clements still managed to put together an outstanding prep career before ultimately deciding to join the family business and become a Saint. As a perennial starter at Holy Family HS, Clements notched two all-conference selections while also getting done in the classroom, landing on the 2018 and 2019 Colorado academic all-state teams. In 2019, Clements was also selected to the BOCO Preps all-region first team. On the club pitch, Clements played for FC Boulder for seven years, where she became a U.S. Club regional champion and state cup finalist in 2018. Kacy is the daughter of Mike Clements and Michele Stevens-Clements. Her older siblings, Willy and Charly, are both Carroll graduates and her other sister, Kody, is currently a sophomore at Carroll. Willy played football for the Saints, while Charly and Kody have been household names for the soccer team dating back to 2016. Kacy plans on studying Anthrozoology at Carroll, and had a 3.75 GPA in high school.
 
Clements on why she chose Carroll: "I chose Carroll because of the location, atmosphere, and the opportunity to play soccer."
 
The Saints will look to finish up their recruiting class in the next month as they prepare for a spring season kicking off March 7^th.