Toledo is adding nine freshmen to its program with its 2021 recruiting class.
Rockets to Add Nine Freshmen with 2021 Recruiting Class
11/11/2020 12:03:00 PM | Women's Soccer
TOLEDO, Ohio – Head women's soccer coach TJ Buchholz announced the signing of nine student-athletes to national letters of intent on Wednesday to attend the University of Toledo beginning in the 2021-22 academic year. The Rockets' recruiting class includes midfielder Olivia Dault (Grand Haven, Mich.), forward Jenna Foley (Waynesville, Ohio), goalkeeper Karson Hill (Westerville, Ohio), defender Alexys LaDue (Menifee, Calif.), forward Mia Leonetti (Tecumseh, Ont.), forward Brittney Probst (Ada, Mich.), defender McKenna Schultz (Rochester, Mich.), midfielder Miranda Sullivan (Whitehouse, Ohio) and midfielder Chloe Tadolini (Upland, Calif.).
"We are really excited about this recruiting class and the quality level of play they are going to bring to us," Buchholz said. "We believe this class is going to add much needed depth all over the field for our team."
The following is a look at Toledo's 2021 recruiting class:
Olivia Dault, 5-4, MF, Grand Haven, Mich. – Grand Haven H.S.
Olivia Dault attended Grand Haven (Mich.) High School and scored 10 goals to help Midwest United FC DA capture first place in the U16-17 Mid-America Division in the 2018-19 season. Â She also scored four goals in 10 contests in the 2017-18 campaign.
Anticipated Position: Midfield
Anticipated Major: Undecided
Why Dault Chose Toledo: "I chose the school because of the captivating atmosphere of people and beautiful buildings. The athletic facilities are very nice and up to date as well as the dorms. Toledo's community is positive and welcoming. Right away I knew I could make the University my new home. The school is the perfect size, not being too big or too small. The coaches and soccer program made it a very easy choice; they were kind, intense, welcoming, helpful and made the whole experience better and assured what would come over the next four years. I trust that I will be taken care of and help make sure my academics are my No. 1 priority. I'm so excited to be a Rocket!"
Coach Buchholz on Dault: "Olivia came on our radar a little later than the other players in this recruiting class, but she made an immediate impression on us once we started recruiting her. Â She is a powerful midfielder that is extremely talented on the ball. Olivia has fearlessness that she plays with that is exciting to watch. Olivia can play any of our midfield spots in our system, and we anticipate that she will play in all of those spots next fall."
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Jenna Foley, 5-8, F, Waynesville, Ohio – Waynesville H.S.
Jenna Foley earned second-team all-state accolades along with first-team All-Miami Valley as a junior at Waynesville (Ohio) High School. She has helped the Spartans to four consecutive Southwestern Buckeye League titles and to a No. 1 ranking in this year's final Division III poll. Foley tallied 31 goals and 18 assists this season after registering 18 goals and 15 assists last year to receive first-team all-league and Player of Year honors each of the last two years.
Anticipated Position: Forward
Anticipated Major: Biology
Why Foley Chose Toledo: "I knew that I wanted to attend the University of Toledo and play soccer from the first time I visited the campus. The coaches are awesome, the players were so welcoming, and I loved the overall team dynamic and atmosphere."
Coach Buchholz on Foley: "Jenna comes from high school powerhouse Waynesville High School and Warren County Soccer Academy for club soccer. She came on our recruiting radar at one of our early ID camps she attended on campus. We were very impressed with how strong Jenna played then and she is a prototypical center forward that possesses tremendous scoring ability. She is also a very strong passer for a center forward which will be a great asset for our forward line. While Jenna can play a lot of attacking positions, we expect her to play center forward next fall. "
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Karson Hill, 5-8, GK, Westerville, Ohio – Olentangy Orange H.S.Â
Karson Hill lettered as a freshman and sophomore for Olentangy Orange High School in Lewis Center, Ohio. She helped the Pioneers reach the district finals each season in addition to a conference title as a freshman.
Anticipated Position: Goalkeeper
Anticipated Major: Exercise Science
Why Hill Chose Toledo: "Toledo gave me everything I wanted without compromising anything. I will be able to receive the strong, competitive education I need for medical school while still allowing me to play the sport I love. When I first met with Coach Buchholz and Coach Nei and heard them talk about the team and their approach to coaching I instantly fell in love. The team seemed to be extremely motivated and determined to not only do well for themselves but for each other. My favorite part was the sense of family and how everything was done for each other."
Coach Buchholz on Hill: "Karson came highly recommended to us from a former Rocket assistant. She has received excellent training in the Ohio Premier Soccer Club and has a lot of promise at the Division 1 level. She has great length and athleticism for a goalkeeper. She is a very determined player that will be joining our team as an early enrollee in the spring semester of 2021."
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Alexys LaDue, 5-9, D, Menifee, Calif. – Paloma Valley H.S.
Alexys LaDue will be joining Toledo from Menifee, Calif. where she helped Paloma Valley H.S. win its first California Interscholastic Federation district title in her freshman year. She also helped the Wildcats to league titles as a freshman and junior.
Anticipated Position: Defense
Anticipated Major: Criminal Justice
Why LaDue Chose Toledo: "I chose Toledo for the amazing team and coach. The campus is beautiful and has amazing opportunities."
Coach Buchholz on LaDue: "Alexys is the second player to commit from us the Legends Inland Empire Soccer Club and Paloma Valley High School out of Southern California. She has done extremely well as an outside defender for her teams, but we hope to play her at center back in our program. Alexys has great size and strength that will suit her very well at the college level. She also is dominant in the air with her head that will make her a strong force at the center back position for the next four years."
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Mia Leonetti, 5-7, F, Tecumseh, Ont. – St. Anne H.S.
Mia Leonetti comes to Toledo from Tecumseh, Ont., where she was named St. Anne High School's Most Valuable Player last year after scoring 33 goals and collecting 15 assists. Leonetti was selected to Super Y league's Top 11 and Team Ontario's Top 22. She also was a member of the Union Nationals' Black runner-up squad at the USYSA National Championships and the U17 Ontario Cup champions.Â
Anticipated Position: Forward
Anticipated Major: Nursing
Why Leonetti Chose Toledo: "I really liked the close family feel from the coaches and players and the close proximity to my home. I was also impressed by the great campus, new field, locker rooms, winning history and attitude."
Coach Buchholz on Leonetti: "Mia came on our recruiting radar very early and was the first player to verbally commit to us for this recruiting class. She is a speedy attacking player with a tremendous ability to make dangerous runs behind opposing defenses. She plays the forward position a little different than the other forwards in our system which will be a great asset for our program. We expect to play Mia in a variety of positions in the attack next fall. "
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Brittney Probst, 5-8, F, Ada, Mich. – Forest Hills Central H.S.
A native of Ada, Mich., Brittney Probst earned a spot on the Olympic Development Program's regional team in Boca Raton, Fla. in 2016 and received invitations in 2017 and 2018 to the U.S. Soccer Training Center in Carson, Calif. She played club soccer for Midwest United FC DA and scored 14 goals to help them finish first in the U16-17 Mid-America Division in the 2018-19 season. Probst also tallied 18 goals in the 2017-18 squad. She played varsity basketball at Forest Hills Central High School and was her team's defensive player of the year as a junior.
Anticipated Position: Forward
Anticipated Major: Nursing
Why Probst Chose Toledo: "I loved the college and its positive environment. I am very excited to play soccer for a great coaching staff. They were a huge part of why I wanted to come to Toledo. Along with that, the buildings and facilities are beautiful, and I could tell that University of Toledo was where I belonged. I have never been more excited than to become a part of the Rocket family."
Coach Buchholz on Probst: "Brittany first came on our recruiting radar as a freshman in high school for the Midwest United Soccer Club in Michigan. She is an extremely talented attacker that has developed into a special player over the past four years. Brittney is a very creative player that can impact the game from a variety of attacking spots.  She can play in the forward position or attacking midfield position and we are planning to utilize her in both spots."
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McKenna Schultz, 5-8, D, Rochester, Mich. – Rochester Adams H.S.
McKenna Schultz earned all-district honors as well as the team's Brown & Gold Award for leadership and good character for Rochester (Mich.) Adams High School. She served as team captain for the Nationals Soccer Club and was a member of their State Cup championship team.
Anticipated Position: Defense
Anticipated Major: Psychology
Why Schultz Chose Toledo: "I attended the prospect camp and felt immediately at home. The team seemed a lot more like a family then any of the other colleges I had visited."
Coach Buchholz on Schultz: "McKenna played for the Nationals Soccer Club out of Michigan and is a powerful defender and a very aggressive player. She is also very good at linking play from the back line to the midfield. We anticipate that McKenna will be vying for a center back spot next fall."Â
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Miranda Sullivan, 5-8, MF, Whitehouse, Ohio – St. Ursula Academy
Miranda Sullivan will be joining her sister Payton, who is a junior defender for the Rockets. Sullivan has improved each season playing for St. Ursula Academy, where she is serving as team captain this fall. She was an honorable-mention Three Rivers Athletic Conference honoree as a freshman followed by second-team All-TRAC honors as a sophomore, first-team All-TRAC accolades as a junior and TRAC Player of the Year laurels this fall.
Anticipated Position: Midfield
Anticipated Major: Undecided
Why Sullivan Chose Toledo: "I chose the University of Toledo because the campus feels like home and the family atmosphere of the team."
Coach Buchholz on Sullivan: "We are excited to have Miranda join her sister Payton after receiving excellent training in our area with St. Ursula High School and the GTFC soccer club. While Payton plays outside for us, Miranda will play predominantly in the center of our system. She is a very skilled player that possesses attacking ability with a strong presence and will play a variety of positions in our midfield next fall. "
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Chloe Tadolini, 5-2, MF, Upland, Calif. – Upland H.S.
Chloe Tadolini helped Upland (Calif.) High School win Division I state titles as a freshman and junior. In 2019, she registered nine goals and six assists as the Highlanders posted a 29-1-0 record. Tadolini also earned team Most Valuable Player honors as a sophomore.
Anticipated Position: Midfield
Anticipated Major: Exercise Science
Why Tadolini Chose Toledo: "Coach Buchholz was super welcoming and reminded me of my hometown coaches. The school is beautiful, and the team's bond seems genuine. I always wanted to play D1 soccer and it is great to achieve my goal."
Coach Buchholz on Tadolini: "CT hails from Southern California and has had tremendous success at Upland High School and the Inland Empire Legends soccer club. She is a very explosive attacking midfield player and has a great knack for getting behind defenses with her speed. CT is also is a great passer from this position, and we hope to utilize those strong skills in our midfield next fall."
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"We are really excited about this recruiting class and the quality level of play they are going to bring to us," Buchholz said. "We believe this class is going to add much needed depth all over the field for our team."
The following is a look at Toledo's 2021 recruiting class:
Olivia Dault, 5-4, MF, Grand Haven, Mich. – Grand Haven H.S.
Olivia Dault attended Grand Haven (Mich.) High School and scored 10 goals to help Midwest United FC DA capture first place in the U16-17 Mid-America Division in the 2018-19 season. Â She also scored four goals in 10 contests in the 2017-18 campaign.
Anticipated Position: Midfield
Anticipated Major: Undecided
Why Dault Chose Toledo: "I chose the school because of the captivating atmosphere of people and beautiful buildings. The athletic facilities are very nice and up to date as well as the dorms. Toledo's community is positive and welcoming. Right away I knew I could make the University my new home. The school is the perfect size, not being too big or too small. The coaches and soccer program made it a very easy choice; they were kind, intense, welcoming, helpful and made the whole experience better and assured what would come over the next four years. I trust that I will be taken care of and help make sure my academics are my No. 1 priority. I'm so excited to be a Rocket!"
Coach Buchholz on Dault: "Olivia came on our radar a little later than the other players in this recruiting class, but she made an immediate impression on us once we started recruiting her. Â She is a powerful midfielder that is extremely talented on the ball. Olivia has fearlessness that she plays with that is exciting to watch. Olivia can play any of our midfield spots in our system, and we anticipate that she will play in all of those spots next fall."
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Jenna Foley, 5-8, F, Waynesville, Ohio – Waynesville H.S.
Jenna Foley earned second-team all-state accolades along with first-team All-Miami Valley as a junior at Waynesville (Ohio) High School. She has helped the Spartans to four consecutive Southwestern Buckeye League titles and to a No. 1 ranking in this year's final Division III poll. Foley tallied 31 goals and 18 assists this season after registering 18 goals and 15 assists last year to receive first-team all-league and Player of Year honors each of the last two years.
Anticipated Position: Forward
Anticipated Major: Biology
Why Foley Chose Toledo: "I knew that I wanted to attend the University of Toledo and play soccer from the first time I visited the campus. The coaches are awesome, the players were so welcoming, and I loved the overall team dynamic and atmosphere."
Coach Buchholz on Foley: "Jenna comes from high school powerhouse Waynesville High School and Warren County Soccer Academy for club soccer. She came on our recruiting radar at one of our early ID camps she attended on campus. We were very impressed with how strong Jenna played then and she is a prototypical center forward that possesses tremendous scoring ability. She is also a very strong passer for a center forward which will be a great asset for our forward line. While Jenna can play a lot of attacking positions, we expect her to play center forward next fall. "
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Karson Hill, 5-8, GK, Westerville, Ohio – Olentangy Orange H.S.Â
Karson Hill lettered as a freshman and sophomore for Olentangy Orange High School in Lewis Center, Ohio. She helped the Pioneers reach the district finals each season in addition to a conference title as a freshman.
Anticipated Position: Goalkeeper
Anticipated Major: Exercise Science
Why Hill Chose Toledo: "Toledo gave me everything I wanted without compromising anything. I will be able to receive the strong, competitive education I need for medical school while still allowing me to play the sport I love. When I first met with Coach Buchholz and Coach Nei and heard them talk about the team and their approach to coaching I instantly fell in love. The team seemed to be extremely motivated and determined to not only do well for themselves but for each other. My favorite part was the sense of family and how everything was done for each other."
Coach Buchholz on Hill: "Karson came highly recommended to us from a former Rocket assistant. She has received excellent training in the Ohio Premier Soccer Club and has a lot of promise at the Division 1 level. She has great length and athleticism for a goalkeeper. She is a very determined player that will be joining our team as an early enrollee in the spring semester of 2021."
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Alexys LaDue, 5-9, D, Menifee, Calif. – Paloma Valley H.S.
Alexys LaDue will be joining Toledo from Menifee, Calif. where she helped Paloma Valley H.S. win its first California Interscholastic Federation district title in her freshman year. She also helped the Wildcats to league titles as a freshman and junior.
Anticipated Position: Defense
Anticipated Major: Criminal Justice
Why LaDue Chose Toledo: "I chose Toledo for the amazing team and coach. The campus is beautiful and has amazing opportunities."
Coach Buchholz on LaDue: "Alexys is the second player to commit from us the Legends Inland Empire Soccer Club and Paloma Valley High School out of Southern California. She has done extremely well as an outside defender for her teams, but we hope to play her at center back in our program. Alexys has great size and strength that will suit her very well at the college level. She also is dominant in the air with her head that will make her a strong force at the center back position for the next four years."
 Mia Leonetti, 5-7, F, Tecumseh, Ont. – St. Anne H.S.
Mia Leonetti comes to Toledo from Tecumseh, Ont., where she was named St. Anne High School's Most Valuable Player last year after scoring 33 goals and collecting 15 assists. Leonetti was selected to Super Y league's Top 11 and Team Ontario's Top 22. She also was a member of the Union Nationals' Black runner-up squad at the USYSA National Championships and the U17 Ontario Cup champions.Â
Anticipated Position: Forward
Anticipated Major: Nursing
Why Leonetti Chose Toledo: "I really liked the close family feel from the coaches and players and the close proximity to my home. I was also impressed by the great campus, new field, locker rooms, winning history and attitude."
Coach Buchholz on Leonetti: "Mia came on our recruiting radar very early and was the first player to verbally commit to us for this recruiting class. She is a speedy attacking player with a tremendous ability to make dangerous runs behind opposing defenses. She plays the forward position a little different than the other forwards in our system which will be a great asset for our program. We expect to play Mia in a variety of positions in the attack next fall. "
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Brittney Probst, 5-8, F, Ada, Mich. – Forest Hills Central H.S.
A native of Ada, Mich., Brittney Probst earned a spot on the Olympic Development Program's regional team in Boca Raton, Fla. in 2016 and received invitations in 2017 and 2018 to the U.S. Soccer Training Center in Carson, Calif. She played club soccer for Midwest United FC DA and scored 14 goals to help them finish first in the U16-17 Mid-America Division in the 2018-19 season. Probst also tallied 18 goals in the 2017-18 squad. She played varsity basketball at Forest Hills Central High School and was her team's defensive player of the year as a junior.
Anticipated Position: Forward
Anticipated Major: Nursing
Why Probst Chose Toledo: "I loved the college and its positive environment. I am very excited to play soccer for a great coaching staff. They were a huge part of why I wanted to come to Toledo. Along with that, the buildings and facilities are beautiful, and I could tell that University of Toledo was where I belonged. I have never been more excited than to become a part of the Rocket family."
Coach Buchholz on Probst: "Brittany first came on our recruiting radar as a freshman in high school for the Midwest United Soccer Club in Michigan. She is an extremely talented attacker that has developed into a special player over the past four years. Brittney is a very creative player that can impact the game from a variety of attacking spots.  She can play in the forward position or attacking midfield position and we are planning to utilize her in both spots."
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McKenna Schultz, 5-8, D, Rochester, Mich. – Rochester Adams H.S.
McKenna Schultz earned all-district honors as well as the team's Brown & Gold Award for leadership and good character for Rochester (Mich.) Adams High School. She served as team captain for the Nationals Soccer Club and was a member of their State Cup championship team.
Anticipated Position: Defense
Anticipated Major: Psychology
Why Schultz Chose Toledo: "I attended the prospect camp and felt immediately at home. The team seemed a lot more like a family then any of the other colleges I had visited."
Coach Buchholz on Schultz: "McKenna played for the Nationals Soccer Club out of Michigan and is a powerful defender and a very aggressive player. She is also very good at linking play from the back line to the midfield. We anticipate that McKenna will be vying for a center back spot next fall."Â
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Miranda Sullivan, 5-8, MF, Whitehouse, Ohio – St. Ursula Academy
Miranda Sullivan will be joining her sister Payton, who is a junior defender for the Rockets. Sullivan has improved each season playing for St. Ursula Academy, where she is serving as team captain this fall. She was an honorable-mention Three Rivers Athletic Conference honoree as a freshman followed by second-team All-TRAC honors as a sophomore, first-team All-TRAC accolades as a junior and TRAC Player of the Year laurels this fall.
Anticipated Position: Midfield
Anticipated Major: Undecided
Why Sullivan Chose Toledo: "I chose the University of Toledo because the campus feels like home and the family atmosphere of the team."
Coach Buchholz on Sullivan: "We are excited to have Miranda join her sister Payton after receiving excellent training in our area with St. Ursula High School and the GTFC soccer club. While Payton plays outside for us, Miranda will play predominantly in the center of our system. She is a very skilled player that possesses attacking ability with a strong presence and will play a variety of positions in our midfield next fall. "
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Chloe Tadolini, 5-2, MF, Upland, Calif. – Upland H.S.
Chloe Tadolini helped Upland (Calif.) High School win Division I state titles as a freshman and junior. In 2019, she registered nine goals and six assists as the Highlanders posted a 29-1-0 record. Tadolini also earned team Most Valuable Player honors as a sophomore.
Anticipated Position: Midfield
Anticipated Major: Exercise Science
Why Tadolini Chose Toledo: "Coach Buchholz was super welcoming and reminded me of my hometown coaches. The school is beautiful, and the team's bond seems genuine. I always wanted to play D1 soccer and it is great to achieve my goal."
Coach Buchholz on Tadolini: "CT hails from Southern California and has had tremendous success at Upland High School and the Inland Empire Legends soccer club. She is a very explosive attacking midfield player and has a great knack for getting behind defenses with her speed. CT is also is a great passer from this position, and we hope to utilize those strong skills in our midfield next fall."
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