The University of Mississippi Athletics
Soccer Announces Seven Signees to Class of 2021
12/14/2020 | Soccer
Mott Bolsters Squad List with Talent-Laden Group
OXFORD, Miss. - Ole Miss head soccer coach Matt Mott has announced the additionย of sevenย talented freshmen, adding a diverseย group of newcomersย to a veteran, battle tested Rebel roster.
The Rebel coaching staff scoured the entirety of the south to bring in some of the nation's top talent, plucking the seven soon-to-be rookies from six different states. Adding to an Ole Miss roster that features standout performers from all around the country, Mott and his staff dipped into the talent pool in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee to continue to build the roster's depth. See below for more information on the Rebels' seven signees:
Maddie Bishop
F | Germantown, Tenn. | St. George's Independent School
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time letterwinner at St. George's Independent School in Germantown, Tennessee โฆ Scored 71 goals and 19 assists during high school career โฆ A two-time all-state honoree โฆ Helped lead SGIS to the 2017 state championship โฆ 2019 Memphis Player of the Year finalist โฆ Named a team captain as a senior โฆ Three-time Division II-A West Region All-Tournament Team โฆ Scored 18 goals with four assists as a freshman โฆ Tallied 17 goals with three assists as a sophomore โฆ Bagged 18 goals and chipped in five assists as a junior โฆ Scored 18 goals and dished out seven assists as a senior โฆ Also competed in track โฆ Academic laurels include Academic Scholar's List, Spanish Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honors Society and Vice President for Institute for Citizenship.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for 02 Lobos Rush Premier โฆ Helped team to Tennessee State Championships in 2018 and 2019 โฆ Team also reached the 2018 Region III semifinals.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Jim and Jill Bishop โฆ Born Oct. 25, 2002 โฆ Has two siblings, Drew and Meagan โฆ Brother Drew played football at the University of Memphis.
Whitaker Buchanan
F/MF | Bowling Green, Ky. | Bowling Green
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time letterwinner at Bowling Green High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky โฆ Scored 77 goals and added 17 assists in just two varsity high school seasons โฆ Set the BGHS single season scoring record with 43 goals in 2018 โฆ Also holds the BGHS single-match scoring record with eight goals โฆ Garnered United Soccer Coaches All-South Region laurels in 2018 โฆ A two-time first team all-state honoree โฆ Also earned all-region and all-district distinction in 2017 and 2018 โฆ Scored 34 goals with nine assists as a freshman โฆ Named to the 2017 KHSAA State All-Tournament Team โฆ Also tabbed the district and region tournament MVP โฆ Racked up 43 goals and eight assists as a sophomore โฆ Named the MVP of the district tournament โฆ Received KHSAA First Team All-Academic plaudits in 2017 and 2018.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for Tennessee Soccer Club ECNL โฆ Named a team captain for 2020-21 โฆ Helped lead club team to a state championship and national bronze medal in 2017 โฆ 2020 ODP National Team honoree โฆ ODP National Training Camp invitee in 2018 and 2020 โฆ A three-time member of the ODP Region 3 Team โฆ Named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Central Region Team in 2019 โฆ ECNL Ohio Valley CSP selection in 2020 โฆ Received US National Training Center Invites 2016-19 โฆ Youth National Team Identification Center invitee in 2020.
PERSONAL: Daughter of John and DeeDee Buchanan โฆ Born Feb. 20, 2003 โฆ Has two siblings, Hampton and Caroline โฆ Grandfather, Randy Embry, played basketball and baseball at the University of Kentucky from 1961-65 โฆ UK basketball team captain and First Team All-SEC baseball in 1965 โฆ Currently a scout for the Miami Heat โฆ Sister Caroline plays soccer at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Amber Fortenberry
F | Hattiesburg, Miss. | Forrest County Agricultural
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time letterwinner at Forrest County Agricultural High School in Brooklyn, Mississippi โฆ Named the team 2018-19 offensive player of the year and 2019-20 MVP for FCAHS โฆ Also played basketball, for which she was named all-region honorable mention โฆ Academic accolades include being named a Coca Cola Scholar Athlete, a member of the All-A Honor Roll and a National Honor Society Event Coordinator.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for Hattiesburg Futbol Club and Alabama FC ECNL.
PERSONAL: PERSONAL: Daughter of Joey and Angie Fortenberry โฆ Born Aug. 11, 2003 โฆ Has one brother, Dustin Loftin.
Kaitlin Maynard
D | Birmingham, Ala. | Oak Mountain
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time letterwinner at Oak Mountain High School in Birmingham, Alabama โฆ A two-time all-state honoree โฆ Named all-county and all-metro three times โฆ Team captain on OMHS team that was No. 1 nationally ranked in 2020 with a 13-0-1 record โฆ Also a team captain and team MVP in 2019 โฆ Named the team defensive player of the year and coaches player of the year in 2018 โฆ Academic accolades include National Honor Scoiety, Latin Honor Society and RHO Kappa Honor Society.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for Alabama FC 03.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Jeff and Marleen Maynard โฆ Born April 7, 2003 โฆ Has one sister, Kendall โฆ Father Jeff played football at Marist College โฆ Sister Kendall played soccer at Birmingham Southern College.
Ellie McIntyre
MF | Buford, Ga. | Mill Creek
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time letterwinner at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Georgia โฆ Named all-region in 2019 โฆ A three-time team captain for MCHS โฆ Twice named MCHS Most Valuable Midfielder โฆ Three times named MaxPreps Player of the Game โฆ seven goals and four assists in 36 career matches โฆ Played 16 matches as a freshman, scoring four goals โฆ Also made 16 appearances as a sophomore with two goals and four assists โฆ Prior to cancellation of junior season, played in four matches with one goal scored โฆ Also a four-time letterwinner in basketball โฆ Named all-region in 2019-20 and a 2020-21 team captain โฆ Academic accolades include being named Senior Vice President of Student Council, an honors graduate Gwinnet County Tip-Off Club All-Academic for basketball and a State of Georgia Positive Athlete Girls Soccer regional winner.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for GSA 02/03 ECNL โฆ Named a GSA ECNL Player to Watch for 2018-19 and 2019-20 โฆ ECNL National Selection Game Player โฆ Team captain โฆHelped lead team to two conference championships.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Scott and Kari McIntyre โฆ Has one brother, Blake โฆ Father scott played baseball at Georgia Institute of Technology โฆ Brother Blake plays basketball at the University of North Georgia.
Lauren Montgomery
MF | Kitty Hawk, N.C. | First Flight
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-time letterwinner at First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina โฆ Selected twice as All-State, All-Region and All-Conference by the North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association โฆ A United Soccer Coaches All-Mid-Atlantic honoree โฆ Helped lead FFHS to the 2018 NCHSAA 2A State Championship โฆ Academic accolades include National Junior Honors Society and Evironmental Club.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for Beach FC โฆ A four-time selection to the ODP South Region Pool โฆ Attended ODP National Training Camp in Phoenix in 2017 โฆ Competed in ODP Costa Rica International Tournament in 2019 โฆ Attended ODP Boca Raton Thanksgiving Event in 2018 and 2019.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Chris and Amy Montgomery โฆ Born July 15, 2003 โฆ Has one sister, Hannah.
Shea O'Malley
D/MF | Cary, N.C. | Crossroads Flex
INTERNATIONAL: Ranked as the No. 25 recruit in the nation by TopDrawerSoccer โฆ Called up to the United States U17 Women's National Team โฆ Made six starts and eight appearances with the U17 WNT in friendlies and tournaments in 2019 and 2020 โฆ Competed in two friendlies against England in Bradenton, Florida โฆ Helped lead U17 WNT to tournament win at the UEFA National Team Development Tournament in Fornos de Algodres, Portugal, with wins over Mexico, Russia and Portugal โฆ Capped with U17 WNT for pair of friendly wins over China in Chula Vista, California โฆ Competed in the International Friendly Tournament, facing off against Spain, Germany and Sweden.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for the NC Courage Academy โฆ Helped NC Courage Academy qualify for the Girls Development Academy playoffs every year โฆ 2016 Southern Regional Premier League Champions โฆ 2017 Region III ODP Regional Pool player.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Patrick and Erica O'Malley โฆ Born July 23, 2003 โฆ Has two brothers, Owen and Finn โฆ Great grandfather William Bradley played football at Villanova University โฆ Father Patrick played soccer at Villanova University โฆ Brother Owen plays soccer at Creighton University.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Soccer on Twitter at @OleMissSoccer, on Facebook atย Facebook.com/OleMissSoccer, and on Instagram at Instagram.com/officialolemisssoccer. Also follow head coach Matt Mott on Twitter atย @CoachMattMott.
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The Rebel coaching staff scoured the entirety of the south to bring in some of the nation's top talent, plucking the seven soon-to-be rookies from six different states. Adding to an Ole Miss roster that features standout performers from all around the country, Mott and his staff dipped into the talent pool in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee to continue to build the roster's depth. See below for more information on the Rebels' seven signees:
Maddie Bishop
F | Germantown, Tenn. | St. George's Independent School
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time letterwinner at St. George's Independent School in Germantown, Tennessee โฆ Scored 71 goals and 19 assists during high school career โฆ A two-time all-state honoree โฆ Helped lead SGIS to the 2017 state championship โฆ 2019 Memphis Player of the Year finalist โฆ Named a team captain as a senior โฆ Three-time Division II-A West Region All-Tournament Team โฆ Scored 18 goals with four assists as a freshman โฆ Tallied 17 goals with three assists as a sophomore โฆ Bagged 18 goals and chipped in five assists as a junior โฆ Scored 18 goals and dished out seven assists as a senior โฆ Also competed in track โฆ Academic laurels include Academic Scholar's List, Spanish Honors Society, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honors Society and Vice President for Institute for Citizenship.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for 02 Lobos Rush Premier โฆ Helped team to Tennessee State Championships in 2018 and 2019 โฆ Team also reached the 2018 Region III semifinals.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Jim and Jill Bishop โฆ Born Oct. 25, 2002 โฆ Has two siblings, Drew and Meagan โฆ Brother Drew played football at the University of Memphis.
Whitaker Buchanan
F/MF | Bowling Green, Ky. | Bowling Green
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time letterwinner at Bowling Green High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky โฆ Scored 77 goals and added 17 assists in just two varsity high school seasons โฆ Set the BGHS single season scoring record with 43 goals in 2018 โฆ Also holds the BGHS single-match scoring record with eight goals โฆ Garnered United Soccer Coaches All-South Region laurels in 2018 โฆ A two-time first team all-state honoree โฆ Also earned all-region and all-district distinction in 2017 and 2018 โฆ Scored 34 goals with nine assists as a freshman โฆ Named to the 2017 KHSAA State All-Tournament Team โฆ Also tabbed the district and region tournament MVP โฆ Racked up 43 goals and eight assists as a sophomore โฆ Named the MVP of the district tournament โฆ Received KHSAA First Team All-Academic plaudits in 2017 and 2018.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for Tennessee Soccer Club ECNL โฆ Named a team captain for 2020-21 โฆ Helped lead club team to a state championship and national bronze medal in 2017 โฆ 2020 ODP National Team honoree โฆ ODP National Training Camp invitee in 2018 and 2020 โฆ A three-time member of the ODP Region 3 Team โฆ Named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Central Region Team in 2019 โฆ ECNL Ohio Valley CSP selection in 2020 โฆ Received US National Training Center Invites 2016-19 โฆ Youth National Team Identification Center invitee in 2020.
PERSONAL: Daughter of John and DeeDee Buchanan โฆ Born Feb. 20, 2003 โฆ Has two siblings, Hampton and Caroline โฆ Grandfather, Randy Embry, played basketball and baseball at the University of Kentucky from 1961-65 โฆ UK basketball team captain and First Team All-SEC baseball in 1965 โฆ Currently a scout for the Miami Heat โฆ Sister Caroline plays soccer at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.
Amber Fortenberry
F | Hattiesburg, Miss. | Forrest County Agricultural
HIGH SCHOOL: Four-time letterwinner at Forrest County Agricultural High School in Brooklyn, Mississippi โฆ Named the team 2018-19 offensive player of the year and 2019-20 MVP for FCAHS โฆ Also played basketball, for which she was named all-region honorable mention โฆ Academic accolades include being named a Coca Cola Scholar Athlete, a member of the All-A Honor Roll and a National Honor Society Event Coordinator.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for Hattiesburg Futbol Club and Alabama FC ECNL.
PERSONAL: PERSONAL: Daughter of Joey and Angie Fortenberry โฆ Born Aug. 11, 2003 โฆ Has one brother, Dustin Loftin.
Kaitlin Maynard
D | Birmingham, Ala. | Oak Mountain
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time letterwinner at Oak Mountain High School in Birmingham, Alabama โฆ A two-time all-state honoree โฆ Named all-county and all-metro three times โฆ Team captain on OMHS team that was No. 1 nationally ranked in 2020 with a 13-0-1 record โฆ Also a team captain and team MVP in 2019 โฆ Named the team defensive player of the year and coaches player of the year in 2018 โฆ Academic accolades include National Honor Scoiety, Latin Honor Society and RHO Kappa Honor Society.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for Alabama FC 03.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Jeff and Marleen Maynard โฆ Born April 7, 2003 โฆ Has one sister, Kendall โฆ Father Jeff played football at Marist College โฆ Sister Kendall played soccer at Birmingham Southern College.
Ellie McIntyre
MF | Buford, Ga. | Mill Creek
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time letterwinner at Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Georgia โฆ Named all-region in 2019 โฆ A three-time team captain for MCHS โฆ Twice named MCHS Most Valuable Midfielder โฆ Three times named MaxPreps Player of the Game โฆ seven goals and four assists in 36 career matches โฆ Played 16 matches as a freshman, scoring four goals โฆ Also made 16 appearances as a sophomore with two goals and four assists โฆ Prior to cancellation of junior season, played in four matches with one goal scored โฆ Also a four-time letterwinner in basketball โฆ Named all-region in 2019-20 and a 2020-21 team captain โฆ Academic accolades include being named Senior Vice President of Student Council, an honors graduate Gwinnet County Tip-Off Club All-Academic for basketball and a State of Georgia Positive Athlete Girls Soccer regional winner.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for GSA 02/03 ECNL โฆ Named a GSA ECNL Player to Watch for 2018-19 and 2019-20 โฆ ECNL National Selection Game Player โฆ Team captain โฆHelped lead team to two conference championships.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Scott and Kari McIntyre โฆ Has one brother, Blake โฆ Father scott played baseball at Georgia Institute of Technology โฆ Brother Blake plays basketball at the University of North Georgia.
Lauren Montgomery
MF | Kitty Hawk, N.C. | First Flight
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-time letterwinner at First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina โฆ Selected twice as All-State, All-Region and All-Conference by the North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association โฆ A United Soccer Coaches All-Mid-Atlantic honoree โฆ Helped lead FFHS to the 2018 NCHSAA 2A State Championship โฆ Academic accolades include National Junior Honors Society and Evironmental Club.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for Beach FC โฆ A four-time selection to the ODP South Region Pool โฆ Attended ODP National Training Camp in Phoenix in 2017 โฆ Competed in ODP Costa Rica International Tournament in 2019 โฆ Attended ODP Boca Raton Thanksgiving Event in 2018 and 2019.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Chris and Amy Montgomery โฆ Born July 15, 2003 โฆ Has one sister, Hannah.
Shea O'Malley
D/MF | Cary, N.C. | Crossroads Flex
INTERNATIONAL: Ranked as the No. 25 recruit in the nation by TopDrawerSoccer โฆ Called up to the United States U17 Women's National Team โฆ Made six starts and eight appearances with the U17 WNT in friendlies and tournaments in 2019 and 2020 โฆ Competed in two friendlies against England in Bradenton, Florida โฆ Helped lead U17 WNT to tournament win at the UEFA National Team Development Tournament in Fornos de Algodres, Portugal, with wins over Mexico, Russia and Portugal โฆ Capped with U17 WNT for pair of friendly wins over China in Chula Vista, California โฆ Competed in the International Friendly Tournament, facing off against Spain, Germany and Sweden.
CLUB/ODP: Plays for the NC Courage Academy โฆ Helped NC Courage Academy qualify for the Girls Development Academy playoffs every year โฆ 2016 Southern Regional Premier League Champions โฆ 2017 Region III ODP Regional Pool player.
PERSONAL: Daughter of Patrick and Erica O'Malley โฆ Born July 23, 2003 โฆ Has two brothers, Owen and Finn โฆ Great grandfather William Bradley played football at Villanova University โฆ Father Patrick played soccer at Villanova University โฆ Brother Owen plays soccer at Creighton University.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Soccer on Twitter at @OleMissSoccer, on Facebook atย Facebook.com/OleMissSoccer, and on Instagram at Instagram.com/officialolemisssoccer. Also follow head coach Matt Mott on Twitter atย @CoachMattMott.
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