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Women's Soccer

Vecchio Welcomes 5 Newcomers in Spring 2023

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Five newcomers have joined the Cal State Bakersfield women's soccer team for the Spring 2023 semester, progressing their transitions to Roadrunners six months early. A trio of NCAA Division I transfers – Morgan Burnap, Stevie Reynolds, and Mariah Winebrenner – join a pair of incoming freshmen – Selena Hernandez and Rehgan Sanders – as the newest members of the `Runner soccer family.

Quotes from Head Coach Sebastian Vecchio
  • "I am very excited about all five players joining the team this Spring. Once again, we were able to attract quality talent to our program, but more importantly, quality people!"
  • "Morgan, Stevie, and Mariah are eager to get on the field and make an impact just the way Penny Smith, Hollee Hercik, and Anela Nigito did last Spring when they arrived in Bakersfield."
  • "Selena and Rehgan are two very promising players that graduated high school early to be here in the Spring Semester. Selena will provide a scoring quality in the attacking third. Rehgan can play multiple positions; she is feisty and very competitive."
Morgan Burnap
  • Midfielder from Strafford, N.H.
  • Transferred to CSUB from Robert Morris University (Horizon League)
  • Played in eight games for the Colonials
  • 2021 graduate of Coe-Brown Northwood Academy in Northwood, N.H.
  • Two-time First Team All-State honoree and Team MVP for her high school squad
  • Captained Seacoast United Premier 03 team while leading the club in scoring
  • Graduated 11th in her class academically
Stevie Reynolds
  • Forward from Bakersfield, Calif.
  • Transferred to CSUB from CSUN (Big West)
  • Appeared in 16 matches, starting seven times as a true freshman
  • Tallied first collegiate assist while playing season-high 65 minutes vs. Portland State Sept. 18
  • 2022 graduate of Garces Memorial High School in Bakersfield, Calif.
  • Earned All-Area and All-League honors all four years
  • Tallied 15 goals and eight assists as a senior
  • Guided Rams to quarterfinals of the CIF DII Tournament in 2022
Mariah Winebrenner
  • Goalkeeper from Kingwood, W. Va.
  • Transferred to CSUB from Jacksonville University (ASUN Conference)
  • Played in 11 games for the Dolphins, starting four times
  • Posted a 1.24 goals against average to go with 23 saves
  • Had a career-best nine saves against FGCU on Sept. 25
  • 2021 graduate of 2021 graduate of Florida Charter Academy
  • Earned a 4.1 GPA in high school
  • Mother, Jenifer Clay, competed in ran track in college
Selena Hernandez
  • Forward from Perris, Calif.
  • Graduated from Nuview Bridge Early College High School in Nuevo, Calif.
  • Two-time All-League honoree and led the league in scoring twice as well
Rehgan Sanders
  • Midfielder from Bakersfield, Calif.
  • Graduated from Liberty High School
  • Also competed for South Valley Surf club team
CSUB Women's Soccer
  • The `Runners recently announced their Spring schedule on Instagram @CSUB_WSoccer
  • The team will host six matches from Feb. 23 to Apr. 15 with one road stop at Pepperdine scheduled in the middle.
~GoRunners.com~
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Players Mentioned

Hollee Hercik

#00 Hollee Hercik

GK
5' 8"
Junior
Penny Smith

#3 Penny Smith

D
5' 7"
Sophomore
Anela Nigito

#6 Anela Nigito

D
5' 8"
Freshman
Stevie Reynolds

#11 Stevie Reynolds

F
5' 2"
Sophomore
Rehgan Sanders

#12 Rehgan Sanders

M
5' 1"
Freshman
Selena Hernandez

#13 Selena Hernandez

F
5' 8"
Freshman
Morgan Burnap

#19 Morgan Burnap

M
5' 7"
Sophomore
She/Her/Hers
Mariah Winebrenner

#1 Mariah Winebrenner

GK
5' 8"
Junior

Players Mentioned

Hollee Hercik

#00 Hollee Hercik

5' 8"
Junior
GK
Penny Smith

#3 Penny Smith

5' 7"
Sophomore
D
Anela Nigito

#6 Anela Nigito

5' 8"
Freshman
D
Stevie Reynolds

#11 Stevie Reynolds

5' 2"
Sophomore
F
Rehgan Sanders

#12 Rehgan Sanders

5' 1"
Freshman
M
Selena Hernandez

#13 Selena Hernandez

5' 8"
Freshman
F
Morgan Burnap

#19 Morgan Burnap

5' 7"
Sophomore
She/Her/Hers
M
Mariah Winebrenner

#1 Mariah Winebrenner

5' 8"
Junior
GK
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