HUNTSVILLE — Sam Houston continues to improve, and talented student-athletes want to be a part of it. 
 
The Bearkats signed six players as a part of their 2024 signing class on Wednesday after finishing fourth in Conference USA this past season. Head Coach Sonia Curvelo believes this group can push the Kats over the top.
 
"I look forward to adding this strong class to our program. Each of them will continue to strengthen our program on the field toward helping our program win a CUSA Championship," Curvelo said. "We had tremendous growth in our level over the last year, and I know this class will be ready to continue the upward trend we are building on and off the field. Each of the signees are strongly committed to soccer and academics and that is important mindset to have when selecting the right student-athlete to play for Sam Houston Soccer. 
 
"I know each of them will be prepared and eager to start like we are in 2025 season. I know it will be a special year with the experience we have with the large returners that have tremendous experience playing in CUSA."
 
Kaleigh Lazenby • DF • Richmond/Foster HS • Albion Hurricanes ECNL-RL
Lazenby is a four-year varsity player who was honorable mention all-state and named Houston Chronicle All-Greater Houston Newcomer of the Year. She is also a District 5A Defensive MVP, District 5A All-Academic team selection and a member of the National Honor Society.
 
Drew Tolley • GK • Knoxville, Tennessee • Bearden HS • FC Alliance
                                   
Kelsey Vaughn • DF • Missouri City/Ridge Point HS • Albion Hurricanes ECNL-RL
Vaughn was a first-team all-district selection last season who was on the state runner-up squad in 2022-23. She is also a  two-time academic all-district honoree.
 
Gianna Gomez • FW • McKinney/McKinney HS• Sting Black ECNL
The second-team and first-team all-district selection has also earned district Newcomer of the Year at McKinney High School. Gomez is also an academic all-district selection and member of the National Honor Society.
 
Ellie Morgan • MD • Houston/Clear Lake HS • Albion Hurricanes ECNL
Morgan was the District 24-6A Most Valuable Player last season at Clear Lake High School. She was a first-team all-district selection the past two seasons and a second-team honoree in 2022. She is a member of the National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society and Rho Kappa Social Studies National Honor.     
 
Mercedes Cioffi • MD • Mississauga, Ontario • Lorne Park Secondary School • Rush Canada
Cioffi was the 2022 LPSS Senior Girls Soccer Team Most Valuable Player and 2023 Charity Shield Champions. She was an Ontario Provincial Screening Competition invitee and OPDL Cup Finalist. The multi-sport athlete is also a honor roll student.