Northwest Missouri State soccer coach Tracy Hoza has announced two signees for the 2015 Bearcat soccer team. Payton McGee (Greeley, Colo.) and Ashton Reuter (Maryville, Mo.) have each committed to play for the Bearcats.

McGee has recorded 16 goals and 30 assists in the first three years of her career at Greeley West High School. The 5-foot-4-inch midfielder was the captain of the soccer team for two years and has been in the starting lineup throughout her high school tenure. She has been coached by Mike Lordemann (Greeley West) and Daniel Clitnovici (Bootleggers club team).

“Payton is an incredibly hard worker in the center midfield,” Coach Hoza said. “She is strong, aggressive and always has a positive attitude. She will bring plenty of energy to our squad.”

Reuter attends Maryville High School, where she has tallied 147 goals in three seasons, averaging nearly 2.5 goals per game. She has been listed on the All-District and All-Region teams the last three years as well as being named first team All-State during her junior year. In addition, Reuter was a state finalist for the 2014 Wendy’s High School Heisman. The 5-foot-7-inch forward has also excelled in the classroom where she has been listed on the academic All-State team, among other honors. Her high school coach is her father, Dale Reuter, and she has previously played for Dr. Cleo Samudzi, Dr. Bayo Joachim and Stuart Collins.

“Ashton is a student of the game,” Hoza said. “She is a humble and hard-working athlete. She consistently finds a way to score and we look forward to adding that aspect of her game to our team.”

— Northwest Sports Information —