Women's Soccer Inks Three for 2021 Recruiting Class

NASHVILLE - The Lipscomb women's soccer team and head coach Kevin O'Brien have announced the signing of three student-athletes as a part of the 2021 recruiting class on Wednesday.

Coming from Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Tennessee, Lydia Hindt, Julia Martin and Kendall Wade will be joining the Bisons roster next season.

"Small size, but big impact is what I'm calling our 2021 recruiting class," O'Brien said. "I am very excited to welcome three amazing people and their families into the program this upcoming fall. They are each so talented both on and off of the field and will be adding versatility and talent to an already stellar group of young women."

Below is a breakdown of the trio with a quote from O'Brien about each new signee.

Lydia Hindt l 5-7 l Chisago City, Minnesota l Minnesota Thunder Academy

Played club soccer for the Minnesota Thunder Academy
Helped her team to win the Gothia Cup in 2019
Favorite television show is "The Office"
Her dad played collegiate soccer
Plans to major in Environmental Science

"Lydia is a tremendous player whom can play in many different positions. She's played up an age group for her Minnesota Thunder Academy team the last few seasons and I believe it's prepared her well to step immediately into the college game with a seamless transition. She has the size, speed and soccer intelligence to contribute early in her career and I'm excited about the depth she'll bring to our program. Lydia is as sweet as they come and will be another amazing addition to our 1 Cor. 10:31 culture at Lipscomb."

Welcome to the Lipscomb family, Lydia! ????#NSD #HornsUp pic.twitter.com/cDz5KsKML3
— LipscombWSOC (@LipscombWSOC) November 11, 2020

Julia Martin l 5-3 l Grantville, Pennsylvania l Mount Calvary Christian School

Helped her high school team to a CCAC league championship her freshman and senior years
Team captain her junior and senior years
Team MVP her junior and senior years
Scored a total of 115 goals over her high school career
Was the first player in her schools history to score 100 goals
4-time academic All-Conference selection
4-time First Team All-Conference selection
Favorite professional athlete is Tobin Heath
Has a sister who currently plays soccer for Liberty
Plans to major in Biology

"Julia is a quick and sharp midfield player that buzzes around to find the ball in pockets of space and then makes great decisions in possession. She does not back down from a challenge and plays way bigger than she looks. I think her playing experience in the PA Classics DA program has prepared her well for the college game and for winning important matches. Julia is another perfect fit for our program at Lipscomb because she desires to serve God with her gifts and abilities and I love that."

Welcome to the Lipscomb family, Julia! ???? @juliaamartin21 #NSD #HornsUp pic.twitter.com/Qj8RPbfOt3
— LipscombWSOC (@LipscombWSOC) November 11, 2020

Kendall Wade l 5-8 l Kingston, Tennessee l Midway High School

Played club soccer for FC Alliance
All-Region selection as a freshman
All-District selection as a freshman
Team captain
Team MVP
Favorite movie is "Pretty Woman"
Favorite music group is Zac Brown Band
Plans to major in Nursing

"Kendall is a ready made college player. If you saw her today, you'd probable think she was already in college. She has size, strength & speed and will be competing to play as a defender for the team over the next four years. She comes from a strong club environment at FC Alliance and will join three other FCA alumni (Allie Dunn, Emily Patti, and Grace Oliver) on the team. On top of the talent she'll bring to the soccer field, she is a dynamic woman of faith. Kendall has a huge heart, full of love, and I'm excited to see her come alive in our teams environment."

Welcome to the Lipscomb family, Kendall ????#NSD #HornsUp pic.twitter.com/RmfMdqzzcS
— LipscombWSOC (@LipscombWSOC) November 11, 2020

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