ATHENS, Ga. --- Georgia soccer signee Laura Eddy was named the 2009 Gatorade Player of the Year in the state of Georgia, as announced by the organization this week.

With being named the Georgia Player of the Year, Eddy, of Marist High School and an Atlanta native, is in the running for the National Player of the Year honors, which is scheduled to be announced next week.

Gatorade State Players of the Year are selected on the basis of outstanding athletic excellence accompanied by high standards of academic achievement and exemplary personal character demonstrated on and off the field.

“We are thrilled that Laura was recognized as the 2009 Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year, especially when you consider how many talented young ladies there are throughout the state,” Georgia head coach Patrick Baker said. “She and the Marist team had an amazing spring that concluded with another exciting state championship. Her game has matured throughout her senior year and we look forward to her joining us this fall. We feel very fortunate to have Laura as one of our newest Bulldogs.” more

Martelli Announces Seven Signees

Georgia State women’s soccer head coach Domenic Martelli has announced the signing of seven players to National Letters-of-Intent who will begin play for the Panthers in the fall of 2009.

Six of the seven signees come from in-state, including three from St. Pius X high school.

This class figures to help the Panthers build on a 2008 campaign that included the best start in school history. more