DURHAM, N.C.— As the Duke women's soccer program gets set to open practice Wednesday, Aug. 3, GoDuke.com would like to introduce the members of the fourth-ranked recruiting class in the nation that includes Emma Carlson of Lilburn, Ga., Olivia Erlbeck of San Diego, Calif., Mia Gyau of Colesville, Md., Brooke Heinsohn of Norfolk, Mass., Lexi Magliarditi of Newport Coast, Calif., Ella Stevens of Grayson, Ga., Emily Wilson of Potomac, Md., and Mackenzie Coles of Wexford, Pa.

The sixth rookie that will be spotlighted is Mackenzie Coles, who is a 5-7 goalkeeper from Wexford, Pa.  Coles attended Sewickley Academy where she was a two-time All-Section and All-WPIAL honoree as a junior and senior.  She collected seven shutouts as a senior as well as seven as a junior.  Coles helped guide Sewickley to Section 1A runner-up in each of her final two years.  

Get to Know Coles –

What do you enjoy most about playing soccer?
The competition and the friends that I make.
 
What age did you start playing soccer?
Eight
 
When/why did you decide soccer was going to be your sport you concentrated on?
Freshman year after I tore my ACL.

What are you most looking forward to when you arrive on campus at Duke?
Meeting new people and the warm weather.
 
Who has had the greatest influence on your game?
Brianna Scurry
 
What are you doing this summer?
Played soccer, coached a youth soccer camp, and went to lots of concerts.

Quick Hitters:
 
Favorite Athlete: Serena Williams or Hope Solo
Biggest Thrill in Sports:  Close games
Biggest Disappointment in Sports:  Losing in PKs
Goals Upon Graduation:  To improve
Hobbies:  Going to concerts, collecting records, and spending time with my family and friends
Other sports you played growing up:  Basketball and lacrosse
Relatives involved in athletics:  Brother (soccer), uncle (basketball), younger cousins (basketball), dad (runner) and cousins (basketball)
Favorite soccer player to watch:  Megan Rapinoe
Favorite club:  FC Barcelona
Hidden/special talents:  I can do half a cartwheel