Three James Wood girls' soccer players commit to colleges

Three James Wood girls’ soccer players made commitments to compete in college during a signing ceremony on Wednesday at the Colonels’ practice field.

Seniors Anna Woodson (NCAA Division II Alderson Broaddus University in Philippi, W.Va.), Ella Myers (NCAA Division III Randolph College in Lynchburg) and Maddy Milburn (Hagerstown Community College in Maryland) have helped the Colonels to a 4-0 start this year.

A three-year varsity member, Woodson will play as a defensive midfielder or defender for Alderson Broaddus, which competes in the Mountain East Conference.

Woodson said she first became involved with Alderson Broaddus last summer. She made three trips — once when school was out of session, once to attend one of the team practices, and one to take in one of the team’s games.

The Battlers’ season took place this spring, where they went 0-6-2 during a conference-only schedule that lasted from March 12 to April 16. Alderson Broaddus went 2-13 overall (0-12 MEC) in its last full season in 2019. The Battlers are led by third-year head coach Jaron Hulme.

“Everybody there was super friendly,” said Woodson of her visits. “I love the small town. It feels like home.”

Woodson will study nursing at Alderson Broaddus.“I’m really excited to play at the next level,” said Woodson, who has one assist and has contributed to three shutouts this season. “I’m really proud of myself for working so hard in getting there.”

A midfielder, Milburn is a four-year varsity player. She recorded four goals as a sophomore and six goals as a freshman. Milburn has two goals this season.

Millburn will play for a Hagerstown team that went 3-3 during its spring season.

Milburn will study dental hygiene.

A two-year varsity member, Myers had a goal and an assist in James Wood’s 6-0 win over Sherando this year.

Myers will join a Randolph team that went 6-8-3 overall (2-7-1 ODAC) in its last season in 2019. The Wildcats did not play this spring.

Myers will study physical education.