The University of Mississippi Athletics
11/11/2026 | Soccer
OXFORD, Miss. - Ole Miss Soccer and head coach Todd Shulenberger announced the addition of eight new Rebels on Wednesday as part of National Signing Day.
The class includes one goalkeeper, one defender, one midfielder and five forwards representing six states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Kansas, Texas and Utah.
"We are really excited about our first recruiting class at Ole Miss," Shulenbegrer said. "This 2027 class checks a lot of needs as we continue to build and turn this program around. This group of young ladies brings a much-needed attacking, athletic presence in one of the best soccer conferences in America."
Avery Lathen (Lewiston, Idaho - Sting SC Idaho)
Lathen will make her way to Oxford from Lewiston, Idaho, where she attends Lewiston High School and plays club soccer for Sting SC Idaho. The forward earned first-team Idaho Class 5A all-state and first-team All-Inland Empire League honors as a junior after recording 34 goals and 85 points. Her 34 goals ranked third in the state, while her 85 points ranked second.
Lathen scored 21 goals and added seven assists during her sophomore season after earning second-team all-state recognition as a freshman.
"I chose to go to Ole Miss because I fell in love with the campus and the coaches are great and competitive," Lathen said. "Can't wait to represent the school."
Brea Lewis (Hutto, Texas - FC Westlake)
Lewis comes to Ole Miss from Hutto, Texas, where she attends Hendrickson High School and plays club soccer for FC Westlake. The forward was named the District 23-5A MVP after recording 12 goals and four assists for the Hawks.
As a freshman, Lewis earned District 23-5A Co-Newcomer of the Year honors and helped Hendrickson advance to the Texas Class 5A state tournament. She has also been recognized by TopDrawerSoccer as a standout at multiple ECNL national events.
"I chose Ole Miss because of the amazing coaching staff the program has to offer, and the small college town feel of Oxford!" Lewis said.
Samantha Mathis (Somis, Calif. - Eagles Soccer Club)
Mathis heads to Oxford from Somis, California, where she attends Oaks Christian School and plays club soccer for Eagles Soccer Club. The forward was selected to compete with the Cal South Olympic Development Program at the Far West Championships.
Mathis has also received recognition for her performances at the ECNL level, earning praise for her acceleration and ability to create scoring opportunities with her runs behind opposing defenses.
"I chose Ole Miss because I loved the school culture, the coaching staff, and the competitive environment!" Mathis said.
Mia Mosher (Fairway, Kan. - Kansas City Athletics)
Mosher comes to Oxford from Fairway, Kansas, where she attends Shawnee Mission East High School and plays club soccer for Kansas City Athletics. The midfielder was named the 2026 Kansas Class 6A Co-Midfielder of the Year and earned first-team all-state recognition following her junior season.
Mosher was also named the Sunflower League Midfielder of the Year and earned first-team all-league honors. Earlier in her club career, she received 2023-24 ECNL Midwest All-Conference recognition while playing for Sporting Blue Valley.
"I chose Ole Miss because of the traditions and the welcoming community that make me feel at home!" Mosher said.
Myka Page (Bountiful, Utah - Utah Avalanche)
Page will join the Rebels from Bountiful, Utah, where she attends Bountiful High School and plays club soccer for Utah Avalanche. The forward helped lead Bountiful to the 2025 Utah Class 5A state championship, contributing a goal and an assist in the Redhawks' 2-1 victory in the title match.
Page was named the 2025 Class 5A Playoff MVP and earned first-team all-state honors after finishing her junior season with 15 goals and 10 assists. She followed that performance with 29 goals, 13 assists and 71 points as a senior, ranking seventh in the state in total points.
At the club level, Page earned ECNL Northwest All-Conference recognition in consecutive seasons and was selected to compete in the 2025 ECNL Texas National Selection Game.
"The reason I chose Ole Miss was that the coaching staff is awesome, and when I went to Oxford, it had such a good vibe." Page said.
Amy Tan (Chandler, Ariz. - Utah Royals FC Arizona)
Tan makes her way to Oxford from Chandler, Arizona, where she attends Basha High School and plays club soccer for Utah Royals FC Arizona. The forward was named to the 2025-26 ECNL All-Regional League Southwest Team.
Tan recorded five goals, one assist and 11 points during her junior season at Basha.
"I chose Ole Miss because of its incredible team culture," Tan said. "It will allow me to grow both on and off the field. From the moment I stepped onto the campus, it truly felt like home. I know that Ole Miss will challenge me both academically and athletically."
Caitlyn Wendell (Gilbert, Ariz. - Utah Royals FC Arizona)
Wendell comes to Ole Miss from Gilbert, Arizona, where she attends Corona del Sol High School and plays club soccer for Utah Royals FC Arizona. The goalkeeper has recorded 134 saves, 13 shutouts and a 0.863 goals-against average during her high school career.
Wendell has also received recognition for her performances at the ECNL level and earned All-Academic First Team honors in 2024.
"The coaching staff, the culture, and the vision for the program made Ole Miss the obvious choice, and I cannot be more excited to call Oxford my home!" Wendell said.
Makayla Wilson (Lantana, Texas - Dallas Texans)
Wilson will head to Oxford from Lantana, Texas, where she attends Guyer High School and plays club soccer for the Dallas Texans. The defender earned first-team All-District 5-6A honors following her junior season, during which she recorded four goals and one assist.
Wilson was also selected to compete in an ECNL National Selection Game during the 2026 ECNL Texas event. Capable of playing along the back line or farther up the field, she brings additional versatility to the Ole Miss signing class.
"Ole Miss is more than a soccer dream. I chose Ole Miss because it is an opportunity to grow academically, chase my passions, and build the future I've always prepared for," Wilson said.
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The class includes one goalkeeper, one defender, one midfielder and five forwards representing six states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Kansas, Texas and Utah.
"We are really excited about our first recruiting class at Ole Miss," Shulenbegrer said. "This 2027 class checks a lot of needs as we continue to build and turn this program around. This group of young ladies brings a much-needed attacking, athletic presence in one of the best soccer conferences in America."
Avery Lathen (Lewiston, Idaho - Sting SC Idaho)
Lathen will make her way to Oxford from Lewiston, Idaho, where she attends Lewiston High School and plays club soccer for Sting SC Idaho. The forward earned first-team Idaho Class 5A all-state and first-team All-Inland Empire League honors as a junior after recording 34 goals and 85 points. Her 34 goals ranked third in the state, while her 85 points ranked second.
Lathen scored 21 goals and added seven assists during her sophomore season after earning second-team all-state recognition as a freshman.
"I chose to go to Ole Miss because I fell in love with the campus and the coaches are great and competitive," Lathen said. "Can't wait to represent the school."
Brea Lewis (Hutto, Texas - FC Westlake)
Lewis comes to Ole Miss from Hutto, Texas, where she attends Hendrickson High School and plays club soccer for FC Westlake. The forward was named the District 23-5A MVP after recording 12 goals and four assists for the Hawks.
As a freshman, Lewis earned District 23-5A Co-Newcomer of the Year honors and helped Hendrickson advance to the Texas Class 5A state tournament. She has also been recognized by TopDrawerSoccer as a standout at multiple ECNL national events.
"I chose Ole Miss because of the amazing coaching staff the program has to offer, and the small college town feel of Oxford!" Lewis said.
Samantha Mathis (Somis, Calif. - Eagles Soccer Club)
Mathis heads to Oxford from Somis, California, where she attends Oaks Christian School and plays club soccer for Eagles Soccer Club. The forward was selected to compete with the Cal South Olympic Development Program at the Far West Championships.
Mathis has also received recognition for her performances at the ECNL level, earning praise for her acceleration and ability to create scoring opportunities with her runs behind opposing defenses.
"I chose Ole Miss because I loved the school culture, the coaching staff, and the competitive environment!" Mathis said.
Mia Mosher (Fairway, Kan. - Kansas City Athletics)
Mosher comes to Oxford from Fairway, Kansas, where she attends Shawnee Mission East High School and plays club soccer for Kansas City Athletics. The midfielder was named the 2026 Kansas Class 6A Co-Midfielder of the Year and earned first-team all-state recognition following her junior season.
Mosher was also named the Sunflower League Midfielder of the Year and earned first-team all-league honors. Earlier in her club career, she received 2023-24 ECNL Midwest All-Conference recognition while playing for Sporting Blue Valley.
"I chose Ole Miss because of the traditions and the welcoming community that make me feel at home!" Mosher said.
Myka Page (Bountiful, Utah - Utah Avalanche)
Page will join the Rebels from Bountiful, Utah, where she attends Bountiful High School and plays club soccer for Utah Avalanche. The forward helped lead Bountiful to the 2025 Utah Class 5A state championship, contributing a goal and an assist in the Redhawks' 2-1 victory in the title match.
Page was named the 2025 Class 5A Playoff MVP and earned first-team all-state honors after finishing her junior season with 15 goals and 10 assists. She followed that performance with 29 goals, 13 assists and 71 points as a senior, ranking seventh in the state in total points.
At the club level, Page earned ECNL Northwest All-Conference recognition in consecutive seasons and was selected to compete in the 2025 ECNL Texas National Selection Game.
"The reason I chose Ole Miss was that the coaching staff is awesome, and when I went to Oxford, it had such a good vibe." Page said.
Amy Tan (Chandler, Ariz. - Utah Royals FC Arizona)
Tan makes her way to Oxford from Chandler, Arizona, where she attends Basha High School and plays club soccer for Utah Royals FC Arizona. The forward was named to the 2025-26 ECNL All-Regional League Southwest Team.
Tan recorded five goals, one assist and 11 points during her junior season at Basha.
"I chose Ole Miss because of its incredible team culture," Tan said. "It will allow me to grow both on and off the field. From the moment I stepped onto the campus, it truly felt like home. I know that Ole Miss will challenge me both academically and athletically."
Caitlyn Wendell (Gilbert, Ariz. - Utah Royals FC Arizona)
Wendell comes to Ole Miss from Gilbert, Arizona, where she attends Corona del Sol High School and plays club soccer for Utah Royals FC Arizona. The goalkeeper has recorded 134 saves, 13 shutouts and a 0.863 goals-against average during her high school career.
Wendell has also received recognition for her performances at the ECNL level and earned All-Academic First Team honors in 2024.
"The coaching staff, the culture, and the vision for the program made Ole Miss the obvious choice, and I cannot be more excited to call Oxford my home!" Wendell said.
Makayla Wilson (Lantana, Texas - Dallas Texans)
Wilson will head to Oxford from Lantana, Texas, where she attends Guyer High School and plays club soccer for the Dallas Texans. The defender earned first-team All-District 5-6A honors following her junior season, during which she recorded four goals and one assist.
Wilson was also selected to compete in an ECNL National Selection Game during the 2026 ECNL Texas event. Capable of playing along the back line or farther up the field, she brings additional versatility to the Ole Miss signing class.
"Ole Miss is more than a soccer dream. I chose Ole Miss because it is an opportunity to grow academically, chase my passions, and build the future I've always prepared for," Wilson said.
STAY CONNECTED
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
Keep up with all the latest news and information on the Rebels by following Ole Miss Soccer on X at @OleMissSoccer, on the Ole Miss Soccer Facebook page, and on Instagram at @officialolemisssoccer.
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