MIDDLETOWN, Pa. - Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer head coach Brandon West has announced the first commit of the program's incoming recruiting class for the 2026 season. Evalyn Stoner, a Division II transfer and former local high school standout, will join a collection of experienced returners coming off an historic 2025 campaign that saw the Lions win a program-record 16 games, capture a second consecutive conference championship, secure a pair of NCAA Tournament victories and make the first trip to the NCAA Round of 16 in school history.
 

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Penn State Harrisburg Women's Soccer Incoming Class

Evalyn Stoner
Cumberland Valley High School / Kutztown University


Why Penn State Harrisburg? I chose Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer because I like Coach West's philosophy that he shared with me during my visit. Mackenzie Mowery and Julia Hughes were also very welcoming and answered all of my questions while on the campus tour. I like the level and style of play of the team and the girls seem to genuinely enjoy playing together. The facilities and campus are very nice and Penn State Harrisburg gives me the opportunity to pursue a degree in Marketing. I am very excited for my next chapter with Penn State Harrisburg women's soccer and I know it will help me grow and learn as a person and a player.


Coach West: I am thrilled Evalyn has decided to join us this spring. She has played for one of the top Division II programs in the country and that experience will be invaluable as she transitions to Penn State Harrisburg. Evalyn is a technically clean player with great passing range. She covers a lot of ground and is very good in the duels. She will bring a lot to our back five. On top of her ability as a player, Evalyn is extremely respectful and has a desire to work and learn. We are excited to have her as part of our program.


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