FAIRFAX, Va. – George Mason head coach Todd Bramble has announced the addition of four new student-athletes that have signed their letters of intent to join the Patriots for the fall of 2019.
 
"We are excited about the impact these four players are going to make for our program," Bramble said.  "We have addressed needs in all areas of the field as Abigail is an attacking player, Grace is a midfielder, Kaitlyn plays in the back and Jenna is a goalkeeper.  In addition to our confidence level that they will come in and help our team continue to take steps forward on the field, they are young women of high character who will contribute positively to our team culture as well."

Kaitlin Butcher | River Bend High School | Fredericksburg, Va. 
 
Butcher, a 5-8 defender, was named Second Team All-District while   playing for the Bears.  She also played for the Virginia Development   Academy.
 
"KK is a great player and more importantly an excellent competitor," her club coach Scott Letts said.  "She has the ability to make the right decisions at key moments of the game and has the ability to solve problems on the field with her technical ability."
 
Why she chose Mason:
 
"I choose George Mason because it's a perfect environment for me, and it feels like I'm leaving one home and joining another".
 
Abigail Gonzalez | Albemarle High School | Forest, Va.
 
Gonzalez, a 5-6 forward, was named First Team All-Conference, All-Region and All-State while playing for the Warriors. 
 
Gonzalez helped lead Albemarle to the Virginia State Championship in 2017.  She was selected Region Player of the Year in 2017 and was named runner-up for Virginia State Player of the Year. 
 
In addition, Gonzalez also competed for Soccer Organization of Charlottesville Area (SOCA). 
 
Off the field, Gonzalez was a member of the Honor Roll.
 
Why she chose Mason:
 
"Going to George Mason and meeting everyone from the team just made me feel right at home and I knew this is where I wanted to go." 
 
Grace Hotaling | Bethlehem Central High School | Delmar, N.Y.
 
Hotaling, a 5-5 midfielder, was a three-time First Team All-Suburban selection while playing for the Eagles. 
 
In 2018, Hotaling was named First Team All-Suburban, First Team for Class AA and Player of the Year for Suburban Council.  In 2017, she was selected First Team All-Suburban, First Team for Class AA and Second Team Class AA for New York State.
 
Hotaling scored 71 goals and added 40 assists while playing for Bethlehem Central High School.  She also competed for club team Quickstrike FC.
 
Why she chose Mason:
 
"I chose Mason because I want to be part of and contribute to the George Mason Community and student body. I am looking forward to making new connections, making new friends, and developing new relationships overall. I chose Mason to not only gain a valuable education but to make me a more rounded individual".
 
 Jenna Hutchison | Wilde Lake High School | Columbia, Md.
 
 Hutchison, a 5-8 goalkeeper, was a four-year soccer letterwinner while competing for the Wildcats.
 
A three-year team captain, Hutchison was named 2017 First Team All-County, Second Team All-State and All-Metro Honorable mention.  She was a member of Wilde Lake's 2015 Howard County Championship team and 2015 2A Northern Region Championship team.
 
"Jenna is always the first to and last one to leave training every session," Pipeline Soccer Club coach Doug Pryor said.  "Jenna is the true definition of a great teammate.  The team is always first.  A very special young lady on the field but an even better kid off the field.  Jenna will bring the total  package to Mason, she will make every single player and coach a better person when she leaves."
 
To compliment her on-field accomplishments, Hutchison was a member of the National Honor Society, Germany Honor Society and Math Honor Society.
 
Why she chose Mason:
 
"I chose Mason because it offers great opportunities, both academic and athletic, that will help me work towards my after-college goals."