Friday, February 6, 2015

Region’s youth players making 2015 NLI college declarations

It is that time of year. High school athletes are making their final decisions on which schools they are going to attend once they graduate this summer. A large number of players and schools made their announcements on National Letter of Intent day Wednesday, including several transfers.


Last Update: 4/15/15, 1:00 pm

INWsn AREA PLAYER COMMITMENTS

State of Washington (Central & Eastern)
Kevin Alvarez - (Bridgeport, WA / Bridgeport HS) - CC Spokane
Kasey Ames - M (Spokane Valley, WA / Central Valley HS / Spokane Shadow) - Grand Canyon University
Holly Anderson - D (Spokane, WA / Mead HS / SoccerEdge Academy) - Carroll College
Susana Arreola - F (Yakima, WA / Sunnyside HS) - Yakima Valley CC
Alaina Bates - F (Spokane Valley, WA / Central Valley HS / Spokane Shadow) - Central Washington University
Callie Best - M/F (Spokane, WA / Lakeside HS / Spokane Shadow) - Gonzaga University
Maddy Boyd - F (Spokane, WA / Mt Spokane HS / Spokane Shadow) - Eastern Washington University
Emma Chappell - D (Spokane, WA / Lewis & Clark HS / Spokane Shadow) - Concordia
Adolfo Cortez - M (Moses Lake, WA / Moses Lake HS) - CC Spokane
Johnny Cortez - F (Moses Lake, WA / Moses Lake HS / Spokane Shadow) - CC Spokane
Terry Cox - F (Spokane, WA / Ferris HS) - Carroll College Men
Jared Davis - (Mill Creek, WA / Henry Jackson HS) - CC Spokane
Emma Deering - M/D (Moses Lake, WA / Moses Lake HS) - Wenatchee Valley College
Megan Dimmler - M (Spokane Valley, WA / Central Valley HS / Spokane Shadow) - Eastern Oregon University
Samantha Filingeri-Oleson - M (Yakima, WA / West Valley HS) - Walla Walla CC
Rashelle Fisher - M (CC Spokane) - Transfer to St Martin's University
Baylee Fontaine - D (Wenatchee, WA / Wenatchee HS) - Wenatchee Valley College
Valerie Gaffney - (Spokane, WA / Northwest Christian HS / SoccerEdge Academy) - Eastern Oregon University
Cruz Galm - D (Cheney, WA / Cheney HS) - CC Spokane
Gerardo Gomez - (Walla Walla, WA / Walla Walla HS) - Walla Walla CC
Allison Jordan - D (Spokane, WA / Mead HS / NMHU) - Transfer to Eastern Oregon Univ
Ashleyn Juul - G (Spokane, WA / Mead HS / Spokane Shadow) - Northwest University
Kelly Kyllo - M (Spokane, WA / Lakeside HS / Spokane Shadow) - CC Spokane
Jorge Lara (Winthrop, WA / Liberty Bell HS) - Wenatchee Valley College
Kendall Loreth - M (Leavenworth, WA / Cascade HS / EWU) - Transfer to Eastern Oregon Univ
Ashtin Martinson - F (Spokane, WA / Deer Park HS / Spokane Shadow) - Embry Riddle Aeronautical Univ
Lexi McQueary - (Kennewick, WA / Kamiakin HS) - Corban University
Taryn Miller - D (Spokane Valley, WA / Central Valley HS / Spokane Shadow) - University of Montana
Jose Morfin - D (Wenatchee, WA / Eastmont HS) - Wenatchee Valley College
Taylor Morscheck - D (Spokane, WA / East Valley HS / Spokane Shadow) - CC Spokane
Jake Morse - M (Spokane, WA / Mt Spokane HS / XiFA) Northwest University
Lambic Muntu - D (Spokane, WA / Mead HS / Spokane Shadow) - CC Spokane
Dariann Oaks - D (Kennewick, WA / Kamiakin HS / ASE Soccer) - MSU-Billings
Maegan O'Neill - M/D (Spokane, WA / Ferris HS / Spokane Shadow) - Washington State University
Alysha Overland - G (Moses Lake, WA / Moses Lake HS) - CC Spokane
Stephanie Overland - M (Moses Lake, WA / Moses Lake HS) - CC Spokane
Karina Perez - M (Yakima, WA / Sunnyside HS) - Yakima Valley CC
Caitlin Prothe - D (Spokane, WA / Ferris HS / Spokane Shadow) - Sacramento State Washington
Rylee Rassier - M (Spokane, WA / University HS / Spokane Shadow) - Northwest University
Sharaya Roberts - D (Spokane, WA / Ferris HS / Spokane Shadow) - Northwest University
Dannielle Rogne - M/F (Colville, WA / Colville HS) - Univ of Great Falls
Greydon Saunders - M (Snohomish/Spokane, WA / Glacier Peak HS / Crossfire Academy) - Western Washington Univ
Chloe Scholtz - G (Spokane Valley, WA / Central Valley HS / Spokane Shadow) - Northwest Nazarene University
Jessica Scott - (Spokane, WA / Gonzaga Prep HS / Spokane Shadow) - North Idaho College
Annie Shellerud - M (Spokane, WA / Mt Spokane HS / Spokane Shadow) - Northwest University
Giovanny Soto - F (Wenatchee, WA / Wenatchee Valley HS) - Wenatchee Valley College
Hailey Spooner - F (Spokane Valley, WA / Central Valley HS / SoccerEdge Academy) - North Idaho College
Alexis Stephenson - F (Pasco, WA / Chiawana HS / Three Rivers SC) - Eastern Washington University
McKenna Stocker - D (Spokane Valley, WA / Central Valley HS / Spokane Shadow) - Concordia University
Maison Stults - D (Spokane, WA / Ferris HS) - CC Spokane Women
Adam Talley - F (Newman Lake, WA / East Valley HS / North Idaho College) - Western Washington Univ
Kelsi Walker - (Spokane, WA / University HS / Spokane Shadow) - CC Spokane
Whitney Weaver - F/M (Spokane, WA / Mt Spokane HS / Spokane Shadow) - Northwest University
Sydney Weiler - (Spokane, WA / University HS) - CC Spokane
Dallas White - (Medical Lake, WA / Medical Lake HS / Spokane Shadow) - CC Spokane
Morgan Williams - F (Spokane, WA / West Valley HS) - CC Spokane
Megan Zimmerman - M (Pasco, WA / Pasco HS) - Pacific Lutheran

State of Idaho
Colin Anderson - (Boise, ID / Centennial HS / FC Nova) - Northern Iowa CC
Emma Bailey - F (Eagle, ID / Eagle HS) - BYU 2017
Brenna Blaser - M (Boise, ID / Mountain View HS / FC Nova) - Eastern Washington University
Maggie Burton - G (Eagle, ID / Eagle HS) - Baylor 2016
Courtney Callister - M (Eagle, ID / Eagle HS) - Pacific University
Hailey Cason - M (Meridian, ID / Mountain View HS)
Gavin Christensen - M (Eagle, ID / Eagle HS / FC Nova) - BYU
Kyle Deeter - M/D (Rathdrum, ID / Lakeland HS / SoccerEdge Academy) - Corban University
Alayna Campbell - D (Boise, ID / Rocky Mountain HS / Treasure Valley CC) - Transfer to Eastern Oregon Univ
Hailey Cason - M (Meridian, ID / Mountain View HS / Idaho Rush) - Eastern Oregon University
Torie Cerda - M (Meridian, ID / Meridian HS / FC Nova) - College of Idaho
Taylor Cook - G (Meridian, ID / Rocky Mountain HS / FC Nova) - Concordia University
Jenny Deboer - D (Meridian, ID / Rocky Mountain HS / Boise Nationals) - Utah State
Emilie Eckhart - G (Boise, ID / Capital HS / Boise Nationals) - Western State Colorado University
Rachel Faeth - M (Eagle, ID / Eagle HS) - University of California-Santa Cruz
Brooke Felzien - F/M (Boise, ID / Timberline HS) - Northwest Nazarene 2016
Kiana Garcia - D (Boise, ID / Timberline HS / FC Nova) - College of Idaho
Macy Goodwin - D (Pocatello, ID / Idaho State Univ) - Corban University
Grace Hancock - D/M (Boise, ID / Boise, HS / FC Nova) - Washington State University
Courtny Hanson - F (Coeur d'Alene, ID / Lake City HS / Spokane Shadow) - Walla Walla CC
Christian Haas - M (Lewiston, ID / Lewiston HS / Spokane Shadow) - Whitworth Univ
Kelcie Hedge - M (Post Falls, ID / Post Falls HS) - University of Washington
Noah Hoggan - F (Eagle, ID / Eagle HS / FC Nova) - Southern Virginia University
Alec Johnson - M (Coeur d'Alene, ID / Lakeside HS / ID Thunder, CDA Sting / N Idaho College) - Transfer to Gonzaga Univ
Sophia Kallas - F (Boise, ID / Boise HS / Boise Nationals) - Western Washington University
Mallory Keisling - G (Idaho Falls, ID / Hillcrest HS) - Treasure Valley CC
Sadie Krall - D (Meridian, ID / Rocky Mountain HS) - Dixie State
Austin Miller - G (Star, ID / Eagle HS) - College of Idaho
Maggie Moulton - D (Meridian, ID / Rocky Mountain HS / FC Nova) - Idaho State University
Griffin Mullin - F (Boise, ID / Borah HS / Idaho Rush) - Westminster College
Chloe Munroe - M (Boise, ID / Timberline HS / FC Nova) - Whitworth University
Terrika Nelson - F (Middleton, ID / Middleton HS / Boise Nationals) - Iowa Western
Reagan Phillips - D/M (Boise, ID / Boise HS) - Chico State University
Tessa Pitzer - G (Boise, ID / Eagle HS / Treasure Valley CC) - Transfer to Eastern Oregon Univ
Admir Selimovic - D (Meridian, ID / Grand Canyon Univ) - College of Idaho
Mesa Selimovic - F (Meridian, ID / Grand Canyon Univ) - College of Idaho
Erica Simpson - F (Post Falls, ID / Post Falls HS / Spokane Shadow) - CC Spokane
Alexis Smith - D (Post Falls, ID / Post Falls HS / Spokane Shadow / Eastern Oregon Univ) - North Idaho College
Sierra Smith - F (Boise, ID / Boise HS) - Seattle Pacific University 2016
Addison Standlee - M (Meridian, ID / Rocky Mountain HS / FC Nova) - Boise State University
Qarli Stone - F (Eagle, ID / Eagle HS) - Troy 2016
Josh Szuch - D/M (Boise, ID / Borah HS) - BYU-Hawaii
Madison Taylor - M (Lewiston, ID / Lewiston HS) - Treasure Valley CC
Allison Tiegs - (Eagle, ID / Eagle HS) - Southern Virginia University
Finn Townsley - (Boise, ID / Centennial HS) - Westminster College
Brady Ulen - F (Coeur d'Alene, ID / Post Falls HS / North Idaho College) - Western Washington Univ
Demi Van Ocker - M (Boise, ID / Boise HS) - Dixie State
Bailey Watson - F/M (Boise, ID / Centennial HS / Boise Nationals) - College of Idaho
Allegra Weeks - F (Boise, ID / Timberline HS / FC Nova) - Boise State University
Jaelyn Yizar - M (Pocatello, ID / Highland HS) - Eastern Oregon University

State of Montana
Sarah Coghlan - D/F (Billings, MT / Billing Senior HS) - MSU-Billings
Jacey Delaney - F (Bozeman, MT / Bozeman HS) - Univ of Montana
Jordan Devoto - F (Wilsall, MT / Park HS / Big Timber FC) - MSU-Billings
Eli Herman - M/D (Bozeman, MT / Bozeman HS / Bozeman Blitz / N Idaho College) - MSU-Billings
Sarah Howell - M (Polson, MT / Polson HS / Polson FC) - Univ of Great Falls
Ruby Kazemi – M (Missoula, MT / Hellgate HS / Missoula Strikers, Spokane Shadow) – Carleton College
Sam McKay - M (Missoula, MT / Big Sky HS / Missoula Strikers) - Whitworth Univ
Kaylee Praska - G (Pocatello, ID / Century HS) - MSU-Billings

Commitments from outside the INWsn coverage area
(unlisted schools still to be announced)

Boise State University
Laura Buck - F (San Diego, CA / West Coast FC)
Tara Fisher - G (Eagle River, AK / AK Rush)
Eva Herrera - F (San Diego, CA / San Diego Surf)
Annie Lorelei Hoffman - M (Issaquah, WA / Crossfire Premier)
Alex Qualls - G (Gresham, OR / Crossfire United)
Michelle Reed - M (Whittier, CA / Beach FC)

Central Washington University
Kennedy Anson - F (Renton, WA)
Alexsi Manning - M (Tacoma, WA / Washington Premier)
Emily Minogue - D (Snohomish, WA)
Kelsey Neeley - M (Federal Way, WA / Washington Premier)
Isabelle Severns - F (Bremerton, WA)
Michaela Wallace - F (Snoqualmie, WA)

Gonzaga University
Presley Azarcon - D (Draper, UT / Nomads SC)
Maddie Kincaid - M/F (Portland, OR / Crossfire Oregon United)
McKenna Ferrera - M (Kirkland, WA / Washington Premier)
Lucy Ferrari - D (Encinitas, CA / San Diego Surf SC)
Toby Holstein - G (Lake Oswego, OR / Portland Timbers Academy)
India Jencks - M (Seattle, WA / Washington Rush)
Denis Kalamar - F (Shoreline, WA / Seattle Sounders Academy / UC Santa Barbara)
Jake Kempf - F (Camas, WA / Portland Timbers Academy / Seattle Sounders Academy)
Kawai Makue - F (Kallua, HI / Leahi Premier)
Sammy Nishihama - M (Honolulu, HI / Leahi Premier)
Ariana Pumpelly - D (Tualatin, OR / Crossfire Oregon United)
Alison Seifert - G (Poway, CA / San Diego Surf SC)
Brayden Sullivan - M (Carmichael, CA / Placer United)
Hope Tsuneyoshi - D/M (Honolulu, HI / Leahi Premier)
Jodi Ulkekul - M (Sammamish, WA / Eastlake HS / Crossfire Premier)
Garrett Wilson - M (Eagle, CO / Colorado Rush)

Eastern Oregon University
Madissen Ostergaard - D/M (Pioneer, CA / Highline CC) - Transfer
Hailey Hull - D (Edmonds, WA / Edmonds Woodway HS)
Morgan Delay - F (Turlock, CA / Cal State Stanislaus) - Transfer
Anna-Marie Merrell - M (Kent, WA / Kentlake HS / Green River College) - Transfer
Emily Manchester - G (Muskegon, MI / Muskegon CC, Paradise Valley CC) - Transfer
Kylee Taylor - F (Glendale, AZ / Paradise Valley CC) - Transfer
Krista Campbell - D (Vancouver, WA / Clark College) - Transfer
Zoe Anderson - F (Torrance, CA)
Alexandria Cuaresma - F/M (Kona, HI)
Robin Hood - F (Lake Tapps, WA)
Abriana Cardenas - F/M (Galt, CA)

Eastern Washington University
Emily Bringgold - D (Folsom, CA / Sereno SC)
Jenny Chavez - M (Newhall, CA / Select Cities SC)
Gabrielle Gines - D/M (Littleton, CO / Colorado Rush)
Kayla Goebel - D (Phoenix, AZ / SC Del Sol)
Maia Inniss - D (Granada Hills, CA / Select Cities SC)
Victoria Lindstrom - D (Vancouver, WA / Washington Premier)
Allison Raniere - F/M (Tucson, AZ / Sereno SC)
Josie Self - D (Vaughn, WA / Harbor FC)
Megan Spataro - D (Olympia, WA / Washington Premier)
Devan Talley - F (Issaquah, WA / Crossfire Premier)
Alexis von Schottenstein - F (Gardnerville, NV / International SC)

University of Great Falls
Kaylee Bartley - D (Arlington, WA / Arlington HS)
Kayla Cobbett - M (San Bernardino, CA)
Austyn Daniels - (Fort Worth, TX)
Breanna Keller - M (St Charles, IL)
Sydney Knieriem - M (Redlands, CA)
Malena Lennon - (Minot, ND)

University of Idaho
Ashley Anaya-Webb - F (Yorba Linda, CA / Tustin United)
Kelly Dopke - D (Arcadia, CA / LA Premier FC)
Kayleigh Frederick - D (Temecula, CA / Carlsbad Elite)
Clara Gomez - M (Orange, CA / Strikers FC)
Megan Goo - M (Kaneohe, HI / Leahi Premier)
Claire Johnson - D (Snoqualmie, WA / Crossfire Premier)
Sumer Kaneshiro - F (Makakilo, HI / Leahi Premier)
Amanda Poertner - G (Fullerton, CA / Albion Orange County)
Reed Richardson - F (Portland, OR / Crossfire United)
Kayla Watanabe - F (Honolulu, HI / Leahi Premier)

Idaho State University
Brittany Garrett - D (Riverton, UT)
Cassidy Kaumeyer - M/D (Oceanside, CA / West Coast FC)
Tatum Lefler - D/M (Salt Lake City, UT / Avalanche)
Katie Martinez - F (Oceanside, CA / San Diego Surf)
Kortney McBride - D (Wellsville, UT / Northwest College)
Nikolina Musto - M (Maui, HI)
Kenya Sherman - D (Maui, HI)
Tristen Spooner - M/D (Rio Rancho, NM / Rio Rapids Zia)

University of Montana
Janessa Fowler - D/M (Highlands Ranch, CO / ThunderRidge HS)
Dani Morris - F (Henderson, NV / Foothill HS)
Ellie Otteson - F (Snohomish, WA / Snohomish HS)
Jaryn Sheeler - D (DeWinton, Alberta / Foothills Composite HS)
McKenzie Warren - F/M (Pleasant Grove, UT / Pleasant Grove HS)
Raquel Watts - D/M (Salt Lake City, UT / Brighton HS)

Montana State University-Billings
Jordan Bethune - F (Camas, WA / Camas HS / Club FC Portland)
Liliana Delgadillo - G (Vancouver, WA / Columbia River HS)
Bailey Griglio - M/F (Covington, WA / Kentwood HS)
Chloe Hopps - G (Kent, WA / Kentlake HS)
Thiago Novis - M (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Montverde Academy / Fresno Pacific Univ)
Allison Trizna - M (Highlands Ranch, CO / Valor Christian HS)
Hayley Warren - F (Maple Valley, WA / Tahoma Senior HS / Shoreline CC)
Trevor Wildberger - G (Rocklin, CA / Cal Blues)
Alycia Wright - F (Arvada, CO / Jefferson Academy Secondary HS) Anthony Morrell - D (Bismarck, ND / Century HS)
Blake Crutchfield - D (Snohomish, WA)
Christian Geronimo - F (Pittsburg, CA)
Adam Hepburn - M (Huntington Beach, CA)
Anthony Morrell - D (Bismarck, ND)
Thiago Novis - M (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Fresno Pacific Univ) - Transfer
Trevor Wildberger - G (Rocklin, CA)
Chris Box - D (Thornton, CO)
Tanner Corrie - M (Snohomish, WA)
Jacob Richter - M/D (Bismarck, ND)

Northwest Nazarene University
Olivia Carter - D (Mill Creek, WA)
Nicolette Clark - F (Sacramento, CA)
Celeste Santangelo - G (Carlsbad, CA)
Kaisa Tsuruta - M (Nelson, New Zealand)

Washington State University
Emma Dahline - G (Mill Creek, WA / Crossfire Premier)
Tia Gavin - F (Sydney, Australia / U17 Australian WNT)
Elizabeth Griffith - M (Puyallup, WA / Washington Premier)
Maddy Haro - M/F (Corona, CA / Legends FC)
Abbey Porter - D (Sammamish, WA / Eastside FC)
Julia Reneau - G (Ojai, CA / Pleasanton Rage)
Shay Whieldon - M (Upland, CA / Legends FC)
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Whitworth University 
Tanner Stepp - (Gig Harbor, WA / Washington Premier)
Tyler Cardinale - (Carlsbad, CA)
Kyle Engebretsen - D (Carlsbad, CA)
Brandon Ho - D (Honolulu, HI)
Alfredo Ornelas - F (Concord, CA)

NWAC EAST

Columbia Basin College
Diana Garcilazo - (Umatilla, OR / Umatilla HS)

CC Spokane
Nick Brown - (San Jose, CA / Leland HS)
Davien Engberg - (West Valley HS)
Breno Rocha - (Henderson, NV / Green Valley HS)
Eric Sanchez - (Valley HS)

Treasure Valley CC
Emily Langdon - F (Ridgefield, WA / Ridgefield HS)
Brooklyn Pawelek - (Elko, NV / Elko HS)

ADD TO THE LIST! – Drop a message via the Facebook page or email (gbarnsoccer-at-gmail.com) with name, position, hometown, high school (and/or college transferring from), club and the future school.


COLLEGE COMMENTS

Michael Farrand, Central Washington University: "Our entire recruiting class has extensive club playing experience with some of the best clubs in this region," Farrand said. "In addition, we have two players coming off of state championship seasons at the high school level.  The 2015 class has demonstrated great success on the soccer field and even more success as student-athletes."  - More Information

Chad Bodnar, Eastern Washington University:  "We've known Alexis (Stephenson) for a very long time and she has played under (EWU assistant) Coach Weber in a club setting. Alexis is tenacious in tracking the ball, and has an edge we really like. The work rate and fitness level she brings to a team is hard to replace. She creates goals with this work rate and is very unpredictable in how she goes at defenses. The future for Alexis is bright as she continues to refine her game and adapts to the division one level here at EWU. We are extremely happy she is going to be a part of what we are doing... Maddy (Boyd) is another very athletic player that will compete for a spot in many different areas I think in the years to come. It may take her some time to adjust to the Division One level but we saw a huge upside in her.  She runs extremely well and causes backlines problems with her pace. Maddy is a well-rounded student-athlete from the Spokane area who played for very quality club coaches and she understands the game well... Brenna  (Blaser) came on campus and was a fit in my eyes right away. Her personality, tenacity, and work rate compliment her motor and technical ability in the middle of the park. She comes from a well respected club in Boise that produces high level players and has the pedigree with her sister also being a division one player. I see Bre being a spark for us in the middle of the park or up top and pushing players right away for playing time." - More Information

Einar Thorarinsson, Gonzaga University Men: “Alec (Johnson) was among the top midfielders in the NWAACC, he is an athletic and hardworking soccer player.  Alec is very good in the air both defensively and on restarts, and provides quality possession that is much needed in the midfield.  He will benefit tremendously by training with us this winter and spring and already has two years of college experience under his belt at North Idaho College.”  - More Information

Amy Edwards, Gonzaga University Women:  "Callie (Best) can turn on a dime and is extremely explosive while exhibiting composure on the ball. Her versatility is going to make a significant impact on our program.”  - More Information

Derek Pittman, University of Idaho:  “These ten players are as successful in the classroom as they are on the field and will add athleticism, speed, technical skill and goal scoring ability to a strong core of players that will be returning for next fall. They embody what it means to be a Vandal and know that our fans will enjoy watching them for years to come. In 2014, the team took several positive steps forward in proving that we can compete with the top teams in the Big Sky Conference. Our staff and returners are working hard to make sure we build off of that momentum and cement ourselves even more as a top team in our conference.”  - More Information

Allison Gibson, Idaho State University: "This is one of the biggest classes we have brought in for a while.  Loaded with talent, speed, experience, and incredible commitment, this 2015 class promises to be one of the best in program history.  Losing the Big Sky Championship by a goal last year has every ISU Bengal hungry to fight our way back to the top in 2015 and this time, be the team that is celebrating at the final whistle.  Below are the players that will join a hard working group of current players that are training every day to "Finish It!"  - More Information

Mark Plakorus, University of Montana: "The thing I love about this group of players is how competitive they are. It's a very quiet group, very unassuming. If you watch them play, they are not rah-rah, but they are incredibly competitive. Soccer is important them, and they all want to be part of a team that enjoys one another and competes to be the best it can be. That's what they described to me, and I love hearing those things as a coach. They are going to fit what we do, because that's what we do here. That's what we are.""   - More Information

Alex Balog, MSU-Billings: "We are thrilled Eli decided to commit to MSUB men's soccer, as he has been on our radar for a long while now. With Eli, we get one of the finest soccer players the state of Montana has produced in the last several years. Eli's versatility will serve him well, as he will be pushing for considerable playing time right away."  - More Information

Lesle Gallimore, University of Washington:  "We are thrilled that Kelcie (Hedge) will be joining us this spring after completing high school a semester early. She is a crafty attacking player who can play out of the midfield or as a flank forward. She is great at connecting passes and creating and scoring chances. She’s a very fun player to watch.”  - More Information

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