"All three of these student-athletes are going to add to our team immediately. They are all very good students and we very excited to have them become part of our Seattle U family," said Bonvicini.
Catherine "Cat" Perez
6-1 ∙ Guard/Forward
Palo Alto, Calif./Henry M. Gunn High School
A three-year varsity starter at Gunn High School, Cat Perez helped guide the Titans to the CCS playoffs in 2010, and a California State Tournament appearance and a second place CCS finish in 2011. Perez was named the De Anza League's Player of the Year twice, as a sophomore and junior, in addition to earning numerous HMGHS team and all-tournament team accolades. Perez will add versatility, rotating between a guard and forward, and scoring presence, as she averaged 14 points per game as a junior. She is undecided on a potential major at Seattle U.
Coach Bonvicini on Perez: "Cat is a 6-1 lefty, who will play the three or four position. She is very skilled, versatile and an excellent scorer, who can shoot the three or take it inside."
6-2 ∙ Forward
Portland, Ore./Saint Mary's Academy
Taelor Ross joins the Redhawks from powerhouse Saint Mary's Academy, where she helped lead the team to a fourth place finish at the 2011 Oregon State Tournament. Ross played her freshman and sophomore seasons at Jefferson High School in Portland, Ore., where she was a member of the 2009 state championship team. She comes from a very athletic family and will use her natural skill to bolster the post position at SU. Her mother is a former NCAA Women's Basketball Champion at Cal Poly Pomona and her brother currently is a member of the Washington men's basketball team. Ross is undecided on a potential major at Seattle U.
Coach Bonvicini on Ross: "Taelor is a 6-2 smart, strong and physical post player. She'll add a big presence under the basket for us, as she is an excellent athlete and will fit into our program very well."
6-0 ∙ Guard/Forward
Everett, Wash./H. M. Jackson High School
Local product Kristin Stoffel brings a strong playing resume to Seattle U. A four-year varsity starter at Jackson High School, she helped guide the Timberwolves to the district tournament three times, in addition to a state tournament appearance as a freshman. She's been named to the Wesco South All-Tournament Team three times, as well as ranking in the top-10 in scoring in the Wesco Conference in 2009-10 and 2010-11. Stoffel also holds the school record in both rebounds and blocks in a game, with 18 and eight, respectively. She will add a strong aggressive scoring presence to the Redhawk lineup and boasts a well rounded game. Stoffel is a member of the National Honor Society and is undecided on a potential major at SU.
Coach Bonvicini on Stoffel: "Kristen is a 6-0 forward, who is very versatile. She can shoot the three or slash the basket. She has a huge upside as a smart player, who does all the little things and can play multiple positions."
The Seattle U women's basketball program will sign additional student-athletes later this year during the spring signing period.