NEWARK, N.J. --- NJIT women's soccer head coach Ally Nick has announced the signing of five student-athletes to National Letters of Intent to continue their academic and athletic careers as Highlanders beginning in 2020-21.

Joining the NJIT program are: Emma Bitar, Alexis Ocampo, Briana Ramirez, Corbin Reifschneider, and Sydney Watson.

"We are very excited about this class because as individuals they each bring a different element and style to the game but as a collective group, they are extremely driven high achievers who will continue to raise our level on the field and in the classroom, " Nick said of the class.

"With our state-of-the-art facility being completed, back-to-back ASUN semifinal appearances and being ranked a Top-100 National University, we were able to draw these five high-level soccer players. I am very grateful for all the work my assistants put in to find these caliber of players. I believe that this class will fit in very well with the great group we have returning and I am excited to see what we will accomplish in their four years."

EMMA BITAR | D | VOORHEES, NJ | EASTERN REGIONAL HS / SJEB RUSH 01 USSDA
Prior to NJIT: Competed at Eastern Regional for head coach Jamie McGroarty...helped lead team to the 2018 NJSIAA South Jersey Group IV state championship...also played club ball for for SJEB Rush 01 USSDA for coaches John Thompson & Bill Shute...served as team captain since 2016...three-time US Youth Soccer (USYS) State and one-time USYS National Champion (2018).

Personal: Emma Elena Bitar...daughter of Emily and Amin Bitar...undecided on major.

ALEXIS OCAMPO | M | WINTER SPRINGS, FL | LAKE HOWELL HS / 01/02 FLORIDA KRUSH ECNL
Prior to NJIT: Played at Lake Howell for coach Sherlock Blackwood...earned team's Best Midfielder Award all four years (2016-2020)...also played club ball for 01/02 Florida Krush ECNL and head coach Hue Menzies...academically, was named to the National Juniors Honors Society, National Honors Society, National Science Honors Society, and Lake Howell Principal's Honor Roll.

Personal: Alexis Marie Ocampo...daughter of Michael and Maria Ocampo...intends to major in Biomedical Engineering.

BRIANA RAMIREZ | F | MANALAPAN, NJ | MANALAPAN HS / FC COPA 01/02 NATIONAL LEAGUE
Prior to NJIT: Competed at Manalapan for head coach Richard Garretson...two-year captain during her four-year varsity career (35 goals and 20 assists)...led Shore Conference in scoring in 2019...two-time Shore Conference Class A North selection (2018, 2019)...named to the NJ Top Soccer Juniors (No.2 of 85) and Seniors (Top 80) lists...also played club for FC Copa 01/02 National League and Coach Jonathan Yazo...led club team in scoring three times.

Personal: Briana Nicole Ramirez...daughter of Mary Lee and Rolando Ramirez...intends to major in Forensic Science.

CORBIN REIFSCHNEIDER | F | RALEIGH, NC | WAKEFIELD HS / 02 NCFC ELITE
Prior to NJIT: Played at Wakefield for head coach Thomas Retzlaff...started every game of her scholastic career...reached semifinals of NCHSAA 4A East State Playoffs in 2018...led team in scoring...earned team's Work Horse Award...played club for 02 NCFC Elite for coaches Pete Sadin & Thomas Retzlaff...club team captain and scoring leader...three-time NC State Cup finalist (2018-20)...reached ECNL National Playoffs (Championship League)...selected to ODP NC State and Regional teams....also played basketball (HS Varsity and AAU) and Track...academically, named to National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and National Technical Honor Society...Wakefield Lamp of Knowledge Winner (2016-2020)...member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Personal: Corbin Grace Reifschneider...daughter of Heather and Kevin Reifschneider...intends to major in Biomedical Engineering...Father played soccer at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and professionally for the Carolina Dynamo.

SYDNEY WATSON | D | POTOMAC FALLS, VIRGINIA | POTOMAC FALLS HS / LOUDOUN SC 02 ECNL
Prior to NJIT: Played at Potomac Falls for head coach Greg Zawistowski...2019 All-Potomac District Second Team selection...2018 Virginia State quarterfinalist and Region 5A runner-up...also played club for Loudoun SC 02 ECNL and coach David DiMillio...2019 Jeff Cup Showcase champion and 2018 ECNL National Playoffs qualifier...academically, named to National Honor Society.

Personal: Sydney Brianna Watson...daughter of Leann and Joe Watson...intends to major in Business...mother grew up in New Jersey.