Kansas State University Athletics
K-State Adds 10 to 2024 Roster
Nov 09, 2023 | Soccer
MANHATTAN, Kansas – Kansas State soccer head coach Mike Dibbini has restocked the roster for the 2024 season and beyond with the signing of 10 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent during the November signing period. The 10 signees will join the Wildcat roster for the 2024 season.
The 10 student-athletes that will compete for the program in its eighth season are: Gabby DeMers (Carlsbad, California), Chloe Dillbeck (Overland Park, Kansas), Mia Knobbe (O'Fallon, Missouri), Allison Marshall (Omaha, Nebraska), Langley Mayers (Creve Coeur, Missouri), Hannah Palmer (Bucyrus, Kansas), Reese Potts (St. Charles, Missouri), Alix Regier (Yukon, Oklahoma), Reese Snowden (Manhattan, Kansas) and Caitlyn Toubia (Overland Park, Kansas).Â
"The 2024 class brings in ten players who are hard-working, comfortable on the ball and competitive and will add depth at every position," said Dibbini about the newest Wildcats. "In addition to their abilities on the field, they are quality people off the field and in the classroom and are great fits to our culture. They are great additions and will complement our talented group of young returners. We look forward to them joining the K-State soccer family this upcoming fall."
DeMers is a forward from Carlsbad High School and plays club soccer for San Diego Surf ECNL. Dibbini is looking forward to what the dynamic attacker can bring to the team.
"Gabby is a great forward that can create scoring chances for herself and her teammates," stated Dibbini. "She has an incredible work rate and comes from playing on one of the top club programs in the country. That competitive environment helped prepare her for K-State and Big 12 play. We are looking forward to watching her thrive within our system."
Dillbeck is a defender from Blue Valley Northwest High School and plays club soccer with Kansas Rush GA. Dillbeck is a two-time Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association (KHSSA) Class 6A All-State Second Team selection (2022 and 2023).
"Chloe brings a presence on the field in the back," said Dibbini. "She is an athletic defender and is very strong in the air. She could cover the area with her speed and athletic ability. She uses her body well to initiate contact."
Knobbe is a defender from Liberty High School and plays club soccer for Lou Fusz GA. During her time with Liberty High School, she helped the Eagles to a district title. Knobbe is a two-time All-GAC Central selection.
"Mia is an excellent and tough 1v1 defender, who also has the ability to get forward out of the back," Dibbini said. "Her athleticism and soccer IQ will help to make a smooth transition from club to college soccer and will add depth to our back line."
Marshall is a forward from Gretna High School and plays club soccer with Gretna Elite Academy 06 ECNL. A highly decorated prep standout in the state of Nebraska, Marshall is the two-time Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year (2021-22 and 2022-23), two-time Omaha World Herald Player of the Year (2021-22 and 2022-23), two-time All-Nebraska Team Captain, two-time All-Nebraska First Team and a two-time Nebraska Super-State First Team selection.
In the 2021-22 season, Marshall registered 15 goals and six assists while helping Gretna to the Nebraska Class A state soccer title. In the 2022-23 season, Marshall improved her production to 21 goals and seven assists and guided Gretna to its third straight Nebraska Class A state title. During her three seasons with the Gretna varsity squad, Marshall has gone undefeated with a 42-0 record.
While competing with Greta Elite Academy 06 ECNL, Marshall was named to the 2023 Midwest Conference First Team and was a 2021 Midwest Conference Second Team honoree. Marshall was also a participant at the 2021 United States Youth National Team ID camp.
In addition to her skills on the soccer field, Marshall is also a two-time letter winner for the Gretna High basketball team and was an Nebraska All-State Honorable Mention recipient in 2022.
"Allison is a very technical back to goal player who scores and creates goals with her ability on the ball, as well as her dynamic runs off the ball," said Dibbini. "Her athletic ability up front will cause havoc for opposing defenses and her constant work rate on defense will help us pressure teams higher up the field."
Mayers is a midfielder and forward from St. Joseph's Academy and plays club soccer with 2005/2006 SLSG Navy ECNL. Mayers was a 2023 Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association (MSHSSCA) Class 4 All-State Second Team recipient and a 2023 MSHSSCA Class 4 All-Region 1 selection. She tallied eight goals and 13 assists in her junior season in 2023 and racked up seven goals and six assists in her freshman season in 2021.
"Langley was a great pick up for us out of St. Louis," Dibbini stated of Mayers. "She is a very composed attacker that plays well with back to goal. Her presence on the attack as she does a great job of organizing the players around her. We expect her to contribute to a very talented attacking line."
Palmer is a forward from Blue Valley Southwest High School and plays club soccer with KC Athletics ECNL. Palmer has been a dynamic goal scorer for the Timberwolves, as she holds the school records for goals in a career with 56 and goals in a single season with 25.Â
Palmer has been recognized for her goal scoring proficiency, as she is a three-time KHSSA Class 5A All-State selection, earning first team honors in 2022 and 2023 and was a second team selection in 2021. She is also a three-time All-Eastern Kansas League selection, earning first team honors in 2023, second team honors in 2022 and was an honorable mention recipient in her freshman season in 2021.
While playing with KC Athletics ECNL, Palmer has led the team in scoring for six straight seasons. Palmer played with fellow K-State signee Caitlyn Toubia.
"Hannah's desire and commitment to the game is tough," mentioned Dibbini. "Her blue-collar work rate, speed and abilities as a forward make her a great addition to our attack and will help us in putting constant pressure on defenses."
Potts is a goalkeeper for St. Dominic and plays club soccer with Lou Fusz GA. While playing for St. Dominic, Potts registered a 16-3 record in 2022 with a .896 save percentage and 12 shutouts. She garnered Class 3A All-Region honors, Class 3A All-Conference First Team, selected as Class 3A Conference Goalkeeper of the Year and was a 2022 All-Metro Second Team honoree.
"Reese is a quality goalkeeper that will make an impact in our goalkeeper's union right away," Dibbini said. "Her ability and enthusiasm for the game will allow her to fit in from day one with the group we have returning."
Regier preps at Yukon High School and plays club soccer with Oklahoma Energy ECNL. The midfielder is a three-time All-District selection while piling up goals. In her freshman season, Regier notched five goals for the Millers and then boosted her season total to 20 in 2022 and 2023. She owns the school record for goals scored in a single match with six.
"Alix has a great soccer brain as a central midfielder," mentioned Dibbini about the product of the Sooner State. "She sees things other players don't see in attack and creates opportunities for others and herself. In addition to what she does in the flow of play, she will be a great asset to our team on restarts."
Snowden is the first K-State soccer player from the Little Apple, as she is a forward/defender from Manhattan High School and plays club soccer with Sporting Blue Valley ECNL. She helped Manhattan to three straight Kansas Class 6A fourth-place finishes and has been recognized as a three-time KHSSA Class 6A All-State Second Team selection. In her career, Snowden has registered 48 goals and 28 assists.
During the 2023 season, Snowden carded 23 goals and 12 assists. She collected Centennial League Player of the Year honors and was an All-Centennial League First Team selection to go along with her third straight all-state selection.
While playing with Sporting Blue Valley ECNL, Snowden helped the squad to a third-place national finish in 2022. Snowden was also a member of the 2022 KC Current Reserve selection team.
In addition to her success on the pitch, Snowden lettered for Manhattan High as a setter on the volleyball team.
"Reese is an extremely competitive player in this class," Dibbini said about the local product. "There is not a tackle, 1v1 challenge or aerial battle that she shies away from. She embodies what it is to be a K-Stater and we see her as being able to play multiple positions. Her ability to adapt and her leadership are second to none. We are looking forward to her next four years."
Toubia is a defender from Olathe East High School and plays club soccer with KC Athletics ECNL. During her time with the Hawks, Toubia is a two-time All-Sunflower League Second Team selection and earned honorable mention honors in her freshman season in 2021. She has registered eight goals and 17 assists while playing with Olathe East.
While playing with KC Athletics ECNL, Toubia helped the program to the 2020-21 National Championships and was selected as a ECNL All-Midwest Conference Second Team selection. Toubia played with fellow K-State signee Hannah Palmer.
"Caitlyn is a very good, composed defender who reads the game well defensively, wins her 1v1 duels and wants to get forward out of the back," said Dibbini. "We are excited about her ability as a player and the depth she will add to the back line."
Kansas State 2024 Signees
Name, Position, Hometown, School | Club Team
Gabby DeMers, Forward, Carlsbad, California, Carlsbad HS | San Diego Surf ECNL
Chloe Dillbeck, Defender, Overland Park, Kansas, Blue Valley Northwest HS | Kansas Rush GA
Mia Knobbe, Defender, O'Fallon, Missouri, Liberty High School | Lou Fusz GA
Allison Marshall, Forward, Omaha, Nebraska, Gretna HS | Gretna Elite Academy 06 ECNL
Langley Mayers, Midfielder/Forward, Creve Coeur, Missouri, St. Joseph's Academy | 2005/2006 SLSG Navy ECNL
Hannah Palmer, Forward, Bucyrus, Kansas, Blue Valley Southwest HS | KC Athletics ECNL
Reese Potts, Goalkeeper, St. Charles, Missouri, St. Dominic | Lou Fusz GA
Alix Regier, Midfielder, Yukon, Oklahoma, Yukon HS | Oklahoma Energy ECNL
Reese Snowden, Defender, Manhattan, Kansas, Manhattan HS | Sporting Blue Valley ECNL
Caitlyn Toubia, Defender, Overland Park, Kansas, Olathe East High School | KC Athletics ECNL
The 10 student-athletes that will compete for the program in its eighth season are: Gabby DeMers (Carlsbad, California), Chloe Dillbeck (Overland Park, Kansas), Mia Knobbe (O'Fallon, Missouri), Allison Marshall (Omaha, Nebraska), Langley Mayers (Creve Coeur, Missouri), Hannah Palmer (Bucyrus, Kansas), Reese Potts (St. Charles, Missouri), Alix Regier (Yukon, Oklahoma), Reese Snowden (Manhattan, Kansas) and Caitlyn Toubia (Overland Park, Kansas).Â
"The 2024 class brings in ten players who are hard-working, comfortable on the ball and competitive and will add depth at every position," said Dibbini about the newest Wildcats. "In addition to their abilities on the field, they are quality people off the field and in the classroom and are great fits to our culture. They are great additions and will complement our talented group of young returners. We look forward to them joining the K-State soccer family this upcoming fall."
DeMers is a forward from Carlsbad High School and plays club soccer for San Diego Surf ECNL. Dibbini is looking forward to what the dynamic attacker can bring to the team.
"Gabby is a great forward that can create scoring chances for herself and her teammates," stated Dibbini. "She has an incredible work rate and comes from playing on one of the top club programs in the country. That competitive environment helped prepare her for K-State and Big 12 play. We are looking forward to watching her thrive within our system."
Dillbeck is a defender from Blue Valley Northwest High School and plays club soccer with Kansas Rush GA. Dillbeck is a two-time Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association (KHSSA) Class 6A All-State Second Team selection (2022 and 2023).
"Chloe brings a presence on the field in the back," said Dibbini. "She is an athletic defender and is very strong in the air. She could cover the area with her speed and athletic ability. She uses her body well to initiate contact."
Knobbe is a defender from Liberty High School and plays club soccer for Lou Fusz GA. During her time with Liberty High School, she helped the Eagles to a district title. Knobbe is a two-time All-GAC Central selection.
"Mia is an excellent and tough 1v1 defender, who also has the ability to get forward out of the back," Dibbini said. "Her athleticism and soccer IQ will help to make a smooth transition from club to college soccer and will add depth to our back line."
Marshall is a forward from Gretna High School and plays club soccer with Gretna Elite Academy 06 ECNL. A highly decorated prep standout in the state of Nebraska, Marshall is the two-time Nebraska Gatorade Player of the Year (2021-22 and 2022-23), two-time Omaha World Herald Player of the Year (2021-22 and 2022-23), two-time All-Nebraska Team Captain, two-time All-Nebraska First Team and a two-time Nebraska Super-State First Team selection.
In the 2021-22 season, Marshall registered 15 goals and six assists while helping Gretna to the Nebraska Class A state soccer title. In the 2022-23 season, Marshall improved her production to 21 goals and seven assists and guided Gretna to its third straight Nebraska Class A state title. During her three seasons with the Gretna varsity squad, Marshall has gone undefeated with a 42-0 record.
While competing with Greta Elite Academy 06 ECNL, Marshall was named to the 2023 Midwest Conference First Team and was a 2021 Midwest Conference Second Team honoree. Marshall was also a participant at the 2021 United States Youth National Team ID camp.
In addition to her skills on the soccer field, Marshall is also a two-time letter winner for the Gretna High basketball team and was an Nebraska All-State Honorable Mention recipient in 2022.
"Allison is a very technical back to goal player who scores and creates goals with her ability on the ball, as well as her dynamic runs off the ball," said Dibbini. "Her athletic ability up front will cause havoc for opposing defenses and her constant work rate on defense will help us pressure teams higher up the field."
Mayers is a midfielder and forward from St. Joseph's Academy and plays club soccer with 2005/2006 SLSG Navy ECNL. Mayers was a 2023 Missouri High School Soccer Coaches Association (MSHSSCA) Class 4 All-State Second Team recipient and a 2023 MSHSSCA Class 4 All-Region 1 selection. She tallied eight goals and 13 assists in her junior season in 2023 and racked up seven goals and six assists in her freshman season in 2021.
"Langley was a great pick up for us out of St. Louis," Dibbini stated of Mayers. "She is a very composed attacker that plays well with back to goal. Her presence on the attack as she does a great job of organizing the players around her. We expect her to contribute to a very talented attacking line."
Palmer is a forward from Blue Valley Southwest High School and plays club soccer with KC Athletics ECNL. Palmer has been a dynamic goal scorer for the Timberwolves, as she holds the school records for goals in a career with 56 and goals in a single season with 25.Â
Palmer has been recognized for her goal scoring proficiency, as she is a three-time KHSSA Class 5A All-State selection, earning first team honors in 2022 and 2023 and was a second team selection in 2021. She is also a three-time All-Eastern Kansas League selection, earning first team honors in 2023, second team honors in 2022 and was an honorable mention recipient in her freshman season in 2021.
While playing with KC Athletics ECNL, Palmer has led the team in scoring for six straight seasons. Palmer played with fellow K-State signee Caitlyn Toubia.
"Hannah's desire and commitment to the game is tough," mentioned Dibbini. "Her blue-collar work rate, speed and abilities as a forward make her a great addition to our attack and will help us in putting constant pressure on defenses."
Potts is a goalkeeper for St. Dominic and plays club soccer with Lou Fusz GA. While playing for St. Dominic, Potts registered a 16-3 record in 2022 with a .896 save percentage and 12 shutouts. She garnered Class 3A All-Region honors, Class 3A All-Conference First Team, selected as Class 3A Conference Goalkeeper of the Year and was a 2022 All-Metro Second Team honoree.
"Reese is a quality goalkeeper that will make an impact in our goalkeeper's union right away," Dibbini said. "Her ability and enthusiasm for the game will allow her to fit in from day one with the group we have returning."
Regier preps at Yukon High School and plays club soccer with Oklahoma Energy ECNL. The midfielder is a three-time All-District selection while piling up goals. In her freshman season, Regier notched five goals for the Millers and then boosted her season total to 20 in 2022 and 2023. She owns the school record for goals scored in a single match with six.
"Alix has a great soccer brain as a central midfielder," mentioned Dibbini about the product of the Sooner State. "She sees things other players don't see in attack and creates opportunities for others and herself. In addition to what she does in the flow of play, she will be a great asset to our team on restarts."
Snowden is the first K-State soccer player from the Little Apple, as she is a forward/defender from Manhattan High School and plays club soccer with Sporting Blue Valley ECNL. She helped Manhattan to three straight Kansas Class 6A fourth-place finishes and has been recognized as a three-time KHSSA Class 6A All-State Second Team selection. In her career, Snowden has registered 48 goals and 28 assists.
During the 2023 season, Snowden carded 23 goals and 12 assists. She collected Centennial League Player of the Year honors and was an All-Centennial League First Team selection to go along with her third straight all-state selection.
While playing with Sporting Blue Valley ECNL, Snowden helped the squad to a third-place national finish in 2022. Snowden was also a member of the 2022 KC Current Reserve selection team.
In addition to her success on the pitch, Snowden lettered for Manhattan High as a setter on the volleyball team.
"Reese is an extremely competitive player in this class," Dibbini said about the local product. "There is not a tackle, 1v1 challenge or aerial battle that she shies away from. She embodies what it is to be a K-Stater and we see her as being able to play multiple positions. Her ability to adapt and her leadership are second to none. We are looking forward to her next four years."
Toubia is a defender from Olathe East High School and plays club soccer with KC Athletics ECNL. During her time with the Hawks, Toubia is a two-time All-Sunflower League Second Team selection and earned honorable mention honors in her freshman season in 2021. She has registered eight goals and 17 assists while playing with Olathe East.
While playing with KC Athletics ECNL, Toubia helped the program to the 2020-21 National Championships and was selected as a ECNL All-Midwest Conference Second Team selection. Toubia played with fellow K-State signee Hannah Palmer.
"Caitlyn is a very good, composed defender who reads the game well defensively, wins her 1v1 duels and wants to get forward out of the back," said Dibbini. "We are excited about her ability as a player and the depth she will add to the back line."
Kansas State 2024 Signees
Name, Position, Hometown, School | Club Team
Gabby DeMers, Forward, Carlsbad, California, Carlsbad HS | San Diego Surf ECNL
Chloe Dillbeck, Defender, Overland Park, Kansas, Blue Valley Northwest HS | Kansas Rush GA
Mia Knobbe, Defender, O'Fallon, Missouri, Liberty High School | Lou Fusz GA
Allison Marshall, Forward, Omaha, Nebraska, Gretna HS | Gretna Elite Academy 06 ECNL
Langley Mayers, Midfielder/Forward, Creve Coeur, Missouri, St. Joseph's Academy | 2005/2006 SLSG Navy ECNL
Hannah Palmer, Forward, Bucyrus, Kansas, Blue Valley Southwest HS | KC Athletics ECNL
Reese Potts, Goalkeeper, St. Charles, Missouri, St. Dominic | Lou Fusz GA
Alix Regier, Midfielder, Yukon, Oklahoma, Yukon HS | Oklahoma Energy ECNL
Reese Snowden, Defender, Manhattan, Kansas, Manhattan HS | Sporting Blue Valley ECNL
Caitlyn Toubia, Defender, Overland Park, Kansas, Olathe East High School | KC Athletics ECNL
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