Florida Gators

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida soccer adds speedy forward Mary Martin Hampton to the 2023 Gator roster.
 
The incoming freshman earned All-State soccer honors and was runner-up in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) 100-meter dash earlier this month to close her multi-sport career at Lexington Catholic High School.
 
"I related a lot to Mary Martin as she's also someone who enjoyed playing multiple sports in high school. I think that will work to her benefit. She's clearly an impressive athlete with speed who will cause problems," Bohon said. "We're excited to work with her and see what she can do now that she's focusing exclusively on soccer."
 
Hampton brings the number of freshman on the 2023 roster to 11. They add to the six transfers joining the Gators this fall.
 
Mary Martin Hampton TW: @mmhampton3  IG: @marymartinhampton
Position: Forward

• High School: Lexington Catholic H.S. (Coach: Terry Quigley)
• Hometown: Lexington, Ky.
• Club Team: Lexington Sporting Club (Coach: Erica Hansen)

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High School / Club: 

• 2022 KHSAA semifinalist, 2021 quarterfinalist, 2020 runner-up
• 2022 All-State East (Region 9-16) after setting Lexington Catholic H.S. records of 39 goals and 12 assists
• Most Valuable Player of 2022 2A State Tournament; Lexington Catholic H.S. won 2021 and 2022 2A State Tournament
• 2022 and 2020 Lexington All-City first team
• 2020, 2021, 2022 Coaches All 11^th Region first team. MVP of 2022 11^th Region Tournament

• Played basketball at Lexington Catholic as a freshman, sophomore and senior. LCHS won district title and was regional runner-up in 2023. Named to 2023 11^th Region All-Tournament team and Lexington Herald-Leader 2023 All-City honorable mention
• Lexington Catholic won 2023 KHSAA Class 2A Track & Field title; state 100-meter dash runner-up
• Played one season of softball
• Played club soccer for eight years including the current year with Lexington Sporting Club

 
Hampton Said: 
"I am excited to announce my commitment to play soccer at the University of Florida. Thank you to everyone that has helped me along the way. Go Gators!"