Auburn Mountainview senior Jessica McAllister has signed a letter of intent to attend and play soccer at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point this fall.

McAllister, the Lions’ starting goalkeeper for the past three seasons, was instrumental to the program’s success.

Over that time, McAllister started all 55 of the team’s games, allowing just 35 goals, for a 0.6 goals-per-game average. McAllister also was responsible for 30 shutouts during her career and helped the Lions qualify for the 2009 state 3A playoffs.

Last season, McAllister led the Lions to the South Puget Sound League 3A title.

“She is a 4.0 student and was on two of our academic state championship teams (2008 and 2009),” said Auburn Mountainview soccer coach Cary Davidson. “She grew into a great leader and was extremely coachable, just a joy to be around. Mac is the best shot stopper I’ve ever coached. I’ve never seen a better youth (penalty kick) stopper, either male or female.

“She is leaving quite a big pair of shoes to fill, but West Point is gaining one of our state’s best kids.”

In addition to her prep career, McAllister trained at Emerald City Soccer with University of Washington goalie trainer Matthew Olson and played for the Crossfire Premiere club team.

According to Deana Waintraub, West Point assistant coach, McAllister’s maturity on and off the pitch helped lead to her appointment.

“She’s a remarkable cadet in the way she carries herself. She’s very mature and forward thinking. Those attributes all attracted us,” Waintraub said. “As for her soccer ability as a goalkeeper, she’s good technically and a great shot stopper.”