Magen Carey already was a standout on the Mariner High soccer and track teams entering her senior year, but decided to try volleyball as well.

She added depth to the Tritons’ frontline and recorded 46 kills, playing alongside teammate and best friend Katelyn Blanchette.

It was nothing unusual for Carey, who displayed an all-around athletic ability throughout her four years at Mariner.

“She could’ve gone in a lot of different directions,” athletic director Vito Mennona said. “She gets the job done in every area we have.”

When it came down to picking a college sport, Carey made the most logical choice.

She capped off her soccer career with a team-high 31 goals this past season and Monday signed a scholarship letter-of-intent to play soccer at Webber Inter-national University.

Mariner soccer coach Anne Demming said Carey, a forward, has excellent ball skills and playmaking ability.

“She’s a total team player,” Demming said. “She can score, but she also isn’t afraid to set up for her teammates.”

Carey also considered Florida Gulf Coast University, but decided to play at Webber for coach and former Mariner grad Jami Hagy (’02). Besides, Blanchette is going there on a volleyball scholarship, which also was a factor in Carey’s decision.

“(Coach Hagy) seemed really down to earth,” Carey said. “At FGCU, the coaches seemed a little more strict. I thought I’d feel more comfortable at Webber.”

Carey was a four-year member of the Tritons soccer team. She teamed up this season with several talented forwards, including twins Alyssa and Alisabeth Barry. The team scored 115 goals and finished with a 19-2-3 record.

Carey also is considering running track at Webber. She was a four-year member of the track team at Mariner and was a state qualifier in the high jump as a junior.

She said when she was younger her father, Bill, allowed her to try several different sports until she decided which she liked the best.

“I just stuck with the ones I liked,” Carey said, “and it keeps me occupied.”