2013 Owens CC Express Women's Soccer Media Guide

2013-14Owens ExpressWomen’s Soccer Media Guide

OWENS EXPRESS WOMEN’S SOCCER

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Table of Contents2013-14 Schedule 2013-14 Team Photo 2013-14 Roster 2013-14 Picture Roster 2012-13 Year In Review Social Media Record Book

General

Sophomores

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8-9 38

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Coaching StaffMary Whisler - Head Coach Caitlyn Theaker - Assistant Coach Stacey Lucas - Assistant Coach

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Erika Brinkman Jill Burkholder Tara Preble Haley Kreger Taylor Avers Jessica Grindle Haley Gasser Marissa RamirezSamantha Starkey Elizabeth Theaker Kelly Zurvalec Kristina-Marie Rutherford

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20-2122-2324-2526-2728-2930-3132-3334-3536-37

FreshmenAbby Groll Kendyl Christian Joanna Dudzik Megan Soncrant Amber Burnette Lacee Ortman Kayla Lehmann Brittany Powell

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The 2013-14 Owens Community College women’s soccer media guide is a production of the Owens CC Sports Information Department. The design, layout

and photos are by Nicholas Huenefeld. Logos are property of Owens Community College. The cover of the media guide features the entire 2013-14

Express women’s soccer team.

2013-14 SCHEDULE

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24 - at Lake Michigan College 25 - at Muskegon Community College 31 - at Jackson Community College

4 - vs Schoolcraft College 8 - vs Mercyhurst North East Community College 13 - at Siena Heights University JV15 - at Indiana Tech JV 18 - vs Cincinnati State Technical and Community College 21 - vs Lorain County Community College 28 - vs Muskegon Community College 29 - vs Lake Michigan College

2 - at Schoolcraft College 6 - vs Indiana Tech JV9 - vs Delta Community College 12 - at Kellogg Community College 16 - at Lorain County Community College 19 - vs Jackson Community College 20 - vs Kellogg Community College 23 - at Delta Community College 26 - at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

August3 p.m.3 p.m.3 p.m.

September4 p.m.2 p.m.7 p.m.2 p.m.4 p.m.

11 a.m.3 p.m.3 p.m.

October4 p.m.2 p.m.4 p.m.1 p.m.

4:30 p.m.3 p.m.1 p.m. 4 p.m.3 p.m.

REGULAR SEASON

POSTSEASON

November2 - Region XII Semifinals @ Owens Community College 3 - Region XII Finals @ Owens Community College 18-23 - NJCAA D-I National Tournament @ Melbourne, Fla.

TBA TBA TBA

Jessica Grindle, Sophomore


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Head Coach: Mary Whisler (3rd Year)Assistant Coach: Caitlyn Theaker (2nd Year)

Assistant Coach: Stacey Lucas (1st Year)

Coaching Staff

Athletic Director: Rudy YovichAssistant Athletic Director/Academics: Judy Loehrke

Specialist: Ann LaVoySports Information Director: Nicholas Huenefeld

Athletic Trainer: Janeen Ramirez

Athletic Staff

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Numerical RosterNo.

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Name

Erika BrinkmanAbby Groll

Jill Burkholder Kendyl Christian

Tara PrebleHaley Kreger

Joanna DudzikTaylor Avers

Jessica GrindleHaley Gasser

Megan SoncrantMarissa Ramirez

Samantha StarkeyAmber Burnette

Elizabeth Theaker Kelly Zurvalec Lacee Ortman

Kayla LehmannBrittany Powell

Kristina-Marie Rutherford

Ht.

5-55-05-35-15-45-45-35-75-35-45-45-25-15-35-55-55-75-45-65-8

Position

GoalkeeperMidfielderMidfielder

Forward/MidfielderDefender

MidfielderForward/MidfielderForward/MidfielderForward/MidfielderForward/Midfielder

Midfielder/GoalkeeperDefender

Midfielder/DefenderForwardDefender

MidfielderDefenderDefender

Forward/MidfielderDefender

Class

So.Fr.So.Fr.So.So.Fr.So.So.So.Fr.So.So.Fr.So.So.Fr.Fr.Fr.So.

High School

KalidaClay

BryanClayLake

BedfordStart

WoodmoreNorthwoodNorthview

ClayNorthwoodEastwood

Oak HarborMaumee

Oak HarborSouthview

BedfordOnstedNorton

Hometown

Cloverdale, OH Oregon, OH Bryan, OH

Oregon, OH Millbury, OH

Bedford Township, MI Toledo, OH

Gibsonburg, OH Northwood, OH

Sylvania, OH Oregon, OH

Northwood, OH Bowling Green, OH

Graytown, OH Maumee, OH

Oak Harbor, OH Sylvania, OH

Temperance, MIOnsted, MI Norton, OH

ROSTER FACTS

Breakdown by Class

Freshmen - 8 Sophomores - 12

Breakdown by State

Ohio - 17

Michigan - 3

Breakdown by Position

Goalkeepers - 2 Midfielders - 12

Forwards - 7 Defenders - 7

Pronunciation Guide

Zurvalec (ZUR-VAY-LICK) Theaker (THAY-KERR)

Dudzik (DUD-ZICK) Preble (PREB-UHL)

2013-14 ROSTER

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Alphabetical RosterNo.

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122111131617

Name

Taylor AversErika BrinkmanJill BurkholderAmber BurnetteKendyl ChristianJoanna DudzikHaley Gasser

Jessica GrindleAbby Groll

Haley KregerKayla LehmannLacee Ortman

Brittany PowellTara Preble

Marissa RamirezKristina-Marie Rutherford

Megan SoncrantSamantha StarkeyElizabeth Theaker

Kelly Zurvalec

Ht.

5-75-55-35-35-15-35-45-35-05-45-45-75-65-45-25-85-45-15-55-5

Position

Forward/Midfielder GoalkeeperMidfielderForward

Forward/MidfielderForward/MidfielderForward/MidfielderForward/Midfielder

MidfielderMidfielderDefenderDefender

Forward/MidfielderDefenderDefenderDefender

Midfielder/GoalkeeperMidfielder/Defender

DefenderMidfielder

Class

So.So.SoFr.Fr.Fr.So.So.Fr.So.Fr.Fr.Fr.So.So.So.Fr.So.So.So.

High School

WoodmoreKalidaBryan

Oak HarborClayStart

NorthviewNorthwood

ClayBedfordBedford

SouthviewOnsted

LakeNorthwood

NortonClay

EastwoodMaumee

Oak Harbor

Hometown

Gibsonburg, OHCloverdale, OH

Bryan, OHGraytown, OH

Oregon, OHToledo, OH

Sylvania, OHNorthwood, OH

Oregon, OH Bedford Township, MI

Temperance, MI Sylvania, OHOnsted, MI

Millbury, OHNorthwood, OH

Norton, OHOregon, OH

Bowling Green, OHMaumee, OH

Oak Harbor, OH

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Erika BrinkmanGoalkeeper, So.

KalidaKalida, OH

Joanna DudzikF/M, Fr.

Start Toledo, OH

Samantha StarkeyM/D, So. Eastwood

Bowling Green, OH

Abby GrollMidfielder, Fr.

Clay Oregon, OH

Taylor AversF/M, So.

Woodmore Gibsonburg, OH

Amber BurnetteForward, Fr. Oak Harbor

Graytown, OH

Jill Burkholder Midfielder, So.

BryanBryan, OH

Jessica GrindleF/M, So.

Northwood Northwood, OH

Elizabeth TheakerDefender, So.

Maumee Maumee, OH

Kendyl ChristianF/M, Fr.

Clay Oregon, OH

Haley GasserF/M, So.

Northview Sylvania, OH

Kelly ZurvalecMidfielder, So.

Oak Harbor Oak Harbor, OH

Tara PrebleDefender, So.

Lake Millbury, OH

Megan SoncrantMF/Goalkeeper, Fr.

Clay Oregon, OH

Lacee OrtmanDefender, Fr.

Southview Sylvania, OH

Haley KregerMidfielder, So.

Bedford Bedford, MI

Marissa RamirezDefender, So.

Northwood Northwood, OH

Kayla LehmannDefender, Fr.

Bedford Temperance, MI

Brittany PowellForward, Fr.

Onsted Onsted, MI

Kristina-Marie Rutherford

Defender, So. Norton

Norton, OH

Mary WhislerHead Coach

3rd Year

Caitlyn TheakerAssistant Coach

2nd Year

Stacey LucasAssistant Coach

1st Year

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2012-13 Year

In Review

Kendra Eitniear vs Delta College

Sept. 22, 2012


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OVERVIEW

The 2012-13 Express women’s soccer team finished 13-2-3 overall. Within that, the team had a 10-0-2 record in Region XII. They advanced to the Region XII

tournament semifinals before falling 1-0 to Muskegon Community College.

With that 10-0-2 record, the Express captured the regular season Region XII championship. Along the way, the program earned their first NJCAA D-I ranking during the season, reaching as high as No. 14. The team also produced five shut-

outs in the season’s first six games and finished the year with 11 shutouts.

Kendra Eitniear completed a historic season and career. She became the pro-gram’s first NJCAA D-I All-American (Honorable Mention) and passed Marissa Szabo to become the program’s all-time scoring leader. She finished her two-year

career with 32 goals, 12 assists and 76 points. Following the season, Eitniear was named the Owens Female Athlete of the Year, First Team All-Region XII and

Region XII Player of the Year.

Along with Eitniear, sophomore Drew Plummer signed with Tiffin University fol-lowing the season. She scored the team’s first goal of the season and finished third

on the team in scoring.

Sophomores Kristina-Marie Rutherford and Haley Gasser were injured early in the season and medically redshirted. The team battled numerous injuries throughout the year as Taylor Avers suffered a season-ending injury midway

through the year, Melanie Gregory was oft-injured, Samantha Starkey and Jes-sica Grindle missed time due to injuries and Kendra Eitniear left the Region XII

semifinal at halftime after suffering an injury.

Aug. 25 Aug. 29 Sept. 1 Sept. 2 Sept. 8 Sept. 12 Sept. 15 Sept. 16 Sept. 20 Sept. 22Sept. 28 Oct. 3 Oct. 7Oct. 9 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct. 20 Oct. 27

Owens 5 Cincinnati State 0 Owens 1 Schoolcraft 0

Monroe Community College 3 Owens 0 Owens 4 Mercyhurst North East 0

Owens 2 Muskegon 0 Owens 1 Delta College 0

Owens 1 Jackson 1 (2 OT) Owens 4 Kellogg 1

Owens 0 Ohio Northern JV 0 Owens 2 Delta College 1

Owens 6 Indiana Tech JV 0 Owens 0 Schoolcraft 0 Owens 3 Muskegon 0

Owens 3 Indiana Tech JV 0 Owens 4 Kellogg 1

Owens 4 Jackson 0 Owens 4 Cincinnati State 1

Muskegon 1 Owens 0 (Region XII semifinals)

2012-13 Schedule/Results1-0 2-02-13-14-15-1

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10-1-311-1-312-1-313-1-313-2-3 Head Coach: Mary Whisler

Assistant Coach: Caitlyn Theaker

2012-13 RosterTayler Redinger Erika Brinkman Sarah Weaver Jaime Sesock Jill Burkholder Tara Preble Haley Kreger Taylor Avers Haley Gasser Kendra Eitniear Marissa Ramirez Samantha Starkey Melanie Gregory Elizabeth Theaker Kelly Zurvalec Drew Plummer Jessica Grindle Kristina-Marie Rutherford

Fremont Ross/Fremont, OH Kalida/Cloverdale, OH

Margaretta/Castalia, OH Holly/Davisburg, MI

Bryan/Bryan, OH Lake/Millbury, OH

Bedford/Bedford, MI Woodmore/Gibsonburg, OH

Northview/Sylvania, OH Swanton/Swanton, OH

Northwood/Northwood, OH Eastwood/Bowling Green, OH

Genoa/Northwood, OH Maumee/Maumee, OH

Oak Harbor/Oak Harbor, OH Lake/Walbridge, OH

Northwood/Northwood, OH Norton/Norton, OH

GK GK MF MF MF

DEF MF

F F F

DEF MF/DEF

MF DEF MF

F F/MF DEF

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Fr. Fr. So. So.Fr.Fr.Fr.Fr.So. So.Fr.Fr.Fr.Fr.Fr.So.Fr.So.

2012-13 YEAR IN REVIEW

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Freshmen StandoutsJill Burkholder, Erika Brinkman and Marissa Ramirez each did their part to make their presence known during their freshmen campaigns.

Burkholder finished second on the team in scoring and first in assists. She totaled eight goals and nine assists.

Brinkman, the team’s starting goal-keeper, and Ramirez, a starting defender, helped lead the Express defense to 11 shutouts. She earned NJCAA D-I goal-keeper of the week honors on Oct. 14. Academic ExcellenceTaylor Avers, Haley Kreger, Marissa Ramirez and Sarah Weaver made the All-OCCAC Academic Team.

First Poll EntryThe Express women’s soccer team entered the NJCAA D-I poll at No. 16 on Oct. 14. It was their first ranking in program history. They vaulted to as high as No. 14.

All-Region XII HonorsKendra Eitniear, Jill Burkholder, Marissa Ramirez and Drew Plummer earned All-Region XII honors, while Eitniear was named Region XII Player of the Year. Region XII Tournament HonorsJaime Sesock and Jill Burkholder were named to the All-Region XII tournament team.

Unbeaten StreakThe team produced a 14-match unbeaten streak heading into the Region XII tournament loss to Muskegon. They lost only one match prior to that - 3-0 to No. 6 Monroe Community College on Sept. 1.

Team AwardsJill Burkholder was named the team’s MVP, while Marissa Ramirez was given the team’s Coaches Award. Defensive ExcellenceThe team produced 11 shutouts and only gave up 11 goals during the season. The Duo Stays TogetherKendra Eitniear and Drew Plummer both signed with Tiffin University, an NCAA D-II school, following the season. Region XII Regular SeasonThe Express women’s soccer team cap-tured the Region XII regular season title with a 10-0-2 record. They earned the No. 1 seed at the Region XII tournament. Weaver and SesockSophomore standouts Sarah Weaver and Jaime Sesock completed solid two-year

careers. Weaver finished her career with nine goals and six assists. She had six goals as a sophomore and finished fifth on the team in scoring. Sesock finished her ca-reer with seven goals and 10 assists. She finished fifth on the team last year with three goals and six assists. Injuries, RedshirtsSeven players missed time last season due to injury, including three that suffered season-ending injuries. Two of those three, Haley Gasser and Kristina-Marie Rutherford, were injured early enough to receive medical redshirts.

The Rain GameThe Express battled rival Delta College on Sept. 22. The game featured a heavy downpour throughout and a lightning delay in the second half, but the Express captured a 2-1 victory.

25The Express have won 25 games during the first two years of the program.

Eitniear’s ImpactKendra Eitniear left the program with 32 goals and 11 assists over the past two years.

She left as the program’s leading career scorer, the Region XII player of the Year and the program’s first NJCAA All-Amer-ican.

Jill Burkholder

Kendra Eitniear

Jaime Sesock Sarah Weaver

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Coaching Staff

2013-14 COACHING STAFF

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Head Coach - 3rd SeasonMARY WHISLER

Mary Whisler is in her third season as head coach of the Express women’s soccer program. She became the first head coach in the program’s history in June 2011.

This past season, Whisler led the Express to a 13-2-3 record overall, including a 10-0-2 record in Region XII play, which helped them earn the #1 seed in the Region XII postseason tournament. Their season ended with a 1-0 loss to Muskegon CC in the Re-gion XII semifinals.

Following the season, four of her players earned All-Region XII hon-ors including First Team recipients

Kendra Eitniear and Jill Burkhold-er, and Second Team recipients Ma-rissa Ramirez and Drew Plummer.

In her two years, Whisler has record-ed a 25-10-3 record as head coach, which has included two appearances in the Region XII postseason tourna-ment. She has placed three players on the All-Region XII First Team and four players on the All-Region XII Second Team.

Academically, four of Whisler’s play-ers made the All-OCCAC Academic Team in 2012. She has also sent two players to four-year schools/univer-sities (Kendra Eitniear and Drew Plummer, Tiffin University).

Whisler previously served as the as-sistant coach for women’s soccer at the University of Findlay from 2009-11. During her tenure at the University of Findlay, she helped lead the program to an overall 14-18-5 re-cord. Whisler’s responsibilities also included recruiting, training and as-sessing talent.

Additionally, she serves as coach to two U-11 Pacesetter Soccer Club teams and previously coached for Findlay Soccer Club, as well as, the U-16 Assistant Coach for the Fort

Wayne Sport Club in Fort Wayne, Ind. Whisler also spends her sum-mer working as a Soccer Camp Staff Coach at the University of Notre Dame.

Whisler was a three-time First Team Mid-Central College Conference se-lection during her intercollegiate women’s soccer career (2005-08) at the University of Saint Francis. She also earned NAIA Honorable Men-tion Athletic All-American and Schol-ar-Athlete All-American honors.

The Toledo resident holds a bach-elor’s degree in psychology from the University of Saint Francis and a Master’s degree in education from the University of Findlay. She holds her USSF ‘D’ License and recently received her NSCAA National Diplo-ma, as well.


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Assistant Coach - 2nd SeasonCaitlyn Theaker

Assistant Coach - 1st SeasonStacey Lucas

Caitlyn Theaker is in her second season as an assis-tant coach in the Express women's soccer program.

She helped lead the Express to a 13-2-3 overall re-cord in her first year.

Theaker came to Owens after four years with the Findlay University women's soccer team. While there, Theaker was named to the GLIAC All-Academ-ic team her senior year and was the assistant coach for Findlay Soccer Club. She graduated in 2012 with an associates of personal training and a bachelors of strength and conditioning.

Prior to that, Theaker went to Maumee HS, where she twice qualified for the state championship in cross country.

Stacey Lucas is in her first year as an assistant women's soccer coach at Owens Community College.

Lucas, who played at Bowling Green State University from 2006-09, is also the head coach of the U-12 Red at Pacesetter Soccer Club.

While at BGSU, Lucas had eight goals and five assists during her career which saw her start 41 games. She played in 81 of BGSU's 84 games during her career. She graduated with a bachelor's in education from BGSU.

Later, Lucas earned a master's in education from West-ern Governor's University.

Lucas is a graduate of Huber Heights Wayne High School, where she was a two-time Third Team All-Ohio selection and the Greater Western Ohio Conference Player of the Year in 2005. She had 81 career goals, including 33 as a senior, while producing 32 career as-sists.

Lucas holds an NSCAA National Diploma. She current-ly teaches at Summit Academy in Toledo.

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Sophomore Class


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ERIKA BRINKMAN

# 15’5”

Sophomore Goalkeeper

Kalida High School Cloverdale, OH

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2012 Brinkman started 17 games in goal for the Express as a freshman, while

seeing action in 18. She made 73 saves while allowing only 11 goals. As a team, she was a big part of 10 shutouts produced by the Express defense. She

was also named an NJCAA D-I Goalkeeper of the Week.

Prior to OwensBrinkman was named Honorable Mention All-Putnam County League (PCL) her senior year. She led Kalida to the district championship game, where they lost a 1-0 (2 OT) heartbreaker to Lima Central Catholic, and she only

allowed two goals in three games during the district tournament. She played for coach David Kehris.

PersonalErika is the daughter of Ryan and Amy Brinkman. She has three siblings

- Amanda, Becca and Bryce.

The Brinkman File


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JILL BURKHOLDER

# 35’3”

Sophomore Midfielder

Bryan High School Bryan, OH

2013-14 SOPHOMORES

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2012 Burkholder nearly led the team in scoring as she finished second with 25 points on eight goals and nine assists. Her assist total was a team-high, while her goal total was second on the team. She tied a single game pro-gram record with three assists against Mercyhurst North East on Sept. 2. She started all 18 games for the Express and was named First Team All-

Region XII following the season.

Prior to OwensBurkholder, a four-year letterwinner in soccer, was a First Team All-

NWOAL selection as a senior. As a junior, she was First Team All-District, Second Team All-Ohio, and the team’s offensive MVP. Also an NSCAA All-Region selection, she was a big part of Bryan’s seven consecutive sectional

titles. She played for coach Jeffe Wildenburg.

Personal

The Burkholder File


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TARA PREBLE

# 55’4”

Sophomore Defender

Lake High School Millbury, OH

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2012 Preble started 16 of 18 games as a freshman while helping to anchor the

Express defense that produced 10 shutouts. She did not record a goal or assist.

Prior to OwensPreble was a four-year starter at Lake for coach Steve Hoffman, and she was a First Team All-Suburban Lakes League selection her sophomore through senior seasons, as well as a Second Team All-District selection as a sophomore and an Honorable Mention All-District selection as a senior. More-

over, she helped lead her team to a district semifinal as a senior, a regional final as a junior, and a regional semifinal as a sophomore.

PersonalTara is the daughter of Duane and Denise Preble. She has one brother,

Dustin.

The Preble File


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HALEY KREGER

# 65’4”


Bedford High School Bedford, MI

2013-14 SOPHOMORES

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2012 Kreger scored three goals and added one assist for the Express while

starting 17 of 18 games as a freshman.

Prior to OwensKreger was a two-time team captain at Bedford HS. During her senior

year, she was named All-District and won the SEC Sportsmanship Award and the Outstanding Athlete Award. She also won the SEC Sportsmanship

Award as a junior. Academically, she graduated with a 3.5 GPA.

PersonalHaley is the daughter of John and Sharon Kreger. She has one sister, Jes-

sica.

The Kreger File


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TAYLOR AVERS

# 85’7”


Woodmore High School Gibsonburg, OH

2013-14 SOPHOMORES

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2012 Avers started the first 12 games for the Express before suffering a season ending injury against Schoolcraft College on Oct. 3. In that time, she had one goal and one assist, while her one goal was the game winner in a 1-0 win

over Schoolcraft College on Aug. 29.

Prior to OwensAvers was named the player of the year in the inaugural season of the

Northern Buckeye Conference as a senior. As a junior, she was named the co-player of the year in the Suburban Lakes League. Playing for head

coach Malcolm Edge, she registered 65 goals during her final two seasons and 76 goals in her four year career, with the latter being a school record. She was a team captain as a senior while winning First Team All-NBC

honors as a senior and First Team All-SLL honors as a junior. Academically, she was an honor roll student.

PersonalTaylor is the daughter of Tom and Lori Avers. She has four siblings, Brent,

Danielle, Brock and Ryan.

The Avers File


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JESSICA GRINDLE

# 95’3”

Sophomore Forward

Northwood High School Northwood, OH

2013-14 SOPHOMORES

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2012 After suffering an injury in the season’s second game on Aug. 29, Grindle returned to action on Sept. 28 against Indiana Tech JV. In only 10 games

(nine starts), she produced six goals and three assists, which put her fourth on the team in scoring. She should be an integral part of the Express

offense as a sophomore.

Prior to OwensGrindle was named the NWOSSL district player of the year as a senior, as well as First Team All-NWOSSL, First Team All-Northwest District and

OSSCA Second Team All-Ohio. She played for head coach Monte Bandeen at Northwood.

PersonalJessica is the daughter of Jerry and Michelle Grindle. She has one brother,

Justin.

The Grindle File


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HALEY GASSER

# 105’4”


Northview High School Sylvania, OH

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Owens Career Following a breakout freshman year, Gasser suffered a season ending injury in the sea-son’s second game of last year and ended up redshirting. She had one assist in the team’s season opening win over Cincinnati State to push her career total to 16. This after she was a huge contributor to the Express offense in 2011 as she finished with seven goals and 15 as-sists. She finished third on the team in scoring (29 points) and first in assists. She had three games in which she totaled two assists. Gasser was the team’s Coaches Award recipient.

Prior to OwensGasser was a Second Team All-District selection her senior year and an Honorable Mention

All-Northern Lakes League selection in 2009 for head coach Rick Burgin. Her greatest personal sports thrill is making the regional tournament in soccer during her sophomore and junior years. She ran track as a freshman and sophomore and participated in the BCSN

All-Star game for soccer.

PersonalHaley is the daughter of Tim and Mary Lou Gasser. She has a brother, Aaron, and a

sister, Katie.

The Gasser File


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MARISSA RAMIREZ

# 125’2”

Sophomore Defender

Northwood High School Northwood, OH

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2012 Ramirez was an integral part of the Express defense as a freshman as

she started all 18 games, had one assist, and was named Second Team All-Region XII following the season.

Prior to OwensRamirez was a First Team All-League and First Team All-District selection her senior year, along with being named the team’s Coaches Award recipi-ent. Additionally, she was named Second Team All-League as a junior and Honorable Mention All-League as a sophomore. She played for coach Monte

Bandeen.

PersonalRamirez is the daughter of Jerry Ramirez and Amy Romstadt. She has

four siblings - Marie, Tim, Alec and Tori.

The Ramirez File


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SAMANTHA STARKEY

# 135’1”

Sophomore Defender

Eastwood High School Bowling Green, OH

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2012 Starkey saw action in 15 games as a freshman, while starting two of them.

Prior to OwensStarkey earned Second Team All-Suburban Lakes League (SLL) honors as a junior at Eastwood, where she graduated with a 3.5 GPA. She was

coached by Megan Rutherford.

PersonalSamantha is the daughter of Mick and Roberta Starkey. She has one

brother, Wesley.

The Starkey File


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ELIZABETH THEAKER

# 165’5”

Sophomore Defender

Maumee High School Maumee, OH

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2012 Theaker started 15 games for the Express as a freshman and saw a lot

of time at centerback for a team that had 10 shutouts. She had one assist on the year.

Prior to OwensTheaker was named the team’s MVP as she led Maumee to a sectional championship her senior year. The team won 16 games, which tied the

school record for most in a season. During her time at Maumee, she earned First Team All-Northern Lakes League, Second Team All-Northern Lakes

League, First Team All-District and Second Team All-District honors. Theaker was a three year varsity member in soccer, a two year varsity member in track and basketball, and a one year varsity member in cross

country. She played for coach Steve Kikolski in soccer.

PersonalElizabeth is the daughter of David and Barbara Theaker. She has five

siblings - Stephanie, Brandon, Joshua, Caitlyn and Anthony.

The Theaker File


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KELLY ZURVALEC

# 175’5”


Oak Harbor High School Oak Harbor, OH

2013-14 SOPHOMORES

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2012 Zurvalec joined the team midseason and played a reserve role. She started a

couple games, as well.

Prior to OwensZurvalec is a 2012 graduate of Oak Harbor High School, where she played

the midfield position for the Rockets soccer team. She played for head coach Renee Goldstien. Academically, she was one of 54 students to receive

the Outstanding Student Award.

PersonalKelly is the daughter of Frank and Jil Zurvalec. She has three sisters,

Danielle, Abby and Maggie.

The Zurvalec File


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KRISTINA-MARIE RUTHERFORD

# 215’8”

Sophomore Defender

Norton High School Norton, OH

2013-14 SOPHOMORES

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2012 Rutherford never got a chance to make an impact in 2012 as she suffered a season ending injury in the preseason. She ended up redshirting and will

return to help the Express defense in 2013. As a freshman, she produced one assist for the Express.

Prior to OwensRutherford played soccer and basketball at Norton. As a member of the

soccer and basketball teams, she was named the team’s MVP her fresh-man and sophomore years. In soccer, she was First Team All-District her

junior and senior year and Honorable Mention All-District her freshman and sophomore years. Additionally, she was named First Team All-Portage Trail

Conference her senior year for co-head coaches Nate and Seth Vaill.

PersonalKristina-Marie is the daughter of Joe and Laura Rutherford. She has three

brothers, Sean, Michael and Joey.

The Rutherford File

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Freshmen Class


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ABBY GROLL

# 25’0”

Freshman Midfielder

Clay High School Oregon, OH

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Prior to OwensGroll played 62 career varsity games for Clay and also was a three-year varsity letter winner. She had 11 career goals and 11 career assists. As a

senior, she was Second Team All-T RAC, and she was Honorable Mention All-T RAC as a junior.

Coached by Scott Wamer, Groll helped her team captured the Three Rivers Athletic Conference (T RAC) championship as a senior.

PersonalAbby is the daughter of Rob and Lori Groll. She has one brother, Zach.

The Groll File


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KENDYL CHRISTIAN

# 45’1”

Freshman Forward


2013-14 FRESHMEN

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Prior to OwensChristian is a four-year varsity letter winner who played 67 varsity games at Clay. She had 23 career goals and 20 career assists. As a senior, she was First Team All-T RAC, Second Team All-District and First Team All-Press/Alan Miller Jeweler’s. As a junior, she was Second Team All-T RAC,

and she was Second Team NWOHSSL D-I and Second Team All-District as a sophomore. She was a three-year team captain, two time team MVP (2011,

2012), one-time Most Inspirational Player (2011) and one-time Top Offensive Player (2010). Moreover, she was a four-time team captain.

Coached by Scott Wamer, Christian helped her team captured the Three Rivers Athletic Conference (T RAC) championship as a senior.

PersonalKendyl is the daughter of Greg and Jill Christian. She has one brother,

Kacy, and one sister, Kylee.

The Christian File


44 44

JOANNA DUDZIK

# 75’3”

Freshman Midfielder

Start High School Toledo, OH

2013-14 FRESHMEN

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Prior to OwensDudzik was a two-time Coaches Award winner at Start High School under the direction of head coach Shaun Hoover. She also won the team’s Senior

Award as a senior, and she was a two-time team captain.

Academically, she earned honors in English and Anatomy.

PersonalJoanna is the daughter of James and Jamie Dudzik. She has three sib-

lings - Jon, Jeremy and Josiah.

The Dudzik File


46 46

MEGAN SONCRANT

# 115’4”

Freshman Midfielder


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Prior to OwensSoncrant, who plays the field and in goal, could see action at both spots for the Express. She played 45 varsity games and was a two-year varsity

letter winner. As a senior, she was an Honorable Mention All-T RAC selection and won the team’s Coaches Award.

Coached by Scott Wamer, Soncrant helped her team captured the Three Rivers Athletic Conference (T RAC) championship as a senior.

PersonalMegan is the daughter of Keith and Carol Soncrant. She has three brothers

- Brandon, Brad and Zack.

The Soncrant File


48 48

AMBER BURNETTE

5’3” Freshman Forward

Oak Harbor High School Graytown, OH

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Prior to OwensBurnette was an offensive star at Oak Harbor High School under the direc-tion of head coach Renee Goldstein. She was a four-year letter winner who scored 71 career goals. Additionally, she totaled six hat tricks, 16 assists, 675

touches/takeaways and attempted 374 shots in her career.

In terms of awards, Burnette was Second Team All-Sandusky Bay Confer-ence (SBC) and Second Team All-District as a senior. During her junior year,

she was Honorable Mention All-SBC and Honorable Mention All-District. She was also Honorable Mention All-SBC as a sophomore.

Her team was a four-time SBC champion, three-time sectional champion and a two-time district runner-up. She helped her team capture 48 straight

league wins at one point during her career.

PersonalAmber is the daughter of Chris and Racheal Losie. She has two brothers,

Andy and Adam.

The Burnette File


50 50

LACEE ORTMAN

# 185’7”

Freshman Defender

Southview High School Sylvania, OH

2013-14 FRESHMEN

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Prior to OwensOrtman was a four-year varsity award winner at Southview. She played

under the tutelage of Amy Knepper.

PersonalLacee is the daughter of Steve and Sheila Ortman. She has three sisters -

Chandler, McKenzie and Chase.

The Ortman File


52 52

KAYLA LEHMANN

# 195’4”

Freshman Defender

Bedford High School Temperance, MI

2013-14 FRESHMEN

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Prior to OwensLehmann was named First Team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC), First Team All-District, and Monroe News First Team All-Region as a senior. Her team finished 9-7-2 overall and advanced to the district semifinals. During the season, she played in all 18 matches, recorded three goals, three assists

and one game-winning assist.

As a junior, she was Honorable Mention All-SEC while playing in 22 of 23 matches. She recorded two goals and one assist while helping the team fin-ish 12-9-2. She sat out her sophomore year due to an injury, but her team finished 15-6-1. She served as the team manager while the team had their

best record in program history and recorded the first two state playoff victories in program history.

Lehmann was a four-year varsity starter at Bedford..

PersonalKayla is the daughter of David and Robin Lehmann. She has two siblings,

Brooke and Taylor.

The Lehmann File


54 54

BRITTANY POWELL

#205’6”

Freshman Forward

Onsted High School Onsted, MI

2013-14 FRESHMEN

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Prior to OwensPowell was a three-sports athlete at Onsted High School. In soccer, she was a member of seven indoor and outdoor travel soccer championship teams

with Real FC from 2006-12. Her high school soccer coach was Sally Skeels.

In track, she was an All-Michigan selection in 2010-11 and 2011-12 and a member of the 2010-11 state championship team in the 4 x 400 meter relay. She was also part of the 4 x 800 meter relay team that finished sixth the

same year.

Additionally, she was a member of the very successful Onsted girls basket-ball team. The program won back-to-back Lenawee County Athletic Asso-

ciation (LCAA) league championships.

PersonalBrittany is the daughter of Brent and Robene Powell.

The Powell File

Women’s Soccer Record Book


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RECORD BOOK

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Year

20112012

Totals

Overall Record

12-813-2-3

25-10-3

Region XII Record

5-510-0-2

15-5-2

Region XII Finish

4th 1st

-

Year-By-Year History

Region Tourney Finish

Semifinals Semifinals

-

NJCAA Tourney Finish

--

-

Coach

Mary Whisler

Totals

Tenure

2011-present

-

Overall W-L

25-10-3

25-10-3

Region XII W-L

15-5-2

15-5-2

Region XII Tourney Appearances

2

2

NJCAA Tourney Appearances

0

0

Coaching History

All-Time RosterName Almester, Aleha Avers, Taylor Brinkman, Erika Burkholder, Jill Charniga, Chelsea Eitniear, Kendra Gasser, Haley Gregory, Melanie Grindle, Jessica Kastel, Shauna Kreger, Haley Lankey, Erika Lieber, Alyvia Plummer, Drew Preble, Tara Ramirez, Marissa Ramirez, Shelby Redinger, Tayler Roumaya, Amanda Ruiz, Sara Rutherford, Kristina-Marie Sesock, Jaime Starkey, Samantha Szabo, Marissa Theaker, Elizabeth Weaver, Sarah Williams, Shara Wright, Malaysia Zurvalec, Kelly

Years Played

2011 2012-present 2012-present 2012-present

2011 2011-12

2011-present 2012

2012-present 2011

2012-present 2011 2011 2012

2012-present 2012-present

2011 2012 2011 2011

2011-present 2011-12

2012-present 2011

2012-present 2011-12

2011 2011

2012-present

All-Region XII

All-Region XII Tournament Team

2012-13: Kendra Eitniear, First Team 2012-13: Jill Burkholder, First Team

2012-13: Marissa Ramirez, Second Team 2012-13: Drew Plummer, Second Team

2011-12: Marissa Szabo, First Team 2011-12: Kendra Eitniear, Second Team

2011-12: Alyvia Lieber, Second Team

2012-13: Jill Burkholder 2012-13: Jaime Sesock

NJCAA D-I All-American

2012-13: Kendra Eitniear (Honorable Mention)

Team Awards2012-13

MVP: Jill Burkholder

Coaches Award: Marissa Ramirez

2011-12

Offensive MVP: Marissa Szabo Defensive MVP: Shelby Ramirez

Most Improved Player: Shara Williams Coaches Award: Haley Gasser

Overtime History

Oct. 3, 2012 - T vs Schoolcraft College 0-0 (2 OT) Sept. 15, 2012 - T vs Jackson CC 1-1 (2 OT)

Oct. 14, 2011 - L 1-0 to No. 15 Lewis and Clark CC (Ill.) in OTOct. 22, 2011 - L 2-1 to Delta College in 2 OT

2011Reg. XII Tourney Semifinals:

Lost to Schoolcraft College 2-1

2012Reg. XII Tourney Semifinals:

Lost to Muskegon CC 1-0

Postseason History Game By Game


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Individual - GameGoals

Kendra Eitniear - 6 vs Mercyhurst North East, Aug. 28, 2011Kendra Eitniear - 4 vs Lorain County CC, Sept. 7, 2011

Marissa Szabo - 3 vs Mercyhurst North East, Aug. 28, 2011Marissa Szabo - 3 vs Lorain County CC, Sept. 7, 2011

Alyvia Lieber - 3 vs Kellogg CC, Oct. 5, 2011Jaime Sesock - 3 vs Lorain County CC, Sept. 7, 2011

Marissa Szabo - 3 vs Lorain County CC, Oct. 12, 2011Sarah Weaver - 2 vs Kellogg, Sept. 4, 2011Marissa Szabo - 2 vs Kellogg, Sept. 4, 2011

Amanda Roumaya - 2 vs Kellogg, Sept. 4, 2011Marissa Szabo - 2 vs Mercyhurst North East, Sept. 24, 2011Alyvia Lieber - 2 vs Mercyhurst North East, Sept. 24, 2011

Marissa Szabo - 2 vs Ohio Northern University Club, Oct. 2, 2011Kendra Eitniear - 2 vs Kellogg CC, Oct. 5, 2011Marissa Szabo - 2 vs Kellogg CC, Oct. 5, 2011

Marissa Szabo - 2 vs Indiana Tech JV, Oct. 9, 2011Alyvia Lieber - 2 vs Lorain County CC, Oct. 12, 2011

Marissa Szabo - 2 vs Cincinnati State CC, Oct. 23, 2011

AssistsDrew Plummer - 3 vs Kellogg CC, Oct. 13, 2012

Jill Burkholder - 3 vs Mercyhurst NE CC, Sept. 2, 2012Marissa Szabo - 3 vs Lorain County CC, Sept. 7, 2011Alyvia Lieber - 3 vs Lorain County CC, Sept. 7, 2011

Amanda Roumaya - 3 vs Kellogg CC, Oct. 5, 2011Kendra Eitniear - 3 vs Lorain County CC, Oct. 12, 2011

Haley Gasser - 2 vs Mercyhurst North East, Aug. 28, 2011Jaime Sesock - 2 vs Mercyhurst North East, Aug. 28, 2011

Kendra Eitniear - 2 vs Kellogg CC, Sept. 4, 2011Alyvia Lieber - 2 vs Kellogg CC, Sept. 4, 2011Jaime Sesock - 2 vs Kellogg CC, Sept. 4, 2011

Haley Gasser - 2 vs Lorain County CC, Sept. 7, 2011Haley Gasser - 2 vs Kellogg CC, Oct. 5, 2011

Sarah Weaver - 2 vs Indiana Tech JV, Oct. 9, 2011

PointsKendra Eitniear - 12 points vs Mercyhurst North East, Aug. 28, 2011

Marissa Szabo - 9 points vs Lorain County CC, Sept. 7, 2011Kendra Eitniear - 8 points vs Lorain County CC, Sept. 7, 2011

Marissa Szabo - 6 points vs Mercyhurst North East, Aug. 28, 2011Jaime Sesock - 6 points vs Lorain County CC, Sept. 7, 2011

Alyvia Lieber - 6 points vs Kellogg CC, Oct. 5, 2011Marissa Szabo - 6 points vs Lorain County CC, Oct. 12, 2011

Goalie SavesShara Williams - 13 vs Delta Community College, Oct. 22, 2011

Erika Brinkman - 12 vs Monroe Community College, Sept. 1, 2012 Shara Williams - 11 vs Lewis and Clark Community College, Oct. 14, 2011

Shara Williams - 10 vs Schoolcraft College, Sept. 14, 2011Shara Williams - 9 vs Schoolcraft College, Oct. 16, 2011Shara Williams - 8 vs Schoolcraft College, Oct. 29, 2011

Marissa Szabo Shara Williams

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Individual - Season

GoalsMarissa Szabo - 25, 2011

Kendra Eitniear - 21, 2011Kendra Eitniear - 11, 2012

Alyvia Lieber - 10, 2011Jill Burkholder - 8, 2012

Haley Gasser - 7, 2011Jessica Grindle - 6, 2012Sarah Weaver - 6, 2012

Drew Plummer - 5, 2012Jaime Sesock - 4, 2011Sarah Weaver - 3, 2011

Amanda Roumaya - 3, 2011 Assists

Haley Gasser - 15, 2011Jill Burkholder - 9, 2012

Alyvia Lieber - 9, 2011Kendra Eitniear - 8, 2011Drew Plummer - 7, 2012Jaime Sesock - 6, 2012Sarah Weaver - 6, 2011Jaime Sesock - 4, 2011

Marissa Szabo - 4, 2011Amanda Roumaya - 4, 2011

PointsMarissa Szabo - 54 points, 2011

Kendra Eitniear - 50 points, 2011Haley Gasser - 29 points, 2011Alyvia Lieber - 29 points, 2011

Kendra Eitniear - 26 points, 2012

Jill Burkholder - 25 points, 2012Drew Plummer - 17 points, 2012Jessica Grindle - 15 points, 2012Jaime Sesock - 12 points, 2012Sarah Weaver - 12 points, 2012Jaime Sesock - 12 points, 2011Sarah Weaver - 12 points, 2011

Amanda Roumaya - 10 points, 2011

ShutoutsErika Brinkman - 11, 2012

Shara Williams - 6, 2011

Goalie SavesShara Williams - 103, 2011 Erika Brinkman - 73, 2012

Jaime Sesock - 2, 2011

Goals AllowedErika Brinkman - 11, 2012Shara Williams - 29, 2011

Alyvia Lieber

Jaime Sesock


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Individual - CareerGoals

Kendra Eitniear - 32, 2011-12Marissa Szabo - 25, 2011Alyvia Lieber - 10, 2011Haley Gasser - 7, 2011Jaime Sesock - 4, 2011Sarah Weaver - 3, 2011

Amanda Roumaya - 3, 2011

AssistsHaley Gasser - 16, 2011-presentKendra Eitniear - 12, 2011-12

Jaime Sesock - 10, 2011-12Jill Burkholder - 9, 2012-present

Alyvia Lieber - 9, 2011Sarah Weaver - 6, 2011-12

Marissa Szabo - 4, 2011Amanda Roumaya - 4, 2011

PointsKendra Eitniear - 76 points, 2011-12

Marissa Szabo - 54 points, 2011Haley Gasser - 30 points, 2011-present

Alyvia Lieber - 29 points, 2011Jaime Sesock - 12 points, 2011Sarah Weaver - 12 points, 2011

Amanda Roumaya - 10 points, 2011

Goalie SavesShara Williams - 103, 2011

Erika Brinkman - 73, 2012-present

Goals AllowedErika Brinkman - 11, 2012-present

Shara Williams - 29, 2011

Team - GameGoals

11 vs Lorain County CC, Sept. 7, 201110 vs Mercyhurst North East, Aug. 28, 2011

10 vs Kellogg CC, Sept. 4, 20117 vs Kellogg CC, Oct. 5, 2011

7 vs Lorain County CC, Oct. 12, 20116 vs Indiana Tech JV, Sept. 28, 2012

6 vs Ohio Northern University Club, Oct. 2, 20115 vs Mercyhurst North East, Sept. 24, 2011

5 vs Indiana Tech JV, Oct. 9, 2011

Assists11 vs Kellogg CC, Sept. 4, 2011


7 vs Kellogg CC, Oct. 5, 2011

Points31 vs Kellogg CC, Sept. 4, 2011


16 vs Indiana Tech JV, Sept. 28, 2012

Team - Season

Goals75, 201144, 2012

Assists61, 201134, 2012

Points211, 2011122, 2012

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