2012 OWENS EXPRESS WOMEN’S SOCCER MEDIA GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
Table of Contents Introduction 2 2 3 4 5 6
Affiliations
Table of Contents Express Directory 2012 Roster 2012 Picture Roster 2012 Schedule 2011 Year In Review
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Sarah Weaver Jaime Sesock Haley Gasser Kendra Eitniear Drew Plummer Kristina-Marie Rutherford Tayler Redinger Erika Brinkman Jill Burkholder Tara Preble Haley Kreger Taylor Avers Marissa Ramirez Samantha Starkey Melanie Gregory Elizabeth Theaker Kelly Zurvalec Jessica Grindle
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Women’s Soccer Record Book
Owens Express Fund Donation Form
Social Media 30
Record Book 27
Express Fund
Mary Whisler Caitlyn Theaker
Player Profiles 9 10 11 12 13 14
The Express women’s soccer team competes at the NJCAA D-I level, and they are a member of Region XII.
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Staff 7 8
Owens Community College Directory
Social Media
Credits The 2012 Owens Express women’s soccer media guide was written, edited and designed by Nicholas Huenefeld.
Photos The 2011 team photo is by Seth Foley. All other photos from the 2012 Express women’s soccer media guide are by Nicholas Huenefeld.
Cover The cover of this program features sophomores Kristina-Marie Rutherford, Haley Gasser, Kendra Eitniear, Jaime Sesock and Sarah Weaver
Main Number: 567-661-7973 Women’s Soccer Staff
Mary Whisler, Head Coach - Ext. 7935 mary_whisler@owens.edu Caitlyn Theaker, Assistant Coach - Ext. 7935 caitlyn_theaker@owens.edu
Administration Rudy Yovich, Director of Athletics - Ext. 7974 rudy_yovich@owens.edu Ann LaVoy, Athletics Specialist - Ext. 7973 ann_lavoy@owens.edu Nicholas Huenefeld, Sports Information - Ext. 7972 nicholas_huenefeld@owens.edu
Head Coaches Baseball, Devin Taylor - Ext. 7936 devin_taylor@owens.edu Men’s Basketball, Dave Clarke - Ext. 7940 david_clarke2@owens.edu Men’s Golf, Josh Williams - Ext. 2643 joshua_williams@owens.edu Men’s Soccer, Art Johnson - Ext. 7038 arthur_johnson@owens.edu Softball, Duane Lanham - Ext. 7937 duane_lanham@owens.edu Women’s Basketball, Michael Llanas - Ext. 7941 michael_llanas@owens.edu Women’s Soccer, Mary Whisler - Ext. 7935 mary_whisler@owens.edu Women’s Volleyball, Sonny Lewis - Ext. 7939 harold_lewis2@owens.edu
Assistant Coaches Baseball, John Parisho - john_parisho@owens.edu Men’s Basketball, Carl Thomas - carl_thomas@owens.edu Men’s Basketball, Keith Raine - keith_raine@owens.edu Men’s Golf, Chris Hummer - christopher_hummer@owens.edu Men’s Soccer, Dave Prediger - david_prediger@owens.edu Softball, Kevin Snyder - kevin_snyder4@owens.edu Softball, Sara Fleming - sara_fleming@owens.edu Women’s Basketball, Stephen Perry - stephen_perry2@owens.edu Women’s Basketball, Jessica Lewis - jessica_lewis6@owens.edu Women’s Soccer, Caitlyn Theaker - caitlyn_theaker@owens.edu Women’s Volleyball, Denny Caldwell - dennis_caldwell@owens.edu Women’s Volleyball, Angie Parisho - angela_parisho@owens.edu
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EXPRESS WOMEN’S SOCCER ROSTER
Numerical Roster No.
Name
Ht.
0 Tayler Redinger 1 Erika Brinkman 2 Sarah Weaver 3 Jaime Sesock 4 Jill Burkholder 5 Tara Preble 6 Haley Kreger 8 Taylor Avers 10 Haley Gasser 11 Kendra Eitniear 12 Marissa Ramirez 13 Samantha Starkey 15 Melanie Gregory 16 Elizabeth Theaker 17 Kelly Zurvalec 18 Drew Plummer 19 Jessica Grindle 21 Kristina-Marie Rutherford
Position
5-6 Goalkeeper 5-5 Goalkeeper 5-7 Midfielder 5-3 Midfielder 5-3 Midfielder 5-4 Defender 5-4 Midfielder 5-7 Forward 54 Forward 5-5 Forward 5-2 Defender 5-1 Mid/Def 5-7 Midfielder 5-5 Defender 5-5 Midfielder 5-9 Forward 5-3 Forward/Mid 5-8 Defender
Class Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. So.
High School
Hometown
Fremont, OH Fremont Ross Cloverdale, OH Kalida Castalia, OH Margaretta Davisburg, MI Holly Bryan, OH Bryan Millbury, OH Lake Bedford, MI Bedford Gibsonburg, OH Woodmore Sylvania, OH Northview Swanton, OH Swanton Northwood, OH Northwood Bowling Green, OH Eastwood Northwood, OH Genoa Maumee, OH Maumee Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor Walbridge, OH Lake Northwood, OH Northwood Norton, OH Norton
Alphabetical Roster No.
Name
Ht.
8 Taylor Avers 1 Erika Brinkman 4 Jill Burkholder 11 Kendra Eitniear 10 Haley Gasser 15 Melanie Gregory 19 Jessica Grindle 6 Haley Kreger 18 Drew Plummer 5 Tara Preble 12 Marissa Ramirez 0 Tayler Redinger 21 Kristina-Marie Rutherford 3 Jaime Sesock 13 Samantha Starkey 16 Elizabeth Theaker 2 Sarah Weaver 17 Kelly Zurvalec
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Position
5-7 Forward 5-5 Goalkeeper 5-3 Midfielder 5-5 Forward 5-4 Forward 5-7 Midfielder 5-3 Forward/Mid 5-4 Midfielder 5-9 Forward 5-4 Defender 5-2 Defender 5-6 Goalkeeper 5-8 Defender 5-3 Midfielder 5-1 Midfielder 5-5 Defender 5-7 Midfielder 5-5 Midfielder
Class Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Fr. So. Fr.
High School
Hometown
Gibsonburg, OH Woodmore Cloverdale, OH Kalida Bryan, OH Bryan Swanton, OH Swanton Sylvania, OH Northview Northwood, OH Genoa Northwood, OH Northwood Bedford, MI Bedford Walbridge, OH Lake Millbury, OH Lake Northwood, OH Northwood Fremont, OH Fremont Ross Norton, OH Norton Davisburg, MI Holly Bowling Green, OH Eastwood Maumee, OH Maumee Castalia, OH Margaretta Oak Harbor, OH Oak Harbor
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Coaching Staff Mary Whisler Head Coach (2nd Year) Caitlyn Theaker Assistant Coach (1st Year)
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EXPRESS WOMEN’S SOCCER PICTURE ROSTER
Tayler Redinger 5-6, GK, Fr. Fremont Ross Fremont, OH
Haley Kreger
5-4, Midfield, Fr. Bedford Bedford, MI
Melanie Gregory 5-7, Midfield, Fr. Genoa Northwood, OH
Erika Brinkman 5-5, GK, Fr. Kalida Kalida OH
Taylor Avers
Sarah Weaver 5-7, Midfield, So. Margaretta Castalia, OH
5-3, Midfield, So. Holly Davisburg, MI
Jaime Sesock
Jill Burkholder
Haley Gasser
Kendra Eitniear
Marissa Ramirez
5-7, Forward, Fr. Woodmore Gibsonburg OH
5-4, Forward, So. Northview Sylvania, OH
Eliza Theaker
Kelly Zurvalec
5-5, Defender, Fr. Maumee Maumee, OH
5-5, Midfield, Fr. Oak Harbor Oak Harbor, OH
5-5, Forward, So. Swanton Swanton, OH
Drew Plummer 5-9, Forward, So. Lake Walbridge, OH
5-3, Midfield, Fr. Bryan Bryan OH
5-2, Defender, Fr. Northwood Northwood, OH
Jessica Grindle 5-3, Forward, Fr. Northwood Northwood, OH
Tara Preble
5-4, Defender, Fr. Lake Millbury, OH
Sam Starkey
5-1, Defender, Fr. Eastwood Bowling Green, OH
Kristina-Marie Rutherford 5-8, Defender, So. Norton Norton, OH
Express Quick Facts College Info Location: Toledo, OH Founded: 1965 Nickname: Express Colors: Red and White President: Dr. Mike Bower Director of Athletics: Rudy Yovich Affiliation: NJCAA D-I Region: XII Conference: Ohio Community College Athletic Conference (OCCAC) Website: www.owens.edu
Coaching Staff
Women’s Soccer Facts 1st Year: 2011 Club Season: 2010 Program Record: 12-8-0
Mary Whisler Head Coach 2nd Year
Caitlyn Theaker Assistant Coach 1st Year
Mary Whisler, Head Coach - Ext. 7935 mary_whisler@owens.edu Caitlyn Theaker, Assistant Coach - Ext. 7935 caitlyn_theaker@owens.edu
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2012 EXPRESS WOMEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE
2012 Schedule Aug. 25 Cincinnati State
1 p.m. Toledo, OH
Aug. 29 Schoolcraft College
5 p.m. Toledo, OH
Sept. 1 Monroe Community College
1 p.m. Rochester, NY
Sept. 2 Mercyhurst North East CC
1 p.m. North East, PA
Sept. 8 Muskegon Community College Sept. 12 Delta College
3 p.m. Muskegon, MI
4 p.m. University Center, MI
Sept. 15 Jackson Community College
12 p.m. Toledo, OH
Sept. 16 Kellogg Community College
1 p.m. Toledo, OH
Sept. 20 Ohio Northern University JV Sept. 22 Delta College Sept. 28 Indiana Tech University JV
4 p.m. Ada, OH 1 p.m. Toledo, OH 7 p.m. Fort Wayne, IN
Oct. 3 Schoolcraft College
4 p.m. Livonia, MI
Oct. 7 Muskegon Community College
3 p.m. Toledo, OH
Oct. 13 Kellogg Community College
1 p.m. Battle Creek, MI
Oct. 14 Jackson Community College
12 p.m. Jackson, MI
Oct. 15 Ohio Northern University JV
4 p.m. Toledo, OH
Oct. 20 Cincinnati State Oct. 27-28 Region XII Tournament Nov. 3 District Championship Nov. 15-18 NJCAA D-I Nationals
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Jaime Sesock
3 p.m. Cincinnati, OH TBA Jackson, MI 1 p.m. TBA TBA Melbourne, FL
Haley Gasser
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2011 EXPRESS WOMEN’S SOCCER YEAR IN REVIEW
Overview The Express women’s soccer program finished their first official season with a 12-8 record. The season ended with a 2-1 loss to Schoolcraft College in the Region XII tournament semifinals. Sophomore Marissa Szabo and freshman Kendra Eitnear were a fantastic offensive duo as they combined for 46 goals. Sophomore Alyvia Lieber added 10 goals and nine assists, while freshman Haley Gasser had seven goals and 15 assists. Szabo finished the season with 25 goals, four assists and 54 points, while Eitniear had 21 goals, eight assists and 50 points. Following the season, Szabo was named First Team All-Region XII. Eitniear and Lieber earned Second Team All-Region XII honors. Szabo and Eitniear were the top two scorers in the region. Sophomore Shara Williams was the team’s goalkeeper, and she registered six shutouts and 103 saves. Head coach Mary Whisler became the first coach in the program’s history as Alexa Arsenault assisted her.
Marissa Szabo gets instruction from assistant coach Alexa Arsenault.
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2011 Schedule-Results Aug. 28 Aug. 31 Sept. 4 Sept. 7 Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 24 Sept. 28 Oct. 2 Oct. 5 Oct. 9 Oct. 12 Oct. 14 Oct. 16 Oct. 19 Oct. 22 Oct. 23 Oct. 29
Owens 10 Mercyhurst North East 1 Jackson 1 Owens 0 Owens 10 Kellogg 0 Owens 11 Lorain County 0 Owens 3 Cincinnati State 2 Delta College 3 Owens 1 Schoolcraft College 5 Owens 0 Owens 4 Indiana Tech JV 1 Owens 5 Mercyhurst North East 0 Schoolcraft College 4 Owens 0 Owens 6 Ohio Northern Club 1 Owens 7 Kellogg 1 Owens 5 Indiana Tech JV 0 Owens 7 Lorain County 0 Lewis and Clark 1 Owens 0 Monroe Community College 4 Owens 0 Owens 1 Jackson 0 Delta College 2 Owens 1 Owens 3 Cincinnati State 1 Schoolcraft College 2 Owens 1
2011 Roster 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 14 15 18 19 20 21
Shara Williams Sarah Weaver Jaime Sesock Marissa Szabo Erica Lankey Shauna Kastel Alyvia Lieber Aleha Almester Haley Gasser Kendra Eitniear Chelsea Charniga Shelby Ramirez Sara Ruiz Amanda Roumaya Malaysia Wright Kristina-Marie Rutherford
Goalkeeper Midfield Defender Forward Midfielder Forward Forward Midfielder Forward Forward Defender Defender Defender Forward Defender Defender
Springfield/Holland, OH Margaretta/Castalia, OH Holly/Davisburg, MI Southview/Sylvania, OH Toledo Christian/Toledo, OH Southview/Toledo, OH Maumee/Maumee, OH Rossford/Rossford, OH Northview/Sylvania, OH Swanton/Swanton, OH Otsego/Tontogany, OH Whitmer/Toledo, OH Swanton/Holland, OH Whitmer/Toledo, OH Central Catholic/Toledo, OH Norton/Norton, OH
Head Coach: Mary Whisler Assistant Coach: Alexa Arsenault
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HEAD COACH MARY WHISLER
Mary
Whisler Head Coach - 2nd Year UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS ‘09
Mary Whisler is in her second 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. In her first season, Whisler led the Express to an outstanding 12-8 record as the team secured a berth in the NJCAA Region XII post season tournament. The team advanced to the semifinals of the tournament before falling 2-1 to Schoolcraft College. Three of Whisler’s players earned All-Region XII team honors as Marissa Szabo was named to the First Team, while Kendra Eitniear and Alyvia Lieber earned Second Team honors. Whisler previously served as an assistant coach at the University of Findlay from 200911. During her tenure at the University of Findlay, Whisler helped lead the program to a 14-18-5 record.
She also previously served as the U-16 Assistant Coach for the Fort Wayne Sport Club in Fort Wayne, Ind. Whisler also spends her summer working as a Soccer Camp Staff Coach at the University of Notre Dame. Whisler was a three-time First Team Mid-Central College Conference selection during her intercollegiate women’s soccer career (2005-08) at the University of Saint Francis. She also earned NAIA Honorable Mention Athletic AllAmerican and Scholar-Athlete All-American honors. The Toledo resident holds a bachelor’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 Diploma, as well.
Her responsibilities included recruiting, training and assessing talent. Additionally, Whisler serves as coach for two U-11 Pacesetter Soccer Club teams and previously coached for Findlay Soccer Club.
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ASSISTANT COACH CAITLYN THEAKER
Caitlyn
Theaker Assistant Coach 1st Year University of Findlay ‘12
Caitlyn Theaker is in her first season as an assistant coach in the Express women’s soccer program. She comes to Owens after four years with the Findlay University women’s soccer team.
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.
While there, Theaker was named to the GLIAC All-Academic team her senior year and was the assistant coach for Findlay Soccer Club. She graduated in 2012 with an associates of personal training and
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SOPHOMORES
Sarah
#2
Weaver Midfielder
Margaretta HS Castalia, OH
Season 2011
CAREER STATS Goals Assists 3 6
Points 12
2011 Highlights Weaver had three goals and six assists for the Express as a freshman. She scored two goals against Kellogg Community College on Sept. 4, which was her single game high. Her game high in assists came on Oct. 9 vs Indiana Tech with two.
Prior to Owens Weaver was a standout soccer player at Margaretta High School, where she was named team MVP her senior year while setting six school records for the program including: most shots in a season and career, most goals in a season and career and most points in a season and career. Under the tutelage of head coach Ashlie Gowitzka, Weaver was also named First Team All-Sandusky Bay Conference and First Team All-District her junior year. Moreover, she earned First Team All-SBC and Second Team All-District honors her senior year and was named the school’s Most Athletic Female as a senior. Her greatest personal sports thrill was breaking the school record for most three point field goals made in a career in the district final game her senior year en route to a one point win.
Personal Sarah is the daughter of John and Tricia Weaver. She has a sister, Rebecca, and a brother, James.
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Jaime
#3
Sesock Midfielder
Holly HS Davisburg, MI
Season 2011
CAREER STATS Goals Assists 4 4
Points 12
2011 Highlights Sesock scored four goals and contributed four assists as a freshman, while also adding two saves in a reserve role at goalkeeper. Her individual game high in goals was three against Lorain County Community College on Sept. 7. She had two games of two assists each, as well, against Kellogg Community College and Mercyhurst North East.
Prior to Owens Sesock was a Second Team All-Flint Metro League selection, the team MVP and the team’s Defensive MVP her senior year as a member of the soccer team at Holly, where she also played tennis and volleyball. As a member of the tennis team, she advanced to the state quarterfinals as the No. 3 singles player her junior year. As a team, Holly finished third in the state that year, which she lists as her greatest personal sports thrill. As a member of the volleyball team, she won the team’s Sportsman Award as a junior. She played soccer for coach Mackenzie Kurl. Academically, she was awarded the Jim Mansfield Scholarship as a senior, had perfect attendance, and was an Honor Roll student.
Personal Jaime is the daughter of Steven and Kim Sesock. Her brother, Jay, is a former member of the Express men’s soccer program.
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Haley
# 10
Gasser
Midfielder/Forward Northview HS Sylvania, OH
Season 2011
CAREER STATS Goals Assists 7 15
Points 29
2011 Highlights Gasser was a huge contributor to the Express offense last season as she finished with seven goals and 15 assists. 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 Owens Gasser 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.
Personal Haley is the daughter of Tim and Mary Lou Gasser. She has a brother, Aaron, and a sister, Katie.
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Kendra
# 11
Eitniear Forward Swanton HS Swanton, OH
Season 2011
CAREER STATS Goals Assists 21 8
Points 50
2011 Highlights Eitniear was second on the team in scoring last season as she was named Second Team All-Region XII. She accumlated 50 points, while finishing second in goals scored with 21 and third in assists with eight. She scored the program’s first goal just minutes into the season’s first match against Mercyhurst North East on Aug. 28 and went on to score six goals in that match. Her individual game high in assists (3) came against Lorain County Community College on Oct. 12. Additionally, she added a four goal game on Sept. 7 and a two goal game on Oct. 5.
Prior to Owens In addition to soccer, Eitniear was also a four-year starter in basketball and track at Swanton. Her accomplishments as a member of the soccer team include being an NWOSSCA First Team All-District selection as a sophomore, junior and senior, Honorable Mention All-Ohio as a senior, the team’s offensive MVP as a sophomore, junior and senior, a four-year varsity letter winner, and she was selected as a participant in the NWOSSCA Senior District All Star game under the tutelage of head coach Jim Carpenter. As a member of the basketball team, Eitniear was a Second Team All-NWOAL selection as a senior. In track, she was named the team’s MVP. Academically, Eitniear was a member of the honor roll her final three years and won the Leadership Award in 2010. She was named the Toledo Blade Student of the Week for May 18, 2011.
Personal Kendra is the daughter of Kenny and Denise Eitniear. She has one sibling, Spud.
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Drew
# 18
Plummer Forward Lake HS Walbridge, OH
2011 Highlights Plummer transferred to Owens following her freshman year at Baldwin Wallace University, where she saw action in 13 games and attempted two shots with one on goal.
Prior to Owens Plummer was a four-year starter at Lake HS in Millbury, OH for coach Steve Hoffman. As a sophomore, Plummer was named the Suburban Lakes League (SLL) Player of the Year after scoring 22 goals with five assists. Additionally, she was named First Team All-SLL and D-II First Team All-District as a sophomore and junior, while being named Second Team All-Ohio as a junior. Also as a junior, Plummer helped lead the team to an appearance in the regional championship game. As a senior, she helped lead the team to the district semifinals while garnering Honorable Mention All-SLL honors. Plummer also earned Honorable Mention All-SLL honors as a freshman. Plummer, who set school records at Lake for most career goals (53) and most assists in a career (19), also played basketball at Lake, where she earned Second Team AllSLL honors as a junior.
Personal Drew is the daughter of Allen and Tonya Plummer. She has two brothers - Damon and Dylan.
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Kristina-Marie #
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Rutherford Defender Norton HS Norton, OH
Season 2011
CAREER STATS Goals Assists 0 1
Points 1
2011 Highlights Rutherford helped to anchor the Express defense last season, while adding one assist.
Prior to Owens Rutherford played soccer and basketball at Norton. As a member of the soccer and basketball teams, she was named the team’s MVP her freshman 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. In basketball, she was named First Team All-District her senior year. Her greatest personal sports thrill was scoring from half field her sophomore year against Crestwood during their senior night.
Personal Kristina-Marie is the daughter of Joe and Laura Rutherford. She has three brothers, Sean, Michael and Joey.
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FRESHMEN
Tayler
# 0/7
Redinger Goalkeeper Fremont Ross HS Fremont, OH
Two-Sport Athlete Redinger just completed a two-year softball career with the Express, where she helped lead the team to the winningest two-year stretch in program history.
Prior to Owens Redinger was a three-sport athlete at Fremont Ross (softball, volleyball and basketball), and helped lead her team to a Greater Buckeye Conference championship in softball her senior year. During the game that determined the championship, Redinger was playing at short when she dove for a ball and made the final out with the bases loaded, which she lists as her greatest sports thrill. For her play, she earned the GBC leadership award and Honorable Mention All-GBC during her softball career. She also played for the Huron Waves travel team where she won team MVP in the summer before her senior year. Academically, Redinger earned the Little Giant academic award and was a Little Giant honor roll member. She was coached by Mike Gilbert.
Personal Tayler is the granddaughter of Donna Bischoff. She has two siblings, Corey and Jordan.
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Erika
#1
Brinkman Goalkeeper Kalida HS Kalida, OH
Prior to Owens Brinkman 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.
Personal Erika is the daughter of Ryan and Amy Brinkman. She has three siblings - Amanda, Becca and Bryce.
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Jill
#4
Burkholder Midfielder Bryan HS Bryan, OH
Prior to Owens Burkholder, 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 Jill is the daughter of Jeff and Mary Burkholder. She has three siblings - Danny, Jackie and Susan.
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Tara
#5
Preble Defender
Lake HS Millbury, OH
Prior to Owens Preble 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. Moreover, 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.
Personal Tara is the daughter of Duane and Denise Preble. She has one brother, Dustin.
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Haley
#6
Kreger Midfielder
Bedford HS Bedford Township, MI
Prior to Owens Kreger 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.
Personal Haley is the daughter of John and Sharon Kreger. She has one sister, Jessica.
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Taylor
Avers
#8
Forward/Midfielder Woodmore HS Gibsonburg, OH
Prior to Owens Avers 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.
Personal Taylor is the daughter of Tom and Lori Avers. She has four siblings, Brent, Danielle, Brock and Ryan.
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Marissa
# 12
Ramirez Defender
Northwood HS Northwood, OH
Prior to Owens Ramirez was a First Team All-League and First Team AllDistrict selection her senior year, along with being named the team’s Coaches Award recipient. 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.
Personal Marissa is the daughter of Jerry Ramirez and Amy Romstadt. She has four siblings - Marie, Tim, Alec and Tori.
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Samantha
# 13
Starkey Midfielder/Defender Eastwood HS Bowling Green, OH
Prior to Owens Starkey 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.
Personal Samantha is the daughter of Mick and Roberta Starkey. She has one brother, Wesley.
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Melanie
# 15
Gregory Midfielder
Genoa HS Northwood, OH
Prior to Owens Gregory is a 2012 graduate of Genoa HS, where she was a forward on the women’s soccer team.
Personal Melanie is the daughter of Andy and D’Ann Gregory. She has three siblings - Madison, Milissa and Mindi.
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Elizabeth
# 16
Theaker Defender Maumee HS Maumee, OH
Prior to Owens Theaker was named the team’s MVP as she led Maumee to a sectional championship her senior year as 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.
Personal Elizabeth is the daughter of David and Barbara Theaker. She has five siblings - Stephanie, Brandon, Joshua, Caitlyn and Anthony.
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Kelly
# 17
Zurvalec Midfielder
Oak Harbor HS Oak Harbor, OH
Prior to Owens Zurvalec 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.
Personal Kelly is the daughter of Frank and Jil Zurvalec. She has three sisters, Danielle, Abby and Maggie.
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Jessica
# 19
Grindle
Forward/Midfielder Northwood HS Northwood, OH
Prior to Owens Grindle 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.
Personal Jessica is the daughter of Jerry and Michelle Grindle. She has one brother, Justin.
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EXPRESS WOMEN’S SOCCER RECORD BOOK
Goals
OT History
Game: Kendra Eitniear, 6 vs Mercyhurst NE - Aug. 28, 2011 Season: Marissa Szabo, 25 - 2011
1-0 Loss vs Lewis and Clark (1 OT) - Oct. 14, 2011 2-1 Loss vs Delta College (2 OT) - Oct. 22, 2011
Career: Marissa Szabo, 25 - 2011
Assists Game: 3 - (Szabo, Lieber, Roumaya, Eitniear)
Postseason History
Season: 15 by Haley Gasser in 2011
2011: L 2-1 vs Schoolcraft Region XII Semifinals
Career: 15 by Haley Gasser (2011-present)
Points Game: 12 by Kendra Eitniear vs Mercyhurst NE, Aug. 28, 2011 Season: 54 by Marissa Szabo in 2011 Career: 54 by Marissa Szabo in 2011
Goalie Saves Game: 13 by Shara Williams vs Delta College on Oct. 22, 2011 Season: 103 by Shara Williams in 2011 Career: 103 by Shara Williams (2011)
Team
Opponent W-L Mercyhurst NE Kellogg CC Lorain County CC Indiana Tech JV Cincinnati State CC Ohio Northern Club Jackson CC Lewis and Clark Monroe CC Delta College Schoolcraft College
2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 2-0 1-0 1-1 0-1 0-1 0-2 0-3
Miscellaneous Records
Goals in Single Game: 11 vs Lorain County on First Goal In Program History: Kendra Eitniear Sept. 7, 2011 Goals In One Season: 75 in 2011
Quickest Goal: Kendra Eitniear, 1:42 Mercyhurst North East CC on Aug. 28, 2011
Assists in Single Game: 11 vs Kellogg CC on Sept. 4, 2011
First Win Vs Ranked Opponent: 3-2 vs No. 13 Cincinnati State on Sept. 10, 2011
Assists In One Season: 61 in 2011 Points In Single Game: 31 vs Kellogg CC on Sept. 4, 2011 Points In One Season: 211 in 2011 27
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EXPRESS ATHLETIC FUND
Why give to the Owens Express Athletic Fund? The mission of the Owens Express athletic program is to promote student success. We are proud to have established “A Winning Tradition” both on and off the playing field. Across our eight men’s and women’s athletic teams, we have set a standard for athletic and academic excellence which, over the course of nearly five decades, has resulted in 69 Academic All-Americans, 38 Athletic All-Americans, numerous conference championships and two national championships. Excellence, however, comes at a price. Despite significant public support from the College, the Owens Express athletic program needs regular, private support to ensure that our student-athletes continue to compete at the highest level as well as enjoy an educational environment that fosters achievement.
Giving Levels PLATINUM EXPRESS: $5,000 and up • Two invitations to the Owens Express End of Year Banquet • Lunch with Athletic Director Rudy Yovich and the Owens coach of your choice • Express Athletics sweatshirt • Recognition in all athletic programs and on the Owens Express website • Express Club window cling GOLD EXPRESS: $1,000 - $4,999 • Lunch with Athletic Director Rudy Yovich and the Owens coach of your choice • Express Athletics sweatshirt • Recognition in all athletic programs and on the Owens Express website • Express Club window cling SILVER EXPRESS: $500 - $999 • Express Athletics sweatshirt • Recognition in all athletic programs and on the Owens Express website • Express Club window cling BRONZE EXPRESS: $101 - $499 • Express Athletics T-shirt • Recognition in all athletic programs and on the Owens Express website • Express Club window cling EXPRESS: $25 - $100 • Recognition in all athletic programs and on the Owens Express website • Express Club window cling
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Your support is needed to: • Fund athletic scholarships for those student-athletes who do not receive a College scholarship. • Raise funds for students to take advantage of preseason conditioning and training opportunities as well as to represent the College at regional and national tournaments. Currently, students must raise their own funds to help defray these expenses. • Pay for expenses not fully covered by the College, such as replacement of equipment and maintenance of playing fields. Please consider supporting the Owens Express Athletic Fund today. Your contribution will help build upon our winning tradition. We pledge to be faithful stewards of your money. Sincerely,
Rudy Yovich Rudy Yovich Director of Athletics
Donations Gifts to the Owens Community College Express Athletic Fund are managed through the Owens Community College Foundation. Contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. For more information, please contact Ann Savage, Foundation Executive Director, at (567) 661-7184 or ann_savage@ owens.edu. For more information regarding the Owens Express Athletic Program, please contact Rudy Yovich, Director of Athletics, at (567) 661-7974 or rudy_yovich@owens.edu.
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Your donation will continue the Owens Express Winning Tradition Yes! I want to donate $ ___________________________________________ Name ____________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________ Phone ____________________________________________________________ E-mail ____________________________________________________________ Class Year ________________________________________________________ Shirt Size (if applicable) _____________________________________________ I want to designate my contribution for the Owens Express Athletic Fund where it will have an immediate impact. I want to designate my contribution for the Athletic Endowment where it will help build a legacy for the future. Contribution Level: Platinum Express $5,000 and up Gold Express $1,000 - $4,999 Silver Express $500 - $999 Bronze Express $101 - $499 Express $25 - $100 Payment Information: If you would like to contribute over the phone, please call (567) 661-7603. If you wish to pay by debit, credit card or eCheck, please visit our website at www.owens.edu/foundation Bill me on ________________________________ (Date) Payment enclosed (Payable to the Owens Community College Foundation) Yes, my employer will match my gift. Enclosed is the matching gift form. Please return this form to: Owens Express Athletic Fund c/o Owens Community College Foundation P.O. Box 10,000 Toledo, OH 43699-1947
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