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2012 OWENS EXPRESS WOMEN’S SOCCER

MEDIA GUIDE

Table of ContentsIntroduction

Staff

Player Profiles

Record Book

Credits

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Table of Contents Express Directory

2012 Roster 2012 Picture Roster

2012 Schedule 2011 Year In Review

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Mary Whisler Caitlyn Theaker

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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

27 Women’s Soccer Record Book

The 2012 Owens Express women’s soccer media

guide was written, edited and designed by Nicholas

Huenefeld.

Owens Community College Directory Main Number: 567-661-7973

Women’s Soccer Staff Mary Whisler, Head Coach - Ext. 7935 [email protected] Caitlyn Theaker, Assistant Coach - Ext. 7935 [email protected]

INTRODUCTION

AdministrationRudy Yovich, Director of Athletics - Ext. 7974 [email protected] Ann LaVoy, Athletics Specialist - Ext. 7973 [email protected] Nicholas Huenefeld, Sports Information - Ext. 7972 [email protected]

Head CoachesBaseball, Devin Taylor - Ext. 7936 [email protected] Men’s Basketball, Dave Clarke - Ext. 7940 [email protected] Men’s Golf, Josh Williams - Ext. 2643 [email protected] Men’s Soccer, Art Johnson - Ext. 7038 [email protected] Softball, Duane Lanham - Ext. 7937 [email protected] Women’s Basketball, Michael Llanas - Ext. 7941 [email protected] Women’s Soccer, Mary Whisler - Ext. 7935 [email protected] Women’s Volleyball, Sonny Lewis - Ext. 7939 [email protected]

Assistant CoachesBaseball, John Parisho - [email protected] Men’s Basketball, Carl Thomas - [email protected] Men’s Basketball, Keith Raine - [email protected] Men’s Golf, Chris Hummer - [email protected] Men’s Soccer, Dave Prediger - [email protected] Softball, Kevin Snyder - [email protected] Softball, Sara Fleming - [email protected] Women’s Basketball, Stephen Perry - [email protected] Women’s Basketball, Jessica Lewis - [email protected] Women’s Soccer, Caitlyn Theaker - [email protected] Women’s Volleyball, Denny Caldwell - [email protected] Women’s Volleyball, Angie Parisho - [email protected]

AffiliationsThe Express women’s soc-cer team competes at the NJCAA D-I level, and they are a member of Region XII.

CoverThe cover of this program

features sophomores Kristina-Marie

Rutherford, Haley Gasser, Kendra Eitniear, Jaime

Sesock and Sarah Weaver

Express Fund

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Owens Express Fund Donation Form

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.

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Social Media

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EXPRESS WOMEN’S SOCCER ROSTER

Numerical RosterNo.

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Name

Tayler 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

Ht.

5-6 5-5 5-7 5-3 5-3 5-4 5-4 5-7 54 5-5 5-2 5-1 5-7 5-5 5-5 5-9 5-3 5-8

Position

Goalkeeper Goalkeeper Midfielder Midfielder Midfielder Defender

Midfielder Forward Forward Forward Defender Mid/Def

Midfielder Defender

Midfielder Forward

Forward/Mid Defender

Class

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

High School

Fremont Ross Kalida

Margaretta Holly Bryan Lake

Bedford Woodmore Northview Swanton

Northwood Eastwood

Genoa Maumee

Oak Harbor Lake

Northwood Norton

Hometown

Fremont, OH Cloverdale, OH

Castalia, OH Davisburg, MI

Bryan, OH Millbury, OH Bedford, MI

Gibsonburg, OH Sylvania, OH Swanton, OH

Northwood, OH Bowling Green, OH

Northwood, OH Maumee, OH

Oak Harbor, OH Walbridge, OH Northwood, OH

Norton, OH

Alphabetical RosterNo.

814111015196

185

120213

13162 17

Name

Taylor Avers Erika Brinkman Jill Burkholder Kendra Eitniear

Haley Gasser Melanie Gregory Jessica Grindle Haley Kreger

Drew Plummer Tara Preble

Marissa Ramirez Tayler Redinger

Kristina-Marie Rutherford Jaime Sesock

Samantha Starkey Elizabeth Theaker

Sarah Weaver Kelly Zurvalec

Ht.

5-7 5-55-35-55-45-75-35-45-9 5-45-25-65-85-35-15-55-7 5-5

Position

Forward Goalkeeper Midfielder Forward Forward

Midfielder Forward/Mid

Midfielder Forward Defender Defender

Goalkeeper Defender

Midfielder Midfielder Defender

Midfielder Midfielder

Class

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

High School

WoodmoreKalidaBryan

SwantonNorthview

GenoaNorthwood

Bedford LakeLake

NorthwoodFremont Ross

NortonHolly

EastwoodMaumee

Margaretta Oak Harbor

Hometown

Gibsonburg, OHCloverdale, OH

Bryan, OHSwanton, OH Sylvania, OH

Northwood, OH Northwood, OH

Bedford, MI Walbridge, OH Millbury, OH

Northwood, OH Fremont, OH Norton, OH

Davisburg, MI Bowling Green, OH

Maumee, OH Castalia, OH

Oak Harbor, OH

Coaching Staff

Mary Whisler Head Coach (2nd Year)

Caitlyn Theaker Assistant Coach

(1st Year)


EXPRESS WOMEN’S SOCCER PICTURE ROSTER

Express Quick FactsCollege Info

Location: Toledo, OH Founded: 1965 Nickname: Express Colors: Red and WhitePresident: 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

Tayler Redinger 5-6, GK, Fr.

Fremont Ross Fremont, OH

Erika Brinkman 5-5, GK, Fr.

Kalida Kalida OH

Sarah Weaver5-7, Midfield, So.

MargarettaCastalia, OH

Jaime Sesock5-3, Midfield, So.

Holly Davisburg, MI

Jill Burkholder5-3, Midfield, Fr.

Bryan Bryan OH

Tara Preble5-4, Defender, Fr.

Lake Millbury, OH

Haley Kreger5-4, Midfield, Fr.

Bedford Bedford, MI

Taylor Avers5-7, Forward, Fr.

Woodmore Gibsonburg OH

Haley Gasser5-4, Forward, So.

Northview Sylvania, OH

Kendra Eitniear5-5, Forward, So.

SwantonSwanton, OH

Marissa Ramirez

5-2, Defender, Fr.Northwood

Northwood, OH

Sam Starkey5-1, Defender, Fr.

EastwoodBowling Green, OH

Melanie Gregory5-7, Midfield, Fr.

Genoa Northwood, OH

Eliza Theaker5-5, Defender, Fr.

Maumee Maumee, OH

Drew Plummer5-9, Forward, So.

Lake Walbridge, OH

Jessica Grindle5-3, Forward, Fr.

Northwood Northwood, OH

Kristina-Marie Rutherford

5-8, Defender, So.Norton

Norton, OH

Caitlyn TheakerAssistant Coach

1st YearCoaching StaffMary Whisler, Head Coach - Ext. 7935 [email protected] Caitlyn Theaker, Assistant Coach - Ext. 7935 [email protected]

Women’s Soccer Facts1st Year: 2011 Club Season: 2010 Program Record: 12-8-0

Mary WhislerHead Coach

2nd Year

Kelly Zurvalec 5-5, Midfield, Fr.

Oak Harbor Oak Harbor, OH


2012 EXPRESS WOMEN’S SOCCER SCHEDULE

Jaime Sesock

Haley Gasser

2012 ScheduleAug. 25 1 p.m. Cincinnati State Toledo, OH Aug. 29 5 p.m. Schoolcraft College Toledo, OH Sept. 1 1 p.m. Monroe Community College Rochester, NY Sept. 2 1 p.m. Mercyhurst North East CC North East, PA Sept. 8 3 p.m.Muskegon Community College Muskegon, MI Sept. 12 4 p.m. Delta College University Center, MI Sept. 15 12 p.m.Jackson Community College Toledo, OH Sept. 16 1 p.m.Kellogg Community College Toledo, OH Sept. 20 4 p.m. Ohio Northern University JV Ada, OH

Sept. 22 1 p.m. Delta College Toledo, OH

Sept. 28 7 p.m. Indiana Tech University JV Fort Wayne, IN

Oct. 3 4 p.m.Schoolcraft College Livonia, MI

Oct. 7 3 p.m.Muskegon Community College Toledo, OH Oct. 13 1 p.m.Kellogg Community College Battle Creek, MI Oct. 14 12 p.m.Jackson Community College Jackson, MI

Oct. 15 4 p.m.Ohio Northern University JV Toledo, OH Oct. 20 3 p.m. Cincinnati State Cincinnati, OH

Oct. 27-28 TBA Region XII Tournament Jackson, MI

Nov. 3 1 p.m.District Championship TBA Nov. 15-18 TBA NJCAA D-I Nationals Melbourne, FL


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 shut-outs and 103 saves.

Head coach Mary Whisler became the first coach in the program’s history as Alexa Arsenault assisted her.

2011 EXPRESS WOMEN’S SOCCER YEAR IN REVIEW

Aug. 28 Aug. 31 Sept. 4 Sept. 7

Sept. 10 Sept. 11 Sept. 14 Sept. 21 Sept. 24 Sept. 28

Oct. 2 Oct. 5Oct. 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 1Owens 5 Mercyhurst North East 0

Schoolcraft College 4 Owens 0Owens 6 Ohio Northern Club 1

Owens 7 Kellogg 1Owens 5 Indiana Tech JV 0

Owens 7 Lorain County 0 Lewis and Clark 1 Owens 0

Monroe Community College 4 Owens 0Owens 1 Jackson 0

Delta College 2 Owens 1 Owens 3 Cincinnati State 1

Schoolcraft College 2 Owens 1

2011 Schedule-ResultsOverview

Marissa Szabo gets instruction from assistant

coach Alexa Arsenault.

2011 RosterShara 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 WrightKristina-Marie Rutherford

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, OHCentral Catholic/Toledo, OHNorton/Norton, OH

Goalkeeper Midfield Defender Forward Midfielder Forward Forward Midfielder Forward Forward Defender Defender Defender Forward Defender Defender

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Head Coach: Mary Whisler Assistant Coach: Alexa Arsenault


HEAD COACH MARY WHISLER

Mary Whisler is in her second season as head coach of the Ex-press 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 outstand-ing 12-8 record as the team secured a berth in the NJCAA Region XII post season tour-nament. The team advanced to the semifinals of the tournament before falling 2-1 to School-craft 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 Uni-versity of Findlay from 2009-11. During her tenure at the Uni-versity of Findlay, Whisler helped lead the program to a 14-18-5 record.

Her responsibilities included recruiting, training and as-sessing talent.

Additionally, Whisler serves as coach for two U-11 Paces-etter Soccer Club teams and previously coached for Findlay Soccer Club.

She also previously served 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 selection during her intercollegiate women’s soccer career (2005-08) at the University of Saint Fran-cis.

She also earned NAIA Hon-orable Mention Athletic All-American and Scholar-Athlete All-American honors.

The Toledo resident holds a bachelor’s degree in psycholo-gy from the University of Saint Francis and a Master’s degree in education from the Univer-sity of Findlay.

She holds her USSF ‘D’ License and recently received her NSCAA National Diplo-ma, as well.

Mary

WhislerHead Coach - 2nd Year

UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS ‘09


ASSISTANT COACH CAITLYN THEAKER

Caitlyn Theaker is in her first sea-son 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.

While there, Theaker was named to the GLIAC All-Academic team her senior year and was the as-sistant coach for Findlay Soccer Club.

She graduated in 2012 with an as-sociates of personal training and

a bachelors of strength and condi-tioning.

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

Caitlyn

TheakerAssistant Coach -

1st Year

University of Findlay ‘12


SOPHOMORES

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, Weav-er was also named First Team All-Sandusky Bay Confer-ence and First Team All-District her junior year. More-over, 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.

Sarah

WeaverMidfielder

Margaretta HS Castalia, OH

# 2

CAREER STATS Season Goals Assists Points 2011 3 6 12

2011 Highlights

Weaver had three goals and six assists for the Express as a freshman. She scored two goals against Kellogg Commu-nity 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

Sarah is the daughter of John and Tricia Weaver. She has a sister, Rebecca, and a brother, James.

Personal


SOPHOMORES

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.

Jaime

SesockMidfielder

Holly HS Davisburg, MI

# 3


2011 Highlights

Prior to Owens

Sesock was a Second Team All-Flint Metro League selec-tion, the team MVP and the team’s Defensive MVP her se-nior 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 fin-ished third in the state that year, which she lists as her greatest personal sports thrill. As a member of the vol-leyball team, she won the team’s Sportsman Award as a junior. She played soccer for coach Mackenzie Kurl. Aca-demically, she was awarded the Jim Mansfield Scholar-ship as a senior, had perfect attendance, and was an Hon-or Roll student.

Personal

Jaime is the daughter of Steven and Kim Sesock. Her brother, Jay, is a former member of the Express men’s soc-cer program.


SOPHOMORES

Haley

GasserMidfielder/Forward

Northview HS Sylvania, OH

# 10


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.

2011 Highlights

Prior to Owens

Gasser was a Second Team All-District selection her se-nior 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.


SOPHOMORES

Kendra

EitniearForward

Swanton HS Swanton, OH

# 11


Eitniear was second on the team in scoring last season as she was named Second Team All-Region XII. She ac-cumlated 50 points, while finishing second in goals scored with 21 and third in assists with eight. She scored the pro-gram’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 Col-lege on Oct. 12. Additionally, she added a four goal game on Sept. 7 and a two goal game on Oct. 5.

2011 Highlights

Prior to OwensIn addition to soccer, Eitniear was also a four-year start-er in basketball and track at Swanton. Her accomplish-ments as a member of the soccer team include being an NWOSSCA First Team All-District selection as a sopho-more, 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 Dis-trict 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, Eit-niear 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.


SOPHOMORES

Drew

PlummerForward

Lake HS Walbridge, OH

# 18

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.

2011 Highlights

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. Addition-ally, 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 Honor-able Mention All-SLL honors. Plummer also earned Hon-orable 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 All-SLL honors as a junior.

Personal

Drew is the daughter of Allen and Tonya Plummer. She has two brothers - Damon and Dylan.


SOPHOMORES

Kristina-Marie

RutherfordDefender

Norton HS Norton, OH

# 19


Rutherford helped to anchor the Express defense last sea-son, while adding one assist.

2011 Highlights

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 ju-nior and senior year and Honorable Mention All-District her freshman and sophomore years. Additionally, she was named First Team All-Portage Trail Conference her se-nior year for co-head coaches Nate and Seth Vaill. In bas-ketball, 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 Ruther-ford. She has three brothers, Sean, Michael and Joey.


FRESHMEN

Tayler

RedingerGoalkeeper

Fremont Ross HS Fremont, OH

# 0/7

Redinger just completed a two-year softball career with the Express, where she helped lead the team to the win-ningest two-year stretch in program history.

Two-Sport Athlete

Prior to Owens

Redinger was a three-sport athlete at Fremont Ross (soft-ball, volleyball and basketball), and helped lead her team to a Greater Buckeye Conference championship in soft-ball 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 Hon-orable 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.


Erika

BrinkmanGoalkeeper

Kalida HS Kalida, OH

# 1

FRESHMEN

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.


FRESHMEN

Jill

BurkholderMidfielder

Bryan HS Bryan, OH

# 4

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.


Tara

PrebleDefender

Lake HS Millbury, OH

# 5

FRESHMEN

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 sopho-more 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 re-gional semifinal as a sophomore.

Personal

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


FRESHMEN

Haley

KregerMidfielder

Bedford HS Bedford Township, MI

# 6

Prior to Owens

Kreger was a two-time team captain at Bedford HS. Dur-ing her senior year, she was named All-District and won the SEC Sportsmanship Award and the Outstanding Ath-lete 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.


Taylor

AversForward/Midfielder

Woodmore HS Gibsonburg, OH

# 8

FRESHMEN

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.


FRESHMEN

Marissa

RamirezDefender

Northwood HS Northwood, OH

# 12

Prior to Owens

Ramirez was a First Team All-League and First Team All-District 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 Honor-able Mention All-League as a sophomore. She played for coach Monte Bandeen.

Personal

Marissa is the daughter of Jerry Ramirez and Amy Rom-stadt. She has four siblings - Marie, Tim, Alec and Tori.


Samantha

StarkeyMidfielder/Defender

Eastwood HS Bowling Green, OH

# 13

FRESHMEN

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 Me-gan Rutherford.

Personal

Samantha is the daughter of Mick and Roberta Star-key. She has one brother, Wesley.


FRESHMEN

Melanie

GregoryMidfielder

Genoa HS Northwood, OH

# 15

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.


Elizabeth

TheakerDefender

Maumee HS Maumee, OH

# 16

FRESHMEN

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 sea-son. 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 coun-try. 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, Cait-lyn and Anthony.


FRESHMEN

Kelly

ZurvalecMidfielder

Oak Harbor HS Oak Harbor, OH

# 17

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.


Jessica

GrindleForward/Midfielder

Northwood HS Northwood, OH

# 19

FRESHMEN

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 Ban-deen at Northwood.

Personal

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


EXPRESS WOMEN’S SOCCER RECORD BOOK

Goals

Game: Kendra Eitniear, 6 vs Mercyhurst NE - Aug. 28, 2011

Season: Marissa Szabo, 25 - 2011

Career: Marissa Szabo, 25 - 2011

Assists

Game: 3 - (Szabo, Lieber, Roumaya, Eitniear)

Season: 15 by Haley Gasser in 2011

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

Goals in Single Game: 11 vs Lorain County on Sept. 7, 2011 Goals In One Season: 75 in 2011 Assists in Single Game: 11 vs Kellogg CC on Sept. 4, 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

OT History

1-0 Loss vs Lewis and Clark (1 OT) - Oct. 14, 2011 2-1 Loss vs Delta College (2 OT) - Oct. 22, 2011

Postseason History

2011: L 2-1 vs Schoolcraft Region XII Semifinals

Opponent W-LMercyhurst NE 2-0 Kellogg CC 2-0 Lorain County CC 2-0 Indiana Tech JV 2-0 Cincinnati State CC 2-0 Ohio Northern Club 1-0 Jackson CC 1-1 Lewis and Clark 0-1 Monroe CC 0-1 Delta College 0-2 Schoolcraft College 0-3

Miscellaneous Records

First Goal In Program History: Kendra Eitniear Quickest Goal: Kendra Eitniear, 1:42 Mercyhurst North East CC on Aug. 28, 2011 First Win Vs Ranked Opponent: 3-2 vs No. 13 Cincinnati State on Sept. 10, 2011


A Winning Tradition

Owens Express Athletic Fund

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Giving LevelsPLATINUM EXPRESS: $5,000 and up

• TwoinvitationstotheOwensExpressEndofYearBanquet• LunchwithAthleticDirectorRudyYovichandtheOwenscoach

ofyourchoice• ExpressAthleticssweatshirt• RecognitioninallathleticprogramsandontheOwensExpresswebsite• ExpressClubwindowcling

GOLD EXPRESS: $1,000 - $4,999• LunchwithAthleticDirectorRudyYovichandtheOwenscoach


SILVER EXPRESS: $500 - $999• ExpressAthleticssweatshirt• RecognitioninallathleticprogramsandontheOwensExpresswebsite• ExpressClubwindowcling

BRONZE EXPRESS: $101 - $499• ExpressAthleticsT-shirt• RecognitioninallathleticprogramsandontheOwensExpresswebsite• ExpressClubwindowcling

EXPRESS: $25 - $100• RecognitioninallathleticprogramsandontheOwensExpresswebsite• ExpressClubwindowcling

DonationsGifts 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 [email protected].

For more information regarding the Owens Express Athletic Program, please contact Rudy Yovich, Director of Athletics, at (567) 661-7974 or [email protected].

Your donation will continue the Owens Express Winning Tradition

Yes!Iwanttodonate$___________________________________________

Name ____________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________

City,State,Zip_____________________________________________________

Phone____________________________________________________________

E-mail____________________________________________________________

ClassYear ________________________________________________________

ShirtSize(ifapplicable)_____________________________________________

IwanttodesignatemycontributionfortheOwensExpressAthleticFund whereitwillhaveanimmediateimpact.

IwanttodesignatemycontributionfortheAthleticEndowmentwhereit willhelpbuildalegacyforthefuture.

Contribution Level:

PlatinumExpress$5,000andup

GoldExpress$1,000-$4,999

SilverExpress$500-$999

BronzeExpress$101-$499

Express$25-$100

Payment Information:

Ifyouwouldliketocontributeoverthephone,pleasecall(567)661-7603.

Ifyouwishtopaybydebit,creditcardoreCheck,pleasevisitourwebsite atwww.owens.edu/foundation

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Paymentenclosed(PayabletotheOwensCommunityCollegeFoundation)

Yes,myemployerwillmatchmygift.Enclosedisthematchinggiftform.

Please return this form to:OwensExpressAthleticFundc/oOwensCommunityCollegeFoundationP.O.Box10,000Toledo,OH43699-1947

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.

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 YovichRudy YovichDirector of Athletics


EXPRESS ATHLETIC FUND

A Winning Tradition

Owens Express Athletic Fund

www.owensexpress.com

Giving LevelsPLATINUM EXPRESS: $5,000 and up

• TwoinvitationstotheOwensExpressEndofYearBanquet• LunchwithAthleticDirectorRudyYovichandtheOwenscoach


GOLD EXPRESS: $1,000 - $4,999• LunchwithAthleticDirectorRudyYovichandtheOwenscoach


SILVER EXPRESS: $500 - $999• ExpressAthleticssweatshirt• RecognitioninallathleticprogramsandontheOwensExpresswebsite• ExpressClubwindowcling

BRONZE EXPRESS: $101 - $499• ExpressAthleticsT-shirt• RecognitioninallathleticprogramsandontheOwensExpresswebsite• ExpressClubwindowcling

EXPRESS: $25 - $100• RecognitioninallathleticprogramsandontheOwensExpresswebsite• ExpressClubwindowcling

DonationsGifts 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 [email protected].

For more information regarding the Owens Express Athletic Program, please contact Rudy Yovich, Director of Athletics, at (567) 661-7974 or [email protected].

Your donation will continue the Owens Express Winning Tradition

Yes!Iwanttodonate$___________________________________________

Name ____________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________

City,State,Zip_____________________________________________________

Phone____________________________________________________________

E-mail____________________________________________________________

ClassYear ________________________________________________________

ShirtSize(ifapplicable)_____________________________________________

IwanttodesignatemycontributionfortheOwensExpressAthleticFund whereitwillhaveanimmediateimpact.

IwanttodesignatemycontributionfortheAthleticEndowmentwhereit willhelpbuildalegacyforthefuture.

Contribution Level:

PlatinumExpress$5,000andup

GoldExpress$1,000-$4,999

SilverExpress$500-$999

BronzeExpress$101-$499

Express$25-$100

Payment Information:

Ifyouwouldliketocontributeoverthephone,pleasecall(567)661-7603.

Ifyouwishtopaybydebit,creditcardoreCheck,pleasevisitourwebsite atwww.owens.edu/foundation

Billmeon________________________________(Date)

Paymentenclosed(PayabletotheOwensCommunityCollegeFoundation)

Yes,myemployerwillmatchmygift.Enclosedisthematchinggiftform.

Please return this form to:OwensExpressAthleticFundc/oOwensCommunityCollegeFoundationP.O.Box10,000Toledo,OH43699-1947

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.

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 YovichRudy YovichDirector of Athletics


EXPRESS ATHLETIC FUND

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