2019 RCTC Soccer Season Program

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2019

SEASON PROGRAM

2019 SCHEDULE Date Opponent

Time

8/14

Blue and White Scrimmage

3:30pm

8/17

Alumni Scrimmage

3:00pm

8/22

Dakota County TC

5:00pm

8/29

Faith Baptist Bible College

5:00pm

8/31

Minnesota West CTC

3:00pm

9/3

Crown College

5:00pm

As president of this great institution, I am excited for what

9/4

Viterbo University

6:00pm

the year holds for our student-athletes, both on and off

9/8

Gustavus Adolphus College

3:00pm

the field.

9/11

Dakota County TC

6:00pm

9/14

Lake Superior College

12:00pm

RCTC strives to maintain an outstanding athletic program,

9/17

Viterbo University

4:30pm

which includes setting examples of good sportsmanship

9/19

Martin Luther College

4:00pm

and providing personal growth opportunities for our

9/21

Minnesota West CTC

3:00pm

student-athletes through both academic performance

9/25

College of Saint Scholastica

6:00pm

and team experiences. This is accomplished by living

9/28

Lake Superior College

2:00pm

our values of being learner-centered, valuing excellence,

9/30

Gustavus Adolphus College

4:00pm

10/2

Anoka-Ramsey CC

4:00pm

10/9

Anoka-Ramsey CC

5:00pm

SOCCER FANS...

Welcome to another exciting year of Yellowjacket Soccer!

respect, teamwork, innovation, and, along the way, having a little fun.

In addition to our athletic programs, student-athletes may choose from a variety of other student life activities to assist them in developing their leadership and other life skills. So, while on our campus, feel free to tour the RCTC Campus and check out what opportunities await you at RCTC. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll find.

GO YELLOWJACKETS!

Jeffery S. Boyd President

10/17-11/9 MCAC/NJCAA Tournaments

TBA

ROCHESTER YELLOWJACKETS

2019 YELLOWJACKET SOCCER TEAM

TEAM ROSTER NO. NAME

PO.

YR.

HOMETOWN

HIGH SCHOOL

1

Fatima Sanchez Hernandez

G

F

Banning, CA

Banning HS

2

MaKenzie Swanson-Larson

M

S

Stewartville, MN

Stewartville HS

3

Micayla Biffert

M

S

Stewartville, MN

Stewartville HS

4

Jaila Hill

M

F

Bountiful, UT

Bountiful HS

5

Tianna Iglesias

F

F

St. Charles, MN

St. Charles HS

6

Olivia Amos

D

F

Plainview, MN

Plainview-Elgin-Millville HS

7

Sydney Vrieze

D

S

Rochester, MN

Stewartville HS

8

Jisselle (Rae) Mayi

M

F

Houston, TX

George Ranch HS

9

Brooke Nystuen

D

F

Red Wing, MN

Red Wing HS

10

Kaela Cheak

F

F

Rochester, MN

John Marshall HS

11

Abigail Yanez

M

F

Banning, CA

Banning HS

12

Ally Weaver

F

F

Berne, OH

Newton HS

15

Whitney Prengel

D

F

Ely, NY

White Pine HS

14

Mae Litschauer

M

S

Merrill, WI

Seton Home Study School

17

Rachel Foster

M

F

Downers Grove, IL

Downers Grove South HS

18

Natalie Maher

D

F

Forth Worth, TX

Central HS

28

Lizzy Peterson

D

F

Eyota, MN

Dover-Eyota HS

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2019 SOCCER SEASON PROGRAM

YELLOWJACKET SOCCER STAFF Bryan Weiss – Head Coach for the RCTC women’s soccer team, took over the program during the winter of 2017, and enters his second season this fall.

Weiss has over 20 years of coaching experience, including stints with Judson College and Briar Cliff University. During his last season as the head coach of the Judson College women’s soccer team, the Eagles were ranked fourth in the national rankings and qualified for the national tournament.

This team featured one All-American, two second-team All-Americans, and six national players of the week.

Weiss has been serving the soccer communities of the Rochester, Minn., area since 2010. Most recently coaching and serving on the board for Southern Minnesota Select Soccer.

To add to his Rochester connection, he has coached for Mayo High School, Century High School, Crossroads College, Rochester Youth Soccer Association, and currently serves on the boards of directors for Minnesota’s Rochester Sports and the Southern Minnesota Adult Soccer Association.

Additionally, Weiss has held several college leadership positions: teaching sports management and physical education courses, and serving as a faculty sponsor for student organizations like Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Sports Management Society, and the Athletic Board.

“My family and I enjoy being part of the Yellowjacket community,” Weiss said. “I am looking forward to a successful season on and off the field for the RCTC women’s soccer program.”

Weiss graduated in 2002 from Briar Cliff University and earned his master’s degree from United States Sports Academy in 2008. He resides in Rochester with his wife Kim and their two children Kaitlyn (16) and Charlie (4).

Kristi Schurhammer – Assistant Coach comes to RCTC after a successful career as a goalkeeper for University of Wisconsin Stout, Plainview-Elgin-Millville High School, and Euro Football Club.

Kristi has a bachelor’s degree in health, wellness, and fitness and dietetics from the University of Wisconsin Stout.

YELLOWJACKET SOCCER PLAYERS Fatima Sanchez Hernandez accumulated many team and conference awards during her high school career. She won Desert Valley League awards for Goalkeeper MVP (three times) and All-DVL. As a Captain at Banning High School she was named Best Goalkeeper (four times) and team MVP (three times). She’s a fan of The Beatles, Black Panther, and spicy food.

MaKenzie Swanson-Larson started every match for RCTC in 2018 and earned her way onto the MCAC All-Conference Team and MCAC Fall All-Academic Team. She is a captain of the Yellowjackets soccer team, majoring in Automotive Technician. She’s a fan of Moana, Maroon V, and her great grandma’s sloppy joe sandwiches.

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Micayla Biffert started every match for RCTC in 2018 and was selected for the MCAC AllConference Team. She is a captain of the Yellowjackets soccer team, majoring in Tourism Management. She’s a fan of The Karate Kid, kayaking, and snap peas.

Jaila Hill was captain of the Utah Surf SC team that won the Utah State Championship. For Bountiful High School she scored the winning goal in a rivalry match vs. Woods Cross High School.

She’s a fan of sushi, How I Met Your Mother, and Chelsea FC.

ROCHESTER YELLOWJACKETS Tianna Iglesias is in her first season with the Yellowjackets. Her fondest soccer memories are the games she’s played with her brothers.

She’s a fan of grape Frooties, grape Skittles, and grape soda.

Whitney Prengel had a successful soccer career at White Pine High School. The Ladycat captain and Defensive MVP also won first-team all-conference and second team all-state. She is a fan of giraffes, Tangled, and Run DMC.

Olivia Amos joins the Yellowjackets after a successful high school career with the PlainviewElgin-Millville High School Bulldogs. She enjoys playing Yu Gi Oh, Pokémon, and Dungeons and Dragons.

Mae Litschauer was Merrill High School Offensive Player of the Year in her senior year and was placed on the WIAA All-Conference Honorable Mention team. She is a fan of the English Premier League, Carrie Underwood, and winning.

Sydney Vrieze started nine games for RCTC in 2018 and earned her way onto the MCAC AllConference Team and MCAC Fall All-Academic Team. She holds the RCTC record for saves in a game (20). She’s a fan of Marvel movies, Riverdale, and Skittles.

Jisselle (Rae) Mayi played for Albion Hurricanes FC and George Ranch High School. When she wasn’t playing soccer she was winning graphic design awards and earning Academic All District and Academic All-State honors. She’s a fan of Alex Morgan, Billie Eilish, and Almond Joys.

Brooke Nystuen was selected MVP of her Red Wing High School soccer team in 2018. She is especially looking forward to RCTC’s matches vs. DCTC this season, since her sister Ashlyn plays for the Blue Knights. She’s a fan of The Waterboy, pizza, and FC Barcelona.

Kaela Cheak joins the Yellowjackets after a successful high school career as a forward for Rochester’s John Marshall High School Rockets and EURO FC. She’s a fan of Beyonce, Divergent, and Snapchat.

Ally Weaver won the Indian Award and Rookie of the Year Award for her Newton High School girls’ soccer team. She’s a fan of Lionel Messi, Footloose, Kelly Clarkson, and dad jokes.

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Rachel Foster and her Chicago Empire FC team won the US Soccer Midwest Regionals (2019) to qualify for the National Tournament and won the Disney Presidents’ Day Soccer Festival (2018). While with Downers Grove South she also won two regional championships and three conference championships. She is a fan of Flaming Hot Cheetos, Aladdin, and Brett Young.

Natalie Maher earned the Charger Spirit and Hardest Worker awards for her Central High Chargers girls’ soccer team. She was also a key member of Fort Worth FC. She’s a fan of Harry Potter, Texas Roadhouse, and Ed Sheeran.

Lizzy Peterson played soccer in the Rochester area for RYSA, EURO, and Dover-Eyota High School before playing her freshman season at the University of Minnesota Morris. She’s a fan of Marvel movies, USWNT, and NF.

2019 SOCCER SEASON PROGRAM

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE — Page 4 —

ROCHESTER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE WOMEN’S SOCCER RECORDS Most Goals in a Season by a Player Player Year Goals Taige Thoreson 2011 25 Kayla Fitzsimmons 2008 23 Sarah Snyder 2007 23 Sarah Snyder 2008 22 Beth O’Brien 2010 20 Taige Thoreson 2012 20 Kaylie Erickson 2006 19 Mega Gaffney 2013 19 Kirsten Goeringer 2009 16 2005 15 Jenna Maggert Most Goals in a Game by a Player Goals Player Year 5 Katie Krammer 1999 2004 4 Jenna Weinburg 2005 4 Kari Lovstad 2013 4 Mega Gaffney 2012 4 Taige Thoreson 2011 4 Taige Thoreson Most Goals in a Season by a Team Goals Year 2011 76 2008 75 2010 70 2006 64 2005 61 2007 57 2009 54 2013 51 2012 46 2003 40

Most Assists in a Season by a Player Assists Player Year Sarah Snyder 16 2007 Meagan DeGroot 2010 15 Jamie Blumel 2010 13 Mallory Gehrking 2006 13 Amy Kadlec 2005 12 Taige Thoreson 2012 11 Sarah Snyder 2007 11 Kirsten Goeringer 2008 10 2008 10 Kayla Fitzsimmons Most Assists in a Game by a Player Assists Year Player 2005 5 Amy Kadlec 2007 4 Sarah Snyder 2006 4 Amy Kadlec 2007 3 Nikki Borkhuis 2007 3 Brandi Creighton 2003 3 Jessica Yetzer 2009 3 Amy Englund 2009 3 Kirsten Goeringer Most Wins in a Season Record Year 2011 17-7-0 2010 16-5-0 2007 15-4-0 2008 14-6-1 2006 13-4-3 2012 12-7-0 2005 12-7-1 2003 10-3-1

Most Shutouts in a Season Year Goalkeeper Emily Mohr 2010 Kelli Theilen 2011 Rachael Behnke 2007 Emily Mohr 2009 Kelli Theilen 2012 Ally Holmquist 2003 Kathryn Brainerd 2013 Callie Westlund 2001 Sarah Larson 2006 Jenna Kaiser 2008

SOs 13 9 7 7 6 6 5 4 3 3

Most Consecutive Shutouts in a Season SOs Goalkeeper Year Allie Holmquist 2003 6 Rachael Behnke 2007 5 Callie Westlund 2001 4 2006 3 Sarah Larson Most Saves in a Game Goalkeeper Jenelle Miller Sydney Vrieze Sara Larson Sarah Baack Sara Larson Erika Weeks Sarah Baack Alissa Klug

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