UNIVERSITY OF THE OZARKS
At first glance, K I A R A H E N R Y , with her soft-spoken demeanor and effortless, engaging smile, doesn’t appear to be one of the most competitive and accomplished student-athletes on the University of the Ozarks campus. But that’s exactly what she is. Henry is a three-year starting goalkeeper for the women’s soccer team heading into her senior season this fall. The three-time all-conference performer is already one of the top players in program history and will lead the Eagles in their quest to return to postseason play this year for the first time since 2015. “Kiara is a great team player and has been the backbone of our team for the past three years,” said Eagles Coach Natalie Dreyer. “She wants the best for her team, and will do whatever it takes to make sure she is putting the team before herself. Her teammates look up to her because of her selfless attitude and passion for the game.” Henry, a former standout at Rogers (AR) High School, was inserted into the starting lineup in the fourth match of her freshman season at Ozarks and promptly led the Eagles to victories in two of the next three matches, including a 1-0 shutout of conference-foe McMurry. Since then, she has started 47 consecutive matches in-goal for Ozarks, compiling an impressive 1.60 goals-against average, the best in program history. Dreyer said it’s a combination of attributes that makes Henry one of the top keepers in the region.
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