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MAVERICKS 2007

photo by buddy bear Kaitlin Bennett - So. - 5'8" G k - Federal Way, Wash.
Major: Business
As a Freshman (2006):
Letterwinner…Started all 19 games…Played a total of 1776:31 minutes…Allowed 16 goals for a 0.81 goals against average…Ranked first in the league and fourth in Division II in save percentage (.887)…Ranked second in the league in goals against average (0.81), saves (126) and shutouts per game ((0.47)…Ranked third in shutouts (9)…Ranked fourth in saves per game (6.63)…RMAC Defensive Player of the Week (8/29/06).
At Todd Beamer High School: Three-year varsity letterwinner…Her sophomore season was the first season of soccer at Todd Beamer High School…All-City goalkeeper…South Puget Sound League goalkeeper…Two-time league selection…State qualifier and a third place finish in 2005…Two years of perfect attendance…Volunteer coach for a girls soccer team.
Personal: Majoring in Business Management…Daughter of Phillip and Cheryl Bennett…Chose MSC for its location, size and environment…Enjoys being outside, hanging out with friends and watching movies.
photo by buddy bear Deborah Benson - Jr. - 5'7" - MF - Orem, Utah
Major: Sociology
As a Sophomore (2006):
Letterwinner…Started all 19 games…RMAC All-Conference Second Team…RMAC All-Academic Team…Tallied two goals…Team high four assists…Recorded 31 shots for a .065 shot percentage…Finished with 14 shots on goal for a .452 shot on goal percentage…Ranked ninth in the conference in assists (4)…Ranked 10th in the league in assists per game (0.21)…Member of the MSC track & field team…RMAC All-Conference Second Team (4x400)…RMAC All-Academic Team.
As a Freshman (2005): Letterwinner…Two sport athlete at MSC excelling in soccer and track and field…Selected MSC Freshman of the Year…Started 17 of the 19 games she played…Recorded two assists, 23 shots and eight shots on goal…Assists came at CSU-Pueblo and at Adams State…Selected RMAC All-Conference Second Team in the 400 meter dash…Holds school record for 400 meter dash…Placed 6th at the RMAC Championships in the 400 meter dash.
Mountain View High School: Four year letterwinner…Team Captain…Two-time state champions…Three-time regional champions…Two-time All-Conference selection…CO-Freshman of the Year…Middle distance regional champion in track…Placed second at state championship in track…Four year honor roll recipient…Spanish Club…Church Youth Leadership.
Personal: Majoring in Sociology… Daughter of Lawrence and Rebecca Benson …Chose MSC for its community, proximity to home and beautiful campus… …Enjoys running, singing and laughing.
photo by buddy bear Kira Brannan - So. - 5'5" - DEF - Broomfield, Colo.
Major: Kinesiology
As a Freshman (2006):
Letterwinner…Played in 18 games with 10 starts…Tied for a team high four assists…Tied for second on the team in goals (3)…Second on the team in game winning goals (2)…Second on the team with 10 points…First collegiate goal against Midwestern State…Game winning goals at New Mexico Highlands and at home versus Adams State…Ranked ninth in the league in assists (4) and assists per game (0.22)…Tallied 37 shots on the year (.081 Shot%) and 18 shots on goal (.486 SOG%).
At Broomfield High School: Four-year letterwinner…Three-time league champion…All-Conference selection…Team Captain…State finalist in 2004, semifinalist in 2005 and quarterfinalist in 2003…Honor Roll…Published in the Broomfield Young Authors and Artists series book.
Personal: Majoring in Kinesiology…Daughter of Pat Brannan and Charlie and Beth Lay…Chose MSC for its size, location and friendly people…Enjoys riding horses, which she competes in competitively, and knitting.
photo by buddy bear Autumn Espe - Sr. - 5'7" - FWD/MF - Grand Junction, Colo.
Major: Criminology
As a Junior (2006):
Letterwinner…Played in all 19 games with eight starts…Recorded 24 shots…Tallied 11 shots on goal and a .458 shot on goal percentage…Averaged 1.26 shots per game.
As a Sophomore (2005): Letterwinner…Started 14 of the 19 games played…Third on the team in points…Ranked second on the team with three goals…Registered 30 shots and 13 shots on goal…Scored the game winning goal versus Colorado Christian…Recorded a goal and an assist versus CSU-Pueblo…Finished with a .433 shot on goal percentage.
As a Freshman (2004): Letterwinner…Played in 19 games including two starts…Scored two goals on the year, both against Colorado Christian…First collegiate goal was at Colorado Christian…Scored the game winning goal at home against Colorado Christian…Recorded 28 shots and 15 shots on goal…Plays intramural soccer…Dean's List…Academic Honor Roll.
Grand Junction High School: Three-year letterwinner…Three-time league champion…All-Conference performer…Honor Roll…Graduated with Honors…Academic All-State…Millennium Club.
Personal: Majoring in Criminology…Nickname 'Autie'…Chose MSC for the opportunity to play collegiate soccer in her hometown, academics and size…Daughter of Dorothy Espe…Has a twin brother…Enjoys camping, hiking and road trips.
photo by buddy bear Madeline Gray - Fr. - 5'8" - GK - Redmond, Wash.
Major: Undecided
At Redmond High School:
Four-year letterwinner…Two-time All-King Conference selection…Two-time All-Eastside honoree…All-State in 2005…Team placed 4th and 5th at state tournament in 2003 and 2004 respectively…Mustang Team Award…Super Fan Club…Pep Band…Relay for Life.
Personal: Daughter of Gordon and Michaela Gray…Chose MSC for its location, size and environment…A certified cake decorator…Enjoys spending time with friends, going on adventures, cake decorating and cooking.
photo by buddy bear Alina Hartfield - Jr. - 5'6" - DEF -Arvada, Colo.
Major: Elementary Education
As a Sophomore (2006):
Letterwinner…Started all 17 games she played…Daktronics All-Midwest Second Team…All-RMAC Second Team…Recorded one assist versus Colorado Mines in the Mavericks 3-2 victory…Recorded 25 shots…Tallied 18 shots on goal for a .720 shot on goal percentage…Averaged 1.47 shots per game.
As a Freshman (2005): Letterwinner…One of three players to have started all 20 games…RMAC All-Conference Second Team…MSC Freshman Player of the Year…Registered one assist in the season finale at Adams State…Recorded 16 shots and five shots on goal.
Ralston Valley High School: Four-year letterwinner…All-Conference Honorable Mention…Most Valuable Player…U-18 State Champion…U-18 Most Valuable Player…Honor Roll…Academic All-State…Teacher Cadet.
Personal: Majoring in Elementary Education…Career highlight is scoring two goals in the regional semifinal and being selected club soccer MVP for the state championship game…Daughter of Richard and Paula Hartfield…Chose MSC for its location, education program and environment…Younger sister is a sophomore on this years squad…Enjoys running, working out and dancing.
photo by buddy bear Katrina Hartfield- So. - 5'6" - MF - Arvada, Colo.
Major: Nursing
As a Freshman (2006):
Letterwinner…Played all 19 games with 17 starts…Tied with a team high four assists…Recorded 36 shots for a .083 shooting percentage…Finished with 18 shots on goal for a .500 shot on goal percentage…Second on the team in goals (3) and points (10)… Scored first collegiate goal against Colorado Mines…Scored game winning goal versus Regis University in the Mavericks 2-0 win...Ranked ninth in the conference in assists (4) and 10th in assists per game (0.21).
At Ralston Valley High School: Four-sport athlete excelling in soccer, basketball, cross country and track…15 athletic letters, most to date at Ralston Valley…Four-year letterwinner in soccer, track and cross country…Three-year letterwinner in basketball…Female Athlete of the Year for 2005-2006…Three-time All-Conference First Team…Four-time All-Conference Second Team…All-Conference Honorable Mention…Two-time league champion in soccer…Soccer state semifinalist and quarterfinalist...Salutatorian…Four-time Academic All-State…National Honor Society…Optimist Club volunteer…Swanson Elementary tutor…Special needs soccer coach.
Personal: Majoring in Nursing…Daughter of Richard and Paula Hartfield…Chose MSC for its nursing program and to play soccer with her sister (Alina-junior)…Enjoys running, basketball, eating and reading.
photo by buddy bear Jessica Hughes - So. - 5'6"- DEF - Orem, Utah
Major: Athletic Training
As a Freshman (2006):
Letterwinner…Played in 13 games with three starts…Recorded one shot and one shot on goal.
At Mountain View High School: Two sport athlete excelling in soccer and basketball…Four-year letterwinner in soccer…All-Region Second Team…All-star Game…State Champion in 2002…Three-time regional champion…State semifinalist in 2003 and state quarterfinalist in 2004…National Honor Roll…Who's Who Among High School.
Personal: Majoring in Athletic Training…Daughter of John and Jeanine Hughes…Chose MSC for its environment and academic and athletic programs…Enjoys being outdoors and working on her computer.
photo by buddy bear Kelly Husky - Fr. - 5'7" - DEF - Littleton, Colo.
Major: Education
At Chatfield High School:
Four-year letterwinner…State Champion in 2004…Two-time state quarterfinalist (2006, 2007)…Semifinalist in 2005…Jefferson Country All-League Honorable Mention…Honor Roll…Student Government…Multicultural Alliance.
Personal: Majoring in Education and would like to be an elementary school teacher…Daughter of Dave and Ann Husky…Chose MSC for the location, academics and soccer program…Enjoys baking, working out, reading and watching movies.
photo by buddy bear Abigail Jarvis - Fr. - 5'2" - DEF/MF - Cave Creek, Ariz.
Major: Education
At Cactus Shadows High School:
Three-year letterwinner…All-Region Honorable Mention as a freshman…All-League second team as a sophomore…All-League first team as a junior…Team Captain…Leadership Award…Club soccer in 2006…Two-time district champion (2003, 2004) and region champion in 2005…State quarterfinalist in 2004 and semifinalist in 2005…Marketing Club membership officer.
Personal: Majoring in Education…Daughter of Mark and Jana Jarvis…Chose MSC for its environment, academic and athletic programs…Enjoys shopping, working out, spending time with friends and being involved in her church.
photo by buddy bear Kylie Kegans - Jr. - 5'9" - DEF - Claremont, Calif.
Major: Kinesiology
At Santa Rosa Junior College:
Letterwinner…First Team All-Conference…League runner-up.
At Claremont High School: Three-sport athlete excelling in soccer, volleyball and track…Soccer All-League selection in 2004…All-League Honorable Mention in 2003…Honor Roll.
Personal: Majoring in Kinesiology with career aspirations of becoming a registered dietitian for athletes…Daughter of Scott and Terri Kegans…Chose MSC for its location and competitive conference…Enjoys outdoor activities and going to Lake Powell.
photo by buddy bear Natali Koen - Fr. - 5'3" - FWD - Rio Rancho, NM
Major: Environmental Science
At Rio Rancho High School:
Three-year letterwinner…Three-time District Champion…Three-time Second Team All-District…Associated Students.
Personal: Majoring in Environmental Science…Daughter of John and Felene Kaen…Chose MSC for its campus, coaching staff and teammates…Aspires to work on making products that are good for the environment…Loves ranch dressing…Enjoys sleeping, wakeboarding, snowboarding and skiing.
photo by buddy bear


Stephanie Lee - So. - 5'6" - MF - Thornton, Colo.
Major: Nursing
As a Freshman (2006):
Letterwinner…Played in nine games with two starts…Scored one goal, her first as a collegian, at CSU-Pueblo in the Mavericks 3-0 victory…Recorded nine shots on goal for a .111 shot percentage…Finished with eight shots on goal for a .889 shot on goal percentage.
At Horizon High School: Three-year letterwinner…Three-time All-Conference Second Team selection…Team Captain her senior year…Four-year honor roll recipient…Outdoor Education leader…Link Crew Leader.
Personal: Majoring in Nursing…Daughter of Troy and Kim Lee…Chose MSC for its size and nursing program…Enjoys being outdoors, working out, playing volleyball and spending time with family and friend.

photo by buddy bear Ashley Nemmers - Fr. - 5'4" - FWD - Arvada, Colo.
Major: Business
At Arvada High School:
Four-year letterwinner…Four-year starter…All-Conference Jeffco League in 2005…Business and Law Club…Spanish Club…Dance Team…State qualifier for business academic honors.
Personal: Majoring in Business…Daughter of Gary and Lisa Nemmers…Chose MSC for its location, soccer program and proximity to home…Enjoys snowboarding, working out, hiking and camping.

photo by buddy bear Rachelle Ormond - Fr. - 5'9" - FWD - Peoria, Ariz.
Major: Kinesiology
At Sunrise Mountain High School:
Three-year letterwinner…Two-time All-State selection…All-State Honorable Mention as a freshman…Placed third at state tournament in 2006…Desert Regional runner-up in 2005…Desert Region Champion in 2004.
Personal: Majoring in Kinesiology with a minor in Business…Daughter of James and Jennifer Ormond…Chose MSC for its campus and soccer program…Looks forward to a career in sports medicine…Enjoys swimming.
photo by buddy bear Christina Pauley - Sr. - 5'6" - FWD - Santa Ynez, Calif. Major: Sports Management
As a Junior (2006):
Letterwinner…Played in 18 games with 12 starts…Second on the team with three goals…First goal as a Maverick versus East Central in a 2-0 victory…Game winning goal against Adams State…Credited with two assists…Second on the team in shots (46) and shots on goal (27)…Third on the team in points (8)…Shot on goal percentage of .587.
At Long Beach City College: State and National Champion…Second Team All-Conference selection…Ranked 16th in the league in goals scored.
At Santa Ynez Valley Union High School: Two-sport athlete excelling in soccer and swimming…Four-year soccer letterwinner…Four-time Offensive Player of the Year…Four-time league champion…Two-time Los Padres All-League selection…Woman Athlete of the Year…Two-year letterwinner on the swim team…Honor Roll…Student Body representative.
Personal: Majoring in Sports Management…Daughter of Joe and Kimberley Pauley…Chose MSC to continue her soccer career and live in Colorado…Enjoys spending time with family, listening to music, dancing and camping.
photo by buddy bear Mallory Reid - Sr. - 5'2" - DEF - Arvada, Colo.
Major: Math/Education
As a Junior (2006):
Letterwinner…One of four players to start all 19 games…Has started every game in her collegiate career (59)…Tallied two goals and one assists…Recorded 25 shots for a .080 shot percentage…Finished with 11 shots on goal for a .440 shot on goal percentage…RMAC All-Academic Team.
As a Sophomore (2005): Letterwinner…One of three players to start all 20 games, has started all 40 games of her MSC career…Registered one goal and three assists…Recorded 14 shots and 11 shots on goal…Scored her first collegiate goal in a 2-1 victory at Colorado Christian…Led the team with a .786 shot on goal percentage… Tied for a team high three assist.
As a Freshman (2004): Letterwinner…Only Maverick player to start all 20 games…Recorded 16 shots and seven shots on goal…Bookcliff Scholarship recipient.
Pomona High School: Four-year letterwinner…Voted three-time offensive Most Valuable Player by teammates…All-Conference Honorable Mention midfielder in 2003…Second Team All-Conference as a senior…5A Academic State Champions in 2002…Varsity captain her senior year…Two-time academic letterwinner…Four-time member of the Honor Roll…Class rank 22 of 431…Junior Escort in the 2003 commencement ceremony…Pomona Leadership Council.
Personal: Majoring in Math/Education…Daughter of Mark and Marta Reid…Chose MSC for its soccer program, size, location and family in the area…First name is her mother's maiden name…Grandma attended Mesa Junior College in 1950…Enjoys skiing, biking and spending time with family and friends.
photo by buddy bear Brenna Rice - So. - 5'7" - DEF - Mukilteo, Wash.
Major: Exercise Science
As a Freshman (2006):
Letterwinner…Played in 18 games with 16 starts…Scored first collegiate goal at East Central…Goal was the game winner for the Mavericks...Recorded 14 shots for a .071 shot percentage…Tallied 10 shots on goal for a .714 shot on goal percentage…RMAC All-Academic Team.
At Mesa State (2005): Medical Redshirt
Archbishop Murphy High School: Two-sport athlete excelling in soccer and track and field…Four year varsity player…Senior Team Captain…Two-time All-State selection…Second Team All-State as a sophomore…All-Area First Team as a freshman…Voted MVP following her junior season…Three-time regional finalist on club team…Six time league champion on club team…State Champion her sophomore year in the triple jump…Holds school records for triple jump, 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400…Four-time Honor Roll student…Mill Creek Rotary Student of the Month.
Personal: Majoring in Exercise Science… Daughter of Patrick Rice and Bette Sindzinski… Chose MSC for its location, affordability and teammates…Career highlight is winning the triple jump title as a sophomore…Plays the violin…Enjoys the violin, running, watching football and hanging out with friends.
photo by buddy bear Lauren Sell - Sr. - 5'7" - MF/FWD - Grand Junction, Colo.
Major: Nursing
As a Junior (2006):
Letterwinner…Started all 19 games…Daktronics All-Midwest First Team…All-RMAC First Team unanimous selection…RMAC Player of the Week (9/26/06)…Second in the league in points per game (1.68) and goals per game (0.79)…Third in the league in goals (15), game winning goals (4), shots (80) and shots per game (4.21)…Ranked fourth in the league in points (32)…RMAC All-Tournament Team selection…Led the team in goals (15), points (32), shots (80), shots on goal (43), game winning goals (4), penalty kicks (2) and penalty kicks attempted (2-2)…Recorded a .538 shot on goal percentage and .188 shot percentage…Scored a career high three goals versus Colorado Christian and CSU-Pueblo (back-to-back games)…Career high two penalty kicks (2-2) at New Mexico Highlands and Colorado Mines (game winning goal)…Finished with two assists.
As a Sophomore (2005): Letterwinner…Played in all 20 games including 12 starts…RMAC All-Conference Second Team…Team high four goals…Second on the team with nine points, 37 shots and 20 shots on goal…Scored the game winning goal versus CSU-Pueblo…Registered two goals against Regis University.
As a Freshman (2004): Letterwinner…Played in 19 games…Started 18 games…MSC Freshman of the Year…Led the team in goals (3), points (7), shots (63) and shots on goal (31)…Recorded one assist on the year…Scored the game winning goal at Colorado Christian…Recorded first collegiate goal and first collegiate start at Montana State Billings (Sept. 6).
Grand Junction High School: Two-sport athlete at GJHS…Four-year letterwinner in soccer and basketball…Team captain her senior year for soccer and basketball…Four-time All-Conference selection in soccer…Leading scorer her freshman and junior year…Ranked 13th in the state in goals scored and led the league as a junior…Outstanding Senior Athlete…Two-time Academic All-State Honorable Mention…Two-time Honor Roll recipient…A tutor/mentor for students at risk.
Personal: Majoring in Nursing…Daughter of Becky Beverly…Chose MSC for its proximity and opportunity to continue her soccer career in her hometown… Both parents were college athletes…Uncle attended MSC…Enjoys listening to music, campfires, vacationing and being with family.

photo by buddy bear Jami Simpson - So. - 5'3" - MF - Broomfield, Colo.
Major: Undecided
As a Freshman (2006):
Letterwinner…Played in 17 games with nine starts…Scored two goals…First collegiate goal at Colorado Christian…Recorded nine shots on goal for a .409 shot on goal percentage…Tallied 22 shots for a .091 shot percentage.
At Legacy High School: Four-year letterwinner…Metro North Player of the Year…First Team All-Conference…Honorable Mention All-State…Team Most Valuable Player…Honor Roll.
Personal: Daughter of Jim and Cindy Simpson…Coached a 5th-6th grade basketball team…Volunteer in elementary classroom…Chose MSC for it location and teammates…Likes to juggle…Enjoys hanging out with friends, watching movies and listening to music.
photo by buddy bear Sherilyn Stoffel - So. - 5'4" - MF - Grand Junction, Colo. Major: Elementary Education
As a Freshman (2006):
Letterwinner…Played in all 19 games with nine starts…Tallied two goals and two assists…Scored both goals against CSU-Pueblo in the Mavericks 7-2 victory…Game winning assist versus Ft. Lewis…Recorded 12 shots on goal, .600 shot on goal percentage…Finished with 20 shots on the year, .100 shot percentage.
At Grand Junction High School: Three-year letterwinner…Two-time All-Conference Southwestern League selection…SWL Player of the Year…Two-time All-Academic First Team…Team Captain…Teammate of the Year…League Champion in 2004…Two-time playoff qualifier…Honor Roll…President and District Secretary for Family Career Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)..
Personal: Majoring in Elementary Education…Daughter of Henry and Rhonda Stoffel…Chose MSC for its academic and athletic programs…Enjoys camping, hiking and relaxing.
photo by buddy bear Samantha Straw - So. - 5'7" - MF - Manitou Springs, Colo. Major: Undecided
As a Freshman (2006):
Letterwinner…Played in eight games…Recorded two shots on goal.
At Manitou Springs High School: Two-sport athlete excelling in soccer and basketball…Four-year letterwinner in soccer…Three-time All-Conference performer…Two-time All-Area Honorable Mention…Two-time league champion…Academic Team…Three-year letterwinner in basketball…Two-time All-Conference selection…Two-time All-Area Honorable Mention…Three-time all-tournament team honoree…All-State Basketball Game…Key Club…National Honor Society…Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Personal: Daughter of Dale and Judy Straw…Chose MSC for its size and location…Enjoys playing other sports, shopping and hanging out with friends.
photo by buddy bear Nicole Teiffel - So. - 5'7" - FWD - Littleton, Colo.
Major: Business
As a Sophomore (2006):
Redshirt…Played in two games with one start before a season ending injury…Recorded one assist at East Central…Tallied one shot and one shot on goal at East Central.
As a Freshman (2005): Letterwinner…Played in six games including five starts before suffering an injury…Scored her first collegiate goal against East Central University…Registered an assist versus St. Edwards…Recorded 27 shots and 16 shots on goal.
At Heritage High School: Two-time 5A state semifinal participant…Selected Most Improved Player for the 2005 season…Honor Roll…Chess Club…Spanish Club…Student Government…Commercial Photography.
Personal: Majoring in Business…Daughter of Floyd and Cindy Teiffel…Career highlight is scoring on a penalty kick to win the Continental League title in 2004… Chose MSC for its size, location and soccer program…Enjoys bike riding, boating, ping-pong and road trips.
photo by buddy bear Kelsy Woodson - Fr. - 5'9" - GK - Farmington, NM
Major: Undecided
At Piedra Vista High School:
Four-year letterwinner…Three-time All-District…Three-time All-State…Two-time team MVP…District Championship in 2006…Two-time district runner-up…Best Defender Award as a freshman…Student Senate; Vice President as a sophomore, President her junior and senior year…Anti-Tobacco campaign.
Personal: Daughter of Darren Woodson and Margie Alvarez…Chose MSC for its location and beautiful campus…Enjoys snowboarding, camping and hiking.

 

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