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NDSU Soccer Fills Out 2023-24 Signee Class with 10 Commits
11/10/2022 3:50:00 PM | Women's Soccer
FARGO, N.D. – The North Dakota State women's soccer program and head coach Michael Regan have announced the signing of 10 student-athletes to the 2023-24 signee class.
The class includes nine field players and one goalkeeper coming from seven different states across the country.
Hannah Arnold | Littleton, Colo. | MF | Dakota Ridge Senior HS
CLUB: Plays numerous positions but mostly in the midfield under head coach Mike Hass for Colorado Rush … Scored eight goals and recorded 12 assists last season, helping the team to a 12-2-2 record … Currently leading team to a 5-0-0 record this season … Has nine career goals and 14 career assists for Colorado Rush … Helped program to a national quarterfinal in the 2020-21 season … Invited to the USYNT U17 Regional ID camp … Has not played at the high school level …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Carly and Nick … Has one sister; Ava … Has one brother; Noah … Intended major is undecided …
COACH QUOTE: "Hannah is a player that is passionate about her development as a player, always seeking more opportunities to train and ask questions on how to improve. Hannah is extremely hardworking. She is a box to box midfielder that covers every inch of grass. As a person, Hannah is very coachable, puts the teams needs before her own and will be an asset to the NDSU Program." - Russell Finch, Colorado Rush Girls Academy Director
Sidney Armstrong | Parker, Colo. | F | Legend HS
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Two-year letterwinner at Legend under coach Mazen Kayali … Named captain ahead of senior season … Started every game at forward since sophomore year … Did not play freshman year due to playing club soccer in the former US Soccer DA League … As a sophomore in 2021, a school record for the fastest goal scored in a match at 24 seconds … In 2022 as a junior, she helped Legend advance to the Colorado 5A State Quarterfinals with a record of 14-3 … Ranked 4th in the league with 11 goals scored and was named First Team All Continental League and First Team Academic All-State … Awarded the Titan Award as voted by her teammates, as the player who best exemplifies the qualities of a Legend Titan … Played club soccer for Lorne Donaldson and April Kater at REAL Colorado in the Elite Clubs National League … In her career at REAL (u14-u17), she's scored a total of 38 goals … In 2021, helped her U16 team go undefeated with a record of 18-0-1. In 2022, helped her team to a 22-2-4 record where she scored 10 goals on the season, including a goal and two assists in the playoffs and a goal and an assist in the final to claim the U17 ECNL National Championship title … Two-time Colorado State Cup Champion … Legend Principals Honor roll … National Honor Society, French Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) and Legend Link Crew …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Randena and Roger … Has two brothers; Owen and Griffin … Intending to major in Biomedical Science …
COACH QUOTE: "Sidney is a pleasure to coach, always positive, great teammate, outstanding player and has a knack for scoring big goals. She will thrive as a Bison and proudly represent North Dakota State University." – April Kater, Real Colorado Director of Club Development
Amaya Garrett | Omaha, Neb. | MF/D | Omaha Central HS
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Plays across the field for Omaha Central under head coach Casey Denton … Coming off of a three goal season in 16 games, playing 1,409 minutes … Has logged 2,818 career minutes in 32 games, scoring 14 goals and three assists … Earned Honorable Mention All-State honors as a sophomore and junior, as well as all-conference accolades … Named team's Defensive player of the Year as a sophomore and the team's Most Valuable Player as a junior … Member of the Omaha Central Student Council, Athletic Honor Society, National Honor Society and is a Senior Class Officer … Also plays at the club level for Sporting Nebraska FC …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Molly … Has a twin sister; Gabrielle, who is also a member of the NDSU signee class … Intending to major in Nursing …
COACH QUOTE: "It is with great honor to let you all know the passion and commitment Amaya has to soccer and her teammates. From the age of 8, I have watched Amaya grow into one of the best defenders I know. Her speed and ability to read the game is special. Amaya leads by example and is tactically gifted to play in many roles as needed by any team. Amaya and her sister will be great additions to NDSU." – Alex Mason, Girl's Director of Coaching for Sporting Nebraska FC
Gabrielle Garrett | Omaha, Neb. | F | Omaha Central HS
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Plays primarily up front and on the wings for Omaha Central under head coach Casey Denton … Coming off of a six-goal season in 16 games, with five assists … Has logged 2,610 career minutes in 32 games, scoring 19 goals and nine assists … Earned Honorable Mention All-State honors as a sophomore and junior, as well as all-metro accolades … Named team's Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore … Member of the Omaha Central Student Council … Also plays at the club level for Sporting Nebraska FC …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Molly … Has a twin sister; Amaya, who is also a member of the NDSU signee class … Intended major is undecided …
COACH QUOTE: "I have had the honor of coaching Gabrielle since she was eight years old. At the Academy level, Gabby was like many young players working on skills and understanding the game. As she progressed through the program, we noticed Gabby had a natural knack for scoring goals and often ending as the leading team scorer. Her ability to read the game and be at the right place at the right time to finish is exciting. Defenders are warned Gabby has a good change of pace and is tricky with the ball. When people say size does not matter, they may have had Gabby in mind. Gabby wants to please everyone on and off the field, is socially confident and willing to take on any challenge. She will be an asset to NDSU." – Alex Mason, Girl's Director of Coaching for Sporting Nebraska FC
Madeline Johnston | Brookfield, Wisc. | D | Brookfield East HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Primarily has played in the center back position with some occasional starts in the forward position at Barrington under head coach Matthew Bingen … Scored two goals and recorded three assists in most recent season … Has earned First Team All-Conference accolades each of the last two seasons, helping the team to the semifinals of sectionals both years … Helped lead Barrington to a 15-2-2 season during junior year … Carries a 4.3 GPA and is a Spanish Honor Society member, AP Scholar, and has completed a total of 17 honors/AP courses … Also participates in Redgen and for the math team …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Cheryl and Robert … Has two brothers; Matthew and Michael … Intending to major in Pharmacy …
COACH QUOTE: "I am very proud of Maddie and her ability and commitment to play at the next level at North Dakota State. Maddie is a fierce competitor, with great athletic attributes and technical ability. She is strong willed and a very supportive teammate and leader. North Dakota State is getting a great player and a special person." – Giuliano Oliviero, Director of Coaching at SC Waukesha
Ellie Sanchez | Barrington, Ill. | D/MF | Barrington HS
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Plays primarily as an outside back and winger for Barrington under head coach Ryan Stengren … Has started all 51 games in her career, leading a Barrington defense to just 13 goals conceded against in IHSA play over three seasons … Earned First Team All-Conference honors as a junior and was named to the Illinois State Tournament Top XI, All-Area team and Chicagoland Soccer All-State team … Two-time Illinois State Cup Champion, IHSA State Runner Up, Two-time MSL Conference Champion, USYS Regional and National qualifier with Barrington … Also played at the club level for Eclopse in the ECNL … Member of the Big Red Spirit Club, Peers All Coming Together, FCA, Student Council, BHS Dance Marathon, Athletic Advisory Committee, and BHSTV at Barrington …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Wendy and Joe … Wendy was a collegiate gymnast at Illinois State … Joe played football at North Central College … Has one sister; Aybree … Intending to major in Marketing and Sport Management …
COACH QUOTE: "I've known Ellie from kindergarten through high school; she has been a pleasure to teach and coach. Ellie is one of our captains who does team better than anyone in our program. She is a perfect one-versus-one defender and one of our most aggressive and hardworking players. Ellie maintains a high soccer IQ and has the ability to join the attack from the back and make plays. Ellie's work ethic and determination on the field and in the classroom will make her a valued member of the North Dakota State Soccer program." – Ryan Stengren, Barrington High Head Coach
Ava Stanchina | Owatonna, Minn. | F | Owatonna HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played her senior season for Owatonna under Nate Gendron, lining up primarily as the striker … Scored 17 goals with eight assists in her most recent season with Owatonna … Overall has amassed 65 career goals with 20 assists between Owatonna and Northfield … Has earned all-conference accolades each of her last three seasons … Named the team Most Valuable Player as a junior at Northfield and a senior at Owatonna … Named to the All-State tea as a senior with Owatonna … Scored the quickest goal in Northfield history and also tied the record for most goals in single game … Also lettered in hockey and track …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Mary and Sean … Has two brothers; Mitchell and Cole … Intending to major in Exercise Science …
COACH QUOTE: "Ava has been a fantastic addition to the team, not only because of her great skill and abilities, but she has been able to fit in well and jive with the entire team. I have seen Ava play for the last four years, however, I was always on the opposing side and didn't get to actually coach her until her senior year. Ava is truly an electric player. Everyone gets excited the moment she receives the ball as she can create amazing goal scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. Ava was the leading goal scorer for us this year as well as for her previous high school team her sophomore and junior years. Ava is able to back all of this great soccer skill up with a great personality as well. She is always so humble and a true leader on our team. Her character is always so bright and competitive. I look forward to seeing how she will compete at the collegiate level but I know she will be able to fit in any team because that is who she is. Her presence, attitude, hard work, and character are easily shown when she is interacting with her teammates." – Nate Gendron, Owatonna High Head Coach
Hannah Stipp | Wichita, Kan. | GK | Circle HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Has recorded 17 career shutouts, including six shutouts last season, under head coach Junior Galvan for Circle … Has posted an .875 career save percentage with 229 saves in her prep career … Named First Team All-State as a junior and Second Team All-State as a sophomore … Also named to the all-conference and All-Butler County teams both seasons, as well as being named the Defensive Player of the Year as a junior … Owns four program records, including saves in a game (23), shutouts in a season (11), consecutive wins (17) and least amount of goals conceded in a season (9) … Has led program to three consecutive conference and regional championships and was the only 4A team in the state to finish the season undefeated … Presidential Academic Excellence Award winner … Citizenship Award and Principal's Honor Roll recognition … Member of the National Honors Society, as well as the Research and Design for Manufacturing Club …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Andi and Travis … Both Andi and Travis were goalkeepers at Friends (Kan.) University … Has two sisters; Ashlynn and Tori … Has one brother; Creighton … Intending to major in Mechanical Engineering …
COACH QUOTE: "Kansas Rush Wichita is grateful for the opportunity that Hannah Stipp will have to play at North Dakota State University. Hannah is a tremendous goalkeeper and we are ecstatic that she will be doing it at NDSU. Hannah has played at KRW for the entirety of her youth career and is an example of the kind of student-athletes that we hope to send out into the world. Her genuine passion for the game and desire to grow will allow her to be an asset to NDSU in the coming years. We wish Hannah and NDSU all the best." – Adam Hunter, Technical Director at Kansas Rush Wichita
Sidney Weigel | Lakewood, Colo. | D | Green Mountain HS
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Two-year captain for Ken Fehr, playing primarily in the midfield and as a forward for Green Mountain … Plays primarily at the club level for Colorado Rush, first under Antonio Rosales and most recently under Russell Finch … At the club level, has played primarily in the center back position but has played across the back line … With Rush, has helped the club to a Colorado State Championship, a Quarter final finish in the national GA playoffs and a Frontier GA Championship … She has helped the program reach the No. 16 national ranking among ECNL and GA teams, as well as a champions league group victory and a Mountain West Division championship …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Kristie and Michael … Has one brother; Ryan … Intending to major in Nursing …
COACH QUOTE: "Sidney plays like she's one of the strongest and fastest on the field. She is a tenacious player that is willing to put in the tough tackles and the endless tracking of players. Sidney is also a player that teammates want to be around, a personality both on and off the field. I know NDSU is getting a player that will bring tenacity and a winning mentality." - Russell Finch, Colorado Rush Girls Academy Director
"Sidney has always been an amazing defender and a brick wall when attackers approach. Sidney is resilient and fearless and I am confident the word quit isn't in her vocabulary. I am excited to see her reach another level at NDSU as a Bison. Sidney will wear her jersey with so much pride." – Antonio Rosales, Head Coach Real Colorado Olympico
Tyreese Zacher | Brandon, S.D. | D | Brandon Valley HS
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Named the 2021-22 South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year … Played in the 2022 10th Annual Girl's High School All-American Soccer game … Has earned SDHSSCA First Team All-State honors the last three season, while earning SD Metro All-Conference team honors all four seasons … Named the SDHSSCA 2020 Defensive MVP of the South Dakota State Championship Game, leading the team to the 2020 Class AA Championship … A four-year starter for Brandon Valley under Alexis Frantzen, playing primarily as a defender or defensive midfielder … Averaged over 75 minutes per game last season, helping the team to eight shutouts and an 8-3-5 record … Contributed offensively with one goal and three assists … In 62 career games, has scored eight goas and 13 assists while contributing to 33 shutouts defensively as the team has finished with a 39-11-12 record … Also received Presidential Award of Excellence and honor roll recognition throughout her time at Brandon Valley …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Nicole and Mike … Mother Nicole played soccer and basketball at Sioux Falls … Father Mike played football at South Dakota Mines … Has one brother; Mekhi … Intending to major in Nutrition Science …
COACH QUOTE: "Tyreese is a physically and tactically strong defender. She can play anywhere in the back line but I believe she is most efficient in the middle. She is a fantastic 1v1 shut down defender that also possesses the ability to not only win the ball but then contribute to the attack. You will immediately notice Ty's athleticism, however her ability to evaluate her opponents play and then deny their opportunities to get dangerous, are without question, one of her best strengths. I am really excited to watch Tyreese's career take off at the next level." - Brandon Barkus, Head Coach Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
The 10 signees will join the Bison ahead of the 2023-24 academic year. The Bison Soccer program wrapped up the 2022 season last month in the Summit League Championship Quarterfinals, finishing with an 8-9-3 record overall.
The class includes nine field players and one goalkeeper coming from seven different states across the country.
Hannah Arnold | Littleton, Colo. | MF | Dakota Ridge Senior HS
CLUB: Plays numerous positions but mostly in the midfield under head coach Mike Hass for Colorado Rush … Scored eight goals and recorded 12 assists last season, helping the team to a 12-2-2 record … Currently leading team to a 5-0-0 record this season … Has nine career goals and 14 career assists for Colorado Rush … Helped program to a national quarterfinal in the 2020-21 season … Invited to the USYNT U17 Regional ID camp … Has not played at the high school level …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Carly and Nick … Has one sister; Ava … Has one brother; Noah … Intended major is undecided …
COACH QUOTE: "Hannah is a player that is passionate about her development as a player, always seeking more opportunities to train and ask questions on how to improve. Hannah is extremely hardworking. She is a box to box midfielder that covers every inch of grass. As a person, Hannah is very coachable, puts the teams needs before her own and will be an asset to the NDSU Program." - Russell Finch, Colorado Rush Girls Academy Director
Sidney Armstrong | Parker, Colo. | F | Legend HS
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Two-year letterwinner at Legend under coach Mazen Kayali … Named captain ahead of senior season … Started every game at forward since sophomore year … Did not play freshman year due to playing club soccer in the former US Soccer DA League … As a sophomore in 2021, a school record for the fastest goal scored in a match at 24 seconds … In 2022 as a junior, she helped Legend advance to the Colorado 5A State Quarterfinals with a record of 14-3 … Ranked 4th in the league with 11 goals scored and was named First Team All Continental League and First Team Academic All-State … Awarded the Titan Award as voted by her teammates, as the player who best exemplifies the qualities of a Legend Titan … Played club soccer for Lorne Donaldson and April Kater at REAL Colorado in the Elite Clubs National League … In her career at REAL (u14-u17), she's scored a total of 38 goals … In 2021, helped her U16 team go undefeated with a record of 18-0-1. In 2022, helped her team to a 22-2-4 record where she scored 10 goals on the season, including a goal and two assists in the playoffs and a goal and an assist in the final to claim the U17 ECNL National Championship title … Two-time Colorado State Cup Champion … Legend Principals Honor roll … National Honor Society, French Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) and Legend Link Crew …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Randena and Roger … Has two brothers; Owen and Griffin … Intending to major in Biomedical Science …
COACH QUOTE: "Sidney is a pleasure to coach, always positive, great teammate, outstanding player and has a knack for scoring big goals. She will thrive as a Bison and proudly represent North Dakota State University." – April Kater, Real Colorado Director of Club Development
Amaya Garrett | Omaha, Neb. | MF/D | Omaha Central HS
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Plays across the field for Omaha Central under head coach Casey Denton … Coming off of a three goal season in 16 games, playing 1,409 minutes … Has logged 2,818 career minutes in 32 games, scoring 14 goals and three assists … Earned Honorable Mention All-State honors as a sophomore and junior, as well as all-conference accolades … Named team's Defensive player of the Year as a sophomore and the team's Most Valuable Player as a junior … Member of the Omaha Central Student Council, Athletic Honor Society, National Honor Society and is a Senior Class Officer … Also plays at the club level for Sporting Nebraska FC …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Molly … Has a twin sister; Gabrielle, who is also a member of the NDSU signee class … Intending to major in Nursing …
COACH QUOTE: "It is with great honor to let you all know the passion and commitment Amaya has to soccer and her teammates. From the age of 8, I have watched Amaya grow into one of the best defenders I know. Her speed and ability to read the game is special. Amaya leads by example and is tactically gifted to play in many roles as needed by any team. Amaya and her sister will be great additions to NDSU." – Alex Mason, Girl's Director of Coaching for Sporting Nebraska FC
Gabrielle Garrett | Omaha, Neb. | F | Omaha Central HS
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Plays primarily up front and on the wings for Omaha Central under head coach Casey Denton … Coming off of a six-goal season in 16 games, with five assists … Has logged 2,610 career minutes in 32 games, scoring 19 goals and nine assists … Earned Honorable Mention All-State honors as a sophomore and junior, as well as all-metro accolades … Named team's Offensive Player of the Year as a sophomore … Member of the Omaha Central Student Council … Also plays at the club level for Sporting Nebraska FC …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Molly … Has a twin sister; Amaya, who is also a member of the NDSU signee class … Intended major is undecided …
COACH QUOTE: "I have had the honor of coaching Gabrielle since she was eight years old. At the Academy level, Gabby was like many young players working on skills and understanding the game. As she progressed through the program, we noticed Gabby had a natural knack for scoring goals and often ending as the leading team scorer. Her ability to read the game and be at the right place at the right time to finish is exciting. Defenders are warned Gabby has a good change of pace and is tricky with the ball. When people say size does not matter, they may have had Gabby in mind. Gabby wants to please everyone on and off the field, is socially confident and willing to take on any challenge. She will be an asset to NDSU." – Alex Mason, Girl's Director of Coaching for Sporting Nebraska FC
Madeline Johnston | Brookfield, Wisc. | D | Brookfield East HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Primarily has played in the center back position with some occasional starts in the forward position at Barrington under head coach Matthew Bingen … Scored two goals and recorded three assists in most recent season … Has earned First Team All-Conference accolades each of the last two seasons, helping the team to the semifinals of sectionals both years … Helped lead Barrington to a 15-2-2 season during junior year … Carries a 4.3 GPA and is a Spanish Honor Society member, AP Scholar, and has completed a total of 17 honors/AP courses … Also participates in Redgen and for the math team …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Cheryl and Robert … Has two brothers; Matthew and Michael … Intending to major in Pharmacy …
COACH QUOTE: "I am very proud of Maddie and her ability and commitment to play at the next level at North Dakota State. Maddie is a fierce competitor, with great athletic attributes and technical ability. She is strong willed and a very supportive teammate and leader. North Dakota State is getting a great player and a special person." – Giuliano Oliviero, Director of Coaching at SC Waukesha
Ellie Sanchez | Barrington, Ill. | D/MF | Barrington HS
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Plays primarily as an outside back and winger for Barrington under head coach Ryan Stengren … Has started all 51 games in her career, leading a Barrington defense to just 13 goals conceded against in IHSA play over three seasons … Earned First Team All-Conference honors as a junior and was named to the Illinois State Tournament Top XI, All-Area team and Chicagoland Soccer All-State team … Two-time Illinois State Cup Champion, IHSA State Runner Up, Two-time MSL Conference Champion, USYS Regional and National qualifier with Barrington … Also played at the club level for Eclopse in the ECNL … Member of the Big Red Spirit Club, Peers All Coming Together, FCA, Student Council, BHS Dance Marathon, Athletic Advisory Committee, and BHSTV at Barrington …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Wendy and Joe … Wendy was a collegiate gymnast at Illinois State … Joe played football at North Central College … Has one sister; Aybree … Intending to major in Marketing and Sport Management …
COACH QUOTE: "I've known Ellie from kindergarten through high school; she has been a pleasure to teach and coach. Ellie is one of our captains who does team better than anyone in our program. She is a perfect one-versus-one defender and one of our most aggressive and hardworking players. Ellie maintains a high soccer IQ and has the ability to join the attack from the back and make plays. Ellie's work ethic and determination on the field and in the classroom will make her a valued member of the North Dakota State Soccer program." – Ryan Stengren, Barrington High Head Coach
Ava Stanchina | Owatonna, Minn. | F | Owatonna HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Played her senior season for Owatonna under Nate Gendron, lining up primarily as the striker … Scored 17 goals with eight assists in her most recent season with Owatonna … Overall has amassed 65 career goals with 20 assists between Owatonna and Northfield … Has earned all-conference accolades each of her last three seasons … Named the team Most Valuable Player as a junior at Northfield and a senior at Owatonna … Named to the All-State tea as a senior with Owatonna … Scored the quickest goal in Northfield history and also tied the record for most goals in single game … Also lettered in hockey and track …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Mary and Sean … Has two brothers; Mitchell and Cole … Intending to major in Exercise Science …
COACH QUOTE: "Ava has been a fantastic addition to the team, not only because of her great skill and abilities, but she has been able to fit in well and jive with the entire team. I have seen Ava play for the last four years, however, I was always on the opposing side and didn't get to actually coach her until her senior year. Ava is truly an electric player. Everyone gets excited the moment she receives the ball as she can create amazing goal scoring opportunities for herself and her teammates. Ava was the leading goal scorer for us this year as well as for her previous high school team her sophomore and junior years. Ava is able to back all of this great soccer skill up with a great personality as well. She is always so humble and a true leader on our team. Her character is always so bright and competitive. I look forward to seeing how she will compete at the collegiate level but I know she will be able to fit in any team because that is who she is. Her presence, attitude, hard work, and character are easily shown when she is interacting with her teammates." – Nate Gendron, Owatonna High Head Coach
Hannah Stipp | Wichita, Kan. | GK | Circle HS
HIGH SCHOOL: Has recorded 17 career shutouts, including six shutouts last season, under head coach Junior Galvan for Circle … Has posted an .875 career save percentage with 229 saves in her prep career … Named First Team All-State as a junior and Second Team All-State as a sophomore … Also named to the all-conference and All-Butler County teams both seasons, as well as being named the Defensive Player of the Year as a junior … Owns four program records, including saves in a game (23), shutouts in a season (11), consecutive wins (17) and least amount of goals conceded in a season (9) … Has led program to three consecutive conference and regional championships and was the only 4A team in the state to finish the season undefeated … Presidential Academic Excellence Award winner … Citizenship Award and Principal's Honor Roll recognition … Member of the National Honors Society, as well as the Research and Design for Manufacturing Club …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Andi and Travis … Both Andi and Travis were goalkeepers at Friends (Kan.) University … Has two sisters; Ashlynn and Tori … Has one brother; Creighton … Intending to major in Mechanical Engineering …
COACH QUOTE: "Kansas Rush Wichita is grateful for the opportunity that Hannah Stipp will have to play at North Dakota State University. Hannah is a tremendous goalkeeper and we are ecstatic that she will be doing it at NDSU. Hannah has played at KRW for the entirety of her youth career and is an example of the kind of student-athletes that we hope to send out into the world. Her genuine passion for the game and desire to grow will allow her to be an asset to NDSU in the coming years. We wish Hannah and NDSU all the best." – Adam Hunter, Technical Director at Kansas Rush Wichita
Sidney Weigel | Lakewood, Colo. | D | Green Mountain HS
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Two-year captain for Ken Fehr, playing primarily in the midfield and as a forward for Green Mountain … Plays primarily at the club level for Colorado Rush, first under Antonio Rosales and most recently under Russell Finch … At the club level, has played primarily in the center back position but has played across the back line … With Rush, has helped the club to a Colorado State Championship, a Quarter final finish in the national GA playoffs and a Frontier GA Championship … She has helped the program reach the No. 16 national ranking among ECNL and GA teams, as well as a champions league group victory and a Mountain West Division championship …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Kristie and Michael … Has one brother; Ryan … Intending to major in Nursing …
COACH QUOTE: "Sidney plays like she's one of the strongest and fastest on the field. She is a tenacious player that is willing to put in the tough tackles and the endless tracking of players. Sidney is also a player that teammates want to be around, a personality both on and off the field. I know NDSU is getting a player that will bring tenacity and a winning mentality." - Russell Finch, Colorado Rush Girls Academy Director
"Sidney has always been an amazing defender and a brick wall when attackers approach. Sidney is resilient and fearless and I am confident the word quit isn't in her vocabulary. I am excited to see her reach another level at NDSU as a Bison. Sidney will wear her jersey with so much pride." – Antonio Rosales, Head Coach Real Colorado Olympico
Tyreese Zacher | Brandon, S.D. | D | Brandon Valley HS
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB: Named the 2021-22 South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year … Played in the 2022 10th Annual Girl's High School All-American Soccer game … Has earned SDHSSCA First Team All-State honors the last three season, while earning SD Metro All-Conference team honors all four seasons … Named the SDHSSCA 2020 Defensive MVP of the South Dakota State Championship Game, leading the team to the 2020 Class AA Championship … A four-year starter for Brandon Valley under Alexis Frantzen, playing primarily as a defender or defensive midfielder … Averaged over 75 minutes per game last season, helping the team to eight shutouts and an 8-3-5 record … Contributed offensively with one goal and three assists … In 62 career games, has scored eight goas and 13 assists while contributing to 33 shutouts defensively as the team has finished with a 39-11-12 record … Also received Presidential Award of Excellence and honor roll recognition throughout her time at Brandon Valley …
PERSONAL: Daughter of Nicole and Mike … Mother Nicole played soccer and basketball at Sioux Falls … Father Mike played football at South Dakota Mines … Has one brother; Mekhi … Intending to major in Nutrition Science …
COACH QUOTE: "Tyreese is a physically and tactically strong defender. She can play anywhere in the back line but I believe she is most efficient in the middle. She is a fantastic 1v1 shut down defender that also possesses the ability to not only win the ball but then contribute to the attack. You will immediately notice Ty's athleticism, however her ability to evaluate her opponents play and then deny their opportunities to get dangerous, are without question, one of her best strengths. I am really excited to watch Tyreese's career take off at the next level." - Brandon Barkus, Head Coach Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
The 10 signees will join the Bison ahead of the 2023-24 academic year. The Bison Soccer program wrapped up the 2022 season last month in the Summit League Championship Quarterfinals, finishing with an 8-9-3 record overall.
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