FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Evan O’Kelly Director of Communications O: (406) 657-2130 E: evan.okelly@msubillings.edu Monday, July 11, 2016 Krakowiak completes 2016 roster with 4 additions
Four more players will join the Yellowjacket women’s soccer roster in the fall as the 2016 season approaches. BILLINGS, Mont. – With the addition of four more players, Montana State University Billings women’s soccer head coach Wojtek Krakowiak completed his roster for the 2016 season he announced on Monday. Sarah Farris, Kylee Inman-Wolfe, Katelynn Kerkvliet, and Kayce Moore are the final additions to the Yellowjacket squad for the upcoming season, which begins in late August with three exhibition matches in Billings. Moore is a local Montana recruit from Livingston, Inman-Wolfe and Kerkvliet are from Soldotna, Alaska, and Farris is a native of Lakewood, Colo. Inman-Wolfe is a sophomore transfer from Highline College, and Kerkvliet is a junior transferring to MSUB from fellow NCAA Division II school University of Mary (N.D.). Farris and Moore will both enter the program this fall as true freshmen. The four latest additions join 10 previous recruits on the Yellowjackets’ team for the 2016 season.
2016 MSUB Women’s Soccer Recruiting Class Name Position Mackenzie Breeden Midfielder/Defender Sarah Farris Defender Clancee Ferrin Goalkeeper Amanda Hemmen Midfielder/Defender Alexa Iacolucci Midfielder Kylee Inman-Wolfe Defender Katelynn Kerkvliet Goalkeeper Rachel Lythgoe Midfielder/Defender Kayce Moore Midfielder Erin Reynolds Midfielder Kalin Sandow Defender Courteney Shovlin Defender Claire Tevaseu Midfielder Alexa Torbert Midfielder
Hometown Bonney Lake, WA Lakewood, CO Billings, MT Renton, WA Lake Forest Park, WA Soldotna, AK Soldotna, AK Gilbert, AZ Livingston, MT Lancaster, CA Murrieta, CA Great Falls, MT Seattle, WA Billings, MT
Previous School White River HS Green Mountain HS Billings Senior HS Liberty HS Shorecrest HS Highline College University of Mary Campo Verde HS Park HS Quartz Hill HS Vista Murrieta HS Charles M. Russell HS Holy Names Academy Billings Senior HS
Sarah Farris Lakewood, Colorado Green Mountain High School 5’7” – Defender Intended Major: Biology Farris earned three letters as a defender at Green Mountain High School, where she was an honorable mention all-Jefferson County League selection as a senior. Farris also served as her team’s captain in her senior season, and was a four-year academic honoree in the classroom. She is the second player on the Yellowjackets’ roster from Lakewood, joining senior team captain Dana Lubieniecki (Bear Creek HS). Coach Krakowiak on Farris: “Sarah made a great impression on us during her visit to MSUB. She has a great, outgoing personality and we really enjoyed meeting her. She is a strong, quick, and intelligent defender who can read the game well, and it allows her to win the ball. She is also very committed to her school work, and we are glad that she will be joining our Yellowjacket family.” Farris on choosing MSUB: “Coach Krakowiak said he wanted me to play for his team, and this was just an opportunity I couldn’t pass up. Montana is beautiful, the people are amazing, the campus is gorgeous, and I am excited to be welcomed into a community of people who love doing what I love: Playing soccer.” Kylee Inman-Wolfe Soldotna, Alaska Soldotna High School/Highline College 5’7” – Defender Intended Major: Criminal Justice In her first season at Highline College (Wash.), Inman-Wolfe helped the Thunderbirds to the Northwest Athletic Conference west division title. She was also picked to the league’s all-star team as a defender, after scoring one goal and adding four assists for six points.
Participating in soccer for four seasons under head coach Jimmy Love, Inman-Wolfe helped Soldotna High to a cumulative conference record of 62-2-3 in her prep career. She was a second-team all-NLC pick as a freshman, before earning first-team all-league honors in each of the next three seasons. Inman-Wolfe capped her career with the Stars by earning conference Player of the Year honors, after being named her team’s MVP in her sophomore through senior seasons. Her team won region titles and placed third in the state tournament in three of the four seasons she played. Coach Krakowiak on Inman-Wolfe: “Kylee is a dynamic defender who has the ability to push forward and be dangerous attacking in the final third. She is a physical player who can win tackles and keep possession of the ball. Kylee is coming off of a very successful year at Highline, and we are really excited that she chose MSUB.” Katelynn Kerkvliet Soldotna, Alaska Soldotna High School/University of Mary 6’1” – Goalkeeper Intended Major: Healthcare Administration/Business Management Beginning her college athletic career at the University of Mary on the women’s basketball team, Kerkvliet saw action in six games as a true freshman during the 2014-15 season. She will return to the pitch this fall with Kerkvliet (center) poses with new Yellowjacket teammates (L to R) Sarah Coghlan, Clancee Ferrin, Jordan Devoto, and Alexa Torbert on her signing day at MSUB. the Yellowjackets, where she was a four-year letterwinner as a goalkeeper at Soldotna High under head coach Jimmy Love. Kerkvliet was an all-league and all-state selection as a junior and senior, and won the coaches’ award as a senior. A three-sport standout as a prep player, Kerkvliet was named her school’s Women’s Student-Athlete of the Year as a senior. In basketball, she was all-state as a senior and earned a pair of tournament MVP awards. She was also a two-time all-league selection and won her team’s MVP honor. Also excelling in volleyball, Kerkvliet was an all-conference middle blocker as a junior and senior. Coach Krakowiak on Kerkvliet: “We are very happy that Katelynn decided to transfer to us. She is an athletic and dynamic goalkeeper, and we are positive she will be a great addition to our already-strong recruiting class.” Kerkvliet on choosing MSUB: “I chose MSUB because of the great opportunities it has to offer. The coaches are outstanding and I can’t wait to be a part of their team to become a better player and all-around person.”
Kayce Moore Livingston, Montana Park High School 5’3” – Midfielder/Defender Intended Major: Physical Therapy A three-year letterwinner under head coach Matt Dettori, Moore will reconnect with former teammate and current Yellowjacket sophomore Jordan Devoto in the fall with MSUB. Playing several different roles around the pitch, Moore earned all-conference honors as well as the Coaches’ Choice Award as a central midfielder, defender, and outside wing player. Coach Krakowiak on Moore: “I like Kayce’s quickness, aggressiveness, and ability to take players on. We always like players who are not afraid to dribble, keep possession, and take calculated risks. She will provide depth in our midfield and attacking areas, and it is great that she can play multiple positions on the field. I got to know Kayce during our overnight camp, and her kindness will fit in great with our team’s personalities as well.” Moore on choosing MSUB: “My interest in MSUB sparked when I attended a soccer game in Billings to support my former teammate. It has always been my dream to compete in collegiate soccer, and hearing all about it from my friend on the Yellowjackets’ team made it seem closer to a reality. I chose MSUB not only because of the soccer program but because of its location in regards to my hometown. As well as the athletics and location, MSUB also offers opportunities for pursuing a career in physical therapy.” The Yellowjackets take on Rocky Mountain College in Billings on Aug. 20 in their first exhibition match. The team’s first regular-season match is set for Sept. 1 at Colorado Christian, and MSUB opens its 2016 home season at Yellowjacket Field on Sept. 8 against San Francisco State University. --@MSUBSports | #JacketNation--