ATHLETICS UPDATE VOLLEYBALL The Fire finished their 2020 campaign with an overall record of 4-12, going 1-10 in conference play. Southeastern was swept by Ave Maria in the quarterfinals of the Sun Conference tournament. Senior Emily Boehlein was a bright spot once again for the Fire, earning her third consecutive All-Sun Conference First-Team recognition. She led her team with 145 kills, 35 blocks and 15 service aces. Boehlein was also one of five SEU players named to the Academic AllSun Conference list. Joining her were sophomore Jessica Hidden, junior Maggie Seagren, junior Jordyn Stiger and senior Morgan Swanger. WOMEN’S SOCCER The Fire capped off an impressive fall schedule by capturing their second Sun Conference Tournament title, defeating Keiser 4-2 in penalty kicks after tying 2-2, and marking the first time the team won the regular season and tournament titles in the same season. There were plenty of standouts for the Fire this year as seven student-athletes were named to the First or Second Team All-Sun Conference. Aisha Solorzano, Naira Lopez, Holly Eddins and Sierra Clayton made the first team while Freshman of the Year Anne-Clara Couturier, Jennifer Luna and Gabriela Labrador were named to the second team. Solorzano and Lopez were integral to the Fire attack as Solorzano led the team with 12 goals and 30 shots on goal, while Lopez led the nation in assists with 12 and had a team-high of 83 shots. Southeastern (12-0-1) clinched a spot to the NAIA National Tournament, which begins at campus sites on April 15, 2021.
MEN’S SOCCER The Southeastern men’s soccer team finished their fall schedule with an overall record of 10-6, with a 5-5 mark in conference play.The Fire were knocked out of the conference tournament after a loss in the semifinals to St. Thomas. Four student-athletes landed on All-Sun Conference teams with junior midfielder Julian Hall leading the way on the first team. Hall was the team leader in goals (7) and points (17). On the second team were Colin Horn, Skylar Funk and Shawn Hardy. Additionally, both Hall and Hardy were named to the All-Conference Tournament team. The Fire continue their season in the spring looking to earn an at-large bid to the NAIA National Tournament. WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY The Fire continued recent success this season by capturing their second consecutive Sun Conference championship, and their third in four years. At the conference championship, Julia Rohm finished with a time of 18:36 to earn Sun Conference Runner of the Year and First-Team All-Sun Conference. The junior won every race she ran. Joining her on the first team were Raeanna Pabon, Isabel Oliveto, Makenzie Johnson and Emma McLaughlin. Kathy Macedo and Madison Lilienthal placed 13 and 14 to land on the second team. Coach Paul Kurtz was named the Sun Conference Coach of the Year, the fourth time since 2016. Rohm and Johnson also placed on the Academic All-Conference list and were joined by Liliana Baker, Mikayla Kalapuch, Joy Spears and Emma Woltjer.
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY Southeastern won its first Sun Conference title this season as four student-athletes earned first team All-Sun Conference recognition. John Perez-Dunn, Jordan Gonzalez, Stephen Ward and Christopher Pinedo all made the first team while David Milburn and Drew Knobl placed on the second team. Coach Paul Kurtz was named Sun Conference Coach of the Year after leading the program to their first title. The Fire were victorious in five of the six meets they participated in. Making the Sun Conference Academic All-Conference list were Pinedo, Grant Gorc, Luke Kathman and Lucas Sheridon.
Emily Boehlein serves against Keiser on Senior Day.
Goalkeeper Holly Eddins dives to make a key save in penalty kicks against Keiser in TSC Final.
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FOOTBALL In their first season under head coach Cesar Rivas-Sandoval, the Fire finished 5-1 and 3-1 against Sun Division opponents in an abbreviated season. The Fire were buoyed by a defense that ranked in the top five in both total defense and scoring defense, allowing just 242 yards per game and surrendering just 13.5 points per game. Defensive back Cory Rahman was key to their success with 34 tackles and three interceptions, which tied for the lead in the division. Leading the way on offense were quarterback Cooper Jones and receiver Eugene Witherspoon. Jones compiled 1,512 yards and 18 touchdowns through the air, both of which led the Sun Division. Witherspoon was also on top of his position group in the Sun Division with 24 catches for 453 yards and six touchdowns.
Senior defender Shawn Hardy sends a ball forward against the Warner Royals.
Julia Rohm leads the pack at The Sun Conference championship.
Jordan Gonzalez crosses the finish line at The Sun Conference championship.
Running back Bryan Bell looks for daylight during the Homecoming victory over St. Thomas.
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