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2010 WOMEN’S SOCCER WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
The Place for Scholars & Champions
General Information Bearcat Women’s Soccer Quick Facts
Head Coach............................................Hillary Arthur WU Record................................ 21-17-2 (3rd year) Alma Mater.........................Humboldt State, 2001 Office Phone.................................. (503) 370-6657 Assistant Coach............ Colleen Johnston (2nd year) Goalkeeper Coach...........Gordon Peppers (1st year) 2009 Overall Record.............................................9-9-2 2009 NWC Record........................... 8-7-1 (3rd Place) Players Returning/Lost......................................12/10 Starters Returning/Lost......................................... 7/4 NWC Championships ..........................10 since 1989 NAIA Tournament........................................... 5 times NCAA Tournament.......................................... 5 times NCAA Quarterfinals........................................ 3 times NCAA Semifinals.............................................. 2 times
Willamette University General Information
Location....................................................... Salem, Oregon Founded......................................................................... 1842 Enrollment..............1,801 Undergraduate; 2,606 Overall President.................................................Dr. M. Lee Pelton Dean of Campus Life...................... Dr. David Douglass Faculty Athletic Rep....................Dr. Julianne Abendroth Director of Athletics....................................Mark Majeski Nickname................................................................Bearcats Colors.............................................Cardinal and Old Gold National Affiliation............................NCAA Division III Conference......................Northwest Conference (NWC) Soccer Facility (Capacity).....................Sparks Field (500) Surface................................................Artificial (FieldTurf) Associate Athletic Director.............Dr. R. Skip Kenitzer Assistant Athletic Director.......................... Judy Gordon Administrative Assistant............................ Leslie Berning Head Athletic Trainer.....................................Shane Wibel Assistant Athletic Trainer............................. Erin Scharer Assistant Athletic Trainer.................................Ken Smith Athletics Comm. Director...................Robert McKinney Assistant Comm. Director..............................Sara Elcano Athletics Comm. Phone............................(503) 370-6110 Athletics Comm. E-mail....... rmckinne@willamette.edu Athletics Department Phone................... (503) 370-6420 Athletics Department FAX......................(503) 370-6379 Athletics Web Site.............www.willamette.edu/athletics
Table of Contents
Senior Megan Moore started in all 20 games as a defender in 2009.
General Information.........................................................1 Season Outlook..................................................................2 NCAA Division III/Northwest Conference.................3 Bearcat Player Profiles................................................. 4-11 Head Coach Hillary Arthur............................................12 Assistant Coaches.............................................................13 Willamette Administration/Athletics............................14 Athletic Facilities..............................................................15 2010 Roster ......................................................................16 Year-by-Year Results........................................................16 2009 Willamette Statistics...............................................17 2009 Results......................................................................18 Bearcat Soccer Records...................................................19 WU Sports Medicine.......................................................19 About Willamette................................................... 20/IBC 2010 Willamette Schedule..........................................OBC
The 2010 Willamette University Women’s Soccer Media Guide was written, designed and edited by Sara Elcano, assistant comm. director, with assistance from Robert McKinney, athletics comm. director. Cover Photo (left to right): Stephanie Skelly and Andrea Rowan (Photo by Frank Miller). Inside Photos by Naomi Stukey, Elcano and the Willamette Office of Marketing Communications. Back cover team photo: Top Row (L to R): Head Coach Hillary Arthur, Tannin Kueffner, Alex Batzer, Paige Lancourt, Allie Mack, Ariel Wilson, Ginny Hodges, Megan Moore, Stephanie Skelly, Ast. Coach Gordon Peppers, and Ast. Coach Colleen Johnston. Middle Row (L to R): Shannon Scott, Maddy Grainger, Jacqui Olson, Beth Freese, Andrea Rowan, Sabine Wetzel, Elena Johansen, and Cat Carragee. Bottom Row (L to R): Stephanie Kruger, Nicole Price, Kelli Gano and Irene Vazquez (Photo by McKinney). Printing by K/P Corporation. Page 1
2010 Season Outlook The Willamette University women’s soccer team returns 12 players from the 2009 team that finished third in the Northwest Conference. WU was picked third in the 2010 preseason poll of conference coaches. The Bearcats concluded the season 9-9-2 overall and 8-7-1 in the NWC. Leading the way in 2010 will be junior Stephanie Skelly (MF) and sophomore Andrea Rowan (MF). Skelly was named First Team All-NWC after scoring six goals during her sophomore year. Three of her goals were game-winning goals. Skelly is the only junior on the 2010 roster. Rowan burst onto the NWC scene last year, scoring three goals and earning two assists. She started in all 20 games and earned Second Team All-NWC. Willamette also returns Alex Batzer (Sr., F) and Ariel Wilson (So., MF). Batzer and Wilson each scored three goals last season and will look to continue to make strong offensive contributions. Two other players will be vital to the Bearcats’ success in 2010. Kelli Gano returns for her fourth year in goal. Gano started in 17 games last season and combined with Jill Schneeman (now studying abroad) to record seven shutouts. Megan Moore (Sr.) will anchor the defense. Moore started in all 20 games and played a total of 1,855 minutes, more than any other player on the team. Willamette has 21 players on its roster, including 12 returners. The team also added eight freshmen to the roster. With 16 underclassmen overall, the Bearcats will rely on the leadership of their upperclassmen. In three previous seasons at Willamette, the Bearcat seniors have accumulated 29 wins, including 25 conference victories. The team will play four non-conference games, beginning with cross town rival Corban Page 2
College. After games against Chapman, Bethel (Minn.) and Northwest (Wash.), the team will open Northwest Conference play against Linfield College. The University of Puget Sound will be the team to beat again in 2010, having won eight consecutive conference championships.
Once again, the Loggers were picked to finish first in the preseason poll, as voted by the head coaches. Whitworth University, which finished in second place in 2009, was the other team picked to finish ahead of the Bearcats in the preseason poll. The team will recognize their three seniors on Oct. 24 before the home game against Puget Sound. Head Coach Hillary Arthur is entering her third season at the helm for Willamette. She has coached WU to a 21-17-2 overall record and an 18-13-1 conference record in her two seasons. The team has finished third in the NWC during each of those seasons. Joining Arthur on the sidelines will be assistant coach Colleen Johnston (3rd year) and goalkeeper coach Gordon Peppers (1st year). Since Willamette started competing in intercollegiate women’s soccer in 1981, the Bearcats have earned 350 wins and a .682 winning percentage. The WU women’s soccer program continues to be a model for success. The 2010 team will aim to continue that high level of play.
2010 Willamette Women’s Soccer
Conference and National Affiliations
The nine private colleges and universities in Oregon and Washington that form the Northwest Conference are building a reputation as one of the top NCAA Division III leagues in the nation. The NWC is nationally competitive in a broad spectrum of sports. Formed in 1926, the NWC is 84 years old and is one of the oldest conferences in the western United States. The NWC’s current members in Oregon are Willamette, George Fox, Linfield, Lewis and Clark, and Pacific. Members located in Washington are Pacific Lutheran, Puget Sound, Whitman and Whitworth. Charter members included Willamette, the College of Idaho, Linfield, Pacific and Puget Sound. Albany College was added in 1931, remained for seven years, and then returned in 1949 as Lewis & Clark College. Pacific Lutheran joined in 1965 and was followed by Whitworth in 1970. The College of Idaho withdrew from the conference in 1978. Whitworth dropped out in 1984 and returned in 1988. Menlo joined in 2006 as a member in football only and dropped out in 2009. The NWC originally sponsored athletic competition for men’s sports only, but joined forces with the Women’s Conference of Independent Colleges in 1984 to form the Northwest Conference of Independent Colleges. The name was shortened back to the original Northwest Conference in 1998. Also in 1998, all nine NWC members shifted affiliation from the NAIA to the NCAA. Members knew the move would foster equity, sportsmanship and a genuine concern for all student-athletes.
Willamette is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and competes in Division III, which has 447 members and is the largest NCAA division. Division III is about following your passions and discovering your potential. The college experience is a time of learning and growth. For student-athletes in Division III, this happens in the classroom, through athletics and, ultimately, by earning an academic degree. The Division III experience provides student-athletes with the opportunity to participate in a competitive athletic environment. Studen-athletes can push themselves to excellence. At WU, studentathletes are encouraged to pursue their full passions and find their potential through a comprehensive educational experience. Athletes in Division III do not receive financial aid related to athletic ability. Willamette and other NCAA Division III members encourage students to participate by maximizing the variety of athletic opportunities. An emphasis is placed on conference and regional play. Willamette often sends its teams to California, Idaho, Washington and Texas for in-region games. NCAA Division III members establish an environment with cultural diversity and gender equity among student-athletes and staff. In Division III, faculty and staff focus on the well-being of student-athletes.
The 2010 Bearcat Seniors
#14 Alex Batzer
F
Sr., 5’7”, Medford, Ore. (North Medford HS) Has started in 50 games during her Willamette career ... Was named Honorable Mention All-NWC in 2008 and 2009... Team Offensive MVP in 2008 ... Has 12 career goals at Willamette ... Scored goals against Chapman, Pacific and Whitworth in 2009 ... Majoring in International Studies with a minor in Spanish ... Daughter of Russ Batzer and Kate Crowston ... Born on February 14. Year 2007 2008 2009 Career
GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 19 17 22 9 3 1 7 1 19 19 53 21 6 1 13 3 20 14 42 16 3 1 7 1 58 50 117 46 12 3 27 5
Senior Spotlight: Kelli Gano has played 4,158 minutes in goal during her career as a Bearcat. She has earned 13 solo shutouts and seven combined shutouts.
GK
#1 Kelli Gano
Sr., 5’6”, Portland, Ore. (Cleveland HS) Has started in 58 games in three seasons ... Combined with Jill Schneeman to earn seven shutouts in 2009 ... Played in every minute of all 20 games during her sophomore season ... Named Honorable Mention All-NWC in 2007 ... Named Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week twice ... Majoring in Psychology and Spanish ... Her parents are Mark and Susan Gano ... Born on December 16. Year 2007 2008 2009 Career
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GP GS Min. GA 19 13 1416:25 14 20 20 1801:30 27 19 17 939:39 10 58 50 4157:34 51
GAA Saves W-L-T SHO 0.89 94 6-7-2 6 1.35 72 12-8-0 7 0.96 35 5-5-2 0 1.10 201 23-20-4 13
2010 Willamette Women’s Soccer
The 2010 Bearcat Seniors
#18 Megan Moore
D
Sr., 5’8�, Tigard, Ore. (Tigard HS) Will anchor the defense this season for Willamette ... Started in all 20 games in 2009 ... Scored one goal during the 2008 season ... Was a team captain twice at Tigard High School ... Also competed in lacrosse in high school ... Studied abroad in Spain during the spring term of her junior year at WU ... Is majoring in Biology and minoring in Spanish ... Daughter of Mark and Melney Moore ... Born on December 29. Year 2008 2009 Career
GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 16 2 7 4 1 0 2 1 20 20 8 2 0 0 0 0 36 22 15 6 1 0 2 1
Senior Spotlight: Megan Moore (bottom) has started in 22 games at Willamette and will anchor the defense during her senior season.
Senior Spotlight: Alex Batzer (top) has twice been named Honorable Mention All-NWC and has scored 12 goals while playing at Willamette.
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The 2010 Bearcats
#12 Beth Freese
Jr., 5’5”, Puyallup, Wash. (Emerald Ridge HS)
F
Rejoins the Willamette team after previously playing during the 2007 and 2008 seasons ... Saw action in 14 games as a freshman and 11 games as a sophomore ... Will provide depth at the forward position for the Bearcats ... Played soccer at Emerald Ridge HS before joining Willamette ... Majoring in Anthropology ... Daughter of Paul and Patty Freese ... Born on January 2. Year 2007 2008 Career
GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
#15 Stephanie Skelly Jr., 5’6”, Poulsbo, Wash. (North Kitsap HS)
MF
Was a First Team All-NWC selection in 2009 following her sophomore season ... Scored six goals, including three game-winning goals to finish the year with 12 points ... Was named WU Offensive Player of the Year ... Was a Science Collaborative Research Program participant ... Named a Martha Springer Scholar at Willamette and is on the Honor Roll ... Is majoring in Biology ... Her parents are Ed and Alicia Skelly ... Born on November 11. Year 2008 2009 Career
GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 15 11 27 11 2 2 6 1 20 19 44 19 6 0 12 3 35 30 74 30 8 2 18 4
#6 Maddy Grainger So., 5’6”, Salt Lake City, Utah (West HS)
F
Saw action in 18 games as a freshman ... Earned an assist against Northwest Christian in her first collegiate game ... Will play forward this season for WU ... Played four years of varsity soccer at West HS in Salt Lake City, Utah ... Majoring in Pre-Medicine and Spanish with a minor in Chemistry ... Her parents are Dave and Holly Grainger ... Born on July 19. Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 18 2 4 2 0 1 1 0
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The 2010 Bearcats
D
#5 Elena Johansen So., 5’3”, Salem, Ore. (South Salem HS)
Will see action as a defender for the Bearcats in her sophomore season ... Played soccer all four years at South Salem HS ... Was voted All-League her senior year in soccer ... Was a member of the National Honor Society ... Is undecided regarding her major at Willamette ... Daughter of Eric and Barbara Johansen ... Born on November 28. Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
#23 Tannin Kueffner
So., 5’8”, Storrs Mansfield, Conn. (Edwin O. Smith HS)
MF
Plays the midfield position for Willamette ... Saw action in four games as a freshman ... In addition to soccer, competed in rowing and basketball all four years in high school ... Was named a member of the High Honor Roll ... Is undecided regarding her major at Willamette ... Daughter of Chris Kueffner and Lynn Stoddard ... Born on October 11. Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
#2 Allie Mack
So., 5’10”, Olympia, Wash. (Olympia HS)
D
Will continue to play as a defender for the Bearcats ... Is expected to see an increased responsibility on defense for WU ... Was a member of the varsity soccer team at Olympia HS for two seasons ... Also participated in gymnastics and tennis in high school ... Is undecided regarding her major at Willamette ... Daughter of Doug and Debbie Mack ... Born on May 2. Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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The 2010 Bearcats
#4 Andrea Rowan
So., 5’4”, Boise, Idaho (Timberline HS)
MF
Earned Second Team All-NWC as a freshman ... Scored three goals and had two assists to earn eight total points ... Was a three-year starter at Timberline HS in Boise, Idaho ... Was a member of two State Championship teams ... Inducted into the Timberline High School Wall of Fame in 2009 ... Is undecided regarding her major at Willamette ... Daughter of Paul and Becky Rowan ... Born on February 1. Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 20 20 18 10 3 2 8 0
#10 Shannon Scott
So., 5’6”, Bellevue, Wash. (Sammamish HS)
D
Is expected to start as a defender for the Bearcats ... Played in all 20 games as a freshman in 2009 ... Was a four-year starter at Sammamish HS ... Served as co-captain of her soccer team twice ... Was named First Team All-Conference in 2008 and Second Team All-Conference in 2007 ... Majoring in Politics at Willamette ... Daughter of Kevin and Arlene Scott ... Born on April 19. Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 20 13 5 2 0 0 0 0
#9 Irene Vazquez
So., 5’3”, Woodburn, Ore. (Woodburn High School)
F
Plays forward for Willamette and will compete for time at the position during the 2010 season ... Was named First Team All-League following her senior season at Woodburn High School ... Named team MVP twice ... Chosen as a National Scholar-Athlete ... Was class salutatorian ... Is majoring in Politics at Willamette ... Parents are Ricardo and Margarita Vazquez... Born on April 7. Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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The 2010 Bearcats
#8 Ariel Wilson
So., 5’9”, Fort Collins, Colo. (Poudre HS)
MF
Played in 19 games and started eight games as a freshman ... Scored three goals to earn six points ... Took 19 shots, including `0 shots on goal during her first season ... Will continue to see big minutes for the Bearcats as a sophomore ... Is majoring in Studio Art with a minor in Psychology at Willamette ... Daughter of Malcolm and Jini Wilson ... Born on June 30. Year GP GS Shots SOG Goals Assists Pts. GWG 2009 19 8 19 10 3 0 6 0
#16 Cat Carragee
Fr., 5’6”, Stanford, Calif. (Menlo Atherton HS)
MF
Will play midfielder for the Bearcats ... Played four years as a defender at Menlo Atherton HS ... Also played lacrosse in high school ... Enjoys photography in her spare time ... Is undecided regarding her major at Willamette ... Daughter of Eugene and Nancy Carragee ... Born on September 5. Carragee played soccer and lacrosse at Menlo Atherton HS.
#17 Ginny Hodges
MF
Fr., 5’9”, San Francisco, Calif. (Saint Ignatius College Prep)
Will provide depth for the Bearcats at the midfielder position ... Is also a member of the Willamette University track & field team ... Competed in the heptathlon in track & field ... Is undecided regarding her major at Willamette ... Daughter of Nancy Hudgins ... Born on July 9. Hodges also participates in Track & Field for Willamette.
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The 2010 Bearcats
#7 Stephanie Kruger Fr., 5’5”, West Linn, Ore. (West Linn HS)
D
Was a four-year player at West Linn HS ... Helped her team win a League Championship as a senior ... Served as team captain three times ... Is majoring in Exercise Science and minoring in Spanish at Willamette ... Daughter of Terry and Susan Kruger ... Born on June 1. Kruger was West Linn HS Juggling Champion for four years.
#11 Paige Lancourt Fr., 5’7”, Eagle, Idaho (Eagle HS)
D
Participated in soccer, cross country and track & field in HS ... Was a team captain and District All-Star as a senior ... Played on the 2007 State Championship team ... Is a Pre-Law student at Willamette ... Daughter of Todd and Patrice Lancourt ... Born on December 15. Lancourt’s team won the 2007 State Championship in Idaho.
#21 Holly McKendrick
Fr., 5’8”, Manchester, Wash. (South Kitsap HS)
D
Will look to earn time as a defender in her first season as a Bearcat ... Participated in soccer at South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, Wash. ... Is undecided regarding her major at Willamette University ... Daughter of Harry and Rita McKendrick. McKendrick will play at the defender position for WU.
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2010 Willamette Women’s Soccer
The 2010 Bearcats
#3 Jacqui Olson
Fr., 5’6”, Boise, Idaho (Timberline HS)
F
Played soccer at Timberline HS and was a member of the 2007 State Championship team ... Served as both ASB and Class President ... Will play forward for the Bearcats ... Is majoring in Biology at Willamette ... Daughter of Greg and Betti Olson ... Born on October 29. Olson served as both ASB and Class President in High School.
#25 Nicole Price
Fr., 5’6”, Auburn, Wash. (Thomas Jefferson HS)
GK
Will see time as a goalkeeper for Willamette ... Played three years of varsity soccer at Thomas Jefferson HS ... Also participated in basketball and softball in High School ... Is undecided regarding her major at Willamette ... Daughter of Rich and Sandy Price ... Born on August 4. Price was a three-sport athlete at Thomas Jefferson HS.
#19 Sabine Wetzel
Fr., 5’3”, Martinez, Calif. (Campolindo HS)
MF
Will compete for time as a midfielder on the 2010 Willamette team ... Played on the soccer team at Campolindo High School in Martinez, Calif. ... Is undecided regarding her major at Willamette ... Daughter of Dr. Monte and Esther Wetzel. Wetzel will play in the midfield for Willamette.
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Head Coach Hillary Arthur
Hillary Arthur
Head Coach (3rd year) Office Phone: (503) 370-6657 E-Mail: harthur@willamette.edu
Hillary Arthur is in her third year as the head women’s soccer coach at Willamette University. In her first two seasons, Arthur lead the team to a 21-17-2 overall record and an 18-13-1 conference record. The Bearcats have finished third in the Northwest Conference in each of those seasons. Arthur is the also the Director of Coaching for local soccer club Cascade Futbol. This position has helped Arthur build strong ties within the local soccer community and statewide youth soccer associations. Arthur previously coached at Western Nevada College (CC) in the NJCAA. While at WNC, Arthur led the women’s soccer team during its three seasons of existence. In 2006, WNC won the Region 18 title and advanced to the NJCAA Tournament,
Head Coach Hillary Arthur follows the action at Sparks Field. Arthur led the Bearcats to a third place NWC finish in 2009.
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Hillary Arthur is the sixth head coach at Willamette since the start of the women’s soccer program in 1981. WU has been in postseason play 10 times since 1993, including the Final Four in 1998 and 2001.
with Arthur being selected as the Region 18 Coach of the Year. In 2007, WNC earned second place in the Scenic West. Prior to starting the women’s soccer program at WNC, Arthur was an assistant women’s soccer coach and physical education instructor at California State University-Chico for the 2001-04 seasons. As a college player, Arthur started all four years at Humboldt State University, where she played center midfielder. She was a three-year captain from 1997-99. At HSU, she was selected First Team AllConference three times. As a freshman in 1996, she helped the Lumberjacks earn a #6 national ranking and advance to the NCAA Division II Far West Regional. HSU finished second in the Northern California Athletic Conference in 1996 and 1997 and claimed Pacific West Conference titles in 1998 and 1999. During her senior year, Arthur earned a West Region Player Award and qualified for Academic All-Conference recognition. Arthur received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science and Cardiac Rehabilitation/Kinesiology from Humboldt State in 2001. She received a Master of Arts degree in Sports Psychology/Kinesiology from Cal State-Chico in 2004.
2010 Willamette Women’s Soccer
Assistant Coaches Colleen Johnston
Assistant Coach (3rd year)
Colleen Johnston is in her third season as an assistant coach for the Bearcat women’s soccer team. She works directly with Head Coach Hillary Arthur regarding all aspects of the program. Johnston will play a key part in preparing for the Bearcats’ season, pratices and games. Johnston is a Texas native and played her college ball there. She was a four-year starter for the Rattlers of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, where she earned honors
both on the field and in the classroom. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in English and Communication Arts. In addition to having over 25 years of soccer playing knowledge, Johnston also has her ‘C’ License from the USSF and both her regional and state Goalkeeping Diplomas from the NSCAA. She also has been on the coaching staff of the Julie Foudy Soccer Camps the past five years and has coached at the high school level.
Gordon Peppers
Assistant Coach (1st year)
Gordon Peppers is in his first sesaon on the coaching staff. Peppers will serve as the goalkeeper coach. In addition to Willamette, Peppers has coached with the Cascade Futbol Club for three years. He is the director of goalkeeping at CFC and coaches U12 girls and U17 girls. Prior to moving to Salem, Peppers coached for three years with the Oregon United Soccer Academy in Eugene, Ore. While in Eugene, he also served as an assistant coach/goalkeeper coach at Churchill HS from 2006-09.
He also worked at Northwest Christian University as the goalkeeper coach for both men’s and women’s soccer. Peppers is orginally from Connecticut and attended New Hampshire College before transferring to the University of Connecticut to finish his degree in Accounting and Marketing. Peppers is married and has six children, ranging from 15 to 20 years old. Page 13
Willamette Administration
Dr. M. Lee Pelton
President
Dr. M. Lee Pelton was appointed the 22nd president of Willamette University in July, 1999. Under Pelton’s leadership, the University has increased its academic profile, successfully employing strategies to attract the best faculty and the brightest students from the state, the nation and the world. Since 2001, Willamette University has been ranked a top tier liberal arts college by U.S. News and World Report. President Pelton holds a doctorate from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree in English and psychology from Wichita State University, where he graduated magna cum laude in 1974. His area of academic focus is 19th century British prose and poetry. He served as dean of the college at Colgate University (1988-91) and Dartmouth College (1991-98). At Harvard, he taught in the English Department and was the dean of one of Harvard’s 13 undergraduate colleges. He teaches at Willamette in subjects ranging from 1st century Athens to post-apartheid South Africa.
Mark Majeski
Director of Athletics
Mark Majeski began his tenure with Willamette University in October of 2000, following five years as athletic director at the University of California, Santa Cruz and four years as assistant athletic director at Menlo College. He has been a past chairman of the NCAA Division III membership committee, which provides oversight of the Division III provisional member program. Majeski previously served on the NCAA Division III men’s tennis committee, overseeing championships in that sport. A former basketball, track and softball coach, Majeski also worked venue management and operations for the 1994 FIFA Men’s Soccer World Cup and the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. At WU, Majeski oversees 20 varsity teams, with the Bearcats competing in NCAA Division III, the Northwest Conference and the Intercollegiate Rowing Association. He also is the swimming liaison between the NWC coaches and athletic directors. Majeski received an undergraduate degree in journalism from Menlo College and a master’s degree in higher education administration from San Jose State University. He lives in Salem with his wife, Denise, and their son, Jack Henry, age 6.
Athletics Administrative Staff
Dean of Campus Life.................Dr. David Douglass Faculty Athletic Rep.............. Dr. Julianne Abendroth Associate Athletic Director.......Dr. R. Skip Kenitzer Assistant Athletic Director.....................Judy Gordon Head Athletic Trainer....................Shane Wibel, ATC
Assistant Athletic Trainer............. Erin Scharer, ATC Assistant Athletic Trainer................ Ken Smith, ATC Athletics Comm. Director.............Robert McKinney Assistant Comm. Director........................Sara Elcano Administrative Assistant.......................Leslie Berning
Head Coaching Staff Baseball Aaron Swick . .......... (503) 370-6011 Men’s Basketball Kip Ioane ................ (503) 370-6063 Women’s Basketball Anne Lapray ........... (503) 370-6132 Cross Country/Track & Field Matt McGuirk ........ (503) 370-6898 Football Mark Speckman ..... (503) 375-5350
Golf (M/W) Noah Horstman...... (503) 370-6876 Rowing (M/W) Susan Parkman........ (503) 370-6655 Men’s Soccer Nelson Larson......... (503) 375-5428 Women’s Soccer Hillary Arthur.......... (503) 370-6657 Softball Damian Williams..... (503) 370-6656
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Swimming (M/W) Leslie Shevlin .......... (503) 370-6601 Men’s Tennis Toby Krauel............. (503) 370-6841 Women’s Tennis Becky Roberts ........ (503) 370-6804 Volleyball Tom Shoji . .............. (503) 370-6230
Willamette Athletic Facilities Sparks Field
Sparks Center
The Willamette University soccer teams play their home games at Sparks Field, an artificial turf facility on the WU campus. Sparks Field is equipped with lights for night games and seats 500 spectators. The facility, renovated with a FieldTurf surface a few seasons ago, is one of the top small college fields in the Northwest. In addition to lights and bleachers, Sparks Field includes seating for both teams and has a public address system. Sparks Field is located next to the Lestle J. Sparks Center, which houses offices for the Department of Athletics and the Department of Exercise Science. The building has basketball, handball and racquetball courts, a weight lifting and fitness center, classrooms and locker rooms. Cone Field House, where the WU men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams play, is part of the Sparks Center and seats 2,500 fans. Also connected to the Sparks Center is the WU natatorium, home of Bearcat swimming. The natatorium, with space for 200 fans, also can be seen from a viewing area in the lobby. Close to the Sparks Center and Sparks Field are six outdoor tennis courts. The men’s and women’s tennis teams host meets at the WU Tennis Courts each year. Willamette’s football team plays home games at McCulloch Stadium, located two blocks from campus. The stadium seats 2,400 fans and has
lights for night games. It also features a new scoreboard with a video display screen. There is an athletic training room, along with spacious locker rooms and meeting rooms. McCulloch Stadium creates the atmosphere of an old stadium, but provides many modern conveniences. It has a FieldTurf surface. The Charles Bowles Track, located inside McCulloch Stadium, is an all-weather facility that showcases Willamette’s track and field and cross country teams, which host meets each year. This year, Willamette will host the NCAA West Regional in cross country. Located near McCulloch Stadium is Roy S. “Spec” Keene Stadium at John Lewis Field, the home of Bearcat baseball. The stadium features chairback seating in part of the grandstand and an overall capacity of 1,000. The entire football, track, cross country and baseball complex is at Bush’s Pasture Park. The park hosts cross country meets on its wide paths and is known for its art exhibits and rose garden. On the east side of campus is the Willamette Softball Complex. It includes covered dugouts, batting cages, a scoreboard and bleachers. The men’s and women’s golf teams practice at Illahe Hills Country Club and Creekside Golf Club. Athletes on the men’s and women’s rowing teams have their own boathouse and work out on the Willamette River in downtown Salem. Page 15
2010 Roster & Year-by-Year Results No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 21 23 25
Name Pos. Yr. Kelli Gano GK Sr. Allie Mack D So. Jacqui Olson F Fr. Andrea Rowan MF So. Elena Johansen D So. Maddy Grainger F So. Stephanie Kruger D Fr. Ariel Wilson MF So. Irene Vazquez F So. Shannon Scott D So. Paige Lancourt D Fr. Beth Freese F Jr. Alex Batzer F Sr. Stephanie Skelly MF Jr. Cat Carragee MF Fr. Ginny Hodges F Fr. Megan Moore D Sr. Sabine Wetzel MF Fr. Holly McKendrick D Fr. Tannin Kueffner MF So. Nicole Price GK Fr. Head Coach: Hillary Arthur (3rd year) Assistant Coach: Colleen Johnston (3rd year) Goalkeeper Coach: Gordon Peppers (1st year)
Year
Overall
Ht. 5’ 6” 5’10” 5’ 6” 5’ 4” 5’ 3” 5’ 6” 5’ 5” 5’ 9” 5’ 3” 5’ 6” 5’ 7” 5’ 5” 5’ 7” 5’ 6” 5’ 6” 5’ 9” 5’ 8” 5’ 3” 5’ 8” 5’ 5” 5’ 6”
Willamette Year-by-Year Results
Conf. Head Coach Postseason
1981 3-5-0 Fran Howard 1982 1-10-1 Fran Howard 1983 5-8-0 Fran Howard 1984 3-10-1 John Hitchman 1985 4-7-4 Ron Eber 1986 7-6-3 Ron Eber 1987 9-6-0 7-3-0 Ron Eber 1988 15-5-1 7-2-1 Ron Eber 1989 14-4-2 5-0-1 * Ron Eber 1990 14-4-2 4-1-1 Ron Eber 1991 13-6-2 3-0-2 Ron Eber 1992 4-9-5 2-1-2 Jim Rilatt 1993 13-7-0 4-1-0 ** Jim Tursi 1994 # 15-4-0 5-0-0 * Jim Tursi 1995 # 17-5-0 10-2-0 ** Jim Tursi 1996 # 21-2-1 13-0-1 * Jim Tursi 1997 # 18-3-1 14-1-1 * Jim Tursi 1998 19-1-4 14-0-2 * Jim Tursi 1999 18-0-3 13-0-1 * Jim Tursi 2000 19-3-1 12-2-0 Jim Tursi 2001 18-3-0 13-1-0 * Jim Tursi 2002 16-2-1 12-1-1 ** Jim Tursi 2003 16-1-2 11-1-2 Jim Tursi 2004 12-6-2 10-5-1 Jim Tursi 2005 11-6-3 9-4-3 Jim Tursi 2006 16-2-3 13-2-1 Jim Tursi 2007 8-9-2 7-7-2 Jim Tursi 2008 12-8-0 10-6-0 Hillary Arthur 2009 9-9-2 8-7-1 Hillary Arthur Totals 350-151-46 206-47-23 6 Head Coaches (.682) (.788)
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Hometown (Previous School) Portland, Ore. (Cleveland High School) Olympia, Wash. (Olympia High School) Boise, Idaho (Timberline High School) Boise, Idaho (Timberline High School) Salem, Ore. (South Salem High School) Salt Lake City, Utah (West High School) West Linn, Ore. (West Linn High School) Fort Collins, Colo. (Poudre High School) Woodburn, Ore. (Woodburn High School) Bellevue, Wash. (Sammamish High School) Eagle, Idaho (Eagle High School) Puyallup, Wash. (Emerald Ridge High School) Medford, Ore. (North Medford High School) Poulsbo, Wash. (North Kitsap High School) Stanford, Calif. (Menlo Atherton High School) San Francisco, Calif. (St. Ignatius College Prep) Tigard, Ore. (Tigard High School) Martinez, Calif. (Campolindo High School) Port Orchard, Wash. (South Kitsap High School) Storrs Mansfield, Conn. (Edwin O. Smith HS) Auburn, Wash. (Thomas Jefferson High School)
* Conference champion ** Conference Co-champion # Won NCIC Tournament (prior to NWC) NAIA District II Champions NAIA District II Champions NAIA District II Champions NAIA District II Champions NAIA District II Champions NAIA Regionals - 3rd place (1-1) NAIA Regionals - 2nd place (1-1) NAIA Regionals (0-1)% NAIA Regionals - 1st place (2-0)% NAIA National Tournament (1-1)% NAIA Regionals (0-1) NCAA Division III Final Four (3-1) NCAA Division III Tournament (0-1) NCAA Division III Final Eight (2-1) NCAA Division III Final Four (3-1)
NCAA Division III Tournament (0-1)
2010 Willamette Women’s Soccer
2009 Willamette Statistics Individual Statistics No. 15 9 4 14 8 20 19 11 12 21 6 18 22 10 5 23 13 7 3 2
Name GP GS Goals Assts. Pts. GWG Shots G/S% Stephanie Skelly 20 19 6 0 12 3 44 .136 Rachel Janny 20 11 3 2 8 2 29 .103 Andrea Rowan 20 20 3 2 8 0 18 .167 Alex Batzer 20 14 3 1 7 1 42 .071 Ariel Wilson 19 8 3 0 6 0 19 .158 Beth Tatlock 20 20 2 1 5 1 8 .250 Emily Wigington 20 20 2 0 4 1 14 .143 Haley Rosenthal 20 20 1 2 4 1 22 .045 Kimber Mattox 19 18 1 1 3 0 20 .050 Stazzy Groleau 15 4 0 1 1 0 4 .000 Maddy Grainger 18 2 0 1 1 0 4 .000 Megan Moore 20 20 0 0 0 0 8 .000 Catherine Stockdale 19 4 0 0 0 0 5 .000 Shannon Scott 20 13 0 0 0 0 5 .000 Fran Clawson 20 7 0 0 0 0 1 .000 Tannin Kueffner 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Elena Johansen 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Irene Vazquez 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Laurel Burke 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 Allie Mack 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
illamette W Opponents
20 20 20 20
24 22
11 14
59 58
9 9
243 234
.099 .094
SOG 19 14 10 16 10 4 7 12 6 1 2 2 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 107 108
SOG% PK .432 0 .483 0 .556 0 .381 0 .526 0 .500 0 .500 0 .545 0 .300 0 .250 0 .500 0 .250 0 .200 0 .400 0 1.000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .000 0 .440 .462
0-0 0-1
PTS. - Total Points (2 for each goal; 1 for each assist); GWG - Game-Winning Goals; G/S - Goals/Shots Ratio; SOG - Shots on Goal; SOG% - Shots on Goal Percentage (of total shots); PK - Penalty Kicks
Goalkeeping Statistics No. 1 25
Name GP GS Minutes GA GAA Saves SV% W-L-T Pct. Gano, Kelli 19 17 939:39 10 0.96 35 .778 5-5-2 .500 Schneeman, Jill 19 3 916.35 12 1.18 41 .774 4-4-0 .500 Team 10 1.000
Willamette Opponents
20 20 20 20
1856:14 22 1856:14 24
1.07 1.16
86 83
.796 .776
SHO 0 0 7
9-9-2 .500 9-9-2 .500
7 5
GA - Goals Against; GAA - Goals Against Average; SV% - Save Percentage; SHO - Shutouts
Some of the most rewarding moments happen on the sidelines. Whether it’s a crowd of hundreds doing “The Wave” or a couple of parents holding a sign, this is the part of any game that hits home for us — people supporting people. In fact, it’s exactly why at American Family, we’re happy and proud to join the cheering section.
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2009 Willamette Results 9-9-2 Overall Record, 8-7-1 Northwest Conference (3rd Place)
Home: 6-2-2 Date Opponent
Result
Away: 3-7-0 Overall
Neutral: 0-0-0
NWC Att. Goals
Sept. 1 Northwest Christian 3-0 W 1-0-0 0-0-0 220 Sept. 9 Western Oregon 0-0 T 2OT 1-0-1 0-0-0 230 Sept. 12 at Redlands 2-1 L OT 1-1-1 0-0-0 108 Sept. 13 at Chapman 2-1 L OT 1-2-1 0-0-0 215 Sept. 16 Linfield* 2-0 W 2-2-1 1-0-0 170 Sept. 19 Puget Sound* 3-0 L 2-3-1 1-1-0 120 Sept. 26 Lewis & Clark* 2-0 W 3-3-1 2-1-0 135 Sept. 27 at George Fox* 1-0 L 3-4-1 2-2-0 175 Oct. 3 at Whitman* 2-1 W 4-4-1 3-2-0 100 Oct. 4 at Whitworth* 1-0 L 4-5-1 3-3-0 180 Oct. 10 Pacific* 2-1 W 5-5-1 4-3-0 105 Oct. 11 at Pacific Lutheran* 2-0 W 6-5-1 5-3-0 80 Oct. 14 at Linfield* 2-1 L 6-6-1 5-4-0 50 Oct. 17 George Fox* 1-0 W OT 7-6-1 6-4-0 50 Oct. 18 at Lewis & Clark* 1-0 W 8-6-1 7-4-0 139 Oct. 25 at Puget Sound* 3-0 L 8-7-1 7-5-0 306 Oct. 31 Whitworth* 2-1 L 8-8-1 7-6-0 115 Nov. 1 Whitman* 1-1 T 2OT 8-8-2 7-6-1 110 Nov. 6 Pacific Lutheran* 3-1 W 9-8-2 8-6-1 50 Nov. 7 at Pacific* 2-1 L 9-9-2 8-7-1 50
Janny, Rowan, Wilson -- Rowan Batzer Skelly, Rowan -- Rosenthal, Wilson -- Skelly, Janny -- Wilson, Batzer Wigington, Skelly Skelly Skelly Skelly -- Batzer Janny Tatlock (2), Mattox Wigington
Assists Grainger --Rosenthal --Janny, Matox -Janny, Batzer -Rosenthal -----Rowan Groleau Rowan, Tatlock --
Home games in Bold Face * Northwest Conference game
Since Willamette started competing in intercollegiate women’s soccer in 1981, the Bearcats have earned a 350-151-46 record and a .682 winning percentage.
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2010 Willamette Women’s Soccer
Bearcat Soccer Records Team Records
Individual Records
Best Winning Percentages 1999...........................................(.929).............18-0-3 1996...........................................(.896).............21-2-1 2003...........................................(.895).............16-1-2 1998...........................................(.875).............19-1-4 2002...........................................(.868).............16-2-1
Most Goals Game......................7......Jamie Barton vs. WBC, 1994 Season..................24..............Tiffanie Andrews, 1990 24........................Sara Tanita, 1994 Career...................63............... Jamie Barton, 1994-97
Streaks Most Consecutive Wins...................14................1997 Most Consecutive Wins or Ties.......23................1998 Most Consecutive Losses...................8................1982 Most Consecutive Losses or Ties.....11................1982 Offense Most Goals/Season..........................82................1994 Most Goals/Game (vs. WBC)..........19 ...............1994 Fewest Goals/Season.........................9 ...............1982 Defense Lowest GAA/Season.....................0.38................1998 Most Shutouts/Season (won/tied)....15................1998 Fewest Goals Allowed/Season.........10.......1998, 2006 Wins Most in a Season..............................21................1996 Fewest in a Season.............................1................1982
Most Assists Season..................12..............Tiffanie Andrews, 1991 12.................... Jamie Barton, 1997 Career...................38............... Jamie Barton, 1994-97 Most Points Season..................60..............Tiffanie Andrews, 1990 Career.................164............... Jamie Barton, 1994-97 Most Shutouts Season..................15..................... Robin Heard, 1998 Career...................52................Robin Heard, 1995-98 Lowest GAA Season...............0.38..................... Robin Heard, 1998 Career................0.56................Robin Heard, 1995-98
Losses Most in a Season..............................10......1982, 1984 Fewest in a Season.............................1......1998, 2003 Ties Most in a Season................................5................1992 Fewest in a Season.............................0............8 times
Willamette University Sports Medicine
Shane Wibel, ATC
Head Athletic Trainer
Dr. Daniel Schweigert WU Team Physician
Erin Scharer, ATC
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Dr. David Thorsett WU Team Physician
Ken Smith, ATC
Asst. Athletic Trainer
Dylan Borden, ATC PT Northwest
About Willamette
Willamette University educates 2,500 enterprising,
high-achieving students in a premier undergraduate college of arts and sciences, and graduate schools of law, management and education. Willamette is recognized nationally for leadership in sustainability and civic engagement, and the professors are celebrated teachers and noted scholars who are committed to helping students cultivate their creativity, critical thinking and global perspective for a lifetime of success.
SALEM FACTS ● Capital of Oregon ● Total population: 154,510 ● Located in the heart of Oregon ● 45 minutes to Portland ● 1 hour to Eugene ● 1.5 hours to the Oregon Coast ● 2 hours to Mount Hood
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & RECREATION
● Oregon Coast ● Hiking ● Skiing & Snowboarding ● Bush’s Pasture Park ● Capitol Building ● Camping ● Wineries/Vineyards ● Oregon Museum of Science & Industry ● Whitewater Rafting ● Mountain Biking ● Reed Opera House ● Mt. Hood ● Cascade Mts. ● Oregon Zoo ● Silver Creek Falls ● Woodburn Company Stores Page 20
ACADEMIC FACTS ● 49 academic programs ● Total enrollment: 2,606 ● Students from 47 states and 27 countries ● Study abroad in 40 countries on 6 continents ● 10:1 Student-Faculty ratio ● Average class size: 14
ATHLETIC FACTS
● Member of NCAA Division III and Northwest Conference ● 20 varsity teams ● Student-Athletes are more than 1/4 of the student body ● 175 Conference Team Championships ● 24 Individual National Championships ● 1 Team National Championship ● Seven Olympians, including Nick Symmonds ‘06 (Track & Field 800m)
2010 Willamette Women’s Soccer
About Willamette Willamette University is a top-ranked private liberal arts university located directly across the street from Oregon’s Capitol. It is home to 1,801 undergraduates and 805 graduate students in law, management and education. The campus is centered around the Mill Stream and is home to numerous ancient trees and open green spaces. The beauty of the Pacific Northwest is accurately reflected on Willamette’s 61- acre campus. Guided and inspired since 1842 by its motto, “Not unto ourselves alone are we born,” Willamette fosters community and values service. At Willamette, students can be locally involved in social and environmental issues or study abroad. Willamette is ranked third in the nation among colleges its size with more than 270 alumni having joined the Peace Corps since its inception in 1961. The National Wildlife Federation recognized WU as the nation’s higher education leader in sustainability activities. This achievement, a direct result of studentled initiatives, is further evidence that Willamette lives by its motto, producing responsible citizens of the world who are prepared to live with intention and integrity.
The clock tower and Jackson Plaza are located outside the Hatfield Library.
At Willamette, the student-faculty ratio of 10:1 allows faculty members to maintain ample office hours and serve as advisors. The professors are engaged in scholarly research and publish their findings, but they are primarily focused on teaching. The Willamette endowment is consistently among the largest in the Northwest and compares favorably on a national basis. The campus features 42 buildings, plus the Campus Quad and athletic fields. Ford Hall, the newest academic building, was completed in 2009 and houses Rhetoric and Media Studies, Computer Science, Math, Digital Art, Film Studies and Music Technology. Funds for the 46,000-square-foot building included an $8 million gift from Hallie Ford. Willamette benefits from its location across the street from the Oregon State Capitol. In particular, Willamette students are often chosen for internships with government organizations.
Students gather to study and relax by the Mill Steam.
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team photo here
2010 SCHEDULE Sept. 1
Corban University
Salem, OR
5 p.m.
Sept. 4
Chapman University
Salem, OR
4:30 p.m.
Sept. 4
Pacific vs. Bethel (Minn.)
Salem, OR
2 p.m.
Sept. 5
Bethel (Minn.)
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Sept. 11
Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
1 p.m.
Sept. 15
Linfield College*
McMinnville, OR
5 p.m.
Sept. 18
University of Puget Sound*
Tacoma, WA
12 p.m.
Sept. 25
Lewis & Clark College*
Portland, OR
12 p.m.
Sept. 26
George Fox University*
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Oct. 2
Whitman College*
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Oct. 3
Whitworth University*
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Oct. 9
Pacific University*
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Oct. 10
Pacific Lutheran University*
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Oct. 13
Linfield College*
Salem, OR
5 p.m.
Oct. 16
George Fox University*
Newberg, OR
12 p.m.
Oct. 17
Lewis & Clark College*
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Oct. 24
University of Puget Sound*
Salem, OR
12 p.m.
Oct. 30
Whitworth University*
Spokane, WA
12 p.m.
Oct. 31
Whitman College*
Walla Walla, WA
12 p.m.
Nov. 5
Pacific Lutheran University*
Tacoma, WA
12 p.m.
Nov. 6
Pacific University*
Forest Grove, OR
11 a.m.
* Northwest Conference Game All home games are played at Sparks Field on the Willamette University campus.
department of athletics willamette.edu/athletics