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NAIA Scholar Athletes announced
December 5, 2008
On Friday, December 5th, the 2008 Daktronics-NAIA Fall Scholar
Athletes were announced for men's and women's soccer and volleyball and several
student-athletes received this prestigious honor. Representing men's
soccer is junior Nathan Davidhizar (Goshen, IN) and for women's soccer,
junior Ashley Mejia (Fort Wayne, IN). Volleyball had several
recipients including seniors Staci Stork (Kendallville, IN) and Laura
Booker (Fort Wayne, IN) and junior Ashley Jenkins (Gahanna, OH).
In order to be selected for this honor you must meet the
following requirements: the student-athlete must be a junior or above in
academic standing and must be in attendance at the nominating institution a
minimum of one full year. In addition, the honoree must have a minimum
grade point average of 3.50 on a 4.0 scale and has been certified as eligible.
Mejia selected Offensive Player of the Week
November 12, 2008
Junior forward Ashley Mejia
(Yoder, IN / Bishop Luers) was chosen as the WHAC Offensive Player of the
Week for the week ending November 9th. Mejia scored twice including
the game winner to lead the Warriors to a 3-2 victory over Concordia. The
victory was the first conference win for the Warriors this seaon.
2008 Women's Soccer All Conference selections
November 12, 2008
The Women’s Soccer team was honored
with two members being selected to the All-Conference teams. Junior Danielle
Luther (Chesterton, IN / IPFW) was voted to the second team. Luther helped
lead a young Warrior team and tallied two goals and three assists. Freshman
defender Christina Will (Guilford, IN / East Central) was named honorable
mention. Will was one of four freshman that anchored the Warrior defense. In
addition, goalkeeper Mallory Xurvein (Ramsey, MN / Anoka) was named to
the Champions of Character team. Xurvein led the conference in saves with 146
(8.11 per game). Juniors Ashley Mejia (Yoder, IN / Bishop Luers),
Alex Saba (Dearborn Hts., MI / Crestwood) and Tracie Ball (Pinckney, MI /
Pinckney) are representing the Warriors on the All-Academic team.
Warriors finish the season with a win
November 10, 2008
The Women's Soccer team finished their 2008 season with a
conference win over Concordia University, 3-2. Junior Tracie Ball
(Pinckney, MI / Pinckney) started the scoring in the 22nd minute with a
rocket that hit the upper left hand corner. Ball finishes the season as
the leading scorer with five goals. After a Cardinal penalty kick tied the
game up, junior Ashley Mejia (Ft. Wayne, IN / Bishop Luers) off a cross
from junior Danielle Luther (Chesterton, IN / IPFW). Concordia tied the
game up again in the 50th minute but three minutes later, Mejia found the back
of the net again with an assist from Christina Will (Guilford, IN / East
Central) for the eventual game winner. The Warriors finish the season
with a 4-13-1 mark.
Warriors improve in spite of loss to Saints
October 30, 2008
The Women's Soccer team hosted Siena Heights Saints Tuesday
afternoon and despite losing 2-0, the team play was improved over their previous
meeting in September. On a cold, bitter afternoon, not usually associated
with soccer, the two teams battled it out under a cloudy sky. As both
teams tried to maintain some control, the Saints managed to break through and
score in the 15th minute and six minutes later, they found the net again to gain
a 2-0 advantage. At halftime, the Warriors regained their composure and in
the second half, they clamped down on the Saints attack and outshot them 6-5.
The Warriors will finish their regular season next Thursday when they travel to
Ann Arbor, MI to play Concordia at 3pm.
Davenport rallies to defeat Warriors
October 27, 2008
The Women's Soccer team suffered its fourth overtime loss of the season at
Davenport University, on Saturday, 4-3. The Warriors started out in fine
fashion, scoring twice within a minute of each other for a quick 2-0 lead.
Junior Danielle Luther (Chesterton, IN / IPFW) started the scoring and
junior Al Saba (Dearborn Hts., MI / Crestwood) followed with her team
leading fourth goal of the season. Davenport pulled one back to make it
2-1, but freshman Christina Parrot (Fredericksburg, OH / Waynedale)
scored her first collegiate goal off a Saba assist to increase the Tech lead to
3-1. Davenport came out strong in the second half and fought back hard to
tie the score at 3-3 but the Warriors finished the match on a flurry and nearly
pulled off the victory. In overtime, both teams attempted to position
themselves for a win until the second overtime found Davenport hitting the open
net for the winner. The Warriors will next play Siena Hts. on Tuesday,
October 28th for their final home game of the season.
Tech loses to Madonna despite their fine effort
October 22, 2008
Playing arguably, their best game of the year, the Women's
Soccer team lost to Madonna on Tuesday, 5-1. The Warriors played with
heart and determination and never backed down to the nationally ranked
Crusaders. The halftime score read 1-0 but the Warriors felt they could
easily tie it up in the second half. The teams battled back and forth in
the early part of the second half, until Madonna's Jessica Austin broke through
on a defensive miscue and pushed the lead to two. The Warriors answered
almost immediately when junior Ashley Mejia (Ft. Wayne, IN / Bishop Luers)
scored off a cross from junior Danielle Luther (Chesterton, IN / IPFW).
The goal lifted the Warriors until Austin slipped a ball thru the arms of the
Tech goalie to switch the momentum. After the dust settled, the Crusaders
had tacked two more on for the final score. The Warriors look forward to
Saturday, October 25th with a rematch with Davenport in Grand Rapids, MI.
Kick-off is at noon.
Aquinas defeats Warriors, 3-0
October 15, 2008
The Women's Soccer team had a brief lapse in the first half
that resulted in a 3-0 defeat to the Aquinas Saints. After a slow start,
the Warriors gained momentum until the 25th minute when Emily Wabich was left
unmarked at the top of the 18 and slotted in the first goal of the match.
The bleeding would continue for the Warriors as the Saints jumped on them again
due to poor marking and scored two more times. After the half, the
Warriors regrouped and stepped up their play but never dented the Aquinas net.
Warrior goalkeeper Mallory Xurvein (Ramsey, MN / Anoka) had nine saves.
The Warriors will next travel to Concordia for a noon match on Saturday, October
18th.
Warriors dominate Crimson Wave
October 13, 2008
The Women's Soccer team jumped all over an under manned
Calumet College of St. Joe's and easily defeated the Crimson Wave, 6-0.
The rout started early as the Warriors scored 90 seconds in the game when junior
Tracie Ball (Pinckney, MI / Pinckney) scored her fourth goal of the
season. Tech would score three more times before the half as junior
Kristina Baker (Brighton, MI / Schoolcraft CC) and freshman Katti
Campbell (Newburgh, IN / Castle) tallied one goal and two goals
respectively. In the second half, juniors Al Saba (Dearborn Hts., MI /
Crestwood) and Ashley Mejia (Ft. Wayne, IN / Bishop Luers) closed out
the scoring with each scoring a goal. The Warriors will next host Aquinas
College on Tuesday, October 14th at 4:00pm as part of a soccer doubleheader with
the men's team.
Cornerstone overpowers the Warriors
October 8, 2008
The Women's Soccer team in the first half against Cornerstone
played some of their best soccer of the season. Unfortunately for the
Warriors, Cornerstone stepped up their intensity and outplayed the Warriors in
route to a 5-0 win. The Golden Eagles were paced by Liz Meyers (2 goals)
and Jessica Brussee ( 1 goal and 1 assist). The Warriors had some great
chances early in the game from junior Danielle Luther (Chesterton, IN / IPFW)
and junior Tracie Ball (Pinckney, MI / Pinckney) but both attempts were
either thwarted by Cornerstone keeper Julianne Bruining or just missed their
mark. The Warriors next match will be at home on Friday, October 10th at
5:00pm.
Grace edges Warriors, 2-1
October 6, 2008
The Women's Soccer team could not catch a break. Despite
playing some of the best soccer of the season, the visiting Warriors fell to
Grace College, 2-1. Grace jumped on the scoreboard early as Heidi Messer
slipped a low shot by Warrior keeper Mallory Xurvein (Ramsey, MN / Anoka)
but the Warriors countered back when junior Tracie Ball (Pinckney, MI /
Pinckney) found junior Jaimie Riksen (Gobles, MI / Mattawan) on the
right flank and Jaimie tapped the ball past the advancing keeper. The
scored held as both sides attempted to break the deadlock and with a minute
remaining in the match, Tech was called for a push in the box resulting in a
penalty kick. Grace's Amy Abbitt tucked it neatly into the corner of the
net for the final score. Tech will look to rebound on Tuesday when they
host Cornerstone for a 7pm match.
Siena Heights too much for Warriors
October 2, 2008
The Women's Soccer team lost to host Siena Heights, 4-0 on a
cool, rainy Tuesday afternoon. In the first half, Warriors struggled to
match the Saints firepower and without the stalwart play of goalkeeper
Mallory Xurvein (Ramsey, MN / Anoka) - 11 saves in the first half, the match
could have easily been worse. With the start of the second half, there was
a marked improvement on the Warriors' play and several scoring chances but
nothing to change the course of the game. The Warriors will next play host
Grace College, on Saturday, October 4th at 3:00pm.
Davenport defeats Warriors, 3-1
September 29, 2008
The Women's Soccer team continues to push forward but the
result didn't show the effort. The Warriors lost to visiting Davenport
Panthers, 3-1. Despite some offensive chances, several breakdowns in the
usually stellar Warrior defense resulted in several opportunities that the
Panthers couldn't miss. The lone bright spot was freshman Ashli Follrod
(Avon, IN / Avon) scoring her first collegiate goal off an assist from
junior Danielle Luther (Chesterton, IN / IPFW). The Warriors will
next travel to Siena Heights for a 4:00pm match on Tuesday, September 30th.
Warriors fall to Madonna, 3-0
September 23, 2008
The Women's Soccer team fell to 2-5-1 on the season on
Tuesday, losing a tough conference match to the Madonna Crusaders, 3-0.
The game started quickly as both teams settled into their game but Madonna found
a crease in the Warrior defense and Jaclyn Ventimiglia scored in the tenth
minute when Tech failed to clear a ball after a restart. The teams battled
on until the Crusaders finally broke down the Warrior defense again and scored
in the 60th minute. Ventimiglia scored her second goal with ten minutes
left in the match to complete the scoring. The Warriors look to rebound
when they host Davenport on Saturday for a noon match. Saturday's game is
the first game of a double header with men's soccer to follow at 2:30pm.
Warriors lose in overtime to Aquinas
September 18, 2008
The Women's Soccer team dropped a tough match to hosts Aquinas
College in overtime, 1-0. Despite being overshot 24-10, the Warriors had
two great chances to go ahead in the match only to have one miss by the
narrowest of margins and the other called back because of the official.
The Warrior defense was up to the task early and often and frustrated the Saints
attack. Aquinas resorted to long ball tactics and trying to shell the
Warriors with a barrage of long range passes into the box but the defense held
firm. Saints finally broke down the defense when in the fifth minute of
overtime, the Warriors failed to clear the ball in a wild scramble and junior
forward Bri Hill of the Saints knocked it in. The Warriors will next face
Concordia on Saturday, September 20th for homecoming weekend. Kick-off is
scheduled for noon as a first part of a double header with the men's soccer
team.
Warriors battle the elements and Cornerstone
September 15, 2008
The Women's Soccer Team opened their conference play with a
disappointing result, a 3-0 loss to Cornerstone. Despite the severe
weather conditions, the Warriors started out well but in the 15 minute, junior
Jessica Brussee found the back of the net and 15 minutes later she had completed
the hat-trick and the Golden Eagles were on the way to their first conference
win of the season. The Warriors regrouped in the second half and played
better defensively but could not score on Cornerstone despite several chances.
The Warriors will next travel to Aquinas on Tuesday, September 16th for a 4:00pm
match.
Women's Soccer drops one to Bethel
September 12, 2008
The final score was not indicative of the effort. That
summarizes the match between the Warriors and the visiting Bethel Pilots.
Despite showing an improved play from the other matches, the Warriors were never
able to finish off several chances during the game and the Pilots eventually
worn down a tough Tech defense for a 3-0 victory. Freshman goalkeeper
Mallory Xurvein (Ramsey, MN / Anoka) was solid as usual and the rest of the
defense was playing well but the Warriors could not put effective pressure on
the Pilots defense. Tech is now 2-2 and head into this weekend with their
first conference match against Cornerstone. Kick-off is noon on Saturday
at Cornerstone (Grand Rapids, MI).
Women's Soccer defeat Rochester with a big second half
September 8, 2008
The Women's Soccer team survived a slow start and managed to wake up in the
second half to win 3-0 over visiting Rochester College. Junior midfielder
Traci Ball (Pinckney, MI / Pinckney) had a spectacular night scoring all
three goals for a hat-trick. The Warrior defense led by freshman sweeper
Christina Will (Guilford, IN / East Central) held Rochester to one shot
for the night. The win improves the Warriors to 2-1 and they next host
Bethel College at 5:00pm on Thursday, September 11th.
Warriors prevail over Taylor, 1-0
August 30, 2008
The Indiana Tech Women's Soccer team won their first game of
the season, 1-0 over the host Taylor University Trojans. Junior midfielder
Danielle Luther (Fort Wayne, IN / IPFW) found a hole in the Taylor
defense and slotted a ball past the keeper from an assist by Ashley Mejia
(Fort Wayne, IN / Bishop Luers). Taylor stepped up the pressure but
the Warriors held firm and freshman goalkeeper Mallory Xurvein was stellar in
goal including a spectacular save late in the second half to secure the win.
The Warriors improve to 1-1 and will next host Bethel College on Wednesday,
September 3rd at 7:00pm.
Warriors open season with a heartbreaker
August 25, 2008
The 2008 Indiana Tech Women's Soccer Team opened their season
at the National Soccer Festival held on the campus of IPFW on a hot, steamy
Saturday night. The Warriors faced off with cross-town rival St. Francis
and the result was one to remember. St. Francis quickly took the game to
the young Warriors but despite some near misses, Tech held steadfast until
Cougar midfielder Mary Whisler hit a bomb from outside the 18 to beat the
outstretched hands of freshman goalkeeper Mallory Xurvein (Ramsey, MN /
Anoka) at the 18:05 mark. The Warriors responded in fine fashion with
a long range goal of their own from junior midfielder Alex Saba (Dearfield,
MI / Crestwood) but the Cougars struck again shortly before halftime to take
a 2-1 lead into halftime. The second half saw some improvement from the
Warriors play and a penalty kick was awarded to the Warriors at 53:55 and Saba
stepped up cooly and put the ball in the corner of the net for her second of the
night. The remainder of the night belonged to the Warrior defense and the
outstanding play of Mallory Xurvein who denied the Cougars any chance to win the
game in regulation. In the waning moments of the second half, junior
midfielder Danielle Luther (Fort Wayne, IN / IPFW) split the Cougar
defense and nearly won it for the Warriors only to have the shot drift wide.
In overtime, Mary Whisler hit the game winner, 6:28 into the first overtime.
The Warriors will return to action on Saturday, August 30th when they travel to
Taylor University (Upland) for a 4:00pm match and their first home game will be
Wednesday, September 3rd when they host Bethel College at 7:00pm.
Follrod signs to play for the Warriors
July 22, 2008
Ashli Follrod (Avon, IN / Avon) has signed
a letter of intent to play soccer for the Warriors this fall. Follrod was
a varsity member of the Avon Orioles girls soccer team as well as a member of
their track program. Follrod also was active in weightlifting, the German
Club and she was the manager for the football team. She served as a
captain on the Indy Burn Soccer Club and she was very active in the community
organizing such activities as the Relay for Life Run. Follrod is Coach
Lipocky's twelfth signing for the fall season.
Hurley signs to play for Warriors
June 4, 2008
Megan Hurley, Parkersburg, WV, has signed a letter of intent
to play for the women's soccer program at Indiana Tech. Hurley played
varsity soccer for four years at Parkersburg High School and help lead the Big
Red to a state championship in 2006 and runner-up in '05 and '07. Hurley
was also a member of the varsity track program at Parkersburg. In addition
to high school, Megan was a member of the River Valley Soccer Club for eight
years. RVSC was a 2007 regional qualifier. Hurley will be
instrumental in the retooling of the Tech squad this season.
Campbell signs to play for Warriors
May 13, 2008
Katti Campbell (Newburgh, IN), currently a senior at Castle
High School, has signed a letter of intent to play soccer for the Warriors this
fall. Campbell was named to the All-District team this past fall and was
offensive MVP for Castle. In addition, she was named all-conference and
all-academic. Campbell was a three year varsity forward for the Knights
and she is also a four year varsity member of the track team. Campbell
will be part of the revamped line-up for the Warriors this season.
Mallory Xurvein signs to play for Tech
April 15, 2008
Mallory Xurvein of Anoka, MN and daughter of Shawn and Traci
Xurvein, has signed a letter of commitment to attend Indiana Tech and play
soccer this fall for the Warriors. Mallory was a three year starter at
goalkeeper for Head Coach Paul Anderla at Anoka High School. At Anoka, Mallory
helped guide the Tornadoes to their most wins in a season in four years and
their highest sectional placement in over ten years. An outstanding academic
student, Mallory also balanced school with training the junior varsity
goalkeepers. This past season, Mallory was voted Team MVP. She will be counted
on to contribute immediately and help renovate the Warriors for next season.
Mallory will be studying psychology at Tech.
Women's Soccer inks Christina Parrot for 2008
April 2, 2008
Christina Parrot of Fredericksburg, OH has signed a letter of
intent to play soccer at Indiana Tech for the fall of 2008. Parrot was a
four year starter at Waynedale High School and received numerous league, WHACA
and Tri-County distinctions including second team all-district her junior and
senior year. She was also captain of the team her junior and senior year.
Parrot who played striker for the Golden Bears will be asked to contribute
immediately for the Warriors. "I am confident that Christina will be a
great addition to our growing program." said Coach Lipocky. Parrot will be
majoring in elementary education and she will have a minor in coaching.
Becky Armstrong signs letter of intent to play soccer for Warriors
February 21, 2008
Becky Armstrong, daughter of Scott and Elizabeth Armstrong,
has signed a letter of intent to attend Indiana Tech for fall of 2008.
This is Coach Lipocky's second signing for this fall and first international
recruit for the Warriors women's soccer team. Armstrong hails from
Wyoming, Ontario, Canada and is currently attending Lambton Central Schools.
Becky played for youth teams in Greater Ontario including the Sarnia Spirit in
the Western Ontario Youth Soccer League and currently plays for London City
Supernova S.C. Becky possesses great speed and is a tenacious defender.
She will be counted on greatly for the upcoming fall season.
Christina Will signs to play soccer for Tech
February 6, 2008
Christina Will has signed a letter of intent to play soccer
for Indiana Tech this fall. Christina, daughter of Bob and Sandy Will,
hails from Guilford, IN and was a four year varsity letterman at East Central
High School. While at East Central, Will was instrumental in leading the
Trojans to the semi-state rounds in '05 and '06. She was also selected
All-County, All-Conference, and 2nd Team All-District (junior year). In
addition, Christina was named captain her junior and senior year and best
defensive player in her senior year. Christina will major in elementary
education.
Lipocky Named New Women's Soccer Coach and SID
October 26, 2007
Indiana Tech has hired James Lipocky as the new Women’s
Soccer Coach and Sports Information Director. Coach Lipocky officially
starts his new role at Indiana Tech on November 1st.
Coach Lipocky comes to Indiana Tech from SUNY Institute of
Technology where he has served as the head coach and SID. Lipocky has over
twenty years of coaching experience at the club, high school, and collegiate
levels. He has also been the head men’s coach at Felician College where he
helped start the program.
Lipocky,
a former member of the Kent Golden Flashes soccer team, has been selected
several times to coach high school all-star teams while he was living in his
native Akron, Ohio.
Senior Day
October 23, 2007
College Soccer Showcase vs. TriState
August 28, 2007
2007-2008 Women's Soccer Program
August 18, 2007
Meet the 2007 Indiana Tech Women's Soccer Team
August 18, 2007
Pre-Season is Here!
August 13, 2007
The Lady Warriors Welcome Freshmen Recruits
July 10, 2007
Katelyn Detemer, Davenport Central High School, Blue Grass, IA
Stephanie Smedley, Donald E.Gavit High School, Hammond, IN
Ashley Agee, Dekalb High School, Auburn, IN
Rachel List, Lansing, MI
Amanda Busbee, Fort Wayne, IN
Empress Sims, Normandy Sr. High School, St. Louis, MO
Nicole Dillion, Fort Wayne, IN
Stephanie Platt, St. Mary, OH
Kate Whitacre, Boonsville, IN
Tuesday Kick-Around - All are Welcome!
June 25, 2007
Pictured above, Amanda Busbee, Gina Schulz, and Ashley Mejia.
Kreager Park, Fort Wayne, IN
Every Tuesday @ 7 pm
Off-Season Conditioning
June 25, 2007
Do you want to be in shape for season? Come join us for a conditioning workout!
Who: Any Recruit, Player, or Future Player
Where: North Side High School Track, Fort Wayne, IN
When: Everyday @ 8 am
Why: Preparing for Season
Lady Warriors Sign Six New Recruits for Fall
June 25, 2007
The Lady Warriors welcomed six women who signed letters of intent to play soccer at Indiana Tech next fall, Rachel List, Danielle Stoy, Ashley Agee, Lauren Deroo, Sarah Davies, and Alex Saba.
Shown below are Three of the Four Junior College players with their Schoolcraft College Coach, Bill Tolsted, who attended Friday March 16th, 2007 for the signing.
Off Season Fun
April 11, 2007
Lady Warriors in the Community
by Jessica Saba
Within the past month, the Indiana Tech women’s soccer team has been busy with many off season events. With the season not actually starting until late summer, Coach Weber thought it would be nice for the team to spend some off-season time together by participating in different charity events.
The first event took place on Saturday, February 24th in Indianapolis. The team drove to the big city to participate in the “Polar Bear Plunge” for the Special Olympics. Kaylee Swanson, Gina Schulz, Ashley Mejia, Emily Davis, and Becky Scanlon were the participants. These five Lady Warriors raised $420 between them to contribute to the Special Olympics. All participants were invited to “plunge” into the freezing water if they wanted to. The only three lady warriors braved the cold, Gina, Becky and Kaylee.
“We had a great time bonding with each other during the after party, which was held at a local high school.”- Kaylee Swanson.
The second event that the team headlined was the “Huntington frozen Four,” which took place on Sunday, March 4th. Seven Lady Warriors participated in the four mile run and ending taking top stops in each of their respected age groups. The lady warriors raised money for this event also, and had a blast running together as a team.
Meet the Lady Warriors Varsity Squad
March 22, 2007
Polar Bear Plunge Photos
March 22, 2007
Lady Warrior Season Photos
March 22, 2007
Lady Warrior Photos
March 22, 2007
2006 WHAC All-Conference Women's Soccer Teams
March 22, 2007
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2006 ALL-WHAC 2nd Team
Tracie Ball
Year -
Freshmen
Position -
Midfield
Hometown -
Pinckney, MI
2006 WHAC
Women's Soccer Academic All-Conference
Gina Sch
ulz
Year
Junior
Position -
Forward
Hometown -
Adrian, MI
Lady Warriors in the Community
February 5, 2007
Community service projects allow us to apply the lessons learned in the classroom to real-life situations and experiences.
2006 Home Game Photos
February 5, 2007
2006 Photos vs. Roberts Wesleyan University
February 5, 2007