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Franklin, Navren, Beck and Stoltzfus Highlight 2023 Academic All-America® Women's Soccer Teams
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AUSTIN, Texas – Four standouts on the pitch and in the classroom – University of Arkansas’s
Bea Franklin, Embry-Riddle University’s (Fla.)
Isabelle Navren, Misericordia University’s
Julia Beck and Spring Arbor University’s
Ariana Stoltzfus – highlight the 2023 Academic All- America® women’s soccer teams selected by the College Sports Communicators.
Franklin (Division I), Navren (Division II), Beck (Division III) and Stoltzfus (NAIA) have each been named the Academic All-America® Team Member of the Year for their respective divisions.
NCAA Division I
Bea Franklin, the 2023 SEC Midfielder and Scholar-Athlete of the Year, and a United Soccer Coaches First Team All-American, led the Razorbacks in goals (9), assists (9) and points (27) and the SEC in assists and points for the 2023 season. She started in all 22 matches and led Arkansas to its fourth SEC regular season title, eighth straight NCAA Tournament appearance and seventh SEC Tournament Finals appearance. Franklin, a graduate student from Seattle, Wash., carries a 4.00 GPA as a finance major.
Twelve of the 33 members of the Academic All-America® Division I women’s soccer teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school. The 11 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.92.
Six student-athletes are repeat selections on the Academic All-America® Division I women’s team –
Julia Leas (Georgetown University),
Gianna Gourley (Grand Canyon University),
Maddy Anderson (Mississippi State University),
Gracie Wilson (University of South Alabama),
Megan Bornkamp (Clemson University), and
Gessica Skora (University of Alabama).
| FIRST TEAM |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Ryan Campbell |
Stanford University |
Sr. |
3.88 |
Communication |
| D |
Hannah Anderson |
Texas Tech University |
Gr. |
3.86/4.00 |
Communications |
| D |
Julia Leas (1) |
Georgetown University |
Gr. |
3.94 |
Psychology |
| D |
Kennedy Wesley |
Stanford University |
Gr. |
3.67/3.54 |
Psychology (UG) / Sociology (G) |
| D |
Matea Diekema |
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Public Health (UG) / Business Administration (G) |
| M |
Bea Franklin |
University of Arkansas |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Finance |
| M |
Justina Gaynor |
Michigan State University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Kinesiology |
| M |
Jessica Garziano |
St. John’s University |
Gr. |
3.87 |
Applied Math |
| F |
Eleanor Dale |
University of Nebraska |
Sr. |
3.84 |
Criminal Justice |
| F |
Ally Cook |
UCLA |
Gr. |
3.97/3.93 |
Education |
| F |
Gianna Gourley (2) |
Grand Canyon University |
Gr. |
3.92 |
MBA (G) |
| SECOND TEAM |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Maddy Anderson (1) |
Mississippi State University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Psychology (UG) / Kinesiology & Sport Pedagogy (G) |
| D |
Georgia Brown |
University of South Florida |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Biomedical Sciences |
| D |
Lilly Reale |
UCLA |
Jr. |
3.74 |
Sociology |
| D |
Kate Wiesner |
Pennsylvania State University |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Human Development & Family Studies |
| D |
Lyndsey Heckel |
Saint Louis University |
Sr. |
3.56 |
Health Information Management |
| M |
Gracie Wilson (3) |
University of South Alabama |
Gr. |
4.00 |
Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
| M |
Cori Dyke |
Pennsylvania State University |
Sr. |
3.96/3.96 |
Kinesiology |
| M |
Jasmine Aikey |
Stanford University |
So. |
3.93 |
Undeclared |
| F |
Jen Blitchok |
Western Michigan University |
Gr. |
4.00 |
Accounting |
| F |
Sarah Weber |
University of Nebraska |
Jr. |
3.93 |
Nutrition & Health Sciences |
| F |
Lexi Fraley |
Ball State University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Pre-dental Preparation |
| THIRD TEAM |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Katherine Asman |
Pennsylvania State University |
Gr. |
3.96/3.96 |
MBA |
| D |
Sydney Bushman |
Utah Valley University |
Sr. |
3.90/3.89 |
MBA |
| D |
Sade Heinrichs |
Georgia Southern University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Criminal Justice & Criminology |
| D |
Gessica Skora (1) |
University of Alabama |
Sr. |
3.89 |
Kinesiology |
| D |
Jade Rose |
Harvard University |
Jr. |
3.65 |
Psychology |
| M |
Kaitlyn Glover |
University of Denver |
Gr. |
3.98 |
Molecular Biology |
| M |
Maya Doms |
Stanford University |
Gr. |
3.65 |
Human Biology |
| M |
Megan Bornkamp (4) |
Clemson University |
Sr. |
3.88 |
Corporate Management |
| F |
Jasmine Greene |
University of South Alabama |
Gr. |
4.00 |
MBA (G) |
| F |
Olivia Fout |
Colorado State University |
So. |
4.00 |
Business Administration |
| F |
Sarah Schupansky |
University of Pittsburgh |
Jr. |
3.90 |
Psychology & Law / Criminal Justice & Society |
(1) - 1st team Academic All-America® in 2022
(2) - 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2022
NCAA Division II
Isabelle Navren, a midfielder from Stockholm, Sweden, tallied 17 points on five goals and seven assists for Embry-Riddle during the 2023 season. She was to the All-Sunshine State Conference First Team for the third time in her career and garnered SSC All-Tournament Team honors for the second time in her time at Embry-Riddle. A two-time Academic All-America® selection, Navren is a graduate student with a perfect 4.0 GPA pursuing her MBA, and as an accounting and finance major as an undergrad.
The Division II Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division II national governance structure to assist the College Sports Communicators with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2023-24 Division II Academic All-America® program.
Sixteen of the 33 members of the Academic All-America® Division II women’s soccer teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school. The 11 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.94.
Including Navren, eight student-athletes are repeat selection on the Academic All-America® Division II women’s soccer team –
Sarah Tappeto (Molloy University),
Anna Grossheim (UNC Pembroke),
Rebecca Kotula (East Stroudsburg University),
Mackenzie Dimarco (Emporia State University),
Katie Koehler (Colorado School of Mines),
Hannah Woolery (Emporia State University) and
Marie Myhrvold Seim (Embry-Riddle University [Fla.]).
| FIRST TEAM |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Ayana Aoyagi |
Florida Institute of Technology |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Multiplatform Journalism |
| D |
Morgan Salmon |
Adelphi University |
Sr. |
3.82 |
Engineering Physics |
| D |
Kate Dirkse |
Lee University |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Rehabilitation |
| D |
Sarah Tappeto (2) |
Molloy University |
Sr. |
3.92 |
Accounting & Finance |
| D |
Rachel Allen |
Dallas Baptist University |
Jr. |
3.84 |
Business Economics & Business Finance |
| M |
Isabelle Navren (3) |
Embry-Riddle University (Fla.) |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Accounting & Finance (UG) / MBA (G) |
| M |
Anna Grossheim (1) |
UNC Pembroke |
Sr. |
3.99 |
MBA |
| M |
Rebecca Kotula (2) |
East Stroudsburg University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Management & Leadership in Organizational Behavior |
| F |
Elin Hansson |
Lenoir-Rhyne University |
So. |
4.00 |
Accounting |
| F |
Mackenzie Dimarco (3) |
Emporia State University |
Sr. |
3.80 |
Rehabilitation |
| F |
Katie Anderson |
Concordia-St. Paul. (MN) |
Gr. |
3.85/4.00 |
Business Administration (UG) / Accounting (G) |
| SECOND TEAM |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Claire Henninger |
Western Washington University |
Gr. |
3.95/3.95 |
Applied Arts & Sciences |
| D |
Natalie Paulson |
California State University San Marcos |
So. |
4.00 |
Elementary Training & Special Education |
| D |
Natalie Rouse |
Colorado School of Mines |
Jr. |
3.94 |
Computational & Applied Mathematics |
| D |
Katie Koehler (1) |
Colorado School of Mines |
Sr. |
3.96 |
Electrical Engineering |
| D |
Mia Muckenthaler |
Belmont Abbey College |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Healthcare & Business Management |
| M |
Sophia Schrock |
Dallas Baptist University |
Jr. |
3.92 |
International Business Management |
| M |
Hannah Woolery (1) |
Emporia State University |
Sr. |
3.92 |
English |
| M |
Hannah Thompson |
Frostburg State University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Sports Management |
| F |
Karah Van Horn |
Mercyhurst University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Finance & Accounting |
| F |
Logan Parry |
Belmont Abbey College |
Sr. |
3.56 |
Biology |
| F |
Marie Myhrvold Seim (3) |
Embry-Riddle University (Fla.) |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Accounting & Finance (UG) / MBA (G) |
| THIRD TEAM |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Ashley Bilger |
Frostburg State University |
Sr. |
3.96 |
Graphic Design & Media Arts |
| D |
Kendall Blackmon |
University of West Florida |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Elementary Education |
| D |
Kaleigh Naizer |
Dallas Baptist University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Psychology |
| D |
Bridget Curtis |
Kutztown University |
Jr. |
3.80 |
Biology & Chemistry |
| D |
Tori Miller |
Concordia-St. Paul. (MN) |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Biology |
| M |
Ella Fadale |
Gannon University |
So. |
4.00 |
Business Administration |
| M |
Calista Kocmick |
Northern State University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biology & Chemistry |
| M |
Mia Zagorski |
Northern State University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biology |
| F |
Anna Lantz |
Rockhurst University |
So. |
4.00 |
Computational & Applied Mathematics |
| F |
Mya Swinton |
University of West Florida |
Jr. |
3.95 |
Social Work |
| F |
Taylor Reid |
Grand Valley State University |
Sr. |
3.83 |
Business Management |
(1) - 1st team Academic All-America® in 2022
(2) - 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2022
(4) - 1st team Academic All-America® in 2021
NCAA Division III
A defender who hails from Langhorne, Pa.,
Julia Beck was named a United Soccer Coaches Third Team All-American after anchoring a defense that allowed just 17 goals and 3.3 shots on goal per match in 2023. She was also a scoring threat, tallying 11 goals and dishing out five assists for 27 points this season. Beck is a junior with a perfect 4.0 GPA as a psychology/physical therapy doctorate major.
The Division III Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NCAA Division III national governance structure to assist the College Sports Communicators with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2023-24 Division III Academic All-America® program.
Thirteen of the 34 members of the Academic All-America® Division III women’s soccer teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school. The 11 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.95.
Eight student-athletes are repeat selections on the Academic All-America® Division III women’s soccer team –
Maren Fields (University of Mary Hardin-Baylor),
Rachel Rouse (Stevens Institute of Technology),
Meagan Rowlett (MIT),
Ella Merte (Pacific Lutheran University),
Niya Wilson (University of Wisconsin-Superior),
Helina VanBibber (Case Western Reserve University),
Bailey Meyer (Trinity University) and
Aileen Cahill (Montclair State University).
| FIRST TEAM |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Sophia Anger |
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse |
Sr. |
3.93 |
Sociology |
| D |
Julia Beck |
Misericordia University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Psychology / Physical Therapy Doctorate |
| D |
Julia Chen |
MIT |
Sr. |
3.92 |
Computer Science, Economics, Data Science & Finance |
| D |
Emily DeRoehn |
Johnson & Wales (Rhode Island) |
Jr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Media & Communication Studies |
| D |
Maren Fields (2) |
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Exercise Physiology |
| M |
Rachel Rouse (3) |
Stevens Institute of Technology |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Business Intelligence & Analytics |
| M |
Natalie Barnouw |
MIT |
Jr. |
3.92 |
Biological Engineering |
| M |
Kelsey White |
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Pre-Dental |
| F |
Meagan Rowlett (5) |
MIT |
Sr. |
3.84 |
Biological Engineering |
| F |
Elle Sutter |
North Central College |
Sr. |
3.82 |
Health Science |
| F |
Ari Green |
St. Catherine University (Minn.) |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Data Science & Economics |
| SECOND TEAM |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Morgan Everett |
MIT |
Sr. |
3.84 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| D |
Mercy Mummert |
Hardin-Simmons University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Biology |
| D |
Emma Riley McGahan |
Washington University in St. Louis |
Jr. |
3.96 |
Economics & Strategy / Marketing |
| D |
Sophia Galietta |
Westminster College |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Fine Art & Psychology |
| D |
Ella Merte (3) |
Pacific Lutheran University |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Social Work |
| M |
Kaylee Maddox |
Hardin-Simmons University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Exercise Science |
| M |
Niamh Healy |
University of Scranton |
Sr. |
3.58 |
Accounting |
| M |
Jaquelin Nordhoff |
Williams College |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Environmental Studies |
| F |
Claire Grover |
University of Rochester |
Sr. |
3.77 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| F |
Niya Wilson (3)(4) |
University of Wisconsin-Superior |
Sr. |
3.96 |
Business Marketing |
| F |
Kaelynn Sheetz |
Pennsylvania College of Technology |
Sr. |
3.93 |
Nursing |
| F |
Helina VanBibber (3) |
Case Western Reserve University |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Cognitive Science |
| THIRD TEAM |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Molly DiCaprio |
Clarkson University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| D |
Bailey Meyer (2) |
Trinity University |
Gr. |
3.88/4.00 |
Education |
| D |
Kiersten Crowley |
McDaniel College |
Gr. |
3.93 |
Health Sciences & Kinesiology |
| D |
Payton Kaufman |
Otterbein University |
Sr. |
3.90 |
Health Communication / Public Relations |
| D |
Lauren Davis |
MIT |
Jr. |
3.92 |
Biological Engineering & Brain & Cognitive |
| D |
Brenna Mattson |
University of Wisconsin-Superior |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Elementary Education |
| M |
Gaelen Clayton |
Washington University in St. Louis |
Jr. |
3.98 |
Mechanical Engineering |
| M |
Hailey Cartt |
Maryville College |
Sr. |
3.97 |
Biochemistry |
| M |
Hanna Heaton |
Christopher Newport University |
So. |
4.00 |
Cybersecurity |
| F |
Aileen Cahill (1) |
Montclair State University |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Educational Foundations / Elementary Education |
| F |
Imani Jenkins |
University of Hartford |
Sr. |
3.61 |
Biology |
(1) - 1st team Academic All-America® in 2022
(2) - 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2022
(3) - 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2022
(6) - 3rd team Academic All-America® in 2021
NAIA
Ariana Stoltzfus, a defender from Goshen, Ind., was tabbed a First Team NAIA All-American, leading a Spring Arbor defense that surrendered just 10 goals in 23 matches during the 2023 season. She also added seven goals and a team-high nine assists for 23 points in her 23 contests played. A two-time Academic All-America® honoree, Stoltzfus is a senior with a 3.93 GPA as a criminal justice major.
The NAIA Academic All-America® program is being financially supported by the NAIA national governance structure to assist the College Sports Communicators with handling the awards fulfillment aspects for the 2023-24 NAIA Academic All-America® program.
Six of the 23 members of the Academic All-America® NAIA women’s soccer teams boast a perfect 4.0 GPA in their undergraduate work or graduate school. The 12 members of the first team have an average GPA of 3.90.
Three other student-athletes join Stoltzfus as a repeat selection on the Academic All-America® NAIA women’s soccer team –
Rita Aguye Cots (University of the Cumberlands),
JJ Aalbue (Montreat College) and
Sydney Shenk (Aquinas College).
| FIRST TEAM |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Blair Currie |
Spring Arbor University |
Jr. |
3.87 |
Digital Communication & Marketing |
| D |
Rita Aguye Cots (1) |
University of the Cumberlands |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Biology & Chemistry |
| D |
Ariana Stoltzfus (1) |
Spring Arbor University |
Sr. |
3.93 |
Criminal Justice |
| D |
Ellie Neal |
Embry-Riddle University (AZ) |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Aeronautical Science |
| D |
Marthe Taugbol |
Keiser University |
Gr. |
4.00/4.00 |
Business Administration |
| M |
JJ Aalbue (3) |
Montreat College |
Gr. |
3.91/4.00 |
Management & Leadership |
| M |
Anakah Madril |
Life University |
Gr. |
3.83/3.83 |
Clinical Nutrition |
| M |
Kaitlyn Brunson |
St. Ambrose University |
Jr. |
3.83 |
Marketing & Management |
| M |
Riley Porter |
Columbia College (MO) |
Sr. |
4.00 |
Psychology |
| F |
Melinda Lertzman |
OUAZ |
Sr. |
3.94 |
Psychology & Communication |
| F |
Trinidad Quiroz |
University of California, Merced |
Jr. |
3.83 |
Computer Science & Engineering |
| F |
Lauren Marshall |
Spring Arbor University |
Sr. |
3.67 |
Marketing |
| SECOND TEAM |
| Pos. |
Name |
School |
Yr. |
GPA |
Major |
| GK |
Caitlyn Harwood |
Siena Heights University |
Sr. |
3.74 |
Nursing |
| D |
Ola Orelesi |
Georgia Gwinnett College |
Jr. |
3.79 |
Biology |
| D |
Grace Soenksen |
Concordia University Nebraska |
Sr. |
3.57 |
Biology |
| D |
Kylie Lewis |
Friends University |
Jr. |
4.00 |
Human Services Psychology |
| D |
Claire Massey |
Taylor University |
Sr. |
3.87 |
Psychology |
| M |
Parker Cheney |
Siena Heights University |
So. |
4.00 |
Biology |
| M |
Ximena Jauregui |
Bellevue University |
Sr. |
3.59 |
Psychology |
| M |
Raelyn Yoshioka |
Embry-Riddle University (AZ) |
Jr. |
3.95 |
Biology |
| F |
Sydney Shenk (2) |
Aquinas College |
Sr. |
3.91 |
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology |
| F |
Karinna Tel |
Dordt University |
So. |
3.52 |
Social Work |
| F |
Macie Lucas |
Columbia College (MO) |
Sr. |
3.95 |
Accounting |
(1) - 1st team Academic All-America® in 2022
(2) - 2nd team Academic All-America® in 2022
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Michael MacEachern, Georgia College & State University | Academic All-America® Co-Director for Publicity
michael.maceachern@gcsu.edu | (478) 455-1779