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Erin Beckman #00
One of two new goalkeepers on the 1998 squad...Has good size and strength that lends itself to strong play...Received recruiting attention from Ohio State, Dayton and Indiana. High School: Lettered four years in soccer, basketball and track...Played varsity soccer all four years...Team co-captain her junior and senior years...Team MVP during her junior season...An honor roll student. Personal: Born Jan. 8, 1980, in Cincinnati, Ohio...Daughter of Gerald and Marie Beckman...Hopes to pursue a career in sports psychology. |
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A star at the Division II level, Breech will be looked upon for leadership in NAU's inaugural season. St. Joseph's College: Breech spent the past two years at Saint Joseph's College, a Division II powerhouse ... Earned all-conference and all-region acccolades ... A 1996 All-American, Breech helped her team win the conference and region championships and earn a spot in the Final Four ... A two-time academic all-conference pick. High School: An 11-time letterwinner in five sports while at Turpin High ... A two-time all-conference member ... Team leader in assists her freshman and junior seasons ... Garnered academic all-conference honors every year ... A member of the Spartan Academic Club. Personal: Born July 7, 1977, in Berkeley, Calif. ... Daughter of James, Sr. and Polly Ann Breech ... Father played football and baseball for four years at California. |
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Autumn Cummins
#1 Comes to NAU to join the brand-new women's soccer program ... Will look to contribute as a protector of the goal. High School: A 1997 graduate of Cactus Shadows High, she was captain of the school's club team as a senior ... Lettered one year in soccer, three years in basketball and three years in softball ... Member of the softball squad that placed second in the state tournament as a junior ... Honor roll student. Personal: Born Nov. 5, 1978, in Barnstable, Mass. ... Daughter of Barry and Cathy Cummins ... Has two brothers, Shane (20) and Scott (16) ... Intends to major in biology and is interested in a career in the medical field. |
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One of 10 sophomores who provide leadership and experience...Was a stalwart on the defensive end...An Academic All-Big Sky selection and a Golden Eagle Scholar Athlete Award recipient. 1997 (Freshman): Was an All-Big Sky nominee...Started in all 15 NAU matches. High School: A four-sport athlete at Cactus High...Lettered in soccer, softball, diving and volleyball...First-team all-region and all-state in her junior and senior years... Soccer team captain junior and senior seasons...National Honor Society member...Was graduated in the top 5 percent of her class. Personal: Born March 3, 1979, in Upland, Calif....Daughter of William and Nancy Earp...Hopes to pursue a social services career. |
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The teamís only Wyoming representative, Eyre returns as the teamís leading scorer, showing a nose for the goal. 1997 (Freshman): Joined teammate Erin Rummens on the All-Big Sky first team...Ranked eighth in the Big Sky with 17 points (eight goals, one assist), tops on the NAU squad...Recorded one hat trick...Was the most active Lumberjack, taking 45 shots during the season, including an NAU-record 10 in the win over Cal State Northridge...Was credited with the programís first game-winning goal, vs. Utah State...Started in all 15 matches. High School: A four-sport athlete...Lettered four years in soccer...Received all-conference honors three consecutive years...Was a two-time all-state honoree...Team captain during her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. Personal: Born April 4, 1979, in Sheridan, Wyo....Daughter of Jay and Trene Eyre...Is undecided on a major. |
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An active defensive player, Flowers returns looking to improve the Jacksí defensive presence. 1997 (Freshman): Played in all 15 matches and earned 13 starts...Was credited with a pair of assists. High School: Lettered in soccer and softball...First-team all-state her junior season...Second-team all-state as a senior...Team MVP as a junior. Personal: Born May 14, 1979, in Phoenix, Ariz....Daughter of David and Colleen Flowers...Brother Travis (23) played baseball at ASU...Majoring in education. |
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A native of Boise, Green comes to the Mountain Campus to be a part of the fledgling NAU program. High School: A 1997 graduate of Boise High, she lettered three years in soccer and one year in basketball ... Two-time first-team all-metro ... Two-time East all-star ... Team captain as a senior ... Her team won state titles during her sophomore and junior seasons ... Club team won seven state crowns ... Three-time member of the Southern Idaho Conference All-Academic Team. Personal: Born July 29, 1979, in Boise ... Daughter of Steve and Carol Green ... Has a brother, Travis (21) ... Is currently undecided on a major. |
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Holly Jones #10
Has a style of play similar to current Lumberjack forward Raegin Eyre and should help the team at several positions...Has the ability to score goals quickly. High School: Lettered three seasons in soccer and basketball...First team all-league...First-team all-city...All-star team member...State champion her senior year...Team captain her senior season...Member of a national runner-up club team last summer. Personal: Born May 16, 1980, in Cincinnati, Ohio...Daughter of Alan and Karen Jones...Majoring in education. |
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Katie Maxwell #0
Another signee who could provide immediate help in the net, adding quickness and a new dimension to NAUís goalkeeping unit. High School: Team captain senior year...First-team All-Channel League...All-Ventura County...Senior scholar-athlete award recipient...Recorded 78 shutouts in four years...Sophomore and junior class president...Was graduated with a 4.1 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Personal: Born Feb. 18, 1980, in Oxnard, Calif....Daughter of Robert and Karen Maxwell...Majoring in history. |
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The lone sophomore on the current roster, Olsen looks to bring leadership and experience to a young Lumberjack soccer team. High School: A four-time letterwinner at Salpointe ... Earned all-city honors ... Named to the All-Southern Arizona team. Personal: Born April 27, 1977, in Tucson, Ariz. ... Daughter of Theodore and Elizabeth Olsen ... Plans to major in sociology. |
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Sarah Pachan #7
Brings international experience and quickness to the squad...Is a good technical player and a strong student. High School: Lettered four years in soccer...First-team All-Federal League...First-team all-district...Named the teamís best offensive player in her sophomore and junior seasons...MVP junior and senior years...Team captain...Athletic scholarship award winner all four years. Personal: Born Aug. 24, 1980...Daughter of Vic and Martha Pachan...Selected NAU over several Ohio schools. |
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An active offensive player, Quinn returns to solidify the frontline...An Academic All-Big Sky selection and a Golden Eagle Scholar Athlete recipient. 1997 (Freshman): Played in all 15 matches and started 12...One of seven players with at least 10 shots during the season. High School: A four-year soccer letterwinner...First-team all-state her senior year...Was second-team all-region in her sophomore and junior seasons...Team captain...President of the soccer club...Member of the honor roll. Personal: Born Jan. 25, 1979, in Phoenix, Ariz....Daughter of William and Cheryl Quinn...Majoring in exercise science. |
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Angie Reed #16
A tenacious defender who will immediately compete for playing time...Is another excellent student. High School: A three-time soccer letterwinner...Team captain...State champion her junior and senior seasons...Regional champion senior year...National Honor Society member...Was active in student council. Personal: Born July 7, 1980, in Cincinnati, Ohio...Daughter of Harold and Tammy Reed...Played with NAU newcomer Holly Jones on a national runner-up club team last summmer...Is undecided on a major. |
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One of three California products on the current roster bringing her west coast influence to NAU. High School: Earned second-team all-league honors during her sophomore and junior seasons at Irvine High ... Was a first-team all-leaguer and All-Orange County as a senior ... Selected as team MVP ... Was All-Star team MVP. Personal: Born Aug. 5, 1977, in Tarzana, Calif. ... Daughter of Rick and Patti Rummens ... Majoring in education. |
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Kate Soetaert #17
Will see immediate playing time in the midfield...Reminds coaches of current NAU All-Big Sky midfielder Erin Rummens...Got looks from several Big 12 and Pacific 10 schools before choosing to attend the Mountain Campus. High School: A 1998 graduate of Bishop Miege High, she lettered four years in soccer and three years in cross country...An all-state, two-time all-county, two-time Shawnee Mission and three-time all-league selection in soccer...Member of National Honor Society...Earned an academic award all four years, and was a four-year member of the honor roll. Personal: Born July 16, 1980, in Shawnee, Kan....Daughter of Paul and Joyce Soetaert...Is intending to major in biology at NAU. |
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Comes to NAU to help get its young soccer program off the ground. High School: Toppenberg earned three letters for soccer at Corona Del Sol ... Was honored with all-city and all-region accolades. Personal: Born Dec. 9, 1977, in Mesa, Ariz. ... The daughter of Larry and June Toppenberg ... She is undecided on a major. |
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Comes to NAU from the state of Idaho to compete for the Lumberjacks. High School: A three-sport athlete at Bishop Kelly High ... Earned letters in soccer, basketball and track ... A member of the 1996 high school state champion soccer team ... A member of the State Cup champion team from 1993 through 1997 ... A two-time member of the all-metro team ... Earned all-state accolades as a senior ... Winner of the Distinguished Scholastic Team Award from 1994 through 1997 ... Marine Corps Distinguished Athlete Award winner in 1997. Personal: Born Jan. 4, 1979, in Boise, Idaho ... Daughter of George and Anna Marie Weissbeck ... Majoring in communications. |
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Looks to make an impact on a young women's soccer team. High School: A four-time letterwinner in soccer and badminton ... Earned all-state accolades in soccer and badminton ... Winner of the athletic scholar award from Corona Del Sol. Personal: Born Sept. 16, 1977, in Wooster, Ohio ... Daughter of Daniel and Sue Ann Wile ... Majoring in exercise science. |