SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Augustana Director of Golf and head women's coach Coralee Jorgensen has announced the signing of two student-athletes as part of its 2024 Signing Class on National Signing Day.
 
The Vikings are set to welcome Anna Eckmann and Hanna Knoop for the 2024-25 academic year.
 
Anna Eckmann | Park Rapids, Minn. | Park Rapids Area High School
 
Coach Jorgensen on Eckmann: Anna comes to us with an array of high school accolades both academically and athletically. She has three Conference Player of the Year honors, was the Mid-State Conference Champion and has won the title twice in the Northern Pines Conference (2021 & 2022).  She is a player with a strong long game and iron game. Her positive attitude on the course will keep her in the game.
 
Eckmann averaged 74 strokes per round as a junior where she was the medalist for the Mid State Conference. In addition, she was the 8AA Section and Subsection Champion while placing fourth at the state tournament. As a sophomore, she placed third at state while placing fifth as a freshman.
 
Hanna Knoop | Detroit Lakes, Minn. | Detroit Lakes High School
 
Coach Jorgensen on Knoop: We knew right away that Hanna was a good fit to attend Augustana. Her enthusiasm is contagious and she has a proven track record of being a leader. She has grit and will never give up on a round of golf. Hanna has been playing competitive golf for many years and this will carry forward into her collegiate career.
 
Knoop is an All-State honoree that placed 10^th at the State Tournament as a junior. She was named a team captain and earned Academic All-State honors the same season. In her sophomore campaign, Knoop qualified for state while also helping her team to a Mid-State Conference Championship.