Augustana University Athletics

_	Name	___	Position	___	Ht.	___	Hometown / High School	___	Club
	Grace Behm		Outside Forward/Midfielder		5-5		Sioux Falls, S.D./Roosevelt		Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
	Grace Bender		Defender		5-8		Brandon, S.D./Brandon Valley H.S.		Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
	Claire Dahm		Forward		5-9		Ankeny, Iowa/ Ankeny Centennial H.S.		Iowa Rush
	Katy Foster		Midfielder		5-8		Longmont, Colo./ Silver Creek		Colorado Storm
	Jensen Froehlich		Center Midfielder		5-3		Sioux City, Iowa/ Bishop Heelan		Tri State Revolution
	Emily Jessup		Goalkeeper		5-8		Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln Southwest		Elite Girls Academy
	Morgan Moe		Defender		5-3		Sioux Falls, S.D./ Washington		Dakota Alliance Soccer Club
	Katie Ortgies		Midfielder		5-6		Omaha, Nebraska/Omaha Burke		Omaha FC
	Kelly Partington		Midfielder		5-2		West St. Paul, Minn./Henry Sibley		Rev Riptide Premier
	Stephanie Schaffer		Defender		5-4		Lakeville, Minn/ Lakeville North		Dakota Rev
	Erin Schneiderhan		Defender		5-6		Carver, Minn./Chanhassen		Eden Prairie Soccer Club
	Samantha Schorzman		Forward		5-6		Hastings, Minn./Hastings		St. Croix Academy
	Peyton Stenzel		Midfielder		5-6		Sioux Falls, S.D./Washington		Dakota Alliance Soccer Club

Grace Behm
Outside Forward/ Midfield, 5-5
Sioux Falls, S.D./Roosevelt H.S.
Dakota Alliance Soccer Club

Why Augustana?
"It was the summer of my junior year and I was going to be a senior that coming fall at Roosevelt High School. We were heading up to Regionals, since we had just recently won our State Cup. Anyways as we were heading to Regionals I was trying to decide if Regionals was going to be it for me or if I wanted to continue my soccer career in college. A couple of the girls on my club team had already committed to play soccer at Augustana University so I thought man that would be a lot of fun to play with the girls that I'd come to know and appreciate for years. I got in contact with Coach Barkus. I told him that I was interested in playing soccer at Augustana. He texted back within a few days saying that would be awesome if I came and played for him at Augustana University. He set up a visit for myself to get a feel for the campus life and how practices would go as a collegiate athlete. I immediately fell in love with the campus and was thinking to myself this is the place I can see myself at for the next four years of my life. Mind you this was the very first college visit I had ever been on. So I stayed in contact with Brandon and he had informed me of a camp that the soccer girls put on every year. I told him I was interested and ended up going to the camp. I met all the girls that play for Augustana now and I met the girls that I had the potential of playing with. Right when I met all the girls and got to know them all I knew I was all in. I had talked to Brandon after the last day of the camp and told him that I would love to play for Augustana. We sat down in his office and talked for about an hour about money and how much he was offering me to play. Three days after he gave me an offer I called him and told him that I was going to commit to Augustana. It was the best decision I'd ever made."

Accomplishments
2016 graduate of Roosevelt High School in Sioux Falls, S.D. … four-year letterwinner … team captain her senior season … voted best offensive player by her team … scored 11 goals her senior year … netted five goals her junior year … dished out 20 assists her High school career ... coached by Becky Janssen and Clayson Glasgow

Club
Played for Dakota Alliance Soccer Club … Won five consecutive State Cups … Coached by Ben Gaddis

Personal
Daughter of Brian and Cindy Behm … born on June 12, 1998 in Sioux Falls, S.D. … has four siblings Abby, Jocie, Emma and Onma … plans on majoring in nursing at Augustana … hopes to become a Pediatric Nurse

What they’re saying about Behm
"Grace is a speedy, attacking minded player who is always willing to do the work on both ends of the field. She has noticeable competitive drive in training and games” - Coach Ben Gaddis

Barkus on Behm
"When Grace told me she was deciding on Augustana I was ecstatic. Grace, like others in her class, plays with a determination and a physicality that will help our program be successful. What I love about Grace is that she is a goal scorer, but also has a knack for setting up others and truly enjoys when her teammates are successful. I am confident Grace will be challenging for playing time next season."  



Grace Bender
Defender, 5-8
Brandon, S.D./Brandon Valley H.S.
Dakota Alliance Soccer Club

Why Augustana?
"I chose Augustana because I knew that I was going to get a great education along with the best soccer experience. Augustana has family-like team dynamics and their passion for soccer is evident. I have a lot of respect for the Augustana soccer coaches and am honored by the opportunity to play for them. During my visit, the professors took time out of their busy day to chat with me making the choice even more apparent. Augie’s smaller private school campus is perfect and I cannot wait till my first day."

Accomplishments
2016 graduate of Brandon Valley High School in Brandon, S.D. ... four-year starter and letterwinner… Named to the Elite Eleven SD team by 605 soccer … All-Conference her senior year … second team All-State … Brandon Valley MVP award … voted Best All-Around player by her team her sophomore year … Coached by Marlon Mollet

Club
Played for Dakota Alliance Soccer Club … Won five consecutive State Cups … Coached by Ben Gaddis   

Personal
Daughter of Michael and Jean Bender … born on February 22, 1998 in Brandon, S.D. … has two siblings Matt and Mason … plans on majoring in Business at Augustana

What they’re saying about Bender
"Grace is a consistently hard working player who always brings her positive personality with her. She has a good understanding of the game and it shows with her defensive instincts."- Coach Ben Gaddis

Barkus on Bender
“One of the top defenders to come out of South Dakota this year. Grace is a tenacious defender that understands how to win a ball then posses it with a purpose. She is sharp technically and very gifted tactically, she reads the game so very well that she can play both inside and outside back. She is quick to transition from both offense to defense and visa versa, which will help her help our team immediately.”






Claire Dahm
Forward, 5-9
Ankeny, Iowa/ Ankeny Centennial H.S.
Iowa Rush

Why Augustana?
“I chose Augustana because I wanted a school that would push me academically which I know Augustana can. Also everyone there is extremely friendly and makes you feel at home the minute you get on campus, it is an all around fantastic school”

Accomplishments
2016 graduate of Ankeny Centennial High School … Three-year letterwinner and two-year starter … First team all-state her sophomore year … IGCA first-team All-District ... CIML second team All-Eastern team … scored 12 goals and dished out three assists her sophomore year … netted five goals and had three assists her junior year … Coached by Chris Allen

Club
Played for Iowa Rush … Iowa u17 runner ups … Rush National Team … Coached by Daryl Brazeau

Personal
Daughter of Anthony and Lisa Dahm… born on July 24, 1998 in Ankeny, Iowa … has one sibling Max… plans to major in Chemistry with a minor in Spanish at Augustana… would like to become a pediatrician

What they’re saying about Dahm
"Claire is a tall, athletic, and versatile player who can play up top or in the back line. She has a great ability to dribble in and out of tight spaces on the field. The sky's the limit with her potential. I expect that she will have a great career at Augustana."- Coach Daryl Brazeau

Barkus on Dahm
“I am very pleased that Claire has chosen Augustana. She is and will be a great target for us. She can play with her back to goal well and also has an incredible ability to strike a ball. Claire is tough, durable and extremely tenacious player. Plus, she has a fun loving, easy going attitude, but once the game begins she has a fierce competitive determination and will fit in perfectly with our team.”
 



Katy Foster
Midfielder, 5-8
Longmont, Colo./ Silver Creek H.S.
Colorado Storm

Why Augustana?
"I first became interested in Augustana due to the fact that it was a small university, which meant a great deal of individual attention. Small class sizes, along with the tight knit community definitely drew me in. When I continued looking at Augustana, I became aware of the pre-professional program of Occupational Therapy they had there, which increased my interest immensely. However, since soccer has been a part of my life from my pre-school days, I also knew that I wanted to continue this sport throughout college. With everything already said about this school's fitting academic environment, I didn't realize how talented of a soccer team Augustana had, and I knew I needed to check it out and get in touch with the coaches.  After Coach Barkus came to Lincoln to watch me play, we went back to Augie to have dinner with some of the freshman girls. The camaraderie between everyone at the campus was unbelievable, and I immediately knew I wanted to be a part of their team and close family."

Accomplishments
2016 graduate of Silver Creek High School in Longmont, Colo. … four-year starter and letterwinner … named All-Conference her junior year … named first team Academic All-State … earned Athlete of the Week her sophomore year … Netted eight goals and dished out three assists her junior year … scored six goals and had three assists her sophomore year … scored four goals and dished out two assist her freshman year … Coached by Pat Monacelli

Club
Played for Colorado Storm ... Team Captain from 2013-15 … State Cup quarter finalist 2013 and 2014 … All Star in the SWOB College Showcase … Coached by Jeffrey Carroll

Personal
Daughter of Mark and Joan Foster … born on March 2, 1998 in Sandy, Utah … has one sibling Megan … plans to major in in Psychology and Biology with a minor in Special Education at Augustana … plans to become an Occupational Therapist

What they’re saying about Foster
"Katy is a Central midfielder with quality touch and good vision. She looks to play simple but can also play the longer diagonal balls that beats defenses on the break. Katy has been a big part of her Storm team's success and it was noticeable when she wasn't present on the field due to illness or injury. She is a leader for her team."- Coach Jeffrey Carroll

Barkus on Foster
“Katy is an aggressive, fit and intelligent player.  I first watched her play at the UNL ID camp and she was a great lead by example sort of player, however, she was very confident being vocal.  I fully expect Katy to come into the program getting after it physically and verbally!  What I also really liked about Katy was her ability to read and how super composed on the ball she was.  Katy was a late commit, but I believe she will have a great career!”  



Jensen Froehlich
Center Midfielder, 5-3
Sioux City, Iowa/ Bishop Heelan H.S.
Tri State Revolution

Why Augustana?
“When it comes to making a college decision, a lot of questions come to my mind such, "How big are the classes? How far away is it? Am I going to like the coach?" I chose Augustana University because I felt at home. I knew from the beginning that Augie would be a great fit for me because it was close enough to home, yet far enough away. The class size also played a major role in my decision making process. I like getting to know the students and professors in my class so the class size was perfect. My relationship with my coach and my team is very important as well. Coach Barkus was welcoming when I first went to camp and makes me feel like I am already part of the team. All of the Augie players welcomed me with open arms, and I am looking forward to playing with them next year as well as building friendships. The campus is beautiful and manageable to get around. I chose Augustana because it is where my heart is at. I can't wait to start this fall, and I am looking forward to the first day of practice.”

Accomplishments
2016 graduate of Bishop Heelan High School in Sioux City, Iowa ... three-year letterwinner and two-year starter … Named All-State Tournament Team her junior year … scored seven goals and dished out six assists her junior year … netted three goals and had three assists her sophomore year … scored two goals and dished out one assist her freshman year … State Champion her junior year ... helped the team compile a 56-5 record her first three years … Coached by Jared Bodammer and Shawn Mansfield

Club
Played for the Tri State Revolution ... First place in the Kansas City HIT Showcase … NSL Premiere Champions … Soctoberfest Champions … Coached by Ricky Azpeitia

Personal
Daughter of Barry and Melissa Froehlich … born on Aug 25, 1997 in Sioux City, Iowa … had eight siblings Justin, Brandon, Carson, Morgan, Mason, Brooklin, Lleyton and London … undecided major

What they’re saying about Froehlich
"Jensen is one of the more creative players on the team. She is a good #10 player as she sees the field very well, knows when to attack, and is also very smart with the ball."- Coach Ricky Azpeitia

Barkus on Froehlich
“I am absolutely thrilled to be getting yet another Sioux City player. Jensen is quite technical and has an incredible ability to do whatever she wants with the ball. She will be coming in used to playing numerous positions which will be a real plus for our team. I have been very impressed with her leadership both on and off the field as well as her overall toughness.”



Emily Jessup
Goalkeeper, 5-8
Lincoln, Neb./Lincoln Southwest H.S.
Elite Girls Academy

Why Augustana?
“I chose Augustana because of the opportunities they provide both academically and athletically. The areas of studies I’m most interested in have a great reputation at Augustana. On my visits, everyone on the team, coaching staff, students, and faculty were very nice to not only myself, but my family as well. Also, Sioux Falls is similar in size to my home town which made me feel comfortable. I’m excited to be an Augustana Viking."

Accomplishments
2016 graduate of Lincoln Southwest High School in Lincoln, Neb. … two-year starter and letterwinner … Guided the team to two district championships … Heartland Athletic Conference tournament champion her sophomore year … State semi-finalist her Junior year… Coached by Thomas Nettleton

Club
Played for Elite Girls Academy for 2015-16 season … Played for LSC Club from 2013-15 … Premier Division League Champions in 2014 … Played for Grenta Soccer club from 2011-13 … Emerald Club Champions … OFC Labor Day Invitational Champions … Just for Girls Invitational Champions … 2011 Nebraska State Cup Champions ... Coached by Mirza Hasanbegovic

Personal
Daughter of Jenn and Tony Jessup … born on May 17, 1998 in Lincoln, Neb. … has one sibling Will … plans to major in Education at Augustana

What they're saying about Jessup
"I could not be any more excited for Emily's commitment to Augustana. I have know coach Barkus for many years now and believe that under his guidance, Emily will grow as a player. She is joining a program that will be defending the conference title and will be excited to see what she can bring to the program. Emily is a great player and teammate. I am thriller for Emily and her family and look forward to working with her as she prepares for the next level"- Coach Mirza Hasanbegovic

Barkus on Jessup
“I am very excited about Emily’s decision to attend and play soccer at AU. I love Emily’s courage and attitude to play off of her line. She is a fantastic shot stopper and continues to improve playing the ball with her feet, which is a huge part of our style of play. What further excites me about Emily is her attitude to learn and grow. She possesses a terrific presence in goal and I am confident that Emily will be an amazing asset for our team.”

   

Morgan Moe
Defender, 5-3
Sioux Falls, S.D./ Washington H.S.
Dakota Alliance Soccer Club

Why Augustana?
"I chose Augustana because of the energy and excitement the players and coaching staff bring to the game. Augustana is an exceptional school with many educational opportunities and experiences."

Accomplishments
2016 graduate of Washington High School in Sioux Falls, S.D. … four-year letterwinner and three-year starter … team captain her senior year … First team All-State her junior and senior year … All-Conference her junior and senior year … named academic All-State her senior year … All-State honorable mention her sophomore year … named Defender of the year by her team her sophomore year … scored seven goals her senior year … netted five goals and dished out four assists her junior year … Coached by Scott Guse and Daniel Ohayan

Club
Played for Dakota Alliance Soccer Club… Won five consecutive State Cups… Coached by Ben Gaddis

Personal
Daughter of Gene and Danielle Moe… born on Dec. 12,1997 in Sioux Falls, S.D. … has three siblings Sierra, Isabella and Addison… plans to major in Biology at Augustana… wants to be a Orthopedic Surgeon

What they’re saying about Moe
"Morgan is a composed, defensive minded player who plays well with both of her feet. She has good leadership qualities and reads the game very well.”- Coach Ben Gaddis

Barkus on Moe
“Morgan is a real breath of positiveness for the team. She brings a ton of experience to the group as she has been playing soccer, at a high level, for many years. Morgan is versatile and stylish and has really become a polished player.  I have seen Morgan play in the back, as either an inside or outside defender and also up in the midfield, where she can crush her opponents with grizzly tackles and connect to initiate the attack. I just love Morgan’s energy.”



Katie Ortgies
Midfielder, 5-6
Omaha, Nebraska/Omaha Burke H.S.
Omaha FC

Why Augustana?
"There were multiple factors that went into my decision to choose to attend Augustana. Since I started to first think about colleges I knew I wanted to go somewhere in the Midwest because I didn’t want to be too far from home. Augustana is only a few hours from my home and I thought that was the perfect distance for me. The size of the school was also something that played in role in my decision. After I had visited a couple different schools, I found that I didn’t like the big schools with the big campuses. I wanted someplace with a good community atmosphere, and the size of Augustana provided me with just that. Academically, I think Augustana will be challenging, but that is what I liked about it. Having a good education that really pushes me to learn and do better, is something I wanted in a college. After considering all those factors, the final push the lead me to picking Augustana was meeting the girls’ soccer team and the staff. I got to see the atmosphere in which they trained and the standards that they set for themselves, and that was something that I wanted to be a part of."  

Accomplishments
2016 Graduate of Omaha Burke High School … Three-year starter and letterwinner … All-State honorable mention her sophomore and freshman year … Academic All-State her Sophomore year … coached by Brian Anderson and Steve Moore  

Club
Played for Omaha FC … Neb. State Cup Champions 2012-2016 … Played in the US Youth Soccer Midwest Regional Championship Tournament 2012-15 … Competed in the Midwest Regional League Premiere 1 in 2012-15 … Played in the US Youth National League in 2012-13 … Coached by Alex Mason

Personal
Daughter of Kelly and Dawn Ortgies … Born on Nov. 14, 1997 in Omaha, Neb. … has one sibling Sam … Undecided major

What they’re saying about Ortgies
“Katie is safe on the ball with great vision, her endless work rate has never been overlooked, Katie heads to the Augustana University in the NSIC conference. As honest a player as you will ever see. Katie has a strong work ethic and enjoys new challenges, we wish Katie all the best as she starts her next chapter in soccer.”- Coach Alex Mason

Barkus on Ortgies
“Katie is from Omaha and a long time OFC player and I love getting OFC kids. She is a tremendous technical player and will fit in very well with our system. Katie can strike a ball with accuracy and pace and I have no doubt that her ability to change the point of attack will pay huge dividends for our team success. Her work rate is second to none and her desire to be great is clearly apparent. I am thrilled Katie chose Augie.”



Kelly Partington
Midfielder, 5-2
West St. Paul, Minn./Henry Sibley H.S.
Rev Riptide Premier

Why Augustana?
"I chose Augustana University because it was the right fit for me both for soccer and academics. I knew it would challenge me both on and off the field. I loved what the soccer program had to offer and felt very welcomed by the girls and coaches on the team. I also really liked the smaller atmosphere on campus and the personal feeling I had when I visited. I can't wait to be a Viking."

Accomplishments
2016 Graduate of Henry Sibley High School … Four-year starter and letterwinner … All-Conference her senior and sophomore year … Minn. All-Section Academic her senior and junior year … All-conference honorable mention her junior and freshman year … freshman of the year … scored seven goals and had three assist her senior year … netted nine goals and dished out five assists her junior year … scored four goals and had 15 assists her sophomore … netted six goals and dished out nine assists her freshman year … Coached by Kenny Hills  

Club
Played for Rev Riptide Premier… Minnesota State Cup Champions 2012, 2014-15 … Minnesota State Cup Semifinalist … Region II Semifinalist … MRL first division champions in 2013 … MYSA Premier League Champion 2012, 2014 … Blue Chip Showcase Champions 2015 … Coached by Joseph Hartwell

Personal
Daughter of Matt and Patty Partington … born on Aug. 5, 1998 in St. Paul, Minn. … has one sibling Danny … plans to major in Biology at Augustana

What they’re saying about Partington
Kelly is one of the hardest working players on her team. She's a tireless worker and in a typical game probably covers more ground than any other player on the field. Kelly is also a great attacking threat, she has incredibly quick feet, great balance and has the ability to change directions remarkably fast. Whether she's dribbling at defenders to create a dangerous attack or dribbling to maintain possession while under pressure, she's one of the most difficult players to win the ball off of that I've coached.”- Coach Joseph Hartwell

Barkus on Partington
“What else can be said about Kelly other than, “What a competitor”…She is strong, hard, determined and fantastic in the air, for only being 5’2”. Kelly is extremely positive and an excellent communicator and both her high school and club teammates adore her. Kelly loves to be fit and work out and I love to recruit that type of player. I am super pumped for what she will bring to the team this next fall.”






Stephanie Schaffer
Defender, 5-4
Lakeville, Minn/ Lakeville North H.S.
Dakota Rev

Why Augustana?
"I chose Augustana University because the atmosphere, people, academics and soccer at Augie all matched what I was looking for, which made it a great fit."   

Accomplishments
2016 graduate of Lakeville North High School … three-year starter and letterwinner … selected first team All-Conference her senior year … part of a defense that had 18 shutouts her senior year … part of a defense that had 12 shutouts her junior year … part of defense that had 17 shutouts her sophomore year … Conference champions her junior year… finished second in state her sophomore year … finished third in state her senior year … Coached by Jerimiah Johnson and Bulut Ozturk

Club
Played for Dakota Rev … NSC All-American Cup finalist in 2015 … Schwan’s Cup Semi Finalist in 2014 … US Club Soccer Regional and national Champions in 2013 … MRL First Division Champions … Minn. State Cup semifinalist 2013 … Las Vegas mayor's cup finalist in 2013 … MYSA Summer State Champion in 2012 … Coached by Joseph Hartwell and Tobbe Thorsell

Personal
Daughter of Bill and Wendy Schaffer … born on Oct. 23, 1997 in Burnsville, Minn. … plans to major in Business at Augustana

What they’re saying about Schaffer
“Steph is a great player to coach. She shows up to every training session with a great attitude and simply goes about her work. She's a great defender, positions herself well which allows her to frequently make difficult defensive situations look relatively easy. She's also very good in possession of the ball, she sees the field well and plays quality passes, both over short distances and longer, with both feet very well.”- Coach Joseph Hartwell

Barkus on Schaffer
“When I first watched Steph at the MN state cup I was extremely impressed with her overall toughness and technical ability. Since then, she has definitely continued to develop into a top level player. I love Steph’s level of soccer savviness that not too many players possess, plus she is able to play under a tremendous amount pressure very well and never seems to buckle. She is a very steady player.”

 


Erin Schneiderhan
Defender 5-6
Carver, Minn./Chanhassen H.S.
Eden Prairie Soccer Club

Why Augustana?
"From the moment I stepped on campus I had a gut feeling that Augie was the school for me. Not only did I feel comfortable on campus, but every time I left I would count down the days until I could return to campus. The atmosphere and energy campus has every time I'm there really sold me on Augustana. Augie was the first school I toured and it had everything I was looking for."

Accomplishments
2016 Graduate of Chanhassen High School … Three-year starter and letterwinner … All-Conference her Junior and Senior year… Academic All-Conference her senior year … Minn. section runner-up her senior year … part of a defense that helped the team to a 13-3-3 record her senior year … coached by Joe Szorcsik

Club
Played for Eden Prairie Soccer Club … President Cup and Rockford Illinois Champions 2015 … Team captain in 2014 … Third in State Tournament in 2014 … South League Champions … Led the team in assists three years in a row … Coached by Tomas Adalsteinsson

Personal
Daughter of Tom and Kim Schneiderhan … Born on Feb. 10, 1998 in Minneapolis, Minn. … has one sibling Elena … plans to major in Communication Business with a minor in Spanish at Augustana

What they’re saying about Schneiderhan
"Erin is a very fast and tenacious player. She is a very good defender that is hardly ever beaten. She does a good job of taking care of her defensive responsibilities. She also likes to get forward into the attacking third as an outside back, and still manages to do the recovery work without getting tired."- Coach Tomas Adalsteinsson

Barkus on Schneiderhan
“Fast, fast and fast. Erin is exactly what we love about our program and what we look for when we recruit. She is smart, dedicated, team first attitude and fast. Her ability to close down an attacker and then tackle with grit and determination will be second to none in our conference. Further, Erin will give us a great threat attacking out of the back with 60+ yard runs. She is so unselfish with her runs but it will stretch out defenses and open up more opportunities for our attack. I anticipate great things from Erin.”  



Samantha Schorzman
Forward 5-6
Hastings, Minn./Hastings H.S.
St. Croix Academy

Why Augustana?
"I chose Augustana because they have an amazing nursing program and it was the perfect size school with a great soccer program and I thought I would fit in very well."

Accomplishments
2016 Graduate of Hastings High School … Three-year starter and letterwinner … All-State selection her senior year … All-Conference her junior and senior year… Named offensive player of the year for her team all three years … Minn. All-Section her junior and senior year … scored 13 goals and dished out four assists her Senior year … netted nine goals and had five assists her junior year … scored five goals and dished out three assists her sophomore year … coached by Scott Meier

Club
Played for St. Croix Academy … finished in third place at the U16 las Vegas Mayor’s Cup in 2014 … Semifinalist in the Minnesota State Cup in 2014 … Coached by Tim Magnuson

Personal
Daughter of Kevin Schorzman and Angie Howe … Born on Oct. 10, 1997 In Manhattan, Kan. … has one sibling Alex … plans to major in Nursing with a minor in Biology at Augustana … Wants to become a nurse and specialize in neonatal after Augustana

What they’re saying about Schorzman
"Sam lives on making her opponents miserable. She picks them apart with speed and loves taking players on."- Coach Tim Magnuson

Barkus on Schorzman
“Samantha will be another player we are adding to this year’s class with tremendous speed. She has an incredible attitude to run at her opponents and just get after it! Samantha is a smart player and is highly focused on her academics and I am confident that she will be breaking down defenses immediately next season. Also, Sam’s work rate and determination are what sets her apart from others, she plays with an edge, and I love it.”



Peyton Stenzel
Midfielder, 5-6
Sioux Falls, S.D./Washington H.S.
Dakota Alliance Soccer Club

Why Augustana?
"I chose Augustana University because I was impressed with their women's soccer program and their outstanding nursing program. 

Accomplishments
2016 graduate of Washington High School in Sioux Falls, S.D. … four-year letterwinner and three year starter … team captain her senior year … selected All-Conference … SDHSSCA second team All-State… Academic All-State her senior year … spirit of the warrior award … played in the semi-finals her junior year … played in the quarterfinals her senior year … scored six goals and dished out nine assists her junior year … Coached by Scott Guse and Daniel Ohayon

Club
Played for Dakota Alliance Soccer Club … Won five consecutive State Cups … Coached by Ben Gaddis  
Personal
Daughter of Tom and Kay Stenzel … born on April 11,1998 in Sioux Falls, S.D. … has two siblings Brady and Reagan … plans to major in Nursing at Augustana … wants to work in the NICU or pediatric unit of a hospital

What they’re saying about Stenzel
"Peyton is a smooth attacking minded player who makes the difficult things look easy. She has very good speed and good attacking instincts."- Coach Ben Gaddis

Barkus on Stenzel
“Peyton is quick, versatile, athletic, strong and absolutely fantastic on the ball. I have seen her play multiple positions and this excites me as I believe that she will push her teammates to be great in different areas of the field. Also, Peyton’s ability to strike free kicks is amazing. Every great team has a player who is deadly from set pieces and Peyton brings this to our team. I can not wait to see Peyton playing in the Navy and Gold.“