DRFC 2024 Season Preview

After a historic 2023 season for Delaware Rising, we look ahead to the 2024 campaign including new players, new formats, & the chase for another championship.

With less than a month until the 2024 Northern Ohio Soccer League season kicks off, there’s no time like the present to give a preview of the upcoming men’s and women’s seasons. 2024 will see the expansion of both the men’s and women’s leagues as well as some major updates to the league format.

The women return for their 2nd season & are primed to repeat as league champions.

In the inaugural Women’s NOSL (WNOSL) season, Delaware Rising finished as league champions in a thrilling 2-1 win over City of Ohio SC on the back of two PK goals from Kindall Duke & Sarah Gundler & a championship worthy performance in net by Brianna Rogers. Along with the trophy, the Rising grabbed their fair share of individual hardware as Rachel Austin won the League MVP, Lindsey Whitmore finished as the league’s top scorer, & both players joined Brianna Rogers, Lexie Syroka, & Kindall Duke on WNOSL’s team of the season.

The 2023 NOSL Championship Squad

Moving forward to 2024, the Rising look to build upon the success of 2023 as they chase the 2nd championship in team history. The Rising will see many familiar faces returning for a 2nd season in a Rising kit including: forwards Rachel Austin & Lindsey Whitmore, midfielders Kindall Duke & Sarah Gundler, and defenders Lexie Syroka, & Jamison Murphy to name a few. Delaware will also welcome the return of head coach Evan Wherley & assistant coach Nathan Chwalik, as well as newly appointed assistant coach & former player Elise Schneller. There are also a plethora of new signings from the offseason tryouts, Reese Hinkle, Sydney Thomas, Ashley Green, Kasey Duke, Rileigh Glassburn, Holly Ennis, Clara Richardson, and Ella Schwertfager all excitedly awaiting their debut for the Rising, with further signings expected as the start of the season approaches. Be sure to stay tuned for an upcoming announcement of the full women’s squad.

WNOSL has expanded to 5 teams, with Süsserfuss Ballverein out of Kent, OH joining the league for the 2024 season. The newcomers will face Delaware Rising twice this season, home on June 15th & away on June 23rd. The season starts with a familiar foe as Panthers FC face-off against the Rising in a rematch of the 2023 semifinals, with the match taking place on Sunday, May 12th at 7:00pm at Buckeye Valley High School.

Other key match-ups for the 2024 season

• City of Ohio SC (Home: May 19th at BVHS, Away: July 6th at COSC)

• Mansfield Liederkranz, Home: June 29th, away: June 2nd

• Panthers SC, Home: May 12th, away: June 9th

See the full women’s schedule here

The Delaware Rising men return for their 4th season, looking to continue their playoff streak, but striving for more.

2023 was a season of transition as former Rising keeper & assistant coach Chris Stohl assumed head coaching duties & helmed the Rising to a 3rd consecutive playoff appearance. The chase for a NOSL Cup came to a premature end as the Rising fell by a score of 3-1 at the hands of Ashland United in the first round of the NOSL Playoffs. Ryan Miller provided the lone goal for the Rising with Evan Wherley earning Man of the Match honors. In terms of postseason awards, midfielder Landon Kuhn was named to the NOSL Team of the Season & led the team in scoring with a total of 7 goals including a hat trick on the road against Mansfield Liederkranz.

The men huddle up prior to a thrilling 1-1 draw at Greater Columbus FC

In 2024, the men will look to build momentum with multiple returning players including team MVP Landon Kuhn, midfield mainstay Ryan Miller, standout defenders Alex Brown & Cooper Solomon, forward Mason Morris, & the goalkeeper tandem of Connor Sexton & Gabriel Thomas all reprising their roles on the squad. Head Coach Josh Diehl joined the Delaware Rising staff late in the 2023 season & assumed full coaching duties ahead of the December tryouts, Chris Stohl will stay on as an assistant coach for the season. With key pieces returning for 2024, the men are hungry for another playoff appearance & to bring the NOSL Cup to Delaware for the first time. There are also lots new signings from the offseason tryouts with Sam Bechtel, Quinn Berry, Brayden Courtney, Zach Hunt, Kai Mays, and Aiden Miller announced already with further signings expected as the start of the season approached. Be sure to stay tuned for an upcoming announcement of the full men’s squad.

Ahead of the season, NOSL expanded to 18 teams & announced major changes to the league structure. New in 2024, NOSL will be split into 2 divisions with a promotion/relegation setup, with the top 4 teams making the playoffs & the bottom 2 teams risking relegation. In the Second Division, the top team will be automatically promoted with the next 3 teams going to a playoff to determine the final team to be promoted. Delaware Rising will be participating in the First Division in 2024. Further information about the new league setup can be found on the league website

Also new in 2024, NOSL introduced the Stimulus League Cup, a single-elimination tournament to be played concurrent to the regular league season. The Stimulus League Cup is sponsored by Minneapolis-based kit manufacturer Stimulus Athletic, and will feature teams from both the First and Second Divisions. Delaware Rising will participate in the tournament with their first match scheduled for Wednesday, May 22nd at 7pm against Mansfield Liederkranz II. Further information about the Stimulus League Cup can be found here

With Delaware participating in the First Division, they will see familiar foes & new ones. The season kicks off with a major test against Greater Columbus FC on Sunday, May 12th at 5:30pm at Buckeye Valley High School.

Other key match-ups for 2024

• Ambassadors FC, away: May 18th

• Mansfield Liederkranz, Home: June 26th

• Pali United, Home: June 15th

• Inter Columbus, Home: June 1st

See the full men’s schedule here

2024 will no doubt a season of high expectations & top-level soccer. Be sure to stay tuned for match previews & recaps as the season progresses. #uptherising 

Women's 2024 Roster Announcement

We’re excited to officially release our 2024 women’s roster!

After winning the league last season, we’re looking forward to another year of dominant Delaware Rising soccer. We have some top-notch returners and new signings that you’ll be seeing grace the blue and white this year.

Here is a list of players on the squad this year and a quick blurb about each of them:

Rachel Austin: Rachel is returning to Delaware Rising for her 2nd season. In her first season, she tallied 6 goals and 3 assists. Rachel played club soccer for Ohio Premier and at Olentangy High School, where she was captain of the team that appeared in the 2021 state championship. She was named a Super 12 player for the 2021 season. Rachel currently plays soccer at Captial University.

Rebekah Blair: Rebekah joins Delaware Rising this season as a new signing. A Delaware native, she played her high school soccer at Hayes High School. She has continued her academic and soccer career by playing as a midfielder at Anderson University.

Alexi Bloch: Alexi is kicking off her 1st season with Delaware Rising. She is from Westerville, OH, and played her high school soccer at Westerville South High School. She’s continued her career by playing as a defender at Bridgewater College.

Alexandra de Gracia: Alexandra is starting her 1st season with Delaware Rising. She’s from Delaware, OH, and played her high school soccer at Olentangy Berlin High School. She now plays in the midfield for North Central College.

Kindall Duke: Kindall is in her 2nd season with Delaware Rising after leading the team in assists last season. She is currently playing Division 1 soccer at Western Michigan University. She played club soccer at Ohio Premier ECNL, and high school soccer at Marysville High School. She was All-State, 3-time All-District, and 3-time First Team All-League in high school. She holds the goal record and is the leading points holder at Marysville High School.

Kasey Duke: Kasey joins Delaware Rising this season as a new signing. She is from Marysville, OH, and played her high school soccer at Marysville High School. She now holds down the midfield for Capital University.

Molly Ennis: Molly is starting her 1st season with Delaware Rising. She joins us from Cincinnati, OH, where she played high school soccer for Archbishop McNicholas High School. She now plays with a few other Delaware RIsing ladies at Otterbein University.

Rileigh Glassburn: Rileigh is a new signing for Delaware Rising this season. She is from right here in Delaware, OH where she played soccer for Olentangy Berlin High School. She has continued her academic and soccer career at Ohio Northern University.

Ashley Green: Ashley is starting her 1st season with Delaware RIsing this year. She is from Lewis Center, OH, and played her high school soccer at Olentangy High School. She now plays collegiate soccer for Wittenberg University in their midfield.

Sarah Gundler: Sarah returns to Delaware Rising for her 2nd season. In her first season, she contributed 2 goals and 3 assists. She also scored the final goal of our season, the game-winning penalty that crowned Delaware Rising 2023 champions. She played her high school soccer at Watkins Memorial High School, continuing on to play collegiate soccer at Tiffin University.

Reese Hinkle: Reese is joining Delaware RIsing for her 1st season with the club. She graduated from Berlin High School where she was named second-team All-OCC as a senior, scored seven goals and provided four assists. She currently plays as a defender for the College of Charleston.

Roisin Kennedy: Roisin is starting her 1st season with Delaware Rising. She from right here in Delaware, OH, and player her high school soccer at Olentangy Berlin High School. She now plays for Ohio Dominican University and appeared in 17 games with nine starts.

Jamison Murphy: Jamison is kicking off her 2nd season with Delaware Rising this year. She locked down the back line in her first season with the club. Jamison played soccer at IMG Academy DA, GA, and DPL levels. She currently plays for Kenyon College and was awarded Most Improved Player, and Athletic and Personal Development POY when at IMG. Jamison won the 2022 DPL Championship in Dallas, Texas, and was NCAC 2022 season champion with Kenyon College.

Makayla Parry: Makayla is a new signing this season for Delaware Rising. She is from Columbus, OH, playing her high school soccer at Westerville North High School. She now plays soccer at Cleveland State University where she started all 12 games last season.

Paige Pinion: Paige is back with Delaware Rising for her 2nd season. In her first season, she notched 4 goals and 2 assists. Paige played her high school soccer at Findlay High School, where she was selected 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-District, and 2nd Team All-Conference. She played club soccer at Ohio Extreme and GTFC Ohio North. She currently plays as a midfielder at Ashland University.

Clara Richardson: Clara is kicking off her 1st season with Delaware Rising this year. She is from Columbus, OH, having played her high school soccer at Hilliard Bradley High School. She continued her career by now playing as a midfielder for Ashland University.

Ella Schwertfager: Elle is a new signing this season for Delaware Rising. She is from Lewis Center, OH, and played her high school soccer at Olentangy High School. Ella now plays collegiate soccer at Otterbein University where she started 18 matches and tallied 54 saves.

Katie Scott: Katie joins Delaware Rising for her 1st season with the club. She’s from Lewis Center, OH, and played her high school soccer at Olentangy High School. She’s now playing collegiate soccer at Baldwin Wallace University, appearing in 17 games and starting 15 last season.

Madison Stahr: Madison is coming back for her 2nd season of Delaware Rising soccer. In her first season, she was another one of the ladies to help sure up the back line. Madison is currently playing in the defense for Columbus United’s U18 team. She is from New Albany, OH, and is now playing collegiate soccer at Otterbein University.

Lexie Syroka: This is Lexie’s 2nd season playing for Delaware Rising. In her first season, she lead the back line and the team as a captain. Lexie played varsity soccer all four years at Olentangy Berlin High School, where she was also a captain. Her club career involved playing for Polaris SC and FC42. She’s currently a sophomore playing soccer at Ashland University.

Sydney Thomas: Sydney is joining Delaware Rising for her 1st season with the club. She’s from Columbus, OH, and played her high soccer at Hilliard Darbey HIgh School where she was a two-year captain. She now plays her collegiate soccer at the University of South Carolina - Upstate.

Lindsey Whitmore: Lindsey is kicking off her 2nd season with Delaware Rising. In her first year, she held down the fort as a team captain and was the top goal scorer. She played her club soccer for Westerville United, Sporting Padula Soccer Academy, and Polaris Soccer Club. She attended Olentangy Berlin High School and was a 3-year varsity letterman in soccer, 2nd team All-OCC senior year, 2-year varsity letterman in track, and 1-year varsity letterman in cross country. She currently plays her collegiate soccer for Otterbein University.

Men's 2024 Roster Announcement

We’re excited to officially release our 2024 men’s roster!

After coming off a third-straight playoff appearance, we’re looking forward to another year of Delaware Rising soccer. We have some stellar returners and new signings that you’ll be seeing grace the blue and white this year.

Here is a list of players on the squad this year and a quick blurb about each of them:

Sam Bechtel: Sam is a new signing this season for the Rising. He comes to us from Columbus, OH, and will be one of the attackers leading the front line. He played his high school soccer at Worthington Christian High School and continued his soccer and academic career at Whittenberg University.

Quinn Berry: Quinn will be playing his 1st season with Delaware Rising this year. A Delaware native, he played his high school soccer at Olentangy Berlin High School and is now playing for Ohio Northern University.

Alex Brown: Alex is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. The Delaware native brought a lot of energy and control to the midfield and defense. Playing for Bluffton University, he started 16 matches last season and has one goal and one assist to his name as a defender.

Jon Burton: Jon is lacing up his boots for his first season with the Rising. He played his high school soccer at Worthington Christian High School; then went on to captain Grove City College during his four years there.

Nick Celona: Nick is in his 1st season with Delaware Rising. He comes to us after playing his high school soccer locally at Olentangy High School. He continued his soccer and academic career by attending Depauw University in Indiana.

Brayden Courtney: Braden joins us in his 1st season with the Rising. From Arlington, OH, he played high school soccer at Riverdale High School and now plays up top at Tiffin University.

Kyler Foreman: Kyler is joining us for his 1st season in the blue and white. He is currently a high school senior playing for current head coach Josh Deihl at Olentangy Berlin High School. Kyler also plays for Barca Academy as a defensive midfielder and outside back.

Jeramy Hermiller: Jeramy is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. From Ottawa, OH. The winger/forward has contributed to the club with 1 goal and an assist.

Zach Hunt: Zach is kicking off his 1st season with Delaware Rising. He played his high school soccer Woodmore High School and is currently a forward at Huntington University.

Eddie Kondrad: Eddie is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. From Lewis Center, the defender has put in strong shifts in the backline during his first two seasons. He is also a former Olentangy Liberty High School captain.

Jack Kossoudji: Jack is in his 1st season with Delaware Rising. From Columbus, he played his high school soccer at Olentangy Orange High School. He now plays at Capital University where he started all 17 games last season and scored a team-high 10 goals along with two assists.

Landon Kuhn: Landon is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. The 2023 DRFC Player’s Player of the Season and Clubman Award winner, ended the season 7 goals and 3 to his name. From Lewis Center, he formerly captained Olentangy Berlin, and is now playing for Ohio Wesleyan University.

Bryce Lawrence: Bryce is a new signing for Delaware RIsing this season. He hails from Columbus, OH, where he played high school soccer at Worthington Christian High School. He now plays as a midfielder and defender at Taylor University in Indiana.

Juan Marcos Jemenez: Juan joins Delaware Rising for his 1st season in blue and white. He is from Columbus, OH, and will play as a winger and forward for the Rising.

Kai Mays: Kai is starting his 1st season with Delaware Rising this year. He played his high school soccer locally at Hayes High School and has continued his soccer career by playing at Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

Galvin McCall: Galvin joins us for his 2nd season as a member of the Rising squad. Last season, he played a pivotal role in multiple games and ended the season with 1 goal. He previously played varsity for three years at the American School of Paris in Saint-Cloud, France.

Colin McComb: Colin is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. A Delaware native, formerly played for Olentangy, and is currently playing with Capital University. The forward/winger made a big impact last season in multiple games and scored 1 goal.

Aiden Miller: Aiden is lacing up for his 1st season with Delaware Rising. He attended Olentangy Berlin High School and is now holding down the sticks at Franciscan University.

Ryan Miller: Ryan is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. He’s from Galena, OH. As a midfielder, he has played for Olentangy Berlin and now plays for Franciscan University. He played and started in all 21 games in his junior season with the Barons, scoring seven goals and adding seven assists.

Mason Morris: Mason is playing his 3rd season with DRFC. From Lewis Center, he has played for Olentangy Berlin and was selected OCC special mention while winning districts. The 2022 leading goalscorer had a strong 2023 Rising campaign with 5 goals and 2 assists.

Brent Rader: Brent joins us for his 2nd season in the Rising blue. He played his high school soccer at Kenton High School and continued his athletic and academic career at Defiance College.

Ryan Ricciardo: Ryan is kicking off his 1st season with Delaware Rising this year. From Newark, OH, he played his high school soccer at Newark Catholic High School. Ryan now plays as a defender at the University of Findlay.

Connor Sexton: Connor is coming in for his 3rd DRFC season. A Delaware native, he played at Olentangy Berlin amongst a few of the other DRFC players. He is now the goalkeeper for Capital University, where he set a record for most saves in his match against Ohio Wesleyan.

Brady Smith: Brady is joining Delaware Rising for his 1st season this year. He is from Powell, OH, and played high school soccer at Olentangy High School. He now plays as a forward for Depauw University in Indiana.

Cooper Solomon: Cooper joins the team for his 2nd year after playing as a defender at California University of PA. He played his high school soccer at Gahanna Lincoln High School.

Alex Spiers: Alex is starting his 1st season with Delaware Rising this year. He played high school soccer for Bishop Watterson High School and club soccer for Columbus United. He’s currently a midfielder/defender for Capital University.

Mason Starkey: Mason is kicking off his 1st season with Delaware Rising. He played high school soccer at Johnstown-Monroe High School and has continued his career playing as a forward at Baldwin Wallace University.

Jackson Terry: Jackson joins us as a new signing to the Delaware Rising squad. From Granville, he played soccer at Granville High School and now plays as a winger for Huntington Univeristy.

Gabriel Thomas: Gabriel is in his 2nd season with Delaware RIsing. He’s currently playing college soccer at the College of Wooster. He attended St. Charles Preparatory High School and played club soccer for Worthington United.

Mason Zamilski: Mason is kicking off his 1st season with Delaware Rising. He played his high school soccer at Olentangy Berlin High School (while also being a distance runner) and also played club soccer for Barca Academy.

2024 DRFC Tryouts Wrapped Up

And with the 2023 holiday season coming to an end, so marks the beginning of Delaware Rising’s groundwork for the 2024 men’s and women’s seasons.

Dozens of men and women footballers came out to Buckeye Valley High School to showcase their skills on Saturday, December 16th. The men’s side looking to add the right players to challenge for a Men’s NOSL title, while the women’s side looking to cement their dominance and win a second trophy.

The men’s session started in the late afternoon with very pleasant low-50’s temperature. Men’s Head Coach Diehl mentions, “Great weather for December. It was good to see some familiar faces and plenty of new ones. There’s a great match of talent and character. We’re going to have a solid squad next year. With Men’s Assistant Coach Stohl adding, “This is probably the best turnout we’ve had at tryouts, so I’m excited to see how we shape up the team”

The women’s session began later that evening under the stadium lights. Women’s Head Coach Wherley mentions, “It was nice to see some familiar faces with our returning players, as well as some new faces. It represents how well we did in year one. Players are interested in joining, and are seeing what we’re building. It’s fantastic.”

Back Row Left to Right: Sarah Gundler, Rachel Austin, Lindsey Whitmore, Kindall Duke, Brynn Blackstone, Lexie Syroka
Front Row: Jamison Murphy, Allison Stankus, Paige Pinion, Elise Schneller, Payje Wilson
Not Pictured: Brianna Rogers, Brielle Young, Catie Dzikowski, Sela Whitney, Emma Stanley, Juliana Vazquez, Madison Stahr

The women’s team having won the women’s NOSL championship was welcomed back for a media shoot with their trophy. The home for the trophy is still being decided. If you know a restaurant that should be the home base for Delaware Rising FC, let us know!

Club Director, Nathan Chwalik places his final thoughts on the day, “The day couldn’t have gone much better. The players looked quality. These really are some of the top players in our area. The coaches are happy, and I’m counting down the days for the season to start up in May.”

Stay tuned for the published roster selections.

Check out the action from the day here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg-v4IeBVdA&t=387s

Delaware Rising are WNOSL Champs!

DRFC Women celebrating their championship win with captain, Lindsey Whitmore, lifting the trophy

“The quality and ability of these players is evident with how well they’ve performed this season.” - Head Coach, Evan Wherley

The Delaware Rising women’s squad lifted the NOSL Championship after defeating City of Ohio SC 2-1 in extra time.

This NOSL Finals matchup was between two teams that have had strong results in their respective seasons. The two teams have matched up once during the regular season in a 4-2 defeat for DRFC in Cleveland. However, they’ve shown that they’re always up for a good fight bringing back the first trophy in Delaware Rising club history!

Right from the whistle the match was filled with intensity, with both teams producing end to end attempts on goal. Late in the first half midfielder, Kindall Duke, calmly slots home a PK that was called for a handball in the box, placing DRFC up 1-0.

Into the last seconds of the match City of Ohio launch a free kick into the box that finds its way to midfielder, Sandy Findley, and the back of the net. When the fans thought it was all well and done too.

Into extra-time, all players having to put in an extra shift with what has already been an intense and physically demanding match. Late into the second half of extra time, Payje Wilson, turns receiving a ball into the box and is brought down by a COSC defender. Midfielder, Sarah Gundler, steps up and converts her penalty kick. Putting DRFC up 2-1 against City. The Final Whistle blows and DRFC earn themselves a NOSL Championship! Throughout the match goalkeeper, Brianna Rogers, made incredible save after save (11 total saves), earning herself WOTM honors.

Women headed to WNOSL FINALS

Delaware Rising is headed to the first ever Women’s Northern Ohio Soccer League finals!

An impressive season so far to confidently earn their way into playoffs, and defeat Panthers FC in the semi-finals!

Every player on the team has been vital to the success this season. The deadly attack force of Rachel Austin, Lindsey Whitmore, Paige Pinion. The skilled midfield of Sarah Gundler, Kindall Duke, Emma Stanley, Allison Stankus, and Jules Vazquez. The calm and collected defense of Jamison Murphy, Brynn Blackstone, Lexie Syroka, and Madison Stahr. The ability of goalkeepers Brielle Young and Brianna Rogers. And Well-rounded players like Payje Wilson, Sela Whitney, and Catie Dzikowski, who have put in crucial shifts in a handful of positions.

The team has their sights on bringing home the league trophy!

Delaware Rising will take on City of Ohio in the finals at Mount Vernon Nazarene University Saturday, July 22nd at 4:30pm. Come show your support or catch the livestream!

Men’s Finish as Quarterfinalists

What a season.

The men’s third season as a club comes to an end, highlighted by impressive performances, clutch results, incredible goals, vicious tackles, and spectacular saves.

A particular accomplishment to be recognized is the team’s fight to secure playoffs, finishing 6th to clinch the last available spot. Delaware Rising’s third playoff run in a row.

Among the results, the team did well to adjust to a couple big challenges throughout the season: a handful of injuries, a new coach coming in mid season, and games being rescheduled.

Coaches Josh Diehl and Chris Stohl, as well as captains Landon Kuhn, Evan Wherley, and Nathan Chwalik led the team to a new standard and have played a big role in the successes this year.

A swath of new players have brought their talents to the team and it showed on the field: Gabriel Thomas in net, Cooper Solomon, Nick Flury, and Brent Rader in the back line, Asher Bridenstine in the midfield, and forward, Galvin McCall.

Returning players also showed how they’ve improved - players like Mason Morris, Alex Brown, Seth Barrett, Ryan, Miller, Cody Lumby, Evan Scott, Connor Sexton, Eddie Kondrad, Jeramy Hermiller, and Colin McComb, among others made big contributions on and off the field.

The club would like to thank the players, fans, and volunteers that have helped to make this season a success. Thank you!

We’ll see everyone again soon.

As always, Up The Rising!

Women's Roster Announcement

It is our pleasure to officially release our 2023 women’s roster!

Our coaches are proud to work with some of the most talented players in central Ohio. There was so much skill present at our tryout sessions, and many of these great players come from our very own Delaware County and even the city of Delaware!

Here is a list of players on the squad this year and a small bio about each of them:

Rachel Austin - Rachel played club soccer for Ohio Premier and at Olentangy High School, where she was captain of the team that appeared in the 2021 state championship. She was named a Super 12 player for the 2021 season. Rachel currently plays division one soccer at Youngstown State University.

Brynn Blackstone - Brynn attended Westerville North High School and played her club soccer at Sporting Padula Soccer Academy. She’s currently a sophomore at Ohio Wesleyan University playing as a defender for the Battling Bishops.

Kindall Duke - Kindall is currently playing Division 1 soccer at Western Michigan University. She played club soccer at Ohio Premier ECNL, and high school soccer at Marysville High School. In high school, she was All-State, 3-time All-District, and 3-time First Team All-League. She holds the goal record and is the leading points holder at Marysville High School.

Jamison Murphy - Jamison played soccer at IMG Academy DA, GA, and DPL levels. She currently plays for Kenyon College and was awarded Most Improved Player, and Athletic and Personal Development POY when at IMG. Jamison won the 2022 DPL Championship in Dallas, Texas, and was NCAC 2022 season champions with Kenyon College.

Paige Pinion - Paige played her high school soccer at Findlay High School, where she was selected 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-District, and 2nd Team All-Conference. She played club soccer at Ohio Extreme and GTFC Ohio North. She currently plays as a midfielder at Ashland University.

Brianna Rogers - Brianna attended Dublin Scioto High School where she was named First Team All-OCC. She continued her soccer career at Ashland University, where she currently plays as a goalkeeper. She is a 4-time Defensive Player of the Week, All-Tournament MVP, and 2021 & 2022 GMAC Champion. In 2022 she was tied for 5th in the country for shutouts.

Elise Schneller - Elise is a Delaware native having played her high school soccer at Buckeye Valley High School. She was a 4-year varsity starter, 2-time captain, 1st team all MOAC her junior year, 2nd team all MOAC her senior year.

Madison Stahr - Madison is currently playing in the defense for Columbus United’s U18 team. She is from New Albany, OH, and is preparing to continue her soccer career at Otterbein University.

Allison Stankus - Allison is a Delaware native having also played her high school soccer at Buckeye Valley High School. She was a 4-year varsity starter and received an MSL honorable mention her senior year. She played club soccer for the like of Worthington United, OP, and Barca.

Emma Stanley - Emma is a Delaware native, having attended and played for Buckeye Valley High School. She played all four years on their varsity team along with playing club soccer for Columbus United FC, FC42, and Polaris FC.

Lexie Syroka - Lexie played varsity soccer all four years at Olentangy Berlin High School, where she was also a captain. Her club career involved playing for Polaris SC and FC42. She’s currently a freshman at Ashland University, where she was selected as Second Team OCC Cardinal Division.

Brielle Young - Brielle attended and played soccer for Marysville High School, along with a club career at FC 42, Sporting Columbus, and Columbus United. She currently plays as a goalkeeper for the University of Toledo.

Juliana Vazquez - Juliana played 5 years of division one soccer at the University of Pittsburgh. She continued her playing career by signing a professional contract with Puerto Rico Sol FC.

Lindsey Whitmore - Lindsey played her club soccer for Westerville United, Sporting Padula Soccer Academy, and Polaris Soccer Club. She attended Olentangy Berlin High School and was a 3-year varsity letterman in soccer, 2nd team All-OCC senior year, 2-year varsity letterman in track, and 1-year varsity letterman in cross country. She currently attends Otterbein University and earned a varsity letter in her freshman year.

Sela Whitney - Sela attended Buckeye Valley High School and was a 3-year varsity letter winner. She captained the Lady Barons during her junior and senior seasons, while also receiving Mid-State League 2nd Team honors. Her club career consisted of six years as a Classics Eagle.

Payje Wilson - Payje is another local player, having played her high school soccer at Delaware Hayes High School, where she lettered all four years. As a senior, she received the Most Valuable Player award. Payje continued her career playing club soccer for the Classic Eagles Club Soccer team.