Zac Tolsma (’08), Senior at Cornerstone University (NAIA) 

Zac's Golden Eagles have posted a 2-3-0 overall record.  He has started 4 games and has tallied 3 shots at goal.  Cornerstone plays a home game on Tuesday, Sept 13.

Here's a link to a spotlight on Zac:  http://www.cugoldeneagles.com/article/757.php

Here's a link to Zac's schedule:  http://www.cugoldeneagles.com/schedule/0/5.php

Heidi DeVries (’08), Senior at Cornerstone University (NAIA)

Heidi's team has started the season at 1-3-1.  Cornerstone plays its next home game on Saturday, Sept 17.

Here's a link to Heidi's schedule:  http://www.cugoldeneagles.com/schedule/0/10.php

Zach Myers (’09) and Ben Thomas (’10), Saginaw Valley State University (NCAA Division II)

Zach and Ben's squad has started its season at 3-0-0.  Zach has been playing center back and has tallied 2 shots.  Ben scored his first goal for SVSU in their match v. Marygrove.  They return to Grand Rapids on Sunday, Sept 25 for a game at Davenport University.

Here's a link to Zach & Ben's schedule:  http://athletics.svsu.edu/sports/msoc/2011-12/schedule

Caitlin McCarthy (’09), Junior at Kalamazoo College (NCAA Division III)

Ceejay's Hornets team have begun their season at 1-2-0.  After a roadtrip, K-Zoo plays home games on Wednesday, Sept 14 and Saturday, Sept 17.

Here's a link to Ceejay's schedule:  http://www.kzoo.edu/sports/ws/ws11/wsschd11.html

Kyle Haverkate (’10), Sophomore at Aquinas College (NAIA)

Kyle's Saints have begun the season 5-1-0.  Kyle has started all 6 games and has recorded 1 assist from his defensive position.  Aquinas plays home games this week on Wednesday, Sept 14 and Sunday, Sept 18.

Here's a link to Kyle's schedule:  http://www.aquinas.edu/athletics/mens_soccer.html

Ann Kennedy (’10), Sophomore at Alma College (NCAA Division III)

Ann's Scots have put together a 4-0-0 start to the season.  Ann had a great week last week, being honored as the MIAA Conference's Defensive Player of the Week.  Alma will play in Grand Rapids, at Calvin College, on Tuesday, Sept 20.

Here's a link to Ann's schedule:  http://www.alma.edu/athletics/wsoccer/schedule

Lawrence Murray (’10), Sophomore at Calvin College (NCAA Division III)

Lawrence's Knights are off to a 2-2-0 start to their season and he has started all 4 games.  Lawrence plays three home games this week:  Tuesday (Sept 13), Friday (Sept 16), and Saturday (Sept 17).

Here's a link to Lawrence's schedule:  http://www.calvin.edu/sports/mens/soccer/schedule.htm

Fred Smyser (’10), Sophomore at Olivet College (NCAA Division III)

Fred's Comets team are off to a 3-0-1 start.  Fred has been named one of the team captains and has recorded a goal and an assist in his 4 starts.

Here's a link to Fred's schedule:  http://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/schedule

Michelle Marcus (’10), Sophomore at Grand Valley State University (NCAA Division II)   

Meesh is the backup goalkeeper for the Lakers, who have begun their National Title defense with a 1-0-2 record.  The Lakers play home games in Allendale on Friday, Sept 16 and Sunday, Sept 18. 

Here's a link to Michelle's schedule:  http://www.gvsulakers.com/sports/w-soccer/sched/grva-w-soccer-sched.html

Graham Wallace (’10), Sophomore at Alma College (NCAA Division III) 

The Scots have begun their season with a 2-1-0 record and Graham has started 2 games, recording 1 shutout.

Here's a link to Graham's schedule:  http://www.alma.edu/athletics/msoccer/schedule 

Kaitlin Teichman (’10), Sophomore at Saint Mary’s College (NCAA Division III)

Teich's Belles have started quickly, compiling a 4-0-0 record.  She has been starting the majority of games and has recorded one assist.  The Belles come to Grand Rapids for a game on Wednesday, Sept 28 at Calvin College.

Here's a link to Teich's schedule:  http://www3.saintmarys.edu/soccer-schedule

Jon DeVries (’11) and Brandon Underwood (’11), Freshmen at Hope College (NCAA Division III)

The Flying Dutchmen have started with a 2-1-1 record.  Brandon has appeared in all 4 matches and had 2 shots on goal in those appearances.  Jon is in a developmental role with the team.  Jon and Brandon will travel to Calvin on Wednesday, Sept 21 to face-off with Lawrence and his Knights in the long-running rivalry.

Here's a link to Jon & Undy's schedule:  http://www.hope.edu/pr/athletics/fall.html#msoc

Bailey Henderson (’11) and current FHE JV Girls Coach Cat Howard are teammates at Davenport University (NAIA).  

Bailey & Cat's Davenport team has begun the season at 5-2-0.  Cat has played the bulk of the team's minutes in the role of starting goalkeeper, including having been named the WHAC Conference Defensive Player of the Week last week.  Bailey has been redshirted for her Freshman year.

Here's a link to Cat's press release:  http://www.whac.net/article/1946.php

Here's a link to Cat and Bailey's schedule:  http://www.dupanthers.com/index.aspx?path=wsoc

Mitchal Rosendall (’11) , Freshman at Western Michigan University (NCAA Division I)

Mitch's Broncos have gotten off to a 1-4-1 start to the season.  WMU plays home games in Kalamazoo this Friday, Sept 16 and Sunday, Sept 18.

Here's a link to Mitchal's schedule:  http://www.wmubroncos.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=4600&SPID=1912&SPSID=24073

Past FHE Soccer Alumni who have played collegiately include Heather Edwards ’08 (Aquinas College), Carisa Quador ’08 (Davenport University), Andy Engle ’08 (Alma College), Eric Parks ’08 (Cornerstone University), and Scott Howard ’08 (Hope College).

FHE Soccer Alumnus Ann Kennedy ('10), a sophomore at Alma College, has been named the MIAA Conference's Defensive Player of the Week in women's soccer. 

Defensive Player of the Week
Alma defender Ann Kennedy, a sophomore from Grand Rapids (Forest Hills Eastern HS), led the Alma defense with her dominant play in the air and timely tackles as the Scots opened the season with consecutive shutout wins, 2-0 over North Park, Ill. and 2-0 over Aurora, Ill. She also set up the Scots’ second goal against Aurora with a corner kick. Kennedy is being honored as Player of the Week for the first time in her career.

   - from www.miaa.org/wso

Zac Tolsma (’08) kicks off his Senior season at Cornerstone University (NAIA) with a roadtrip to Hawaii!  The Golden Eagles play 3 games on the islands (8/30 vs University of Hawaii-Hilo, 9/2 vs BYU-Hawaii, and 9/4 vs Chaminade.

Heidi DeVries (’08) is also a Senior at Cornerstone University (NAIA).  Heidi’s team started the season with a 3-0 win over Missouri Baptist, followed by a 1-0 loss at Olivet Nazarene, ranked #17 in the nation.  Cornerstone plays its first home game of the season on 9/3 at 3pm vs St Francis (IN).

Zach Myers (’09) and Ben Thomas (’10) are teammates at Saginaw Valley State University (NCAA Division II).  Recently, they returned to FHE for a scrimmage with Olivet Nazarene, in which both played well in the back for the Cardinals.  SVSU opens its season on 9/1 at Lewis and 9/3 at St Joseph’s (IN).

Caitlin McCarthy (’09) is a Junior at Kalamazoo College (NCAA Division III).  K-Zoo is ranked #3 in the preseason MIAA poll.  The Hornets open their season on 9/1 at Chicago and 9/4 at Elmhurst (IL).

Kyle Haverkate (’10) is a Sophomore at Aquinas College (NAIA).  Aquinas began its season with a 3-0 win over Goshen.  The Saints host a strong St Xavier team on Wednesday 8/31 at 4pm before travelling to Indiana this weekend for a pair of away games.

Ann Kennedy (’10) is a Sophomore at Alma College (NCAA Division III).  Ann and her teammates enter the season ranked as the favorites to win the MIAA Conference.  The Scots open play on 9/3 at North Park (IL) at 2pm followed by a game at Aurora (IL) on 9/4 at 3pm.

Lawrence Murray (’10) is a Sophomore at Calvin College (NCAA Division III).  The Knights are looking to build on last year’s MIAA Championship followed by a trip to the NCAA Elite 8.  Lawrence & Company open the season on 9/1 at Rochester (NY) and 9/3 at St. John’s.

Fred Smyser (’10) is a Sophomore at Olivet College (NCAA Division III).  The Comets were picked #3 in the MIAA Preseason Poll.  Olivet opens on 9/1 at Anderson (IN) and 9/6 at Elmhurst (IL).

Michelle Marcus (’10) is a Sophomore goalkeeper at Grand Valley State University, the reigning National Champs of NCAA Division II.  The Lakers open their campaign on 9/2 at Winona State (MN) and 9/4 at Minnesota State-Mankato.

Graham Wallace (’10) is a Sophomore goalkeeper at Alma College (NCAA Division III).  Graham started 5 games as a freshman.  The Scots open play on 9/1 at home versus Holy Cross at 4pm.

Kaitlin Teichman (’10) is a Sophomore at Saint Mary’s College (IN) (NCAA Division III).  The Belles open play at the Defiance Classic (OH) on 9/2 versus Defiance and 9/3 versus Thiel.  St. Mary’s plays its home opener on 9/6 versus Manchester.

Jon DeVries (’11) and Brandon Underwood (’11) are freshman teammates at Hope College (NCAA Division III).  Hope has been named the favorite to win the MIAA Conference in the preseason poll.  The Flying Dutchmen open 9/2 at Denison and 9/3 at Kenyon College.

Bailey Henderson (’11) and current FHE JV Girls Coach Cat Howard are teammates at Davenport University (NAIA).  Davenport has been busy already, compiling a 2-1 record after two wins on the road trip to North Carolina and a home loss to highly-ranked Trinity Christian (NAIA).  The Panthers play home games on 9/2 at 8pm versus St Francis (IN) and 9/4 at 4pm versus Illinois Institute of Technology.

Mitchal Rosendall (’11) is our first FHE soccer alumnus to play at the NCAA Division I level.  He and his WMU Bronco teammates opened play on 8/27 with a 3-1 loss to Cincinnati.  WMU was picked to finish 3^rd in the MAC in the preseason poll.  They resume play on 9/2 at Marquette and 9/4 at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Past FHE Soccer Alumni who have played collegiately include Heather Edwards ’08 (Aquinas College), Carisa Quador ’08 (Davenport University), Andy Engle ’08 (Alma College), Eric Parks ’08 (Cornerstone University), and Scott Howard ’08 (Hope College).

Congrats to our Alumni on their post-season conference awards!

Zach Myers (Saginaw Valley State, FHE '09) was named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Year...http://athletics.svsu.edu/sports/msoc/2011-12/releases/20111103dl3uud

Heidi DeVries (Cornerstone U., FHE '08) was named 1st Team All-WHAC...http://www.cugoldeneagles.com/article/861.php

Fred Smyser (Olivet College, FHE '10) was named to the All-MIAA 2nd Team...http://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/releases/201111088fhp8x

Kyle Haverkate (Aquinas College, FHE '10) was named 2nd Team All-WHAC...http://www.aquinas.edu/athletics/news.html?recordID=384

Zac Tolsma (Cornerstone U., FHE '08) was All-WHAC Honorable Mention...http://www.cugoldeneagles.com/article/868.php

Cat Howard (FHE Girls JV Coach) was named to the WHAC All-Academic Team.

Congratulations!!!

Girls JV Soccer Coach Cat Howard was the subject of a feature story on MLive.com. 

She is the starting goalkeeper for Davenport University and has been the FHE JV Soccer Coach for the past two years.

http://www.mlive.com/smallcolleges/grandrapids/index.ssf/2011/10/davenport_soccer_goalie_cather.html

FHE SOCCER ALUMNI UPDATE - 11/1/2011

Zac Tolsma (’08), Senior at Cornerstone University (NAIA) 

After a slow 2-5-0 start, the Golden Eagles have won 9 of their last 10 games and captured the WHAC Conference Regular Season Championship and Honorable Mention in the NAIA National Rankings.  Zac has been a mainstay in the Cornerstone lineup and will play his next game on Saturday, November 9 in the WHAC Tournament Semis.

Here's a link to a spotlight on Zac:  http://www.cugoldeneagles.com/article/757.php

Here's a link to Zac's schedule:  http://www.cugoldeneagles.com/schedule/0/5.php

Heidi DeVries (’08), Senior at Cornerstone University (NAIA)

Heidi’s Cornerstone team sits at 6-7-4 overall on the season.  The Golden Eagles play in the WHAC Conference Quarterfinals on Wednesday, Nov 2.  Heids has 1 goal on the season from her outside back position.

Here's a link to Heidi's schedule:  http://www.cugoldeneagles.com/schedule/0/10.php

Zach Myers (’09) and Ben Thomas (’10), Saginaw Valley State University (NCAA Division II)

Zach and Ben are members of the Nationally-Ranked #14 team in the nation.  Their Cardinals team has won the GLIAC Conference Championship and takes on Ben’s former Tiffin team in the GLIAC Semis on Thursday, Nov 3.  Zach has started all 18 games and has recorded 2 goals and 2 assists from his Center Back spot.  Ben has 1 start to his credit and has recorded 1 assist in his 14 appearances.

Here's a link to Zach & Ben's schedule:  http://athletics.svsu.edu/sports/msoc/2011-12/schedule

Caitlin McCarthy (’09), Junior at Kalamazoo College (NCAA Division III)

The Hornets team is 13-6-1 overall and finished 3^rd in the MIAA Regular Season.  Ceejay has 11 appearances and 1 goal, 1 assist on the season.  She will face former FHE teammate Ann Kennedy in the MIAA Semis on Thursday, Nov 3.

Here’s a link to Caitlin’s schedule:

http://www.kzoo.edu/sports/ws/ws11/wsschd11.html

Kyle Haverkate (’10), Sophomore at Aquinas College (NAIA)

The Aquinas Saints sit at 13-3-2 on the season.  Kyle has been starting at Center Back all year and has 1 assist to his credit.  The Saints play in the WHAC Quarters on Saturday, Nov 5.

Here's a link to Kyle's schedule:  http://www.aquinas.edu/athletics/mens_soccer.html

Ann Kennedy (’10), Sophomore at Alma College (NCAA Division III)

Ann’s Scots team is 16-3-1 overall and finished 2^nd in the MIAA Regular Season.  Ann has been her team’s starter all year at Center Back and has 1 goal and 1 assist on the season.  She will face off with former FHE teammate Caitlin McCarthy against Kalamazoo in the MIAA Semis on Thursday, Nov 3.

Here's a link to Ann's schedule:  http://www.alma.edu/athletics/wsoccer/schedule

Lawrence Murray (’10), Sophomore at Calvin College (NCAA Division III)

The Calvin Knights are currently ranked #16 in the National Rankings and have compiled a record of 14-4-1 to go with a First Place finish in the MIAA Regular Season.  Lawrence has started every game for his team and has 1 assist from his Center Back position.  Lawrence will play former FHE teammate Graham Wallace (Alma) on Wednesday, Nov 2 in the MIAA tournament. 

Here's a link to Lawrence's schedule:  http://www.calvin.edu/sports/mens/soccer/schedule.htm

Fred Smyser (’10), Sophomore at Olivet College (NCAA Division III)

Freddy’s Comets are 12-6-1 on the season and finished the MIAA Regular Season in 4^th Place.  A Team Captain as a Sophomore, Fred has started every game for Olivet and has recorded 4 goals and 3 assists on the season.  The Comets face off with Adrian College on Wednesday, Nov 2.

Here's a link to Fred's schedule:  http://www.olivetcomets.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/schedule

Michelle Marcus (’10), Sophomore at Grand Valley State University (NCAA Division II)   

“Meesh” is the backup goalkeeper for the Lakers, who have begun their National Title defense with a 16-0-2 record and a #3 National Ranking in NCAA II.  The GLIAC Conference Regular Season Champions, the Lakers begin conference tournament play this week.

Here's a link to Michelle's schedule:  http://www.gvsulakers.com/sports/w-soccer/sched/grva-w-soccer-sched.html

Graham Wallace (’10), Sophomore at Alma College (NCAA Division III)

The Scots stand at 5-11-2 on the season.  Graham has started 13 games, recorded 1,156 minutes, 84 saves, and 4 shutouts.  The Scots play Lawrence Murray and his Calvin College Knights in the MIAA tournament on Wednesday, Nov 2.

Here's a link to Graham's schedule:  http://www.alma.edu/athletics/msoccer/schedule 

Kaitlin Teichman (’10), Sophomore at Saint Mary’s College (NCAA Division III)

Teich's Belles put together a 10-10-0 record.  She was been a mainstay in the St Mary’s lineup and has recorded a goal and two assists.  The team showed marked improvement going from 3-16-0 overall in 2010.

Here's a link to Teich's schedule:  http://www3.saintmarys.edu/soccer-schedule

Jon DeVries (’11) and Brandon Underwood (’11), Freshmen at Hope College (NCAA Division III)

The Flying Dutchmen are 12-4-3 overall, good for 2^nd Place in the MIAA Conference.  Brandon has appeared in 18 matches and has scored 4 goals  Jon has appeared in 7 games.  The team is ranked #5 in its region and will play Albion College on Wednesday, November 2. 

Here's a link to Jon & Undy's schedule:  http://www.hope.edu/pr/athletics/fall.html#msoc

Bailey Henderson (’11) and current FHE JV Girls Coach Cat Howard are teammates at Davenport University (NAIA). 

Bailey & Cat's Davenport team is 10-7-1.  Cat has played over 1,500 minutes in the role of starting goalkeeper, compiling a 1.36 goals against average, 113 saves, and 3 shutouts.  Bailey has been redshirted for her Freshman year.

Here's a link to Cat and Bailey's schedule:  http://www.dupanthers.com/index.aspx?path=wsoc

Mitchal Rosendall (’11) , Freshman at Western Michigan University (NCAA Division I)

Mitch's Broncos are 5-11-2.  Mitch has appeared in 3 games on the season.  The Broncos play Bowling Green at home on Saturday, Nov. 5.

Here's a link to Mitchal's schedule:  http://www.wmubroncos.com/SportSelect.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=4600&SPID=1912&SPSID=24073

Past FHE Soccer Alumni who have played collegiately include Heather Edwards ’08 (Aquinas College), Carisa Quador ’08 (Davenport University), Andy Engle ’08 (Alma College), Eric Parks ’08 (Cornerstone University), and Scott Howard ’08 (Hope College).

Tryouts begin March 12, 2012 in FHE Stadium from 3pm-5pm.  All athletes must have a physical turned into the athletic office prior to participation.  Please email Coach Rosenbrook, prosenbrook@yahoo.com for more information.