An Outstanding Group of Players

The 2010 Senior Class individual accomplishments going into the final regular season game this Saturday against Northwest Nazarene.

Lauren Anderson (Defender)
• Will graduate this December with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services
• Awarded GNAC Academic All-Conference Team 3x during her career
• Awarded MSUB Women’s Soccer Scholar Athlete in 2009
• Career games played is 65
• Career games started is 48
• Current career stats --- 3 assists for a total of 3 points
• Career shutouts as a defender --- 17

Samantha Boehm (Defender)
• Graduated Spring 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations
• Will graduate this December with a Master of Arts in Public Relations
• 2009, 2010 Team Captain
• Awarded GNAC Academic All-Conference Team 3x during her career
• 2009 NSCAA/adidas 1st Team Scholar All Region
• 2009 Cosida ESPN 3rd Team Academic All District
• 2009 Honorable Mention All Conference
• 2006 1st Heartland All Conference
• Awarded MSUB Women’s Soccer Quest for Excellence in 2007
• Awarded MSUB Women’s Soccer Next Level in 2008
• Awarded MSUB Women’s Soccer Newcomer of the Year in 2006
• 1x Player of Week in GNAC during her career
• 1x Player of Week in Heartland Conference during her career
• Career games played is 65
• Career games started is 51
• Current career stats --- 2 assists for a total 2 points
• Career shutouts as a defender --- 22

Jordan Fenwick (Goalkeeper)
• Will graduate in Spring 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology
• Career games played is 57
• Career games started is 51
• Currently 2nd all-time for career minutes played by a GK with 4577 minutes
• Currently 2nd all-time for career wins with 23
• Currently 3rd all-time for career shutouts with 8
• Currently 2nd all-time for career saves with 232
• Currently 2nd all-time for goals against average with a 1.73

Kari Foreman (Forward/Midfielder)
• Will graduate in Spring 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations
• Awarded GNAC Academic All-Conference Team 3x during her career
• 3x Player of Week in GNAC during her career
• 2009 Team Captain
• 2009 NSCAA/adidas 1st Team Scholar All Region
• 2009 Daktronics 2nd Team All Region
• 2009 Honorable Mention All Conference
• 2008 2nd Team All Conference
• Awarded MSUB Women’s Soccer Newcomer of the Year in 2007
• Career games played is 75
• Career games started is 71
• Current career stats --- 23 goals, 10 assists for a total of 56 points
• Currently tied for 5th all-time for games played with 75
• Currently tied for 5th all-time for games started with 71
• Currently 5th all-time for goals scored with 23
• Currently 5th all-time for points with 56
• Currently 3rd all-time for game winning goals with 10

Samantha Sandau (Forward/Midfielder)
• Will graduate in Spring 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education
• 1x Player of Week in GNAC during her career
• 2007 Honorable Mention All-GNAC
• Career games played is 75
• Career games started is 32
• Current career stats --- 12 goals, 14 assists for a total of 38 points
• Currently tied for 5th all-time for games played with 75
• Currently 9th all-time for goals scored with 12
• Currently 4th all-time for assists with 14
• Currently 8th all-time for points with 38
• Currently tied for 5th all-time for game winning goals with 5

Carly Valentine (Midfielder/Defender)
• Will graduate in Spring 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services
• 2010 Team Vice Captain
• Awarded GNAC Academic All-Conference Team 3x during her career
• 2009 NSCAA/adidas Honorable Mention Scholar All Region
• Career games played is 76
• Career games started is 75
• Current career stats --- 7 goals, 6 assists for a total of 20 points
• 1 game winning goal
• Currently tied for 3rd all-time for games played with 76
• In her next start she will become the record holder for games started with 76

As a final note, five of the seniors (Lauren, Jordan, Kari, Sami and Carly) currently have a record of 39 wins, 35 losses and 3 ties. Sam Boehm, who played in 2006, 2008-10 has a record of 43 wins, 31 losses and 3 ties. This class achieved a national ranking as high as #23 (2010 season), and Sam Boehm was on the 2006 team that was ranked as high as #8 nationally.

All six of them have certainly meant a lot to the success of our program, and it is my hope their season will continue beyond this Saturday!!!

Senior Week

Posted by Jordan Fenwick, Senior Goalkeeper

I think about senior day coming up this Saturday and there are six people including myself that I think about. Six of us have played through the good and bad at MSUB for the last four years, and each of us make up a huge part of the team.

When I look back at all the things that have happened in these past four years, there is a lot that comes to mind. I still remember all the great times at the dorms freshman year and sitting on Lauren's bed watching movies all day until I became sick from eating too much candy. I can remember sophomore year being so sore after winter running and the JUMP program that I could not walk up any stairs, nor could I sit down without being in pain. I can remember junior year when all the up and coming seniors decided to get a Tattoo that had our number and the number six, for the six seniors who have made it through everything together. And I will remember senior year as one of the best years the program has had, and how the team looked to the six seniors for advice and getting them through the hard times.

I cannot be more excited to play this Saturday against NNU and show them that these six seniors, and the whole team will get the win we deserve. The season is not going to be over this Saturday because this is our year, and we made a goal to get to the NCAA tournament and we will achieve that goal!

The Last Road Trip.....of the Regular Season

Posted by Carly Valentine, Senior Midfielder

Hmmmm what to say about this past week? We lost, we won, we traveled, and SO much more in between. This was our last game against Saint Martin's, and our last game against Western Oregon, and for the seniors, the last time we play them....ever. It was bittersweet. We had a rough game against Saint Martin's when we came out a little flat, which we suffered for in the end. However, we came back as we always do with a vengeance and beat Western Oregon under trying weather conditions, field conditions and fatigue.

Throughout writing these blogs, I've realized that each and every week is different. If one were to go back and read each blog from the beginning, they would realize the ups and downs, the bad times and good, and the different personalities shining through. It is not only different each week for the team and our performance out on the field, but for each and every individual within our team. This week is a perfect example of that.

For the seniors, it was our last road trip in regular season for the rest of our lives. For the freshmen, it was the first last road trip of their first season of four. But, if any of you watched the games this weekend, you would see each seniors' initials on the sock of some underclassmen. Although the freshmen, sophomores and juniors know they at least have one more year, they didn't play like it. Each underclassmen is playing as if it is their last season. And I know I speak for all the seniors when I say, no one knows exactly how much that means to us. It's an inexplicable feeling really...knowing that what consumed our lives for four straight years, and arguably 17 years before that, is done soon.

I'm so excited to play this weekend, and I am even more excited that I KNOW my entire team is on the same page and wants to absolutely kill WWU and Simon Fraser just as much as I do. I love my team soooo much and I am so sad that it is coming to an end, but I know we are more than capable of extending our season further than two weeks from now.

"Walking in a Jackets Wonderland"

Posted by Lauren "Lo" Anderson, Senior Defender

Again, the weeks are just flying by! This past week we spent the days preparing for another set of GNAC games. On Thursday, we stepped out onto our home turf, ready to take on Central Washington. We battled hard and walked off the field with a 4-2 win. I must say, our offense really stepped up and came alive for us that game. This was an especially special day for me because to my utmost surprise, my dad had driven in from Washington to surprise me. :) He not only got to watch us play for the first time on our home field, he got to watch his first win on our home field.

Friday we took time at practice to refocus and prepare for SPU. At practice, you could feel the team’s energy. There was definitely a fire under all of us. We wanted to show SPU that we were ready for them. Back at 643 (Home of a five of us girls), Sandy (Carly’s Mom) was busy cooking for our team dinner. By Friday night, all of the parents in town had put together a HUGE team dinner including, spaghetti with 3 different homemade sauces to choose from, homemade mac n’ cheese, pizza hut bread sticks, a variety of fruit, salad, homemade Halloween cookies, Stella’s cookies, and an assortment of Halloween candy. Everything was amazing! Thank you to everyone who helped!

Saturday’s game was not only a game against SPU; it was also the Make-A-Wish game. Senior Captain Sam Boehm worked extremely hard on a semester long project to put together this project that benefitted the Make-A-Wish Foundation. As a team we were decked out in blue! Blue shirts, shoe laces, ribbons, hair bands, finger nails and toe nails painted to support Make-A-Wish.

When the whistle blew for the start of the game, the atmosphere was almost indescribable. The crowd was a blanket of blues and golds, and the stands were overflowing with MSUB sports team members, proud parents and fans. The entire game, the field echoed of chanting, cheering, and singing support for the Lady Jackets. “Walking in a Jackets Wonderland” is still ringing in my head. There were times during the game, when you were hear the fans and you couldn’t help but smile.

As a team, we battled. At half time it was tied 1-1, and after a scoreless 2nd half, we had to prepare ourselves for overtime. The crowd supported us the entire time. I cannot tell you how much we loved and appreciated the fans. It was by far, the best crowd I have ever had the privilege to play for. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME!

Unfortunately, SPU scored in the first overtime and the game ended very abruptly. The day was a perfect day minus this painful loss. And regardless of the score of the game, I have to say that I couldn’t be more proud and honored to be a member of this team.

Today at practice, we left the SPU game behind us and started preparation for St. Martins. We leave Wednesday morning for our last conference road trip of the year and some of us, our college careers.

As the conference season is coming closer to an end, it has me reflecting my last four years. Being a part of this team, this family, has enhanced, added and given more to my life than I could have ever asked for. Our next goal as a team is to make it to the NCAA tournament for the first time in program history. We are taking the rest of the season one game at a time. And I have to admit, I’m not ready for my career to be over. So making it to the tournament isn’t just a goal for me, It’s a MUST. Because, I MUST have more time being a part of this team.

My People

Posted by Kari Foreman, Senior Midfielder

Victory is defined as a success or superior position achieved against any opponent, opposition, or difficulty. If you were to Google the word Victory you will come up with a thousand different images of triumph and conquest. And if you have, in your life, experienced victory in any sort of way, you too know the feeling that makes you scream, and jump up and down, and fist pump, and hug every last one of the people that helped you get to that moment. Now picture that image, and you have our team Saturday afternoon.

This past weekend, the entire team traveled by way of charter bus to Nampa, Idaho, where we beat Northwest Nazarene University 1-0 with a well-deserved, early overtime goal. Bouncing off of a tough loss, we did what we know how: we wanted it more, and, as I told the girls prior to the start of the game, the competitor who wants the win most, eventually, will have it.

To say that I have been victorious in my career here at MSUB would be somewhat accurate, stats wise, I’ve fallen at about 500. Meaning, I’ve probably been able to bask in the glory of victory about as much as I’ve had to sulk in the pain that is defeat. But this is what I’ve learned…

I’ve learned that Jordan Fenwick has an irrational fear of cotton, and when you need a good friend, she is only ever a phone call away. I’ve learned that Carly Valentine grew up in the OC version of Washington and is there to share a good laugh about a joke that most people don’t appreciate, anytime. I’ve learned that Lauren Anderson, despite being a great athlete, is extremely dedicated to her school work and is quite a cook when it comes to tomato soup. I’ve learned that Sami Sandau is someone you can be comfortable with without saying a word, and that she is quite the survivor, raising a little boy while competing in athletics, and going to school. I’ve learned that Sam Boehm communicates with her facial expressions, before she says a word, and through her hard work, I’ve come to admire the future she has set herself up for.

I’ve learned that Kelley Minard, who loves pink and shopping, is also quite a business professional and accounting whiz. I’ve learned that Amanda Brusic, will never fail to make me laugh, specifically through her unique dancing skills. I’ve learned that Tyshea ‘LAAASHELL” Davis marches to the beat of her own drum, is particularly spunky, and is obsessed with hot cocoa. I’ve learned that Danielle Gordon is always down for anything fun, is harder on herself than anyone I’ve ever met, and quite brilliant in science.

Jaucelyn Richter is one of the hardest working girls I’ve ever played with and I’ve learned that she can carry on humorous banter better than most. I’ve learned that Courtney Harvey, who grew up in this town, has a particularly special relationship with her sister and family, and is especially kind hearted and understanding. I’ve learned that Andrea Baytaluke is a bigger peanut butter fan than I am (and that is huge) and has an infectious laugh, which fortunately for us, isn’t particularly hard to come by. I’ve learned that Adrienne Biglow , who is fun and sassy with her sarcasm and quick wit, is quite gifted when it comes to knowing who is who in the pop culture world. I’ve learned that Jen Brookshire is an individual, who does things her own way no matter what anyone else says, a quality I think is quite admirable. She is also the biggest sweet tooth I have ever met. I’ve learned that Jen Larsen is always there when and where you need her and while it doesn’t take much, is constantly laughing, a very fun and distinct laugh. I’ve learned that Janae Remsberg ( who does not like to be called JENNAY like Forrest Gump) is quite gifted at speaking Spanish and is as kind and smiley as is the rest of her HUGE family, some of whom we’ve met and even played with in the past. I’ve learned that Kristen Kastelic, who has a cute little mouse voice, is always put together and cute, and when she tells a story you can’t help but be attracted by her overwhelming enthusiasm.

And oh the Freshman, in the short time that I’ve known them I’ve learned that Heidi Greenback is actually pretty outgoing once you get to know her and is always doing something quirky and fun, which she stops if she thinks she’s being watched. I’ve learned that Whitney Siler, who is a little bit hip hop at heart, has a close relationship with her brother and does not shy away from telling you all about him and how good he is at baseball, which I think highlights how proud she is of where she came from and I respect that. I’ve learned that Sabrina Granke-Bawab is fun and sweet, and can hold a good conversation, not to mention she has quite a powerful kick, since she hit me straight in the head before a game once, all in good fun, but I wouldn’t mess with her! I’ve learned that Jackie Hill is happy about just about EVERYTHING, especially Boise State, and will follow everything she writes with a :). I’ve learned that Agen Heffernan, who is soft spoken around me, is actually pretty funny and holds inside jokes with just about every other freshman, that I don’t understand, but she lets me in from time to time. And Finally, I’ve learned that Danica Johnson is all around excited and upbeat and is willing to go on a camping trip with all upperclassmen, which is just straight up brave, I like your style D.

What I’ve learned is that it isn’t ALL about the title, but the people who are still standing by you when you finally get all you’ve ever wanted. It’s about the people who are there to help you up when you are down and the people who help you to celebrate every victory. Because this is a team sport, you can’t do it alone and in the end, we all want to win, and we will all work hard to do so. These are my people, and they are the ones who will get me to where I want to be, my fate is in their hands and their fate is in mine. I’ll tell you what though; I wouldn’t pick any other group. These are my people, and, as I approach the end of my last season, I can’t help but think, that in 24 plus ways, I’ve already won.

Let's Make Some Lemonade

Posted by Sami Sandau, Senior Forward

This past Thursday our team beat Western Oregon 2-0. It was not our prettiest game of soccer, but nonetheless we got the job done, with two corner kick finishes. We headed into Saturday’s game against Saint Martin's University with a record of 7-1-1 knowing that it was not going to be an easy game. Our team has a history with Saint Martin's, and they have always been tough to beat. Saturday was no exception and we found ourselves down at half 2-1. At halftime our team knew that we were going to have to come out fighting to get the result and we did eventually tie the game at 2-2, but at the end of the day we came up short. We lost 3-2 to Saint Martin's University making our record 7-2-1. However, even though we did not win the game, we still played strong and pushed till the very end.

We have an outstanding team and we know that the loss cannot affect our next game. We take in the feeling of the loss, we get upset about not winning, but we do NOT dwell on the past and we keep moving forward. This game did not break our season, if anything it will help to make us stronger. We do not want to feel the shame of another loss and I know that our team will step up and make great things happen for the rest of the year. We learn from our mistakes and we grow from correcting them. When life hands you lemons you make lemonade. And our team is thirsty for more wins so we will take the lemon that was thrown at us and we will make some awesome lemonade! :)

This week we only have one game to prepare for. We will be traveling down to Nampa, Idaho to play Northwest Nazarene on Thursday, and the game will be on Saturday. Northwest Nazarene has been doing well this year and it will be a good game, BUT I know that our team is up for the challenge and we will settle for nothing less than a WIN! I am very proud to be on this team, and I respect every one of my teammates! I know that we will have a great rest of the season and it starts on SATURDAY with our EOP!! (Eyes on the prize)

On the Road Again

Posted by Carly Valentine, Senior Midfielder

Despite all the challenges of the last week, including missing classes, being on the road for the third week in a row, and fighting fatigue, I’d say we ended on a pretty good note! We started out our travels in Vancouver B.C., where we played Simon Fraser. Along with the game having some pretty odd weather conditions, such as fog preventing us to see our teammates across the field :); it was extremely intense as well. However, through the rain, fog, and cold, we seemed to pull through and win! Whoooo. Our next focus was Western Washington, and boy was it great to be back in the U.S.A! WWU is a team we hadn’t ever beat. You wouldn’t have known this on Saturday however, as we beat Western 1-0. These two wins gave the entire team an incredible feeling. Not only were we on the road, but we had just beat two nationally ranked teams. I say we were on the road, but if you happened to be at either one of these games you wouldn’t have noticed. Both games showcased our own little Yellowjacket Fan club, complete with signs, scarves, cheers and loving parents. We REALLY appreciated all of the supporters. So for everyone who came to our games, thank you so much!

All of the wins, the fans, the traveling and the bonding are what makes the thought of the end of our season the most bitter feeling in the world. Constantly throughout the trip the seniors relive past memories at each field, hilarious moments at each hotel, and the scary plane rides to and from our destination all while making new memories to add to the list. Because of this, I know we are all excited for these last 10 games. I know we are all doing everything we can to extend our season past November 6th, and I know we are more than capable of getting there. This weekend proved that not only to ourselves but to the GNAC!