Mizzou Soccer Adds Seven Athletes
2/11/2004 12:00:00 AM | Soccer
Feb. 11, 2004
Columbia, Mo.-The Mizzou women's soccer team announces the signing of seven athletes to the 2004 Tiger soccer team. Laura Buehrig, Jena Lind, Maddie Senkosky, Megan Shelley and Elizabeth Wheeler signed letters of intent last week, while Casey Dreyfus and Megen Smith will join the program as walk-on players.
Laura Buehrig (Goalkeeper -- Needville, Texas)
Laura Buehrig played for the Challenge soccer club helping the team win Regional Championships in 2000 and 2002. The Challenge was Regional semi-finalists in 2001. Highlighting her playing career, Buehrig was a member of 2001 and 2002 National Champion Region III Olympic Development team.
Coach Blitz on Buehrig
"Laura is an extremely versatile and skilled athlete. Backed by her impressive Region III Olympic Development experience, we look for her to make a big impact to our program."
Jena Lind (Forward -- Arlington, Texas)
Jena Lind comes to Mizzou following a stint playing for the Region III Olympic Development team during the 2002, 2003 and 2004 season. Lind played club ball for the 1986 Dallas Texans helping the team to a Regional Championship in 2001 on their way to a National Championship appearance. Lind served as the Summit High School (Texas) team captain as a junior and senior. She was named the Regional Newcomer of the Year and earned all-region as a senior.
Coach Blitz on Lind
"Jena's electric pace each time she touches the ball can only add to our program. She is the kind of player that can be a thrilling game changer. She is the kind of athlete that will help Missouri advance to the next level."
Maddie Senkosky (Midfielder -- Springfield, Mo.)
Maddie Senkosky was named to the Missouri all-state team in 2003. Playing for Glendale High School (Mo.), she helped the team advance to the quarterfinals in the state soccer championships. Senkosky was honored as the 2003 Southwest Missouri All-Region Most Valuable Player and earned team MVP recognition in both 2002 and 2003. Honored for her work in the classroom as well, Senkosky earned high school Academic All-America accolades as a senior.
Coach Blitz on Senkosky
"Maddie is a very sophisticated and versatile player. Her skill level and knowledge of the game will be a great asset to our program on the field."
Megan Shelley (Goalkeeper -- Crystal Lake, Ill.)
Megan Shelley was a member of Fox Valley Strikers club team and played high school ball for Crystal Lake South.
Coach Blitz on Shelley
"Megan is a 6-foot-1 goalkeeper with loads of potential. With her ability, we are excited to see how she develops on the collegiate level."
Elizabeth Wheeler (Forward, Olathe, Kan.)
Elizabeth Wheeler was a member of Kansas City Chargers club team, helped the Chargers to win Kansas state championships in 2000 and 2001. Playing for Olathe East High School (Kan.), she led the team to win the 2001 state championship and to a second-place finish in 2002. Wheeler was honored as an all-state team member in 2002 and 2003. She also received National Athlete of the Week honors in 2001. Wheeler currently holds the Kansas high school record for most assists in a season and is ranked in the top-10 among Kansas high school soccer players in career scoring, single season scoring and career assists.
Coach Blitz on Wheeler
"Beth's finest asset is her versatility. We look to her as a valuable utility player that can thrive in any position on the field. Her off the chart athleticism will allow her to make an immediate impact to our program."
Casey Dreyfus (Midfielder, Chesterfield, Mo.)
Casey Dreyfus was a member of the J.B. Marine club team.
Coach Blitz on Dreyfus
"Casey is a very skillful athlete that has the potential to play many roles for our team."
Megen Smith (Defender, Peculiar, Mo.)
Megen Smith played for the Blackfire Renegades club team and was a three-time all-conference and two-time all-district team honoree as a member of the Raymore-Peculiar High School (Mo.) team.
Coach Blitz on Smith
"Megen is a speedy defender with huge potential."
