In addition to being named to the All-NAIA Region II Women’s Soccer Team, Anna Gropp, Heather Brown and Amy Lawson have also received honorable mention recognition on the NAIA All-American team.

Gropp, of Corona, California, recorded three goals and nine assists this season for the Warriors (12-3-4, 5-2-3), including two assists in regional play and one against Houghton (NY) in the national quarterfinals. “Due to teammates’ injuries, Anna has moved from her natural position as a forward,” said head coach Rebecca Mouw. “She has made a tremendous adjustment at midfield. Her ability to take people on, combined with her field savvy, give us opportunities going forward.”

A resident of Huntington Beach, California, Brown has help to solidify the Warrior defense at center back. “Her ability to win balls, combined with her ability to possess out of the back, has made her invaluable to us,” noted Mouw. “She is the one player on our team who has not come off the field. Her work rate is tremendous and she usually marks the opponents best forward. She is tenacious, physical and a tactically smart defender.” At nationals, Brown helped to shut down perennial powerhouse Lindsey Wilson in the second round.

Earning All-GSAC honors in her freshman season, Lawson, who hails from Honolulu, Hawaii, has impressed her coach. “Amy leads the league in goals scored during conference play with eight, four of which were game winners” said Mouw. “She has a physically strong body along with a powerful shot. That, combined with her opportunistic mentality, has been important in securing many wins for us. She makes runs as a forward that create space and chances for her teammates. If Amy stays healthy she could be a very important part of our offense for the next three years.” Lawson scored three goals at the national tournament including both goals in the 2-0 win over Lindsey Wilson.