JCCC Women’s Soccer All-Americans 

Amy Antonich
Goalkeeper (1999-00)
1999 NJCAA 2nd-Team
In Johnson County Community College’s inaugural season in 1999, Amy Antonich earned NJCAA second-team All-American honors at a position she never expected to play. She began her freshman season as one of the team’s starting forwards, making an immediate impact by scoring twice in a 9-0 win over Neosho County in just the third game of the year. She followed that performance with another two-goal outing in an 11-0 rout of the same opponent. Her season—and career—took a dramatic turn when starting goalkeeper Angie Mulhall was sidelined with a medical condition that ended her year. Antonich volunteered to step into the nets, a move that changed the course of the season. In her very first game as goalkeeper, she posted a 1-0 shutout victory over nationally ranked Meramec. From there, she went on an incredible run, winning 14 straight matches while allowing just one goal during that stretch. Twelve of her 14 victories were shutouts. She finished her freshman campaign with a 14-1-0 record and a remarkable goals-against average of 0.27, the best in the country. Antonich returned to her natural position up front as a sophomore and again excelled. She led the team in scoring with 17 goals and 50 total points, while also finishing second on the squad with 16 assists. Her outstanding play earned her recognition as the Region 6 Player of the Year.

Tracy Kesterson
Forward (1999-00)
1999 NJCAA 2nd-Team
Tracy Kesterson earned NJCAA second-team All-American honors in 1999, joining teammates Connie Studna and Amy Antonich as the program’s first All-Americans in women’s soccer. Kesterson’s career was nothing short of extraordinary, and her freshman season remains one of the most prolific in school history. That year, she scored 26 goals, assisted on 19 others, and tallied 71 total points—numbers that stood as the all-time single-season records at Johnson County Community College until the 2006 season. She also recorded the program’s first-ever goal in a season-opening contest against nationally ranked Lewis & Clark. Over the course of the season, Kesterson posted seven multi-goal games, three hat tricks, and eight game-winning goals. Her sophomore campaign was equally impressive. Kesterson registered 12 goals and 17 assists for 41 points, becoming the first player in JCCC women’s soccer history to surpass the 100-point career milestone. She closed out her two-year Cavalier career with 112 points, scoring 38 goals and dishing out 35 assists. All three marks were program records at the time. Kesterson’s impact went beyond the record book. Her combination of scoring ability, playmaking, and consistency helped establish JCCC women’s soccer as a rising force nationally.

Connie Studna
Forward (1999/01)
1999 NJCAA 2nd-Team 
1999 United Soccer Coaches
Before the 1999 season began, head coach Jim Schwab declared Connie Studna one of the top sweepers in the country. By season’s end, she had proven him right—and the rest of the nation agreed. Studna anchored a dominant defensive unit that surrendered just 11 goals all season while recording 13 shutouts, including a stretch of six straight clean sheets. What set Studna apart, however, was her ability to impact the game offensively from the back line. She pushed forward and finished the year with 21 goals, eight assists, and 50 total points—ranking among the nation’s scoring leaders. She delivered the program’s first hat trick in an 8-0 victory over Allen County, then followed with a two-goal, one-assist performance in a 5-2 road win at Florissant Valley. Later that fall, she recorded her second hat trick in a 10-0 rout of Rose State on October 23. In total, Studna posted five multi-goal matches during the season. Studna’s versatility, leadership, and two-way excellence made her one of the most complete players in JCCC history and a cornerstone of the Cavaliers’ first group of NJCAA All-Americans.

Hanna Soderstrom
Midfielder (1999-00)
2000 United Soccer Coaches 3rd-Team
Hana Soderstrom made history as the first player in Johnson County women’s soccer to earn United Soccer Coaches All-American honors. A native of Sweden, Soderstrom quickly established herself as the Cavaliers’ most balanced and versatile athlete. On the defensive end, she was consistently tasked with marking some of the opposition’s top attacking threats, using her strength, positioning, and discipline to neutralize dangerous playmakers. Yet, Soderstrom also had the technical ability and speed to make an equally strong impact on the offensive side of the field. During her standout season, Soderstrom netted eight goals and added five assists, finishing with 21 total points. She closed her Cavalier career with 29 points, leaving a legacy as both a defensive anchor and an offensive threat. Soderstrom’s historic All-American honor solidified her place as one of the most complete and respected players to ever wear a JCCC uniform.

Jenny Wallen
Forward (2001)
2001 NJCAA Honorable Mention
2001 United Soccer Coaches
Jenny Wallen became just the second player in Johnson County women’s soccer history to earn both NJCAA and United Soccer Coaches All-America honors. A native of Sweden, Wallen was the driving force of the Cavaliers’ attack in 2001, cementing her place among the program’s all-time greats. Wallen scored a team-high 25 goals, finishing just one shy of the school record set by 1999 All-American Tracy Kesterson. She also contributed 17 assists, giving her 67 total points for the season—the second-highest mark in JCCC history and third on the program’s career list at the time. Her 17 assists ranked as the third-most in a single season in Lady Cavalier history. She made her presence known early, netting her first collegiate hat trick in just her second game while also dishing out three assists. Her nine points in that contest remain the second-highest single-game total in program history. Wallen went on to record three hat tricks, eight multi-goal games, and seven game-winning goals during her standout season. Wallen’s ability to score in bunches, create for teammates, and deliver in clutch moments made her one of the most dynamic players ever to wear a JCCC uniform.

Jennifer Johnson
Defender (2001-02)
2002 NJCAA 3^rd-Team
Jennifer Johnston became the first defender from both JCCC and Region 6 to earn All-America honors. A steady and reliable presence, Johnston anchored the Cavaliers’ back line and provided invaluable leadership throughout her two seasons. She masterfully directed a defense that allowed just 10 goals during her All-America season while recording 13 shutouts. Johnston also contributed offensively, tallying one goal and three assists for five points. As a freshman, she helped guide a defensive unit that was even more dominant, surrendering only six goals and posting 14 shutouts.

Shannen Taylor
Forward (2002-03)
2002 NJCAA 2^nd-Team
Shannen Taylor earned NJCAA second-team All-America honors in 2002 and cemented her place in JCCC soccer history with one of the most prolific offensive seasons ever. Taylor shattered the school record with 32 goals, surpassing the previous mark of 26 set by 1999 All-American Traci Kesterson. She also added eight assists for a school-record 72 points, edging Kesterson’s 1999 total by one. Taylor wasted no time making her mark. On September 5, 2002, she scored five goals and dished out three assists in a 10-0 victory at Barton County. Her five-goal performance tied the single-game scoring standard established by All-American Amy Antonich in 2000, while her 13 points set a new single-game record. She also notched a four-goal game and six two-goal efforts that season. Remarkably consistent, Taylor scored in all but two contests, finishing with eight multi-goal games. Nine of her 32 goals were game-winners, establishing yet another school record.

Fivi Mihai
Forward (2004-05)
2005 NJCAA Honorable Mention
Fivi Mihai was a leader on and off the field, earning NJCAA honorable mention All-America and United Soccer Coaches first-team All-America honors. She played a pivotal role in guiding JCCC to an 18-2-1 record, a Region 6 championship, and a berth in the District Championship. Mihai tied for the team lead in points (45), led the Cavaliers in goals (17), and ranked second in both assists (11) and game-winning goals (4). She elevated her play in the postseason, setting a program record with 11 points. Highlighted by four goals and three assists against Garden City, Hutchinson, and No. 8 Butler County, her performances earned her NJCAA Player of the Week recognition. In addition to her All-America accolades, Mihai collected NJCAA All-Region 6 first-team, NSCAA All-Region first-team, and Kansas Jayhawk Conference first-team honors. She also excelled in the classroom, being named one of nine JCCC recipients of the Outstanding Student Award for the spring 2006 semester. Mihai closed her career with 30 goals, 16 assists, and 75 points, leaving her mark as one of the program’s most dynamic all-around players.

Danielle Blevins
Forward (2006)
2006 NJCAA Honorable Mention
Danielle Blevins earned NJCAA honorable mention All-America honors in 2006 while establishing herself as one of the all-time great scorers in JCCC history. She finished second in the nation in scoring with 102 points, setting a school record with 39 goals and adding 24 assists. Blevins recorded nine multi-goal games and three hat tricks, including a remarkable eight-goal performance against Cloud County in the first round of the Region 6 Tournament, in which she also added four assists for 20 points—a new school single-game record. She began her collegiate career with an impressive five-goal, two-assist game against Florissant Valley. In addition to her national recognition, Blevins earned NJCAA All-Region 6 and Kansas Jayhawk Conference first-team honors, cementing her legacy as one of JCCC’s most prolific offensive talents.

Rachelle Luster
Forward (2006-07)
2006 NJCAA 2^nd-Team
2006 United Soccer Coaches 2^nd-Team
2007 NJCAA 3^rd-Team
Rachelle Luster had an extraordinary freshman season, leading the nation in scoring with 103 points and shattering JCCC’s previous record by 31 points. She finished with 34 goals and a school-record 35 assists, surpassing the previous single-season assist mark by 10. Luster recorded 11 multi-goal games and 12 multi-assist games, highlighted by a six-goal, four-assist performance in a win over Allen County (16 points) and a four-goal, three-assist game against Cloud County. She earned NJCAA second-team and United Soccer Coaches second-team All-America honors, as well as first-team All-Region 6 and Jayhawk Conference recognition, including Conference Freshman of the Year and MVP accolades. As a sophomore, Luster continued her dominance, leading JCCC with 69 points, 24 goals, and 21 assists. She added three hat tricks and seven game-winning goals, ranking seventh nationally in points. That effort earned her NJCAA honorable mention All-America honors, making her the first and only two-time NJCAA All-American in program history. Luster concluded her career as JCCC’s most decorated player, holding career records for points (172), goals (48), hat tricks (6), and game-winning goals (15). Her legacy remains a benchmark for excellence in program history.

Emily Leeper
Forward (2006-07)
2006 United Soccer Coaches 2^nd-Team
2007 NJCAA 2^nd-Team
Emily Leeper earned United Soccer Coaches All-America second-team honors in 2006 and NJCAA second-team All-America recognition in 2007. She was a key contributor to one of the top-scoring offenses in the NJCAA, finishing her freshman campaign with 79 points, 31 goals, and 17 assists. In just her second collegiate game, Leeper scored six goals in a win over Coffeyville. She also recorded a four-goal game against Cloud County and a three-goal, five-assist performance in postseason play against the same team, tying the JCCC single-game assist record. Leeper earned first-team All-Region 6 and Kansas Jayhawk Conference honors in both seasons. As a sophomore, she tallied 66 points on 23 goals and 20 assists, tied for second in game-winning goals with three, and notched five multi-goal games, cementing her legacy as one of JCCC’s most prolific offensive players.

Courtney Hughes
Forward (2013-14)
2013 NJCAA 2^nd-Team
Courtney Hughes became the 12th player in program history to earn NJCAA All-America honors—and the first since 2007—when she was selected to the second-team following the 2013 season. Hughes dominated JCCC’s attack, leading the team in points (77), goals (33), and game-winning goals (6), while ranking second in assists (11). Her 77 points were the fourth-highest single-season total in program history and ranked ninth nationally, and her 33 goals tied for sixth in the NJCAA and rank third on JCCC’s all-time single-season list. Hughes set a team record with five hat tricks, highlighted by a five-goal performance in a first-round Region 6 Tournament win over Dodge City, tying the fourth-best single-game effort in program history. She earned first-team honors in both the Kansas Jayhawk Conference and Region 6 and was twice named NJCAA and KJCCC/Verizon Wireless Player of the Week.

Ashlynn Summar
Forward (2014-15)
2015 NJCAA 3^rd-Team
Ashlynn Summar became the 13th player in program history to earn NJCAA All-America honors, receiving third-team recognition in 2015. Summar was among the conference and national leaders in several statistical categories, leading the Kansas Jayhawk Conference—and tying for fourth nationally—in goals with 25. She also tied for second in the conference and eighth nationally in total points with 58. Her 25 goals ranked as the seventh-best single-season total in program history, and her 58 points ranked 11th. Summar recorded seven multi-goal games, including two hat tricks, and scored in 11 consecutive matches, the second-longest streak in JCCC history. She was twice named Conference Offensive Player of the Week and earned one national weekly honor. Over her career, Summar amassed 96 points (ninth all-time) and 43 goals, tying for the fourth-best career total in program history. She was selected All-Region 6 and Kans Jayhawk Conference first-team both her freshman and sophomore seasons.

Georgia Vernardakis
Defender (2017-18)
2017 NJCAA 3^rd-Team
Georgia Vernardakis became the 14th player in program history to earn NJCAA All-America honors in 2017—and just the second defender in team history. She was named Kansas Jayhawk Conference Defensive Player of the Year and a first-team All-Region 6 selection. Vernardakis anchored a JCCC defense that ranked among the elite in the NJCAA, posting a 0.94 goals-against average, allowing just 19 goals with nine shutouts, and helping lead the Lady Cavaliers to a share of the conference title with a 15-5-0 record. Vernardakis also contributed offensively, scoring one goal and assisting on five others for seven points, including two assists on game-winning goals. As a sophomore, she repeated as KJCCC Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Region 6and All-Kansas Jayhawk Conference. That season, she helped a defense that allowed just 33 goals for a 1.62 goals-against average with six shutouts, while also finishing with 16 points on six goals and three assists. Off the pitch, Vernardakis excelled academically, earning first-team NJCAA All-Academic honors both years with a perfect 4.0 GPA. In the spring of 2019, she became one of the first-ever female Academic All-America® At-Large College Division recipients, as named by College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA). Her combination of defensive dominance, offensive contributions, and academic excellence left a lasting legacy at JCCC.

Sydney Puetz
Defender (2023-24)
2023 NJCAA D-II 1st-Team
Sydney Puetz became the first player in program history to be selected first-team All-American, and third defender. She was a key member of JCCC's defensive corps assisting in shutting down opposing offenses. She helped a JCCC defensive unit that recorded 13 shutouts and a goals against average of .078, which ranked eighth in the NJCAA. She also helped on the offensive end finishing with two goals and one assist. Puetz was also selected All-Region 6 and All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference D-II first-team. He efforts helped JCCC win the KJCCC D-II and Region 6 D-II titles and finish runner-up at the 2023 NJCAA D-II National Tournament.  The following season, Puetz again an All-KJCCC D-II and All-Region 6 D-II first-team performer and helped the defense register a record 15 consecutive shutouts, 18 total for the season, and rank first in the country with a 0.41 GAA allowing only 10 goals all season. Off the field she was a two-time NJCAA All-Academic selection, and her sophomore year was named College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® At-Large College Division.

Sydney Puetz became the first player in program history to earn first-team NJCAA All-America honors—and only the third defender to receive All-America recognition. She was a cornerstone of JCCC’s defensive unit, helping record 13 shutouts and a 0.78 goals-against average, ranking eighth nationally. Puetz also contributed offensively with two goals and one assist. She earned first-team All-Region 6 and first-team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference D-II honors, helping the Cavaliers capture both the KJCCC D-II and Region 6 D-II titles and finish as runner-up at the 2023 NJCAA D-II National Tournament. The following season, Puetz repeated as a First-Team All-KJCCC D-II and All-Region VI D-II performer, anchoring a defense that registered a record 15 consecutive shutouts, 18 total for the season, and ranked first nationally with a 0.41 goals-against average, allowing only 10 goals all season, leading JCCC to conference, region and district championships and second consecutive national runner-up finish.  Off the field, she was a two-time NJCAA All-Academic honoree and was named College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® At-Large College Division in her sophomore year.

Alandra Bailey
Midfielder (2022-23)
2023 NJCAA D-II 2nd-Team
Alandra Bailey was selected as a second-team NJCAA D-II All-America after helping lead JCCC to both the Kansas Jayhawk Conference D-II and Region VI D-II titles, as well as a runner-up finish at the NJCAA D-II National Tournament. She finished the season as the team’s third-leading scorer with 24 points on eight goals and eight assists. Two of her goals were game-winners, including a decisive score against No. 2 seed Northwest Mississippi at the national championship. Bailey concluded her career with 14 goals and nine assists for 37 points. She also earned first-team All-Region 6D-II and first-team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference D-II honors, cementing her legacy as a key contributor to one of the program’s most successful seasons.

Montana-Rose Curry
Defender (2023-24)
2023 and 2024 NJCAA D-II 2nd-Team
Montana-Rose Currey became just the fourth defender in program history to earn NJCAA All-America honors and the second player to be named All-America twice, receiving second-team recognition in both 2023 and 2024. Currey anchored the Lady Cavaliers’ defense both seasons, helping shut down opposing offenses. In 2023, JCCC recorded 13 shutouts and a 0.78 goals-against average, ranking eighth nationally. She also contributed offensively with two goals and one assist and earned first-team All-Kansas Jayhawk Conference D-II, first-team Region 6/Plains District honors, and was named KJCCC D-II Defensive Player of the Year. In 2024, Currey helped guide one of the nation’s stingiest defenses, posting 15 consecutive shutouts, 18 total for the season, and ranking first nationally in goals-against average (0.41) and shutouts, allowing just 10 goals all season. Over her two seasons surveying the back line, she helped JCCC win back-to-back conference titles, one District title, and qualify for the NJCAA D-II National Tournament twice, finishing as national runner-up both years. During that span, JCCC compiled a 37-5-6 record with 33 shutouts. Off the field, Currey earned College Sports Communicators Academic All-District® and Academic All-America® At-Large College Division First-Team honors, exemplifying excellence both on and off the pitch. 

Sydney Hammett
Midfielder (2023)
2023 NJCAA D-II Honorable Mention
Sydney Hammett became the fourth JCCC player to earn NJCAA D-II All-America honors in 2023, receiving honorable mention recognition, after helping lead JCCC to both the Kansas Jayhawk Conference D-II and Region VI D-II titles, as well as a runner-up finish at the NJCAA D-II National Tournament. She finished second on the team in scoring with 27 points, recording eight goals and 11 assists, tied for the team lead in assists. Hammett notched two multi-assist games, highlighted by a three-assist performance in a 4-0 win over Central on October 25. She also scored two game-winning goals, including the program’s lone goal in a 1-0 semifinal victory over No. 1 seed Phoenix at the NJCAA D-II National Championship, earning a spot on the All-Tournament team. Hammett additionally received first-team All-Region 6 D-II and first-team All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference D-II honors, solidifying her status as one of the program’s top performers.

Emily Crosby
Defender (2023-2024)
2024 NJCAA D-II First-Team
Emily Crosby became the fifth defender in program history to earn NJCAA All-America honors, receiving first-team recognition in 2024. She was a key member of a defensive unit that led all NJCAA Division II programs with 18 shutouts, including 15 consecutively, and a goals-against average of 0.41. JCCC’s defense allowed just 10 goals over 24 matches, the second-fewest nationally. Crosby also contributed offensively, scoring one goal and helping set up 10 total scores with five goals and five assists. Over her two seasons anchoring the back line, Crosby helped JCCC win back-to-back conference titles, one District title, and qualify for the NJCAA D-II National Tournament twice, finishing as national runner-up both years. During that span, the Cavaliers posted a 37-5-6 record with 33 shutouts. Off the field, Crosby was honored as the 2024-25 College Sports Communicators Academic All-America® College Division Women’s At-Large Team Member of the Year, becoming only the second athlete in JCCC history and the third in CSC history to earn this prestigious recognition.

Ashley Chaput
Defender (2024-25)
20254 NJCAA D-II Second-Team
Ashley Chaput was instrumental in leading Johnson County to an undefeated regular season and a program-record 21-1-1 overall mark. The Cavaliers captured both conference and region titles, held the No. 1 national ranking for the final two weeks—including the season-ending poll—and qualified for the NJCAA D-II National Tournament. Over her two-year career, she helped the program win two conference championships, two Region 6 titles, one district championship, make two national tournament appearances—including a 2024 national runner-up finish—and post an exceptional 40-2-5 record, the best two-year stretch in JCCC history.  Chaput was one of five Cavaliers to start all 20 matches this season, anchoring a defensive unit that allowed only eight goals and posted 18 shutouts in 22 matches. She also contributed offensively with 14 points on six goals and two assists. In the final week of the regular season, she earned KJCCC Offensive Player of the Week honors after helping JCCC overpower No. 12 Kansas City Kansas to clinch the conference title—contributing to four of the team’s five goals with two goals, two assists and the game-winner.

Brecken Hoy
Midielder (2024-25)
2025 NJCAA D-II First-Team
Breckey Hoy was instrumental in leading Johnson County to an undefeated regular season and a program-record 21-1-1 overall mark. The Cavaliers captured both conference and region titles, held the No. 1 national ranking for the final two weeks—including the season-ending poll—and qualified for the NJCAA D-II National Tournament. Over her two-year career, she helped the program win two conference championships, two Region 6 titles, one district championship, make two national tournament appearances—including a 2024 national runner-up finish—and post an exceptional 40-2-5 record, the best two-year stretch in JCCC history.  Hoy played a central role in orchestrating a high-powered Johnson County offense that ranked fifth nationally in goals, second in assists and third in total points. She led the conference in goals (14), assists (21), points (49) and game-winning goals (7). Nationally, she ranked third in assists and game-winners and 17th in points. Her 21 assists tie for fourth on JCCC’s single-season list, and her seven game-winners tie for third. Hoy finishes her career ranked sixth all-time in assists (30) and 13th in points (78).

Lily Marshall
Midielder (2024-25)
2025 NJCAA D-II First-Team
Lily Marshall was instrumental in leading Johnson County to an undefeated regular season and a program-record 21-1-1 overall mark. The Cavaliers captured both conference and region titles, held the No. 1 national ranking for the final two weeks—including the season-ending poll—and qualified for the NJCAA D-II National Tournament. Over her two-year career, she helped the program win two conference championships, two Region 6 titles, one district championship, make two national tournament appearances—including a 2024 national runner-up finish—and post an exceptional 40-2-5 record, the best two-year stretch in JCCC history. Marshall elevated her production significantly in the second half of the season, finishing third on the team in points (27) with nine goals and nine assists. She closed the year tied for fifth in the conference in points, tied for ninth in goals and tied for fourth in assists. Over the final nine regular-season matches, she recorded at least one point in seven, including three multi-point performances. At the national tournament, she assisted a goal in the Cavaliers’ 6–0 win over Arkansas Cossatot and scored JCCC’s third goal in a 4–3 overtime loss to Jones.

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United Soccer Coaches D-I All-American (6)

United Soccer Coaches D-II All-American (6)

NJCAA All-Tournament Performers (9)

College Sports Communicators (formerly CoSIDA) Academic All-American®
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