The beginning of the women's soccer season is just over a week away, and the River States Conference is excited to preview the 2025 seasons for our member schools! Each RSC school talked with players and coaches from their teams, with those interviews linked below as part of Media Day!
Additionally, each school has spotlighted two players expected to be major contributors during the 2025 campaign, and are also listed below as our 2025 Players to Watch!
BRESCIA
Media Day
Players to Watch
Geneva Hann
Senior | South Beloit, Illinois | Midfielder
Hann is the only senior on the team and was named to the RSC First Team last season as a defender. The Bearcats expect her to be their top defender as well as the conference's top defenders this season.
Lillie Carman
Junior | Madisonville, Kentucky | Midfielder
A transfer from Kentucky Wesleyan is set to strengthen the Brescia midfield in the defensive role. She brings valuable experience and a ball-winning mentality that will help anchor and stabilize the midfield unit.
IU COLUMBUS
Media Day
Players to Watch
Mallory Gilley
Junior | Columbus, Indiana | Goalkeeper
Mallory consistently ranks among the conference's premier goalkeepers, demonstrating exceptional technical skills and game management abilities.
Lily Campbell
Junior | Salem, Indiana | Midfielder
Lily is an experienced and versatile player who brings significant value through her tactical awareness and exceptional ability to win individual duals and defensive matchups.
IU EAST
Players to Watch
Ava Wittrock
Senior | Cincinnati, Ohio | Defender
Ava Wittrock was named to the All-RSC Second Team after helping the Red Wolves get to the RSC Championship Match. The defender scored two goals and had two assists on the season.
Zaryah Griffin
Sophomore | Pinckney, Michigan | Midfielder
Zaryah Griffin was named to the All-RSC Second Team after her first season with the Red Wolves. She scored three goals and tallied two assists.
IU KOKOMO
Media Day
Players to Watch
Kaiya Bogers
Senior | Whitby, Ontario, Canada | Midfielder
An experienced fourth-year senior, Bogers is a dynamic scoring threat who consistently demands the attention of opposing defenses. She brings leadership and offensive firepower to the Cougar midfield this season.
Kailee Moore
Senior | Noblesville, Indiana | Goalkeeper
Moore, a multi-time All-RSC honoree, holds multiple program records and is the first in program history to be named NAIA Women’s Soccer Defensive Player of the Week. As a strong senior presence, she anchors the Cougars’ defense with experience and elite shot-stopping ability this season.
KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN
Players to Watch
Jasmine Jones
Freshman | South Point, Ohio | Forward
Jones is expected to be a major contributor for the Knights as a freshman during the team's first season in the River States Conference.
Sophia Friend
Sophomore | Carrollton, Texas | Forward/Midfield
Friend was one of Kentucky Christian's leading scorers during the 2024 season, ending the season with five points. The sophomore scored two goals and assisted on one more.
MIDWAY
Media Day
Players to Watch
Evie Clair
Senior | Sodus, Michigan | Forward
Clare was second in the River States in goals (13) and points (32) in 2025. She also finished fourth in the league with six assists.
Haylee Applegate
Senior | Flemingsburg, Kentucky | Forward
Applegate has 21 goals over the last two seasons, tied for the most by any player in the league in that time. Applegate had eight goals and a conference-high 75 shots last season.
OAKLAND CITY
Media Day
Players to Watch
Macey Woolcock
Senior | Essex, England | Forward
Woolcock was the River States Conference Offensive Player of the Year and overall Player of the Year in 2024. She is considered a major attacking threat and team leader, and will be the Mighty Oaks' captain in 2025.
Jana Mueller
Sophomore | Nierstein, Germany | Midfield
Mueller was named the 2024 River States Conference Newcomer of the Year, helping the Mighty Oaks to a conference title. She is considered the engine of the team in the midfield, and has vice captain status for 2025.
RIO GRANDE
Media Day
Players to Watch
Hannah Halstead
Senior | Delaware, Ohio | Defender
Halstead was an All-RSC First Team pick and the league's Defender of the Year a season ago. The senior is regarded as one of the RSC's best 1v1 defenders.
Jitske de Muijnk
Senior | Nymegen, The Netherlands | Midfielder
The senior was an All-RSC First Team selection last year. She ranked second on the team in goals scored (6) and points (15), while leading the team with five assists.
ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS
Media Day
Players to Watch
Carly Balas
Senior| Chesterton, Indiana | Center Back
Balas has been the backbone of the SMWC women's soccer program for three years.
Chloe Field
Senior | Haubstadt, Indiana | Midfielder
Field was a Third Team All-River States Conference selection last year. Arguably, she was the Pomeroys best player last year behind First Team All-RSC performer Kennedy Trigg.
SHAWNEE STATE
Media Day
Players to Watch
Lucie Ashkettle
Junior | Lucasville, Ohio | Winger
Ashkettle, who has scored nine goals and tallied four assists for her Shawnee State career, returns for her third season as a starter. Ashkettle, a Third-Team All-RSC honoree in 2023 and 2024, has appeared in 34 matches while starting in 29 of those affairs.
Isabelle Riddle
Sophomore | Columbus, Ohio | Defender
Riddle, a sophomore defender from the western Columbus Metro suburb of Hillard, played in all 16 matches and started in 15 of the 16 contests that Shawnee State had last season en route to becoming one of the most respected defenders in the RSC and a Third-Team All-RSC honoree to boot. Riddle is expected to be a defensive anchor for the Bears' backline throughout the 2025 season.
WVU TECH
Media Day
Players to Watch
Julia Silva
Sophomore | Canada | Midfielder
Julia Silva returns as last season’s leading scorer. Her skill and presence in the attacking third will create plenty of scoring opportunities for the team this year.
Sophie Quinlan
Sophomore | Canada | Defender
Sophie Quinlan is a talented defender who has been instrumental in strengthening the back line of the Golden Bears. Her skill and consistency make her a key part of the team’s defensive success.