Six members of the Simpson College women’s soccer team have been named Academic All-District honorees by the College Sports Communicators, celebrating their excellence both on the field and in the classroom.
Jordyn Foelske and Hailey Kowzan earned this distinction for the third time in their careers, joining former defender Abby Cozzoni as the only three-time honorees in program history. Maddie Hays and Avery Plathe received the honor for the second time, while Meredith Downs and Ally Hoffa were recognized for the first time.
To qualify, all nominees must be at least a sophomore in academic standing, have played in 90 percent of the team’s games or started at least 66 percent, and have a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher.
The 2024 CSC Academic All-America team will be announced on Dec. 11.
Meredith Downs
Sophomore goalkeeper from Johnston, Iowa
Major: Biochemistry
Season stats: 19 games started, 1.16 goals against average, 8 shutouts
Jordyn Foelske
Senior forward from Denver, Iowa
Major: Elementary Education
Season stats: 18 games started, 16 points (5 goals, 6 assists), 1 gamewinner
Maddie Hays
Senior defender from Erie, Colo.
Major: Marketing Communications and Business Management
Season stats: 21 games started, 1819 minutes played, 16 points (6 goals, 2 assists)
Ally Hoffa
Sophomore midfielder from Des Moines, Iowa
Major: Biology
Season stats: 20 games started, 13 points (5 goals, 3 assists), 2 gamewinner
Hailey Kowzan
Senior midfielder from Pella, Iowa
Major: Health & Exercise Science and Physical Education
Season stats: 21 games started, 24 points (6 goals, 12 assists), 2 gamewinners
Avery Plathe
Junior defender from Mount Vernon, Iowa
Major: Biochemistry
Season stats: 21 games started, 1590 minutes played, 10 shutouts, 1 assist