Lady Argo Soccer

Frontier Conference announces their Academic All-Conference Women’s Soccer Selections

BILLINGS, MT (Tuesday, May 20, 2008) —Frontier Conference Commissioner Mike Walker has announced the Frontier Conference’s Academic All-Conference women’s soccer selections for the 2007-2008 school year. The student-athletes had to maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, be at least a sophomore in standing, and participate in one half of their team’s games.

 

The University of Great Falls had seven academic selections including Becca Bowns, Sarah Brandt-Erichsen, Patricia Britt, Kelsey Chytka, Jessica Selmer, Nicole South, and Katie Stevens.

 

Here is the full team-by-team list of this year’s Academic All-Conference Selections for women’s soccer.

 

Frontier Conference Women’s Academic All-Conference Selections

 

Carroll College Lady Saints

Athlete	Year	Hometown	Major
Jenni Annicchiarico	Senior	Brooks, Alberta	English
Katie Beall	Junior	Helena, Montana	History/French
Eileen Brennan	Senior	Helena, Montana	Biology/Pre-Med
Rebecca Coates	Senior	Cheyenne, Wyoming	Chemistry
Valerie Feltz	Senior	Portland, Oregon	Political Science/Pre-Law
Cailin Gilreath	Senior	Helena, Montana	Nursing
Kate Horak	Senior	Lake Oswego, Oregon	Psychology
Jacque Hunthausen	Senior	Helena, Montana	Biology/Pre-Med
Andrea Lacher	Senior	Richland, Washington	Education Studies
Tayla Lorenz	Junior	Billings, Montana	Biology/Pre-Med
Nikki Skaggs	Senior	Spokane, Washington	Sociology
Katie Smith	Senior	Portland, Oregon	Communications/Public Relations
Jordan Tipton	Sophomore	North Bend, Washington	Political Science/Pre-Law
Katie Martin	Sophomore	Boise, Idaho	Health/Physical Education
Hannah Young	Sophomore	Boise, Idaho	Nursing

 

Rocky Mountain College Lady Bears

Athlete	Year	Hometown	Major
Anna Clark	Junior	Hidisksval, Sweden	Economics
Brittany Dockter	Sophomore	Great Falls, Montana	Exercise Science
Heather Grotbo	Sophomore	Helena, Montana	Geology
Stephanie Jensen	Sophomore	Billings, Montana	Physical Education
Katherine Moody	Sophomore	Livingston, Montana	Economics
Kaylee Neal	Senior	Casper, Wyoming	History
Tiffany Tresner	Senior	Helena, Montana	Biology

 

University of Great Falls Lady Argonauts

Athlete	Year	Hometown	Major
Becca Bowns	Senior	Redmond, Washington	Sociology
Sarah Brandt-Erichsen	Senior	Ketchikan, Alaska	English
Patricia Britt	Junior	Temple City, California	Psychology
Kelsey Chytka	Sophomore	Laramie, Wyoming	Biology
Jessica Selmer	Sophomore	Laramie, Wyoming	Secondary Education
Nicole South	Junior	Big Horn, Wyoming	Psychology
Katie Stevens	Sophomore	Missoula, Montana	History

 

Westminster College Lady Griffins

Athlete	Year	Hometown	Major
Joselyn Londer	Junior	Salt Lake City, Utah	Nursing
Jennifer Pirente	Junior	Pocatello, Idaho	Justice Studies
Carlie Burton	Senior	Oveido, Florida	Aviation
Maddie Maldonado	Sophomore	Salt Lake City, Utah	Nursing
Katie Connor	Junior	Salt Lake City, Utah	Nursing

 

By: Kevin Scott

Former University of Mary coach to guide the Lady Argos soccer team

GREAT FALLS, MT (Monday, May 5, 2008) — The University of Great Falls Athletic Director Jim Hall announced the hiring of Brian Clarke as the new women’s soccer coach at a press conference today. Clarke replaces Jamie Rizzuto who resigned in December. He becomes the second head coach of the Lady Argos as they head into the program’s fourth season of competition next fall. He will inherit 14 returners from a squad that produced a 3-13 overall record and a garnered the program’s first Frontier Conference victory last season.

 

Brian comes to the University of Great Falls from the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. As a Marauder player, Brian was named team captain his senior year and was also named an NAIA All-American Scholar Athlete. After completing his playing career for the University of Mary, Brian stepped into the assistant coach’s role for the 2006 season. After just one season as the assistant, Clarke was promoted to the Head Coach position in January of 2007. The Marauders tallied a 4-13-1 record in a major rebuilding effort during Clarke’s first season.

 

“We are thrilled that Brian has agreed to be our next women’s soccer coach. He is an exceptionally mature and talented young coach who has a very bright future in front of him,” stated Hall. “We were especially impressed with his record as a recruiter as he has signed 17 players over the last two seasons despite some extenuating circumstances. Additionally, he has extensive ties to our recruiting bases in Montana and Wyoming and I have no doubt that he’ll be able to hit the ground running and continue to strengthen the talent level of our women’s soccer program.”

 

Clarke had this to say about the opportunity to take over the Lady Argos. “It was an easy decision. I saw a ton of potential for success. It is a great university, there is a tremendous athletic staff, and I was impressed with the recent and planned renovations to the athletic facilities and campus. I’d like to thank Athletic Director Jim Hall and President Eugene McAllister for giving me the opportunity to lead the women’s soccer program to the next level.”

 

Clarke has already begun recruiting and searching for an assistant coach. “There is a lot of work to be done, but it’s worth doing to ensure the continued rise of Argo women’s soccer,” stated Clarke.

What others are saying about Brian Clarke

“I have a lot of confidence in Brian Clarke, I wish we could have kept him here. The University of Great Falls has hired a good one. I am sure he’s going to do a great job.” -- Al Bortke – Director of Athletics, University of Mary

“I have a lot of respect for what Brian was able to accomplish in a short time at the University of Mary. From everything that I know about him personally and professionally he’s going to be a great fit here at the University of Great Falls.” -- Tim Brooks – Men’s Soccer Coach, University of Great Falls

“I am really excited about the fresh perspective and new ideas Coach Clarke will bring to our soccer program. His goals and objectives for the program closely matched those of our team and we really think he can lead us to the next level.” -- Kelsey Chytka – Current Soccer Player

 

By: Kevin Scott

UGF women's soccer coach resigns

GREAT FALLS, MT (Saturday, January 12, 2008) – The Lady Argos women's soccer coach Jamie Rizzuto has resigned as head coach of the Lady Argos effective January 11th.

"An opportunity has come up that is the best situation for my family. My time here at the University of Great Falls has been a wonderful experience that I have truly enjoyed. I will miss the exceptional people that I have been surrounded by for the past three years," said Rizzuto.

She is leaving due to family commitments and has accepted a position with the Montana State Athletics staff as an athletic academic coordinator in Bozeman, Montana where she will work with athletes in track and field, cross-country, skiing, tennis and the spirit squad in academic pursuits and will also work with student-athletes in NCAA initial eligbility issues.

The UGF women's soccer team has seen increased competitiveness and improvement the past three years in the Frontier Conference. UGF won its first Frontier Conference match against Rocky Mountain College earlier this year.

"I am excited to have helped build the foundation for such a great program and I am proud to leave the next coach with such a remarkable group of young ladies," said Rizzuto.

Rizzuto is a 2004 graduate of the University of Montana in Missoula where she played for the Lady Griz soccer team and led them in assists and goals in 2003. As a senior, she was named the TEam MVP.

A national search for Rizzuto's replacement will begin immediately.

By: Kevin Scott

 

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