BAHR INKS LARSEN, LOPEZ TO INCOMING FRESHMEN CLASS

BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Bill Bahr, head coach of the Olivet Nazarene University women's soccer program, has announced two new additions to the incoming 2024 freshman class. Sam Larsen and Marisa Lopez will be joining the roster prior to the upcoming fall season.

Samantha (Sammy) Larsen

Jersey #: 11, 10, 22, 16, 18 (any one)

Position: Outside back

Height: 5" 8'

Hometown: Grandville, Michigan

High School: Grandville High School

Club Team: Michigan Rangers FC

Parents: Matthew and Marie Larsen

Siblings: Kody Larsen, Haley Larsen, and Brooke Larsen

Major: Recreation and Sports Studies w/ concentration in Coaching and Performance

Awards/Recognition (soccer): Leading goal scorer for school and club this past year, All-District team last year, 4-year Varsity letter winner

Non-Soccer activities/awards: Academic honor roll all 4 years of high school, Top 10% academically

Why Olivet?

The team was so welcoming and fun to be around where you could tell that they all loved each other not only as teammates but as a family. I loved the campus and the emphasis on faith at Olivet!

"Sam has had excellent club and high school experience," said Bahr. "She will make an immediate impact on our backline. "

Marisa Lopez

Jersey #: 13 / 25

Position: Defender

Height: 5'4

Hometown: Bloomington, Il

High School: Normal University High School

Club Team: Central Illinois United

Parents: Roberto and Angela Lopez

Siblings: Robbie, Christian, Isabella Lopez

Major: Elementary Education

Awards/Recognition (soccer): 2023 Class 1A State Champs, 2023 Girls All Sectionals, Team MVP, Athletic-Academic All-Conference Honor Roll, National Finalists USYS Club, 2020 USL Experience Invite,

Non-Soccer activities/awards: Student Leader in youth group, FCA

Why Olivet? I feel this is the school God is calling me to. Additionally, their education and soccer programs are very strong. This school has always been so welcoming and encouraging since the moment I stepped foot on campus.

"Marisa is a first team All-State player her help lead her team to 2023 State Championship," said Bahr. "Marisa's experience, calm, and vision will provide great strength to the Tiger defense."

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*Contact: Evan Wild, Sports Information Director, ewwild@olivet.edu