HELENA, Mont. - Head Coach David Thorvilson has announced the signing of three incoming freshmen to complete the 2025 Carroll Women's Soccer recruiting class.
"Although not a very large recruiting class these three offer depth in areas that we need and all three of them have strong ties to Carroll." said Thorvilson "They are the exact type of student athletes we look to bring in year after year, and we look forward to getting them on campus this Fall."
The trio of prep standouts will make their way to Helena for Fall camp, joining a Fighting Saints roster that loses only a handful of players from a 2024 team that finished fourth in the Cascade Collegiate Conference standings.
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Ava Dhanens | Battle Ground, Wash. | Prairie HS
Dahnens, the daughter of Colette and Tom, joins the Saints following an impressive prep career in which she was a four-year Varsity starter
at Prairie HS. Her impressive list of high school accolades include being named a four-time WIAA Scholar Athlete, 2021 Most Improved
Defender, 2024 Best Defensive Player, and 2024 Greater St Helens' First Team All League. A leader on the pitch, Dhanens was a four-year 07G
Black 1 Columbia Premier Captain. Off the pitch, she was a National Honors Society Member as well as a four-year Honor Student. She graduated with a 3.9 GPA, and intends to major in Biology on the Pre-Med track.
"I chose Carroll for the vibrant and warm community and how welcoming the team has been during my visits." said Dhanens. "Carroll was the first stop on my college tour and I immediately knew it was the place for me."Â
"Ava is a strong defender and will give us some needed depth in the back line." said Thorvilson "She has seen success at both the high school and club levels and we are looking forward to having her on campus this fall."
Morgan Hayes | Libby, Mont. | Libby HS
The daughter of Amy and John Hayes, Morgan graduated with a 3.8 GPA and intends to major in Political Science on the Pre-Law track. The Libby Logger
was a three-time MSHA All-Conference selection, received the LHS Dedication & Loyalty Awards, and was a Team Captain.
"I chose Carroll because I loved the soccer team and it's a great school to study Pre-Law." said Hayes.
"Morgan is a very athletic player, coming from a small high school and club programs we are excited to get her around our players and see her potential
blossom at the collegiate level." said Thorvilson.
Samantha Patch | Spokane, Wash. | Ridgeline HS
A multi-sport star, Patch joins the Carroll midfield with an impressive high school resume. A four-year varsity athlete, Patch was twice named Midfield MVP at Ridgeline HS. In addition to her soccer honors, she was also a two-time Defensive MVP on the Ridgeline Basketball team. Patch is a member of the
Surf Select National Club team, and spent four years as a National Honors Society member. The daughter of Rikki and Anthony Patch, Samantha graduated with a 3.9 GPA and intends to major in Nursing at Carroll.
"I chose Carroll College because I had heard great things about its nursing program." said Patch "I knew that I wanted to go to school in Montana, so
when I found out I was able to play soccer here, it seemed like a great fit."
"Samantha's background and successes at both the club and high school seasons makes her a versatile player in the midfield and will be a great asset to the team." said Thorvilson.
Be sure to visit www.carrollathletics.com over the coming weeks, your home for further information on the Women's Soccer team, as well as everything else going on in Carroll Athletics.
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