INDIAN HILLS WOMEN'S SOCCER ALUM PHOTO GALLERY
The continued success of the Indian Hills Women's Soccer program has propelled student-athletes to the next level where a number of individuals have made an impact at four-year and professional programs.
Head coach Anthony Longo's six-year run at Indian Hills has sent a multitude of players to the next level of their academic and athletic careers, including nine individuals who were on four-year and professional rosters as of the Fall 2021 season.
Take a look at the following alums of the Indian Hills program and where their careers have taken them.
Ellena Finneran (2016-18) | Graceland University | Hashtag United FC (England)
Ellena Finneran started all 35 matches she appeared in during her Indian Hills career. Finneran was selected to the 2017 NJCAA All-Region XI First-Team and the 2016 NJCAA Region XI All-Tournament Team. Following her career as a Warrior, Finneran moved on to Newberry College for one season and Graceland University for her senior season.
Finneran is now competing at the professional level for Hashtag United FC in her home country of England. Finneran also serves as an assistant coach for Essex RTC U16.
Laura Hallissey (2016-18) | St. Leo University
An NJCAA All-American during her time at Indian Hills, Hallissey appeared in 31 games for the Warriors, including 15 starts as a sophomore in 2017. Hallissey left the Indian Hills program as the all-time leader in goals scored and second in career points. A native of Waterford, Ireland, Hallissey became the first-ever Indian Hills Women's Soccer student-athlete to earn NJCAA All-American honors with an Honorable Mention selection in 2017.
Hallissey continued her career at St. Leo University where she competed in 26 contests for the Lions.
Hallissey on Indian Hills
"Indian Hills instantly felt like home. From the moment I got there I felt like it was where I should be. The friendships I made have stuck with me to this day, and the lessons I learned truly helped me get to where I am today. The coaches and trainers and support from all of athletics was incredible and made my two years ones to never forget. I still look back on things both Coach Anthony (Longo) and Kevin (Hurtado) said to me and it helps me focus when I'm on the field. Playing soccer has always been a blessing, but now moving into the next part of my career, the coaching and lessons I learned at Indian Hills has helped me develop myself and transition into more of a coaching role within the sport. Indian Hills has and always will have a place in my heart."
Charlyann Pizzarello (2017-19) | Graceland University | FC Malaga City (Spain)
A two-year starter on the Indian Hills Women's Soccer team, Charlyann Pizzarello appeared in 33 games throughout her career in Ottumwa. The midfielder scored 12 goals and added 16 assists to earn back-to-back NJCAA All-Region XI Second-Team honors while helping the team win 25 games.
Pizzarrello completed her collegiate career for Graceland University where she earned second-team all-conference honors and started all 23 contests during her two-year career. Pizzarello followed up her collegiate career with a spot on the Gibraltar Women's Soccer National Team in the summer of 2021 and is currently competing for FC Malaga City in Spain.
Pizzarello on Indian Hills
"Indian Hills most definitely set the foundation of my career and allowed me to understand the hard work that has to be done. Indian hills will always hold a special place in my heart because of how it made me grow as a person and I will never forget the friends and family I made whilst being there."
Emma Rosner (2017-19) | Corban University
A native of Tonawanda, NY, Emma Rosner appeared in 33 matches for the Warriors in two seasons and ranked in the top-10 in program history in goals, assists, and points throughout her career. As a sophomore, Rosner was selected to the NJCAA All-Region XI First-Team and the NJCAA Region XI All-Tournament Team.
Rosner's career took her to Corban University in Oregon to compete at the NAIA level. Rosner put together an impressive three-year run for the program, appearing in 41 games as the Warriors won 30 games since 2019.
Emily Murphy (2018-20) | University of Wisconsin at Green Bay
Arguably the most decorated alum in the history of Indian Hills, Emily Murphy set nearly every major statistical record during her tenure at Indian Hills. In two seasons, the Burlington, IA native started all 35 contests and scored a school record 71 goals with an astonishing 165 points to tote. Murphy was named a two-time NJCAA All-American selection, including a second-team pick as a sophomore. Murphy completed her Indian Hills career with 14 hat tricks.
Murphy's talents led her to the NCAA DI level at the University of Wisconsin at Green Bay. Murphy recently capped her second year at Green Bay with 15 starts and tallied four goals and three assists for total of 11 points. Murphy was named to the Horizon League's All-Tournament team this year after scoring a pair of goals in a 4-0 win over Cleveland State.
Kiri Chiba (2018-20) | Southern New Hampshire University
The program's all-time assists leader, Kiri Chiba started 32 of 33 contests throughout her two-year career at Indian Hills. The Tokyo, Japan native totaled 42 points during her tenure, including a program-best 32 assists. Chiba tallied 18 assists as a sophomore. For her efforts, Chiba was one of three Warriors named to the NJCAA All-Region XI First-Team and earned NJCAA Region XI All-Tournament team honors after helping the team to the region championship game.
Following her career at Indian Hills, Chiba moved on to NCAA DII Southern New Hampshire University. After a COVID-19 cancelled 2020 season, Chiba made an impact in 2021for the Penmen, appearing in 17 contests with five starts. Chiba scored two goals to help the team to a 13-4-1 record.
Julie Gouilliart (2018-20) | Cornerstone University
Julie Gouilliart was an integral member of the Warriors' two-year run in 2018 and 2019 where the team won 28 matches. Gouilliart started all 35 contests in her career and was a two-time member of the NJCAA All-Region XI team, including a first-team selection as a sophomore. Gouilliart recorded 44 career points for the Warriors, scoring six goals with 19 assists in 2019. The midfielder ranks second all-time with 32 career assists and finished with 50 points overall.
Gouilliart's talents took her to NAIA member Cornerstone University in Grand Rapids, MI where she started 25 of 26 matches over the last two seasons. Gouilliart tallied four goals and three assists for 11 points in 2021.
Avery Woldruff (2019-21) | Clarke University
A member of the first-ever NJCAA National Tournament team in program history, Avery Woldruff started 26 contests and appeared in 34 total matches. Woldruff totaled five goals and four assists as a Warrior. Woldruff helped Indian Hills win a total of 26 games in two seasons and appeared at the Spring 2021 NJCAA National Tournament where the team posted its first-ever national tournament win.
Woldruff moved on to Clarke University, an NAIA program in Dubuque, IA where the midfielder competed during the fall 2021 season. Woldruff started seven games and appeared in 15 matches overall this past season with one goal as the Pride went 10-8-1 on the year.
Elani Mears (2019-21) | Columbia College
The anchor to the Warriors' first-ever NJCAA National Tournament appearance, Mears served as Indian Hills' primary goalkeeper, starting all 34 contests between the 2019 and Spring 2021 seasons. Mears was credited with a program record 26 victories and 11 shutouts. Mears stopped a school record 151 shots while boasting a 1.04 goals against averaged and an .812 save percentage.
Mears earned the prestigious honor of being named to the NJCAA All-American squad in 2021 as an Honorable Mention selection. Mears was a two-time NJCAA All-Region XI selection, including a first-team pick in 2021. Mears also earned NJCAA All-Academic honors and was a two-time NJCAA Athlete of the Week.
In her first season at Columbia College in Columbia, MO, Mears appeared in 10 matches in net, making three saves on the year.