This week, staff reporter Rocco Santoro sat down with four first-years from the Butler women’s soccer team: Addison Ash, Cecelia Simion, Alyssa Carlson and Julia Lorenzi
Welcome to the Team: First-years ready to kick off
“‘I picked Butler because of the environment within the coaches and the players. Their emphasis [is] on personal development and not just to win games, but [to] develop you as a player.’”
Behind the Catherine Sabrina DeBrosse Scholarship
“‘We wanted a way to have something that kept her memory alive.’”
Women’s soccer season preview: Building off success
“‘Everyone’s season is going to end with a loss, except for one.’”
Hinkle Highlights showcases Butler athletes
“‘I think it’s a great way to get everyone in one room — especially because we’re all so busy — and recognize the accomplishments of everyone.’”
Prepping on and off the field
“Athletic prep schools offer a higher level of competition compared to traditional high school leagues, which prepares students for the faster pace and intensity of collegiate-level play.”
Butler Athletics receives $12M estate gift
“‘The fact that it’s the largest donation in [Butler Athletics’] history and it’s going to women in an era where women’s sports are really being appreciated in ways that have not before –- that speaks volumes.’”
Butler University seeks to reveal athletes’ identities in sexual abuse lawsuit
“In response to the ongoing sex abuse case filed by four former women’s soccer players, Butler University seeks to remove the athletes’ anonymity.”
Welcome to the Team: First-years travel to Butler from both coasts
“What really helped me choose Butler was the coaching staff, the girls on the team and the academics here.”
No settlement reached in Butler sexual assault lawsuit after a year of litigation
“Amid the 2024 fall semester, Butler University’s ongoing legal battles rage behind the scenes.”