April 14, 2010

RedStorm women sign Stickelman

Rio Grande --- The University of Rio Grande RedStorm women's soccer program continues to add depth to its 2010 recruiting class. The latest to sign on the dotted line is Hannah Stickelman of Ontario High School. 

Stickelman, a 5'4" goalkeeper, was a solid performer in the net for head coach Larry Adkinson at Ontario. She was named team most valuable player as a freshman in 2006 and this past season. She earned 2^nd team all-district honors in 2006 and 2009. 

Rio Grande head coach Amber Oliver was pleased to be able to bring in some depth to the goalkeeper position. "It is great to be adding Hannah to our roster for the 2010 season.  She will give us depth at the keeper position," Oliver said. "Hannah is passionate about the game and is the type of player that will strive to become the best player that she can."

Stickelman was excited about signing with Rio Grande. "I'm excited, it's a great opportunity," she said. "It gives me the opportunity to do everything that I would like to." 

She discussed her strengths and weaknesses as a player. "I believe that my ability to watch the field is my best asset," Stickelman said. "I also feel that I need to work on one-on-one situations."

Stickelman plans to major in art education and fine woodworking.

Improvement is the goal that Stickelman has set for herself while playing for Rio Grande. "My ultimate goal is grow as a person and to improve my goalie skills," she said.

Hannah is the daughter of Chuck Stickelman and Susan Clark of Mansfield, OH.

Stickelman is a part of a large and well-rounded recruiting class that has been assembled by Coach Oliver and her staff. She joins Haley Payerchin of Cloverleaf High School, Amy Lien of South Point High School, Ashley Gilley of Northwest High School, Mary Schramm of Marietta High School, Cassie Kyle of Waverly and Alexandria Davis of Teays Valley High School as the current members of the Rio Grande recruiting class.