PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. - The Trinity Christian College Athletics Department announces the 2005 women's soccer team as the newest member to its Hall of Fame. The team will be the sixth class added to the Hall of Fame since it was established in 2007. The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 21, 2023, as a part of Fall Fest Weekend.
"We are excited to continue the tradition of inducting another class to the Athletics Hall of Fame," said Wendy Reid, Director of Athletics. "This class is the first team to be added to our Hall of Fame and we are glad to be able to highlight their accomplishments and lasting impact on the soccer program and on Trinity."
Here is a brief look at the 2023 inductee class:
The 25-member 2005 women's soccer team, directed by Coach Josh Lenarz, set a standard for the women's soccer program and for Trinity as the first team in the College's history to win a national championship. In its first appearance at the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Championship, the team claimed the title on November 21, 2005. Overall that year, the team had a final season record of 21-5-3, which was the first 20-win season for the program that began in 1996. The Trolls were 14-3-1 in the regular season with a 6-3 conference record. They played in 11 post-season games, advancing to the finals of each the CCAC, NAIA regional, NCCAA regional, and NCCAA national tournaments. They went undefeated at home at 9-0. For the season they set new Trinity team records in almost every category, including goals, averaging 3.79 per game, assists, points, and shots. They also allowed the fewest goals and recorded 12 shut-outs.
The members of the 2005 team are: Nicole Billin • Kristina Boertje • Natalie Buikema • Janet Bruinsma • Amanda Danner • Alyssa DeGroot • Jessica Eenigenburg • Sarah Faasse • Carolyn Fox • Karley Glass • Mindi Harkema • Kelly Heim • Kayleigh Kamphuis • Jill Machiela • Beth Nybeck • Kerry Shea • Brittany Storkel • Keri Streekstra • Joy Trethewey • Kim Van Drunen • Abbie Van Dyke • Katie Visser • Tina Visser • Rachel Warlick • Becky Wych • Manager Dana Cox • Head Coach Joshua Lenarz • Assistant Coach Greg Erminger
Reservations for the Hall of Fame luncheon at 11:00 am at DeVos Gymnasium on campus are required and can be purchased at $20 each. The induction ceremony will follow at 11:45 am and is open to friends, family, and fans. You can make reservations here, or by contacting the athletics department at 708-239-4779 or athletics@trnty.edu. Reservations must be made by October 14.
