Forward Natalie Hammer and defense Jenna Mustapha proved to be driving forces for the Hope College women’s soccer team this fall.
The two juniors claimed All-MIAA First Team honors from the league’s coaches for the 2022 season. They are joined by two teammates who made the All-MIAA Second Team: freshman defender Olivia Dieppa and junior forward Madison Holloway.
Hammer (Rockford, Michigan / Rockford HS) led the MIAA with six goals during eight league games and tied for second with 13 points. Hammer returned after missing last season due to a knee injury.
This is Hammer’s second All-MIAA distinction after being a second-team honoree in the spring of 2021.
Mustapha (Ada, Michigan / Forest Hills Northern) bolstered a Hope defense that finished MIAA play with a 0.63 goals against average. With a strong leg, the chemistry major also was a threat offensively on direct and indirect kicks.
Mustapha earned first-team honors for the third time during her Flying Dutch career.
Holloway (Macatawa, Michigan / Holland Christian) helped fuel the Hope offense with two goals and two assists during MIAA games.
This is the first All-MIAA distinction for the exercise science major.
Dieppa (Hudsonville, Michigan / Hudsonville) made an immediate impact as a freshman with one goal and two assists during league games.
“Olivia has been a great addition to our program,” Sears said. “She has been asked to do a lot as a freshman, and she has played her role well. Not only is she often asked to defend the opposition’s best forward, she also is able to join the attack and provide great service along with scoring chances.”
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