Dr. Arthur F. Kirk, Jr. Athletics Hall of Fame
The 1986 Keuka College Women’s Soccer team is one of the most successful teams in Keuka College history. They posted a 12-3-1 record, advancing to the NAIA Eastern Regionals. They dropped the opening game of the regionals to host and now Division I school Elon, 1-0, but rebounded for a 1-0 victory over Castleton State to claim 3rd place in the region. The Warriors featured a prolific offense. Their 71 goals and 204 total points still stand as program records. Their .781 is the best winning percentage in women’s soccer history at Keuka College. During the year, they went unbeaten for 10 straight games, second longest run in school history. Following the season, three members of the team, Hilary Hughes, Tracy Merkley, and Lisa Fuchs, were honored as NAIA All-Americans, the first in school history.The '86 Women's Soccer team included Julie DeBoover, Charlene Brown, Joanne Manning, Michelle Miller, Rennee Nielsen, Tina Smith, Analisa Dominic, Sue Hoke, Lisa Fuchs, Hilary Hughes, Tamie Reabold, Mindy Cozzolino, Tracy Merkley, Val Handle, Tamara Johnson, Tanya Welytok, Kelly Mastropole, and Heather Selle. The head coach was Dave Paddock.
