Hey Rangers! Meet Mile Sever
Sport: Men's Soccer
Years competed: 2016-2019
Graduation Date: 12/14/2019
Major: Applied Health Sciences

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Beginning Physical Therapy school at UW-Milwaukee.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Winning the GLIAC tournament at home and being crowned the double champs!

What do you like most about Parkside? The individual people I met at Parkside made the experience wholesome.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? "The purpose of life is finding the largest burden that you can bear and bearing it." -Jordan B. Peterson Instead of avoiding responsibility, embrace it. Welcome it and in turn you will find purpose and life will become more meaningful.

What is the soundtrack of your life? A Satisfied Mind by Johnny Cash.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The low was going through a knee surgery my junior year which led to my high of returning to play and wining both the regular season as well as the conference tournament.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? Everyone! Good or bad, everyone has shaped me into the person I am today throughout our various interactions. The good have built me up, and the bad have built me into an even stronger individual because they showed me what I did not want to become.




Original Post Date: 5/18/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Casey Oliver
Sport: Baseball
Years competed: 2015-2020
Graduation Date: 5/16/2021
Major: Master of Science in Sport Management

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Go into Sports Marketing.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Going down to UIS and taking the series from them last year.

What do you like most about Parkside? The amazing people I have met here.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad. Don't be afraid of failure.Things always end up working themselves out.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Best Day Ever by Mac Miller. Reminds me to always make the best out of every situation.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? High would be making to the Division 1 level. This taught me that hard-work does pay off. The low of my career is injuring my UCL and having to transfer. That low ended up being my greatest blessing. Parkside welcomed me with open arms and I consider this place home.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? My brother. He played soccer at Northern Illinois University. He's always been my role model.


Original Post Date: 5/17/2020   
Hey Rangers! Meet Viktoria Silva
Sport: Women's Soccer
Years competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Applied Health Science with concentration in PA

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Work for a year as a scribe and then go to Medical School.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Just listening from the coaches and my teammates that I'll be missed.

What do you like most about Parkside? I love the people at Parkside and the size of the school. I love that Parkside is not a big school, because everybody knew everybody and it was easy to make good friendships. I really enjoyed seeing people I know everywhere I went.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? One of my biggest influences is actually one of my college teammates. I am very thankful I got to play by her side for 4 years. I learned a lot from her, she made me a stronger and better player and she makes me want to work hard.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? I love the song So Will I by Hillsong United.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The high of my career was actually my last college game. We played against a team that we lost 7-1 when we played them the first time, but when we played them for playoffs we lost 2-1 and even though we lost, it was one of my favorite games because the team fought so much and we played with heart.

Anything else you want to add? "Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure."


Original Post Date: 5/15/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Jonah Matulle
Sport: Men's Basketball
Years competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Business Management- Finance

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? I plan to get a finance job in the Chicago area.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment was when we beat Bellarmine, the #1 ranked team in the nation, at home my sophomore year.

What do you like most about Parkside? I love how Parkside feels like a family. Everyone roots for each other and it creates a great culture.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My parents. They have always taught me to work hard and do things the right way.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The high of my career were the big team wins we had and sharing the excitement with my teammates and the low of my career would be the locker room talks after the season has just ended and seeing the sad faces of the seniors who have given everything to the program.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I'm grateful for the great teammates, coaches, and managers we have had the last four years. Everyone has put so much time and hard work into the program that allowed me to have such a great experience being a Ranger. Thank you to all coaches, managers, trainers, and everyone in the athletic department that made my four years so amazing!



Original Post Date: 5/14/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Stevi Krecak
Sport: Men's Soccer
Years competed: 2016-2019
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Business Management

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Im not really sure exactly what I plan on doing, but I want to start my own business and get into real estate.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment as a ranger has to be winning the GLIAC tournament in front of all of our fans. Just having all my family and friends at the game to see me achieve something so important to me was a truly special moment.

What do you like most about Parkside? I like a close knit the Parkside community is, the teams are really close and you get to know a lot of people that you will keep friendships with for the rest of your life. On top of that the whole staff of the athletic department is very welcoming and truly care about all the athletes success not only in athletics but in academics as well.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My biggest influence has to be my parents, they have sacrificed so much for me to get to where I am today. Some advice my mom always gave me was when things get tough look to God, he always has a plan and you just gotta trust it.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? My soundtrack of my life is Wonderwall by Oasis. After every win we would come together as a team and sing this song. It brings me so many goods memories that I will never get.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The high of my career is winning the double championship. Just knowing all the hard work that we put in as a team to accomplish this made it so much more satisfying. It made all the struggles I had to go through in my career worth it and just like my mom says its gods plan. The low of my career has to be my sophomore year when we had sanctions and couldn't make it to the post season play. This sucked because the whole season we were essentially playing for nothing. After this I learned to not take anything for granted and cherish every moment you get to play.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I am grateful for all my teammates both past and present without them I wouldn't be the player I am today and wouldn't have accomplished my goals without them.



Original Post Date: 5/13/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Linwood Lee
Sport: Men's Basketball
Years competed: 2016-2020
Graduation Date: 12/12/2020
Major: Accounting

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Find a job in an accounting firm.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Becoming a captain on the team.

What do you like most about Parkside? I liked meeting new people.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad, he taught met never give up and always work hard.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? Not playing a lot and being a captain. taught me to never give up

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? The people I met in my freshman year at Parkside.



Original Post Date: 5/12/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Lara Ferrari
Sport: Women's Soccer
Years competed: 2018 and 2019
Graduation Date: 12/12/2020
Major: Chemistry with biochemistry concentration

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Find a job in the US and build my life here.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Every moment I have as a Ranger is my proudest moments.

What do you like most about Parkside? I like that Parkside is a small school and you get to know people a lot.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My grandpa is my biggest influence, he taught me to never give up. When I played in Italy he used to come to see all of my games.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Wherever You Will Go by The Calling because me and my teammates in Italy used to listen to this song before every game.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? My highest was when I got chosen to come to the US to play soccer, while my low was when one and a half year ago I hurt my ankle during practice.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I am grateful to Hope Solo and Gigi Buffon who inspired me to be a goalkeeper.

Anything else you want to add? My motto is "never give up."



Original Post Date: 5/11/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Jonathan Morrobel
Sport: Men's Basketball
Years competed: 2 years
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Business management

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Going back to the Dominican Republic and try to play professionally.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Winning the GLIAC North Division.

What do you like most about Parkside? All the people that I met and the friends I made.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My parents are my biggest influence. They always support me no matter how far they are and the motivate me to be the best person I can be.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Love Yourz by Jcole. You are never going to be happy until you learn how to love the things that you have and stop worrying about what you don't.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The low point of my career was at the beginning of the season when I first got to Parkside. Everything was new and it was hard to learn and not mess up every drill, but at end it made me a better player. The high of my career was having a great first half against Ferris state on senior day my junior year. It really helped our team to come out w the dub and made me realize that all the work I had to put on during the season payed off.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? My teammates. They were my family away from home and I'll always be grateful for every single one of them.

Anything else you want to add? Be thankful for the things you have, enjoy every moment, and be positive.





Original Post Date: 5/9/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Cassie Walek
Sport: Softball
Years competed: 5
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Applied Health Science

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? The Direct Entry Masters of Nursing Program at Alverno College.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Beating Winona this spring. Honestly makes up for missing senior day.

What do you like most about Parkside? I loved the fact that my family was so close.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My grandma liked to call me determined, but she was really saying I was so stubborn I wouldn't quit until I won. She was right.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? You can get knocked down exactly 33 times in a row and still stand back up, because you always have a choice.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I'm grateful to have had my mom to keep me level headed the last 14 years & Coach Kristin Ortman the last 4.




Original Post Date: 5/8/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Maycee Kroening
Sports: Women's Soccer (4) / Women's Basketball (2)
Years Competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Exercise science

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? I will be attending Palmer College of Chiropractic to earn a doctoral degree and start my own practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Being able to play goalie (a position I've never played in my life) when my team needed me.

What do you like most about Parkside? The community aspect.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My Dad. He told me that nothing is ever given but it is earned. This helped me to always work hard and not give up.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Don't Stop Believing- Journey. Athletics have many ups and downs but it is important to always believe. Believe in yourself, your teammates, your coaches and athletic training staff. Believing is half the battle.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments?The highs of my career were spending every win with my teammates, especially the big ones. A low of my career was being injured a few times and having to sit out of practices and competition.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I am grateful for my faith, all of my teammates, coaches and my family for all of the never ending support throughout my career.

Anything else you want to add? Time really flies by. All of the long hard practices should be enjoyed. Enjoy every single moment no matter how big or small. Don't take it for granted.

Original Post Date: 5/7/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Wyatt Czeshinski
Sport: Men's Golf
Years competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Geography and Economics

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? I hope to find a job with a city planning department.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? In my sophomore year, I played really well whenever we had a 36 hole tournament.

What do you like most about Parkside? The small size creates a tight knit community.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad has been my biggest influence. He's told me if you work hard, good things will happen.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Live Like You Were Dying-Tim McGraw. I try to make the best out of every situation.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? My high was getting to play in the Whistling Straits tournament as a junior, and my low was struggling to complete some of my rounds due to a back injury. The injury taught me to enjoy golf once I'm done rehabbing and playing in college, it's something I get to play for the rest of my life.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I'm most grateful for my teammates over the past 4 years.




Original Post Date: 5/6/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Sophia Snyder
Sport: Women's Soccer
Years competed: 3.5 years (early graduation)
Graduation Date: 12/14/2019
Major: Criminal Justice

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? My plans are to survive the pandemic and hug my family and friends a little longer.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment as a Ranger was graduating!

What do you like most about Parkside? My sarcastic professors and the friends that I've made while attending Parkside. They are the reason Parkside was enjoyable.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My family and friends. Especially Kyla. To do what you gotta do to survive.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? The Currents album by Tame Impala. No explanation needed, if you know you know.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? My high was scoring and my low was losing playing time. What I learned is expect the unexpected.



Original Post Date: 5/5/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Juan Gonzalez
Sport: Men's Soccer
Years competed: 2018 and 2019 seasons
Graduation Date: 5/14/2020
Major: Business Administration

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? I'm moving back to Spain to start my Master Degree of Marketing Director.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment as a Ranger is when we won the GLIAC Regular season and the GLIAC Tournament and when I was named GLIAC Goalie of the Year.

What do you like most about Parkside? The people. Everyone is great and they made me feel at home.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad, to always be humble and keep working hard.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Coldplay - Viva la Vida. Because is a very special song for me, it takes me back to hard times and how I always over come the situation.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The high moment was when we won the GLIAC tournament this year, and the low, when we I didn't get the Goalie of the Year award during my Junior year.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I always cheer to my friends, and I have friends in every sport at the University, we are all very close.




Original Post Date: 4/4/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Ricky West
Sport: Baseball
Years competed: 3.5
Graduation Date: 5/15/2021
Major: General Business

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? My plans are to buy and flip properties, eventually build properties, and further work on my business partnership that I have started.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment as a Ranger is just being on the diamond with my teammates, just playing ball, and having fun.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad has been my biggest influence in life and in baseball. For baseball the advice he gave me is, "if you are not having fun you are doing it wrong. Always remind yourself during a bad game or even a good game to remind yourself of the kid in you that fell in love with the game."

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Schemin' Up by Top SZN Feat. Drake because it's about working your way up, never getting tired to get better. It's about Schemin' Up!

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The high of my career is meeting teammates that will be friends for a lifetime, and also being teammates with current MLB players on my tournament team. The low of my career was getting sick with Lupus and really struggling through Chemotherapy and trying to play at the same time. I would feel sick and weak, but I did it. Also because of chemo I got injured a lot throughout junior college and not really being able to play for two years. For the high moment of my career I learned that you cannot make new old friends and how lucky I am to have the opportunity to have such close friends and how I met them through the game I love. What I learned from the low point of my career is that even though going through all that, it made me stronger. Also even though I was always getting hurt and feeling sick when I was still able to play for 13 more years, I was still lucky enough to be able to still play the game I love. There are not a lot of people who have gone through chemo and still been able to play college sports and for that I feel lucky.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I am grateful for my dad, my mom, my sister, and my whole family. The support they gave me through it all gave me more strength to keep going, to keep playing, and to enjoy the time I have on the diamond.


Original Post Date: 5/3/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Burim Huseini
Sport: Men's Soccer
Years Competed: 4
Graduation Date: 12/30/2020
Major: Criminal Justice

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Hopefully continue to play.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Scoring the game winning goal against Saginaw Valley State in the GLIAC Tournament to go to the NCAA tournament.

What do you like most about Parkside? The environment between everyone. I've made many friendships that will last a life time.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad, he always taught me that no matter how hard things will get to never give up.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Bon Jovi- Living on a Prayer. During my Freshman year we would play that song during any event and have made a lot of memories to that song.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? My lowest moment was my junior year losing in the conference tournament to Ashland. My highest point would be winning conference tournament and getting an opportunity to play in the NCAA tournament. Losing to Ashland taught me to be better prepared and losing to them motivated everyone from my senior year to not take anything for granted and we were much more prepared for big games this year.
Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? My parents they would never miss a game and always supported me.


Original Post Date: 5/2/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Zach Kiedrowski
Sport: Cross Country & Track and Field
Years competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/17/2020
Major: Secondary Education/Biology

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Get my teaching license, get a teaching/coaching job.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? When all seven of the guys PR'd at conference cross country this year.

What do you like most about Parkside? Parkside feels really close-knit, and the XC/TF team is like a second family to me.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? For me, one of the biggest influences in athletics has been my teammates. Especially Brock Eves and Armando Torres.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Life is a Highway by Rascal Flatts, best song ever written.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The high of my career was probably winning a medal in the DMR this year at indoor conference, the low was probably when I missed the 1500m final at outdoor conference my junior year.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I'm grateful for all the coaches and teammates I've had the pleasure to work with the past four years. They all taught me something unique about being a good runner/person.

Anything else you want to add? Coach Maas is currently fall guy.



Original Post Date: 5/1/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Baldemar Ramirez
Sport: Men's Soccer
Years competed: 2.5 years
Graduation Date: 12/14/2019
Major: Criminal Justice

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? To work in Law Enforcement.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment as a Ranger was winning the GLIAC Regular Season and the GLIAC Tournament.

What do you like most about Parkside? I like how close the sports teams are with each other.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad is my biggest influence. His advice to me was to always try to be better everyday.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Love Sosa by Chief Keef because it pumps me up before workouts and games.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The high was going to the NCAA tournament and the low was my hip/groin injury that kept me out the majority of my redshirt-junior season.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I'm grateful for my family and friends for always supporting me.


Original Post Date: 4/30/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Joey Eterno
Sports: Cross Country & Track and Field
Years competed: 2016-2020
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Accounting and Finance

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? After I graduate from Parkside, I plan to become a financial advisor.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Our teams performance at the 2019 Cross Country conference meet.

What do you like most about Parkside? The location and quality people.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad: always give an effort that you're proud to call your own.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? High: Cross Country conference senior year and I learned that competition and pressure can bring out the best in our team. Low: losing out on a season from the sanctions in 2017 and I learned that it is extremely hard to beat a group of people when they are not willing to give up.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? Coaches that have me the opportunity to compete and my teammates for showing up and putting in the work every day.




Original Post Date: 4/29/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Jazmin Castanon
Sport: Women's Soccer
Years competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Applied Health Science- Concentration in Physical Therapy

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? I plan on trying to play overseas for soccer and apply for grad school.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Being recognized as All-GLIAC Honorable Mention even though our season didn't go the way we wanted to.

What do you like most about Parkside? What I like most about Parkside would be the people and the relationships you build with them. You can't find another place like Parkside anywhere else.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My biggest influence is my soccer club coach Nick. Some advice is to keep reaching and digging and that things would be tough, but have to get through it mentally first.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The high of my career was having the opportunity to be involved in the soccer program. One of the best atmospheres to be surrounded by people who love playing the same sport. A low would be sometimes taking this sport for granted. I always assumed that soccer would always be there and that I would always play. But a couple times I injured myself and wasn't able to play for weeks and it made me appreciate the sport more.

Anything else you want to add? Being a college athlete is a privilege. You should always strive to be one of the best and be prepared for anything.


Original Post Date: 4/28/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Ann Leo
Sport: Volleyball
Years competed: 2016-2019
Graduation Date: 12/14/2019
Major: Applied Health Science

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? I'll be attending Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Arizona to become a Naturopathic Physician. My dream is to open an integrative sports medicine practice.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moments would probably be just seeing myself be able to achieve goals I set for myself at the beginning of my career. I wanted to be the best libero to come through Parkside, not for me, but for the team and for the future of the program. Being able to have set records while my team was also successful was the biggest blessing.

What do you like most about Parkside? The health science program is absolutely amazing. I had the most down to earth professors and support system of academic advisors always ready to help you in any way they can.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you ?Probably my mom. She was a collegiate athlete and always tells it like it is. That honesty growing up taught me my work ethic and a strong competitive mentality. I can't imagine being the athlete I am without her motivation, inspiration, and tough love.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Earth by Lil Dicky because Earth is our planet. Also, I love being outdoors and try to make caring for the environment an everyday priority.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The low from my career would probably just be the constant change and having to adjust to three different coaches and styles or having to go through the probation year. It was tough on us as a team and the chemistry for a little while. The high would definitely be the grit and fight at the end of my junior season. We were expected to not make the conference tournament and everyone came together to fight so hard to make it happen. There was just so much extra love and passion in those last few weeks.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? Regan Stefan. She is everything you could ever ask for in a teammate and person. She was my warmup and defense partner for two years and I would not be the player I am without her. She can always make me smile no matter what the situation and has the biggest heart in this world.

Anything else you want to add? To whoever wears #1 next: Put all your blood, sweat, and tears into that jersey and embrace every second of it.

Original Post Date: 4/27/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Adrianna Bratel
Sport: Women's Soccer
Years competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Nursing

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? I plan on working at Froedtert Hospital as a critical care nurse.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment as a Ranger was being able to bring awareness to Epilepsy and giving my sister the chance to score a goal on a college field.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad is my greatest influence and biggest supporter both on and off the field. His selfless nature and unending belief in my potential is what has instilled in me, the confidence and ambition I carry. He has stood by me every step of the way, guiding me in the right direction and shaping me into the person I am proud to be. As he always says, "stay true to yourself and enjoy the moment."

What is the soundtrack of your favorite artist? Quinn XCII

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? A high in my career was becoming the all-time saves leader. The low would be facing injuries every season. Those set backs taught me that mental strength is just as important, if not more important than physical strength. They taught me the value in patience and the idea of staying grounded in the present moment. Injuries aren't a process worth rushing through and greater advancements can be made when the realization of the bigger picture kicks in.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I'm grateful for so many people I have had the pleasure of getting to know solely through soccer. Every teammate, every coach, every friend has left some kind of imprint on my life that has helped me grow as a player and an individual. I'm grateful for my family whose first words every time they saw me was "how's soccer going?" I'm grateful for my dad who sacrificed so much just to watch me play. And I'm especially grateful for my sister who, without even knowing, inspires me to be the very best player and person I can be.

Anything else you want to add? Whether you have one season left or your career has yet to to begin, don't take an ounce of this lifestyle for granted. Make every moment count and create as many memories as you possibly can. Soak it all in, learn as much as you can, and show up every day like it's your last because It never really hits you until it does and by then, it's usually too late.


Original Post Date: 4/26/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Maddy Kammerer
Sports: Cross Country/ Track and Field
Years competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Environmental Studies major, GIS and Geography minors

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Begin a career in natural resource management, such as soil/water conservation. (Pretty much anything I can be outside for).

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Finishing my last ever cross country meet with a huge PR.

What do you like most about Parkside? The close knit community due to the smaller size of campus.

What is the soundtrack of your life? Anything Kanye West

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I'm thankful for my fellow seniors (especially Becca, Chloe and Rebecca, we've been through it all!)




Original Post Date: 4/25/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Alyssa McClelland
Sport: Softball
Years competed: 2018, 2019, 2020
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Biological Sciences

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? I will attend medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health starting in August.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment as a Ranger was starting the 2020 season 5-1 as a team, playing some great games at the Rosemont Dome. The fire we had as a team was amazing!

What do you like most about Parkside? I was able to gain so many experiences here such as being a student-athlete, working in a research lab on campus, and being active in the community.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My parents-they always told me to go after what I wanted and reminded me what I am capable of.

What is the soundtrack of your life? Bright Side of the Road by Van Morrison.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? One high was the start of the 2020 season, even cut short it was an honor to be part of that team. The low was the start of the season prior. They taught me resilience, how to be a good teammate, and how to take a step back and appreciate this sport and all its given me.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I am so grateful to my teammates. They really are amazing people who deserve the best. I'm so excited to see what they do in the future. I'm grateful for my family for all of the support they've given me as I pursued my dreams/goals.



Original Post Date: 4/24/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Jeremy Steward
Sport: Track and Field
Years competed: 3 years
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Psychology

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Mental Health Counselor

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment as a Ranger would be receiving both the Male Breakthrough Athlete of the Year Award and the Inspiration Award at the 2019 Ranger Awards.

What do you like most about Parkside? What I like most about Parkside is that it's a small school but everyone is all about family.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My biggest influence would be my teammates because we all have worked collectively as a team and family despite the circumstances that cut our season short.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? Low of my career would be the hamstring injury I dealt with the 2018-2019 season and I learned to always stay positive during tough times. Highest moment would be breaking the school record after 3 years of not being able to compete and it taught me to never give up even when things aren't going your way.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? All of my coaches and teammates are who I'm most grateful for. Each of them play an important role in my life on and off the track.



Original Post Date: 4/23/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Jack Diamond
Sports: Cross Country and Track & Field
Years competed: 5
Graduation Date: 12/18/2021
Major: Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Start practicing in the field of marriage and family counseling.

What do you like most about Parkside? Parkside feels like home. The people here care about each other and don't quit when things get hard. My friends and teammates here have become like family.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My biggest influence has been both of my brothers. They motivate me and continuously prove that good things happen to good people when they put in the work.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? The Frozen soundtrack. It has everything: self discovery, family values, adventure. What more could you want?

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? My low point was my first season of cross country being left off the travel roster for nationals and my high point was my running my 3k Pr and breaking 9 in my first try at the event. My low point taught me that my team was going to lift me up no matter what and I could lift them up even if I wasn't racing. My high point taught me that progress is not linear and if you're passionate and committed, the work you put in will pay off eventually.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I will always cheer for the people who stuck by me and believed in Parkside with me throughout all the coaching changes and adversity we faced to name a few: Jimmy Funteas, Kiandre Henderson, Brock Eves and Joey Eterno among many others who never quit on Parkside and made me proud to be a Ranger.

Anything else you want to add? Even though my turn as an athlete is over, I'm excited to be a part of Parkside Athletics in the future and give back to the program that made me who I am.




Original Post Date: 4/22/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Amanda Johnson
Sports: Cross Country and Track & Field
Years competed: 5
Graduation Date: 5/15/2021
Major: Graduated with a degree in Exercise Science. Currently working towards my master's degree in Sports Management.

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? My plans after graduation is to look for an internship or entry level position to gain more experience within athletics.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment as a Rangers is watching/ helping my teammate grow the team atmosphere and cheering for each during each race and event.

What do you like most about Parkside? What I enjoy most about Parkside is the abundant amount of support you receive from each and every staff member within the athletic department.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? It is really hard to pick one, but of the quotes that I read often is by Steve Prefontaine which says, "to give anything less then my best is to sacrifice the gift." This quote keeps my motivated while running and pursuing my future career.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? The soundtrack of my life is Move (Keep Wakin) by TobyMac because it helps keep me pushing even when it is hard because it will be worth in the end.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? A high of my career is qualifying for nationals and what I learned from this is team commitment and dedication outside it really important. A low of my career was being injured and not competing for a full year. I learned so much this one that stuck out the most is that you need to enjoy every moment with your team and to always compete like it's your last chance!

Anything else you want to add? I am thankful for all of the coaches and staff at Parkside because they are always willing to go the extra mile for anyone of us!


Original Post Date: 4/21/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Tanner Anthony
Sport: Wrestling
Years competed: 5
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Criminal Justice

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? I plan to be a police officer for 3 years then go into the FBI or DEA.

What do you like most about Parkside? The people. Home is a people not a place.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad, he always pushes me to be great and wants the best for me. He's done everything I could ever ask for to become a great athlete. He always tells me to enjoy it while you can because one day you won't ever be able to do this anymore.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The low and high of my career was relatively the same thing just with different outputs. The low part is transferring from Mckendree University. I was scared to go to a whole new school and start over and not know anyone. The high of my career is the moment I met my teammates. When I got here I didn't know anyone really but was brought in like I was part of their family already. Transferring was one of the greatest decision I've made in life. My old coach said to me, the grass is not always greener on the other side. In this case it was. I learned to take chances even if I'm going to feel uncomfortable about the situation and don't be scared to move forward to a new.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I cheer for my teammates. I'm grateful for all of them for helping me become a better person and better teammate. We are a family and I will always cheer on my teammates!

Anything else you want to add? "Sometimes you must hurt in order to know, fall in order to grow, lose in order to gain because life's greatest lessons are learned through pain." -PAIN


Original Post Date: 4/20/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Rebecca Sennett
Sports: Cross Country & Track and Field
Years competed: 2016-2020
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Applied Health Sciences

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? I will be pursuing a Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree at Mary Baldwin University.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment as a Ranger was getting a perfect score as a team at the 2019 Lucian Rosa Invite.

What do you like most about Parkside? My favorite thing about Parkside is how invested the athletic department and my academic advisors are in seeing students succeed.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My biggest influence in life and athletics has been my high school coach/ teacher. The best advice she has given me is to view running and school as a way to grow and learn more about life and myself, and not as a measure of success or my identity.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? The album Love Run Free by Upstate because several of the songs, especially "My Heart is Home", remind me of my family.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The low of my career was getting last in the 10k at conference my sophomore year and the high of my career was scoring in the 5k at indoor conference senior year. Both of these races taught me the importance of taking risks and trusting myself.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? My teammates and my family.



Original Post Date: 4/19/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Kaylee Siegel
Sport: Women's Soccer
Years competed: 2016-2019
Graduation Date: 12/14/2019
Major: Psychology

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Attending Graduate School at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh for Professional Counseling.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Graduating a semester early.

What do you like most about Parkside? The professors in the psychology department is what I like most about Parkside.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My first club coaches, Doug and Mike, were huge influences in my life. I was on that team for 10 years. They taught me everything I needed to know to play soccer, and even more important they taught me to be a good and selfless person. My club team was also a family, we always had each others backs on and off the field to this day, they will always be the reason I am the person I am today. We love and support each other and I'm great full for all of them. My mom was also a big influence in my life and athletics. She also allowed me to explore anything I was interested and supported me when doing it. Especially in soccer, she took a lot of her own time and used it bringing me to games and camps and I appreciate that.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The high was my senior year of high school season. We had a really young team and I was lucky enough to be able to share the game I loved with them. Seeing the smiles of my teammates when they would score their first goal, or they would accomplish something new made me happy. It made me realize that a lot of people need support in their lives, and it's better to accomplish things as a team, working together, rather than individually.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I'm grateful for all of my coaches that I've had. They have each taught me something different, and I have discovered something new about myself that I will carry with me into the future. I'm thankful for my friends and family who have all understood the sacrifices I've made and have supported me through all of it.


Original Post Date: 4/18/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Allison Hausl
Sport: Softball
Years competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Business Management- Human Resources

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? After graduation, I plan on getting my MBA while pursing a fifth year of eligibility.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Sweeping Southern Indiana who later won the DII national championship in 2017.

What do you like most about Parkside? I like how small the class sizes are, making it easier to create relationships with peers and teachers.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My biggest influence would have to be my dad. He has taught me to do everything with passion and to never give up on your goals.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night) because it never fails to put me in a good mood.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The high of my career would be committing to play at Parkside, it taught me that if you continue to work hard, you can achieve anything. My low would be having my senior season cut short because of the COVID- 19 pandemic. I learned to never take anything for granted because it can be taken away in the blink of an eye.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? My family, my coaches, and my teammates, all who encouraged me and had my back throughout my career.



Original Post Date: 4/17/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Jack Krenzien
Sport: Men's Soccer
Years competed: 2015-2019
Graduation Date: 12/12/2020
Major: Business Management-Finance and Marketing

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Find a job in the business world and coach soccer on the side.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Becoming the the first men's soccer team to win both the regular season and conference tournament championship.

What do you like most about Parkside? The family like environment around not only the soccer team, but amongst all the sports.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My mom, dad, and my two brothers always supported me throughout my athletic journey. My dad told me, "you may not be able to play great every game, but you can work hard every game."

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? "Pursuit of Happiness" by Kid Cudi. Always reminds me to do what makes me happy.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? Low was blowing a 2-1 lead in the conference tournament semifinals my junior year. That taught me to always play through the whistle. High was winning the tournament the following year. Taught me to always enjoy the moment.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? All my teammates. They have all been like brothers to me.



Original Post Date: 4/16/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Andrea Eliason (Andi)
Sport: Women's Soccer
Years competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Applied Health Science

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Graduate School

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Any game day- having people reach out before and after the games to say good luck or congrats and being noticed at any point for being a student-athlete.

What do you like most about Parkside? The close knit community and the fact at almost everyone in the athletic department knows you.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My mom was the person who was there to help me get recruited to play here and she came to every game she was able to even though most games were 5+ hours away from home.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? High: Senior year- it was fun to look back and see how much I had grown as a person and a player. Low: Getting surgery- taught me that I can't take anything for granted and every moment we have to do what we love should be cherished.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? All of the girls in my senior class- we've been there for each other since day one and in the end we all have each others backs.



Original Post Date: 4/16/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Carolina Rahkonen
Sport: Basketball
Years competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Biology

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? I am hoping to get accepted to vet school in Estonia and possibly playing basketball there.

What do you like most about Parkside? My teammates and the whole athletic staff!

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My sister Peppina. Before I moved to the states she gave me this small picture frame with a quote that said if you can dream it you can do it. She knew I had big dreams and wanted to show me that she believed in me and I should too.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Wherever I Live by Alessia Cara. I have lived in multiple places around the world and consider all of them my home. I like to say home is wherever I live because saying I am home or going home does not always mean Finland.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? Low- coming into my senior year with an expected healthy, pain free knee because I had surgery but after couple months the pain was back and I had to change my mindset and adjust my workouts and workload. I learned to listen and care about my body and health. I used to push through the pain and not say anything but now I allow myself to stop and take a break if my body needs it. High- our team going on a 8 game winning streak! I learned that with an amazing team chemistry we could overcome anything!

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? My teammate Taylor Stephen. It is hard to find someone who works as hard, has the passion for basketball, and is such a great friend like Tay. I am so thankful I got to play with her and go to school with her for 4 years. She is an incredible basketball player but an even greater person!

Anything else you want to add? Thank you to my teammates, coaches, trainers, Andrew Gavin, and everyone else for the amazing 4 years I had at Parkside!




Original Post Date: 4/15/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Kevin Hershberger
Sport: Men's Golf
Years competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/15/2020
Major: Applied Health Sciences

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Attend Rosalind Franklin for Physical Therapy school.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Having the highest team GPA for the Fall 2019 semester.

What do you like most about Parkside? The relationships I have been able to have with friends and professors.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My mom has been my biggest influence. No matter what I do, she always has confidence in me to be successful and has supported me every step of the way.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Play Hard by David Guetta because it's important to work hard, but it's also important to let loose and have a good time when the work is done.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The high of my career was winning my first college tournament at Parkside my freshman year. The low was injuring my back during my sophomore year which pretty much ended my college golf career. What I've taken away from this low was learning how to stay patient in tough situations. Also, this injury helped me shift my focus academically and has set me up for a career in physical therapy.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I'm grateful to have had Mark Olsen as a coach and a friend for the past 4 years. He is one of the kindest people I know and has been supportive of me through the highs and lows of my career at Parkside.



Original Post Date: 4/13/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Justin Steward!
Sport: Track & Field
Years competed: 1
Graduation Date: 5/6/2021
Major: Psychology

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Once I graduate from Parkside, I plan to start my career.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Going to Notre Dame to run in a track meet.

What do you like most about Parkside? The atmosphere and the environment are what I like most about Parkside.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad and the advice he gives is to never give up and chase your dreams.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I cheer for every sport and I'm grateful for who have supported me throughout my career.




Original Post Date: 4/11/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Leki Prpa
Sport: Men's Soccer
Years competed: 2015-2019
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Master of Science in Sport Management

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? I would like to try and play soccer at the next level. I know it won't be easy but I am hoping I can get a chance. While pursuing these soccer opportunities, I am also preparing myself for the possibility of attending law school in Fall 2021.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Winning the GLIAC Tournament Championship in front of our home fans!

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad! He always tells me to believe in myself and keep working hard. If a person truly wants something in life there is nothing that can stop them.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Living on a prayer by Bon Jovi - I have so many memories of that song with my friends and team that it has become a song that reminds me of good times.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The low would have to be when I tore my MCL, during preseason, in my freshman year. It was very tough to watch everyone else play while I had to sit out and watch. It made me be a lot more grateful in the future when things are going well and you are healthy. It was my first major injury and mentally, It made me a lot stronger. The biggest high would have to be after we won the GLIAC Tournament Championship. Celebrating in the locker room after the game would have to one of my favorite moments of my life. It was just an awesome feeling to see how our team came together. Most people just see that we won at the end of the season, however, we started out the season 1-3 and bounced back to only lose 2 of our last 17 games. It was an awesome run and I could not have imagined a better senior season. This was where I learned that hard work pays off. We spend a lot of time working hard in the off season and to see it turn into something great was awesome.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I am very grateful for my friends and family. My mom and dad came to all of my games throughout my career. I am also very grateful for my grandpa Rade. He did not miss one of my games even though he has had 2 back surgeries and is constantly in a lot of pain. The support I have received throughout my career was awesome and I am very grateful for it.

Anything else you want to add? I would just like to say I am very thankful for all that Parkside has done for me. The five years at this school were the best five years of my life. I am very happy with my decision to come to Parkside.



Original Post Date: 4/10/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Chloe Volkman
Sport(s): Cross Country / Track and Field
Years competed: 2016-2020
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Environmental Studies

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? After I graduate from Parkside I am going to work in plant health care.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Cross Country Regionals in 2019 watching almost all of my teammates run huge PRs.
What do you like most about Parkside? The thing I like most about Parkside is how close knit everyone is.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My parents for always pushing me to be the best athlete I could be and driving countless hours to watch me race.

What is the soundtrack of your life? The Zootopia soundtrack.

What is the high of your career? High- my entire senior year. The team culture was the best it's ever been. It taught me that having the right attitude as well as the right people around makes for the best of times.



Original Post Date: 4/9/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Jessica Crull
Sport: Softball
Years competed: 4 years
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Sport Management

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? I would like to work in the sports industry encouraging youth sports while planning/organizing sporting events.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment as a Ranger would've been when we beat Wayne State when they were ranked after struggling for so long. We overcame the obstacles and we won that as a team.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My parents. They have always supported and encouraged me through my softball career and always being my number one fan. Their advice was always to follow your dreams and always work hard.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Nickelback because I would always listen to them before every game to pump me up.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? A high would've been when Megan Aliverti and I hit back to back home runs in the Rosemont Dome. A low would've been when my senior year was cut short. I learned that there are always positives in each and every situation and you have to make the most of every moment that you are in.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I'm grateful for my teammates, coaches and most of all my family. Without any one of those, I wouldn't be where I'm at today. They have all been my biggest fans, supporters and encouragers.



Original Post Date: 4/8/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Taylor Stephen
Sport: Women's Basketball
Years competed: 2015-2020
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020

Major: Biology and Psychology with a concentration in Neuroscience

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? After Parkside I am entering Marquette Universities Direct Entry of Masters in Nursing (DEMSN) program.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment as a Ranger came in the fourth quarter of our GLIAC quarterfinal game against Northern Michigan. I drove and then passed the ball to Fin; she made the three to seal the deal. We both ran back smiling at each other. I'll never forget that moment.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My biggest influence is my Dad. He's always told me that whatever I do in life do it 110% because if I don't I'm only cheating myself.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson is the soundtrack to my life because it reminds me to stay true to myself.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The low point of my career is when I found out about the sanctions and I made the choice to redshirt. I learned that there's more to life than basketball and everything happens for a reason. The high point of my career was my 5th year senior season as a whole. I learned to enjoy the grind because success is only a small portion of the journey.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I'm grateful for my family. Their unwavering support and love allowed me to be where I'm at today. I'm grateful for all the teammates I've had at Parkside. We've shared unforgettable memories and gotten through the highs and lows together. I'm grateful for the coaches. They've continuously invested their time and energy into shaping me into the person and player I am today . I'm grateful for the athletics staff, trainers, media, strength and conditioning coaches; too many of you guys to thank. Most of what you do goes behind the scenes but it does not go unnoticed. You guys always make sure our experience as student-athletes is the best it can possibly be. I'm grateful for the Ranger Fans. From the students in the cheer-block to the VIP section court side, you guys make playing in the Den true home court advantage. Thanks for everything!!

Anything else you want to add? I'm thankful for every opportunity I had to wear a Parkside uniform. Thank you, Parkside.



Original Post Date: 4/7/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Joe Borcia
Sport: Men's Basketball
Years competed: 2015-2020
Graduation Date: 12/14/2019
Major: General Business and Marketing

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Start work in Chicago in the summer

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Receiving my Diploma with my friend's, family and teammates in the crowd.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? I would say my Dad and the advice he gave me was to always keep pushing forward and set an example for teammates and friends.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Any playlist conducted by DJ Brotha Z, because he had us vibing.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? I would say the high was my second year getting to play on a team that was so fun and performed quite well. My low was probably each time we had to be in locker room after each season-ending loss, seeing the seniors having to leave is never easy. I learned many things over the years getting through hundreds of workouts and practices. The thing I took away is remembering why you are here and the goals that need to be achieved.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I am thankful for all the teachers, coaches and managers who helped me step by step get to the place I needed to go. Everybody did the job they needed to do day in and day out, I appreciate everyone! Special shout out to my man Ben Becker!


Original Post Date: 4/6/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Carlee Behnke
Sport: Volleyball
Years Competed: 2016-2019
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Psychology

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? My plan after I graduate from Parkside is to attend nursing school back near home in Green Bay at Bellin College.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? My proudest moment as a Ranger was working hard to return to play after back-to-back shoulder surgeries.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My biggest influence in my life would definitely be both my parents. (Sorry, it's too hard to pick between them both!) They both pushed me to be the best I can possibly be and have always been my biggest supporters. I would not be where I am in my life today without both my parents.

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? The soundtrack of my life I would say would be the "Footloose" soundtrack simply because I love 80s music and wish I grew up in the 80s because I love the way they dressed.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The low of my career was recovering from my first shoulder surgery and return to play only to have it tear again a couple practices in. The high of my career was definitely enjoying my last two years of play and making it to the conference tournament both my junior and senior year.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I am eternally grateful for Lyndsie Anders. She was someone who was by my side from the very beginning when I arrived to Parkside. She's one of the hardest working people I know and one of my closest and most dearest friend and I'm thankful Parkside Volleyball brought us together.

Anything else you want to add? Playing for Parkside will always be on of my biggest achievements and best four years of my life. Going to miss wearing that #3 volleyball jersey and being a Ranger.




Original Post Date: 4/5/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Adrien Hall (AK)
Sport: Softball
Years Competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Sports Management

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Sports Management Masters program

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Beating Winona State 11-1 this year

What do you like most about Parkside? The opportunities Parkside has given me to get a higher education and find my passion.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad, he's always told me to lead by example and everything will follow.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The low of my career would be my senior season ending this way. I learned that anything can happen. The high would be getting All-Conference Honorable Mention in 2019. I learned that my hard work will pay off.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I'm so grateful for the other seniors on the softball team. We've been through a lot together and always had each others backs.


Original Post Date: 4/4/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Airk Furseth
Sport: Wrestling
Years competed: 5
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Environmental Studies

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Become a Law Enforcement Officer.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Earning All-American honors in 2018.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My dad told me that there would be challenges and obstacles even at the best of times

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? High is making the semifinals of the national tournament in 2018. I learned that team chemistry can have a huge impact on your individual performance. Low is missing to qualify for the National Tournament for the first time in my career in 2019. I learned that everything happens for a reason and at that moment it wasn't meant to be.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? Nick Becker he was a great leader and was always willing to give a helping hand. 

Anything else you want to add? Parkside Wrestling has been a family to me throughout my career and has shaped me into the individual I am today. Choosing Parkside to wrestle was the greatest decision of my life and I will forever cherish the memories that I have made with my teammates


Original Post Date: 4/3/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Riley Rucinski
Sports: Cross Country and Track & Field
Years competed: 3
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Exercise Science

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Masters Degree in Applied Exercise Science at Concordia University Wisconsin

What do you like most about Parkside? I like the family environment most about Parkside.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My parents have taught me to never give up on my dreams, and that rewards only come after equal amount of work

What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Sweetener by Ariana Grande because it's a very happy album and I love to dance and sing.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? The high of my career was my junior season, I received the most improved award and it was very special to me. A low of my career was probably my first year just letting my body adjust to the level of training was hard, I wasn't progressing how I expected to. I have learned that it takes patience and early mornings to get the results you really want.

Anything else you want to add? I knew I wanted to run for Parkside since I was a sophomore in high school, I cannot believe I achieved my dream, I am so proud to be a Ranger!




Original Post Date: 4/2/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Megan Aliverti
Sport: Softball
Years competed: 4 years
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Sport Management

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Graduate School while pursing a fifth year of eligibility.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Beating Winona State 11-1 at the Rosemont Dome and starting the season off 5-1.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My parents are my biggest influence. They are hard working people that have taught me to do the same in anything I do. They also encourage me to have fun and that there is no point in doing something if you don't have fun doing it.

What is the soundtrack of your life? Ain't No Mountain High Enough

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? My high of my career was beating top 25 teams that over estimated us, learning that each team has their good days and bad days and that any team is beatable on any given day. My low was having surgery and I learned that I can get through anything to get back on the field.












Original Post Date: 4/1/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Becca Jasutis
Sport(s): Cross Country and Track & Field
Years competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Exercise Science

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Find a job in Recreational Therapy

What do you like most about Parkside? The thing I like most about Parkside is the people.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? Any of the coaches I've ever had. They've all taught me that the journey is the goal and if you aren't happy doing it, then it isn't worth it.

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? A high would be every run & race finished with my team. The low would be injuries & having our season ended before it started. Both have taught me to never take anything for granted because you really never know when it'll be your last.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? My teammates. Throughout all the random obstacles we had each year, the one constant through them all was my team.














Original Post Date: 3/31/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Pernevlon Sheppard.
Sport: Wrestling
Years competed: 2015-2020
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Sports Management

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? Complete graduate school and follow my dreams.

When was your proudest moment as a Ranger? Taking 3rd place in the country with my teammates.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My Dad. He always told me, "do things right the first time so you won't have to do it again."

What is the high and the low of your career and what did you learn from both of those moments? High point was winning the Super Regional as a team and also winning Super Regional freshman of the year and a title of my own. I learned what a team that believed in each other could do. Low point was going 2-2 at Midwest Classic last year and getting hurt. I learned that I was more than just a wrestler and anything can happen at any time.

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? I'm grateful for everyone involved in my long career; my parents, grandma, coaches, teammates, and friends.


 







Original Post: 3/30/2020
Hey Rangers! Meet Kiandre Henderson.
Sport: Track & Field
Years competed: 4
Graduation Date: 5/16/2020
Major: Graphic Design

What are your plans after you graduate from Parkside? After I graduate, I plan to gain experience in my field.

Who is your biggest influence, in athletics or in life and what advice have they given you? My biggest influence is Lebron James who stated"You have to be able to accept failure to get better."
 
What is the soundtrack of your life and why? Forgot About Dre by Dr Dre featuring Eminem is the soundtrack of my life. I hear the title as my competition forgot about me but also they forgot I can only get better.
 
What is the high and the low of your careers? High - Breaking two school records... Low- Finishing bottom two in conference

Who do you cheer for or in other terms, who are you grateful for throughout your career? My Team! Without them, I couldn't have accomplished any of this.