Rochester, MN –
Rochester Community and Technical College claimed the 2024 Region 13 title by defeating Anoka-Ramsey Community College 7-2 on Saturday. With the win, the Yellowjackets advance to the NJCAA Midwest District Tournament to square off against Owens Community College on Friday. Following the championship game, the following individuals were named to the Region 13 Women's Soccer All-Tournament Team:
Anoka-Ramsey Community College - Kristina Olson, Grace Stevenson, Maya Reichert-Giron, and Holly Howard.
Rochester Community and Technical College - Kaylee Narveson, Bella Nanoski, Emma Scheppmann, Campbell Cognac, Emily Morales, Mila Van Der Velde, and Lilly Farrand.
Lilly Farrand, a midfielder for Rochester Community and Technical College, was named the MCAC Player of the Year and the Region 13 MVP. In 11 games, Farrand scored 14 goals to lead the MCAC in scoring, and she assisted on seven goals. Farrand scored on 33.3% of her shots and had three game-winning goals this season.
Bryan Weiss, head coach for Rochester Community and Technical College, was selected as the MCAC and Region 13 Coach of the Year. Weiss led his Yellowjackets to an 8-2-1 overall record and a 4-0 record in MCAC play.
On the heels of the championship game, the head women's soccer coaches selected the 2024 All-MCAC and All-Region 13 Women's Soccer Teams. Those teams are listed below:
2024 All-MCAC Women's Soccer Team
| Alexandria Technical & CC | Daniela Botello | Defender/Midfielder | Sophomore |
| Anoka Ramsey CC | Kristina Olson | Center Midfielder | Sophomore |
| Anoka Ramsey CC | Gigi Nyembwe | Center Midfielder | Freshman |
| Anoka Ramsey CC | Cassandra Thao | Center Back | Sophomore |
| Anoka Ramsey CC | Grace Stevenson | Center Forward | Freshman |
| Anoka Ramsey CC | Jada Kodl | Center Forward | Sophomore |
| Rochester CTC | Lilly Farrand | Midfielder | Freshman |
| Rochester CTC | Kaylee Narveson | Forward | Freshman |
| Rochester CTC | Madison Harden | Midfielder | Sophomore |
| Rochester CTC | Izabella Nanoski | Defender | Freshman |
| Rochester CTC | Emily Morales | Forward | Sophomore |
| Rochester CTC | Emma Scheppmann | Midfielder | Freshman |
| Rochester CTC | Chloe Mart | Goalkeeper | Sophomore |
Coach of the Year: Bryan Weiss Rochester Community and Technical College
Player of the Year: Lilly Farrand Rochester Community & Technical College
2024 All-Region 13 Women's Soccer Team
| Alexandria Technical & CC | Daniela Botello | Defender/Midfielder | Sophomore |
| Anoka Ramsey CC | Kristina Olson | Center Midfielder | Sophomore |
| Anoka Ramsey CC | Gigi Nyembwe | Center Midfielder | Freshman |
| Anoka Ramsey CC | Cassandra Thao | Center Back | Sophomore |
| Anoka Ramsey CC | Grace Stevenson | Center Forward | Freshman |
| Rochester CTC | Lilly Farrand | Midfielder | Freshman |
| Rochester CTC | Kaylee Narveson | Forward | Freshman |
| Rochester CTC | Madison Harden | Midfielder | Sophomore |
| Rochester CTC | Izabella Nanoski | Defender | Freshman |
| Rochester CTC | Emily Morales | Forward | Sophomore |
| Rochester CTC | Chloe Mart | Goalkeeper | Sophomore |
Coach of the Year: Bryan Weiss Rochester Community and Technical College
MVP: Lilly Farrand Rochester Community and Technical College
About the Minnesota College Athletic Conference
The Minnesota College Athletic Conference is the organizational body for NJCAA-affiliated two-year technical and community college athletic programs in the Minnesota State system. The mission of the Minnesota College Athletic Conference is to advance intercollegiate athletics by providing an engaging and supportive environment for success of our student athletes and competition among member institutions. The MCAC is committed to the guiding principles of encouraging the development and success of student athletes, promoting the integrity, honesty and loyalty to member schools as well as upholding the sustainability of conference athletic programs.