Three members of the William Smith College soccer team, Katrine Berg, Ava Ruppersberger, and Julia Berg, were named to the 2023 United Soccer Coaches NCAA Division III Women's Scholar All-America teams. Katrine Berg and Ava Ruppersberger were named to the first team, and Julia Berg earned third team recognition. This marks William Smith's 11th and 12th first team Scholar All-Americans in program history, with Julia Berg being the first two-time Scholar All-American. Since 1999, the team has had 19 student-athletes honored, and this is the second time the Herons have had three recipients in the same season (2019).

By the Numbers
  • Katrine Berg had a team-high eight assists on the season and added a goal to finish the year with 10 points. She played in 86 career games, recording 52 points on 13 goals and 26 assists.
  • Ava Ruppersberger led the team with nine goals and 22 points this season and has played in 63 career games, accumulating 52 points on 18 goals and 16 assists.
  • Julia Berg finished the year with a career-high 11 points on five goals and one assist. She played in 83 games, recording 15 goals and 34 points.
State of Play
  • The Herons concluded the 2023 season ranked 20th in the United Soccer Coaches poll.
  • William Smith was 14-1-4 overall with a 6-0-3 mark in conference play, earning their 16th consecutive Liberty League regular season title.
  • The team earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament following a 1-0 win over RIT in the Liberty League Championship game but was edged by Bowdoin 1-0 in overtime in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Bottom Line

Three members of the William Smith College soccer team, Katrine Berg, Ava Ruppersberger, and Julia Berg, were honored with Scholar All-American recognition. The team's success in the 2023 season led to their impressive rankings and their continued dominance in the Liberty League, highlighting their commitment to excellence both on and off the field.