Soccer Signs Five to 2025 Class

The Ball State soccer team and head coach Josh Rife have signed five student-athletes to their 2025 recruiting class.

The class includes high school seniors from five different states, three midfielders, one defender and one goalkeeper.

"We are very excited about this incoming group of student-athletes," Rife said. "They are first and foremost 10/10 people who approach new challenges and opportunities with excitement and energy. Their collective experiences through club, high school and other sports will be a great benefit to our program."

Allison Armitage
McKees Rocks, Pa. | Montour HS

A First Team All-Section goalie as a senior and two-time team captain, Armitage posted nine shutouts, 95 saves and an 81 save percentage this season.

Armitage is a National Honor Society and high honor roll member and plans to study mathematical sciences at Ball State.

Coach Rife on Armitage
"Allison will be a great addition to our team. She has a great presence in goal, athletic, and very focused when she steps on the field. She's been to several ID camps, and we are excited about what she will bring to the group."

Jessica Fernau
Wind Lake, Wisc. | Muskego HS

Fernau was Second Team All-Conference as a sophomore and was the Player of the Game in the State Championship win. The Warriors also won the state final in Fernau's freshman and junior seasons.

Academically, Fernau is a National Honor Society and Student Councie Executive Board member and plans on majoring in physical therapy.

Coach Rife on Fernau
"Jess is an attacking player with an edge. She brings intensity and determination, which is a great trait for an attacking player. She has the ability to be dangerous on the dribble, with final passes, and finishing. We are excited to see her impact within our program."

Grier Isaacson
Plainfield, Ill. | Plainfield North HS

A First Team All-Conference defender and team captain as a junior, Isaacson was also an All-Tournament selection and All-Sectional honorable mention pick. Her high school teams have combined to go 65-5-3 in three seasons.

Isaacson plans to study sports marketing and pursue a career in athletics after graduating.

Coach Rife on Isaacson
"Grier is a true competitor in every sense of the word. She brings toughness and grit every time she steps on the field. She has a natural feel for the game and anticipates extremely well. She embodies what we call a 'joyful competitor' who embraces the challenges that athletics brings."

Jordyn Klaasen
Zeeland, Mich. | Zeeland West HS

A Second Team All-State selection as a junior after scoring 11 goals, Klaasen has been named Team MVP, All-Area, All-Region and Michigan Dream Team for three straight years. She also runs cross country and track and plays basketball.

Academically, Klaasen is a National Honor Society and honor roll member and Academic All-State honoree who hopes to major in physical therapy at Ball State.

Coach Rife on Klaasen
"Jordyn is a great player who has a ton of versatility. She also brings a high level of athleticism along with her soccer ability that will be able to translate to the college game. She's a multi-sport athlete who has competed in several championship environments and thrives under that pressure which will help our team achieve our goals."

Izzy Ross
Overland Park, Kan. | Blue Valley Southwest HS

Ross was a First Team All-State pick as a junior after leading her team to a 17-3 record and runner-up finish in the State Tournament. She is also a four-time All-State honoree in cross country and seven-time All-State selection in track while being a 1600m state champion in 2023.

Ross wants to be an engineer after her playing career.

Coach Rife on Ross
"Izzy is an exciting player who has the ability to subtly control and manage a game. She is a great connector with both the backs and our forwards, she has an engine that allows her to continually position herself as an option for her teammates."

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