ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Macalester College Women’s/Coed Ultimate Frisbee team has been a popular and successful club sport in Macalester since its inception in the 1990s. For the first time since 2011, the team known as the Persnatchers will compete in the Division III Women’s College Nationals, which will be held May 18-20 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Persnatchers defeated No. 1 nationally ranked St. Olaf to win the program’s first regional title and earn a berth to the national championship. After dominating the region, the team ranks fourth in Division III with a combined record of 13-3 in three sanctioned tournaments and regional tournaments this spring. With a record of 13 wins and 3 losses, it was the Persnatchers’ best season to date.
“It’s been fun watching this team grow and develop into a championship-level team over the last few years,” said McAlester Associate Director of Athletics. steve murray Said. “Their commitment to the sport and building a strong team culture has paid off.”
The Division III Women’s College National Tournament begins Saturday, May 18th at Eyeline Soccer Park. Fans can follow the team’s progress by visiting the links below. You can also support the team by purchasing Persnatcher merchandise here. 20 percent of all sales go directly to the team.
DIII Women’s University National Conference Website | Twitter Parsnatcher | Parsnatcher on Instagram | Parsnatcher Goods
Here are some thoughts from the team captain:
“This year, we made a huge effort to change the way we think about each game. We worked on not taking ourselves lightly and recognizing that we are a team that can compete at a high level. Especially since we play in one of the leagues.” While competing against top Frisbee programs in the toughest region of D-III, we strive to be a team that other teams enjoy playing. He continued to prioritize his love for the game and his teammates.
“Our coaches truly believe in us and we have gained and grown so much as athletes this year by encouraging each other to reach our full potential. We’ve also made a really conscious effort to continue to build a strong team, including leveraging our alumni network and greater Minnesota community for support, knowledge, and skill development. included.
“Being at Nationals this year is a huge accomplishment. We all worked incredibly hard to get here and have grown tremendously as a team. This extra month and extra… It’s great to be able to spend the tournament with the people I love.”It’s a sport we love. ”
Captain of the Parsnatcher
Nora De Rege ’24
Elise Gautier ’24
Else Gerber ’25
Kinamon May 26
Claire Knopf ’24
