Butler Named All-American

William Penn University Athletics

by Wade Steinlage

Oskaloosa–Raunice Butler (Jr., Nassau, Bahamas, Physical Education) joined rarified air Tuesday by being named one of the top players in the nation as the NAIA announced its women’s soccer All-America teams.

Butler was named to the Honorable-Mention team, one of 66 individuals on that squad. The top three teams each had 11 players as well.

The junior, who was a first-team all-Heart of America Athletic Conference honoree as well as the league’s Newcomer of the Year, is the sixth All-American in program history and the first since 2004.

She finished her year with a team-high 13 goals and one assist for 27 points (also team best). She recorded six game-winners, which led the Heart and placed her 18th nationally. Butler’s 13 goals also ranked fourth in the conference; she was first with 0.72 goals per game.

Bethany Balcer of national champion Spring Arbor was named the NAIA National Player of the Year.