81 all-conference selections
18 all-americans
2015 Huskers
165 academic all-conference honorees
haley hanson
sophomore | 5-6 | midfielder | overland park, kan. (olathe east) | one letter
Career Highlights
Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2014)
Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2015)
2014 (Freshman)
Haley Hanson was a key contributor for the Huskers
in her first season with the program, as she appeared
in all 19 games and made 16 starts. She averaged 75
minutes per game and took 11 shots, four of which
were on goal. During Big Ten play, Hanson played the
full 90 minutes on multiple occasions.
High School
Hanson prepped at Olathe East under Coach
Terry Hair. Olathe East won the 2012 Kansas
6A State title and achieved the No. 1 national
ranking. Hanson recorded 13 goals and 17 assists
in the 2013 season and was ranked as the No. 12
midfielder by TopDrawerSoccer.com and No. 36
player in the nation overall. Hanson earned 201213 Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year, first team
all-conference, first team all-state and secondteam all-region honors. She also earned honor
roll distinction academically in every semester at
Olathe East.
Other Information
During the club season, Hanson competed for
Sporting Blue Valley under Coach Huw Williams in
the Elite Clubs National League.
Personal Information
Haley is the daughter of Jon and Missy Hanson
and was born on Feb. 22, 1996. She has one sister,
Kelsie, and one brother, Colton. Haley plans to
major in nutrition and health sciences at Nebraska.
Hanson on Nebraska
“After attending the summer camp for soccer,
I fell in love with the facilities, the coaching staff
and the overall atmosphere of the university. I just
knew it was the school for me.”
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AMANDA HILTON
sophomore | 5-5 | midfielder | west chicago, ill. (st. charles east) | one letter
Career Highlights
Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll (Fall 2014)
Tom Osborne Citizenship Team (2015)
2014 (Freshman)
Amanda Hilton made seven appearances at
midfield for the Huskers for a total of 55 minutes in
her first year with the program. She took two shots
on the season, both of which came in the North
Dakota game on Sept. 7. Hilton also contributed
minutes in Nebraska's wins over Maryland and
Indiana in Big Ten play.
High School
Hilton was a two-sport athlete, playing soccer
and basketball at St. Charles East High School.
Hilton played soccer under Coach Paul Jennison
where her 3A squad was ranked in the top 15 in
the state. She was a three-time all-area and twotime all-conference honoree while also claiming
all-section and Female Athlete of the Year in Kane
County. Hilton recorded nine goals and eight
assists in 2013 as a junior, and nine goals and six
assists as a sophomore. She was a member of the
National Honors Society and achieved a perfect 5.0
grade-point average.
Other Information
During the club season, Hilton competed
alongside fellow Husker freshmen Michaela Loebel
and Savanah Uveges for Strikers Fox Valley under
Amy and Jim Wilson. Strikers Fox Valley won the
U-18 Midwest Regional League Division.
Personal Information
Amanda is the daughter of Tom and Jenny Hilton
and was born on Nov. 21, 1995. She has one sister,
Taylor. Hilton plans to major in pre-elementary
education and special education at Nebraska.
Hilton on Nebraska
“As soon as I stepped on campus, I couldn’t
imagine myself anywhere else. It was a perfect fit with
everything from the coaches and soccer program to
an incredible school with a lot of tradition.”
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