11/11/2026 1:03:00 PM | Women's Soccer
OMAHA, Neb. – In the midst of the programs best three-year stretch in more than a decade, Creighton women's soccer head coach Jimmy Walker is reloading with the official signing of seven recruits for the 2027 season.
The Bluejays will welcome in Marlowe Weinhold (O'Fallon, Mo.) and Keira Rucka (Channahon, Ill.) in the spring, while Audrey Connealy (Omaha, Neb.), Kelsey Williams (Omaha, Neb.), Jayda Richardson (Omaha, Neb.), Camryn Regier (Yukon, Okla.) and Reilly Novak (Deer Park, Ill.) will join the Bluejay program next fall.
"Overall, this is one of the more talented classes I've had the privilege of recruiting," said Walker. "Whilst they're going to be young in the fall, this is a very talented group that has the ability to make some big noise in the BIG EAST. They all have really bright futures ahead and we can't wait for them to join the Bluejay program."
Marlowe Weinhold, Center Midfielder, O'Fallon, Mo., Fort Zumwalt North HS
"Marlowe is a player that we see can play multiple positions, mainly as a center Midfielder or a winger," said Walker. "She comes from Missouri where she played for an excellent Lou Fusz club team. She is very energetic, athletic and competitive, garnering several athletic honors this season. Marlowe was a highly recruited prospect by schools in the Big 12 and ACC, so it is huge for us to be able to pull her to Creighton over some top programs. We are excited and looking forward to having Marlowe on campus this spring."
Keira Rucka, Defender/Forward, Channahon, Ill., Minooka HS
"We are excited to have Kiera joining the Bluejay program this spring," stated Walker. "She was one of the most highly recruited kids in the country and was the very first verbal commit in the entire 2027 class last June. Kiera is an extremely competitive, technical, tough, talented on ball player that can play anywhere on the pitch. She has gotten a lot of accolades as a player in both the ENCL and with her club team and is going to be a heck of an addition to our program."
Audrey Connealy, Goalkeeper, Omaha, Neb., Omaha Marian HS
"Audrey is well known to Creighton and someone we have been tracking since arriving here a few years ago," added Walker. "She is an excellent goalkeeper with great size and athleticism and is going to be one of the most talented goalkeepers in the region. Playing for Marian HS and Gretna Elite Academy, Audrey was a very highly recruited goalkeeper by Power 4 programs. She is a fantastic student and is going to be a great fit for the Creighton culture. We are excited about Audrey as she has a bright future ahead at Creighton."
Kelsey Williams, Defender, Omaha, Neb., Skutt Catholic HS
"Kelsey is a player we watched very early in the process and is another extremely talented local player with a bright future ahead," said Walker. "She is a fantastic defender, tough, competitive with great D1 athleticism. She was recruited by some top schools in the Midwest, and we are excited for the future with Kelsey. Not only is Kelsey a top talent, she will also be a great fit for us both academically and culturally."
Jayda Richardson, Center Midfielder, Omaha, Neb., Papillion-La Vista HS
"Jada is another local product that we think can make an immediate impact here at Creighton," stated Walker. "She is a strong, athletic, competitive center midfielder that we had to fight off some really good programs for. Her hard-nosed work ethic and elite competitive attitude are all the qualities that makes us extremely excited to have Jada joining the Bluejay family. Jada will be a great addition from and academic and culture standpoint too."
Camryn Regier, Forward, Yukon, Okla., Bethany HS
"Camryn is one of the most talented kids in the class of 2027 around the entire country," said Walker. "Earning Oklahoma's Gatorade Player of the Year is no easy feat and shows why she was so highly recruited by a number of top Power 4 programs. With her six-foot frame she is a big, strong, athletic forward that can be an elite goalscorer for us in the BIG EAST. She has an elite work elite on and off the pitch and has a bright future ahead as a Bluejay."
Reilly Novak, Forward/Central Midfielder, Deer Park, Ill., Lake Zurich HS
The Bluejays will welcome in Marlowe Weinhold (O'Fallon, Mo.) and Keira Rucka (Channahon, Ill.) in the spring, while Audrey Connealy (Omaha, Neb.), Kelsey Williams (Omaha, Neb.), Jayda Richardson (Omaha, Neb.), Camryn Regier (Yukon, Okla.) and Reilly Novak (Deer Park, Ill.) will join the Bluejay program next fall.
"Overall, this is one of the more talented classes I've had the privilege of recruiting," said Walker. "Whilst they're going to be young in the fall, this is a very talented group that has the ability to make some big noise in the BIG EAST. They all have really bright futures ahead and we can't wait for them to join the Bluejay program."
Marlowe Weinhold, Center Midfielder, O'Fallon, Mo., Fort Zumwalt North HS
- Verbally committed to Creighton in August of 2025.
- Guided Fort Zumwalt North High School to 10 wins and a Class 4 District 3 Semifinals appearance in her lone season of high school soccer in 2025.
- Played a majority of her prep career with Lou Fusz in the Girls Academy League, where she helped lead her squad to the U16 Girls Academy National Championships in 2024.
- Was also a GA Quarterfinalist with Lou Fusz in 2022, 2023 and 2025.
- Has also anchored Lou Fusz to three consecutive Frontier Conference Championships, including a perfect 16-0-0 league record in 2025.
- Was a three-time Girls Academy Talent ID selection.
- Outside of soccer, Marlowe excelled on the track, qualifying for the Missouri High School State Track Meet in the 4x400-meter relay as a junior.
"Marlowe is a player that we see can play multiple positions, mainly as a center Midfielder or a winger," said Walker. "She comes from Missouri where she played for an excellent Lou Fusz club team. She is very energetic, athletic and competitive, garnering several athletic honors this season. Marlowe was a highly recruited prospect by schools in the Big 12 and ACC, so it is huge for us to be able to pull her to Creighton over some top programs. We are excited and looking forward to having Marlowe on campus this spring."
Keira Rucka, Defender/Forward, Channahon, Ill., Minooka HS
- Verbally committed to Creighton in June of 2025.
- Led Minooka High School to a combined 40-23-4 overall record in her first three seasons with the Indians.
- Earned Harald-News All-Area First Team accolades to go along with All-Southwest Prairie Conference and all-sectional honors following her freshman campaign when she accounted for 39 goals and eight assists.
- Ranked third in Illinois' Class 3A with 36 goals as a junior, when she led the Indians to 10 victories.
- Was a standout performer for the Chicago Inter Soccer Club, where she was a three-time ECNL Conference champion and helped her squad to a runner-up finish at the 2021 ECNL national championships.
- Ranked second in the country in scoring with seven goals and an assist during the Women's Premiere Soccer Summer League in 2026.
- Was selected as a United States Youth National Team ID Center participant in 2023.
- Comes from a long line of athletes as her father, Robert, played collegiate football at Western Illinois, while her sister, Ella, currently plays soccer at UT Martin.
"We are excited to have Kiera joining the Bluejay program this spring," stated Walker. "She was one of the most highly recruited kids in the country and was the very first verbal commit in the entire 2027 class last June. Kiera is an extremely competitive, technical, tough, talented on ball player that can play anywhere on the pitch. She has gotten a lot of accolades as a player in both the ENCL and with her club team and is going to be a heck of an addition to our program."
Audrey Connealy, Goalkeeper, Omaha, Neb., Omaha Marian HS
- Committed to Creighton in August of 2025.
- A three-time varsity letterwinner and two-year starting goalkeeper for Marian High School.
- Guided the Crusaders to three consecutive district championships and NSAA Class A State Tournament appearances.
- Led Omaha Marian to a 17-3 overall record and the program's state record 15th state championship, posting her 15th shutout in the state title match as a junior.
- Allowed just five goals and earned Omaha World Herald and Lincoln Journal Star Best 11 All-State honors after racking up 51 saves and a 0.45 goals against average in 2026.
- Garnered Second Team All-Metro honors following her sophomore season when she anchored the Crusaders defense to 13 shutout and a runner-up finish at the NSAA Class A State Tournament.
- Closed the 2025 season ranked 11th in Nebraska with a 0.56 goals against average, allowing just seven goals over 20 matches.
- Did not allow a goal in eight matches as a freshman, helping Marian reached the NSAA Class A State Semifinals in 2024 with fellow Bluejay Anna Bragg.
- Played club soccer for Gretna Elte Academy ECNL U18/19 under the direction of Jon Bresinski, where she was named the Gretna Elite Academy Girls Goalkeeper of the Year in 2025.
- In addition, she also guided her club to a North American Cup National Championship in 2025.
- Audrey is the sister of former Bluejay Mallory Connealy, who played for the Jays from 2024-25.
"Audrey is well known to Creighton and someone we have been tracking since arriving here a few years ago," added Walker. "She is an excellent goalkeeper with great size and athleticism and is going to be one of the most talented goalkeepers in the region. Playing for Marian HS and Gretna Elite Academy, Audrey was a very highly recruited goalkeeper by Power 4 programs. She is a fantastic student and is going to be a great fit for the Creighton culture. We are excited about Audrey as she has a bright future ahead at Creighton."
Kelsey Williams, Defender, Omaha, Neb., Skutt Catholic HS
- Verbally committed to Creighton in August of 2025.
- A three-year letterwinner and varsity starter along the backline for Skutt Catholic High School.
- Has helped the Skyhawks to a 39-15 overall record with three consecutive district championships, three straight NSAA Class B State Tournament appearances and a pair of state semifinal match appearances over the course of her prep career.
- Claimed Omaha World Herald Second Team All-Nebraska and First Team Nebraska Class B All-State honors as a junior.
- Was also named to the All-River Cities Conference First Team in 2026 after guiding the Skyhawks to 12 shutouts while netting four goals and dishing out an assist.
- Tallied nine points on three goals and three assists, while anchoring the Skyhawks defense to 12 shutouts and a district title with a14-5 overall record as a sophomore
- Led Skutt Catholic to a NSAA Class B State Semifinals appearance as a freshman, helping post five shutouts while ranking second on the team with 1,265 minutes of action.
- Played club soccer for the Gretna Elite Academy where she helped claim a North American Cup National Championship in 2025 with fellow Bluejay signee Audrey Connealy.
- Off the pitch, she has excelled in the classroom, earning Academic High Honors all three seasons.
"Kelsey is a player we watched very early in the process and is another extremely talented local player with a bright future ahead," said Walker. "She is a fantastic defender, tough, competitive with great D1 athleticism. She was recruited by some top schools in the Midwest, and we are excited for the future with Kelsey. Not only is Kelsey a top talent, she will also be a great fit for us both academically and culturally."
Jayda Richardson, Center Midfielder, Omaha, Neb., Papillion-La Vista HS
- Verbally committed to Creighton in August of 2025.
- A three-year letterwinner and varsity starter for Papillion-La Vista High School.
- Recorded eight goals and three assists in 565 minutes of action, while guiding the Monarchs to 10 wins as a junior.
- Led Papillion-La Vista to 10 victories, a District A2 Championship and a NSAA Class A State Tournament appearance on the way to earning Omaha World Herald All-State honors as a sophomore.
- Was also named as the programs Most Outstanding Offensive Player after netting a team-high 10 goals and dishing out seven assists in 2025.
- Added two goals and three assists in 843 minutes of action as a freshman while helping guide the Monarchs to the NSAA Class A District 2 Regional Final.
- Enters her season year of high school with 53 career points on 20 goals and 13 assists.
- Played club soccer for Sporting Nebraska FC under the direction of Alex Mason, where she was named as the clubs Player of the Year in both 2024 and 2025.
- Was a Midwest Girls Academy Talent ID attendee in 2024 and a National Girls Academy Talent IA attendee in 2025.
"Jada is another local product that we think can make an immediate impact here at Creighton," stated Walker. "She is a strong, athletic, competitive center midfielder that we had to fight off some really good programs for. Her hard-nosed work ethic and elite competitive attitude are all the qualities that makes us extremely excited to have Jada joining the Bluejay family. Jada will be a great addition from and academic and culture standpoint too."
Camryn Regier, Forward, Yukon, Okla., Bethany HS
- Committed to Creighton in July of 2025.
- A three-year varsity starting forward and letterwinner for Bethany High School in Oklahoma.
- Named as the 2026 Gatorade Oklahoma Girls Soccer Player of the Year after guiding the Bronchos to a 16-3 record and a second straight Class 4A state championship.
- Netted 52 goals and dished out 10 assists on the way to earning Jim Thorpe and West Metro Conference Player of the Year honors as a junior.
- Scored four or more goals in a match nine times, including three five-goals games and one match with six goals.
- Shined on the biggest stage, recording a hat trick in Bethany's 4-2 win over Oklahoma Christian HS in the state championship match in 2026.
- Led the Bronchos to the Oklahoma Class 4A State Championship as a sophomore where she garnered Oklahoman All-City First Team honors after recording a single season school record 53 goals.
- A two-time First Team All-Metro and All-State selection, Camryn enters her senior season this spring with 113 goals and 44 assists in her prep career.
- Played club soccer for Oklahoma Energy FC under the direction of Micheal Moritz, where she earned ECNL Texas First Team All-Conference honors in 2025.
- She also guided her club team to a GA National Championship in 2021 before helping her squad earn a North American Cup Championship in 2023.
- Off the pitch, Regier has excelled on the basketball court, helping Bethany to a 74-15 overall record while earning Oklahoma Class 4A First Team All-State honors as a junior when she averaged 20.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 3.0 steals pre game.
- Comes from a long line of athletes as her father played soccer at Trinity before playing professionally indoors, while her mom played softball at East Central.
"Camryn is one of the most talented kids in the class of 2027 around the entire country," said Walker. "Earning Oklahoma's Gatorade Player of the Year is no easy feat and shows why she was so highly recruited by a number of top Power 4 programs. With her six-foot frame she is a big, strong, athletic forward that can be an elite goalscorer for us in the BIG EAST. She has an elite work elite on and off the pitch and has a bright future ahead as a Bluejay."
Reilly Novak, Forward/Central Midfielder, Deer Park, Ill., Lake Zurich HS
- Verbally committed to Creighton in July of 2025.
- A three-time all-conference midfielder from Lake Zurich High School in Illinois.
- Powered Lake Zurich to a 16-6-1 overall record, a regional title and a Class 2A Sectional final appearances as a junior.
- Earned North Suburban Conference Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-State accolades after recording a team-high 22 goals and 10 assists in 2026.
- Led the Bears with 10 goals and 11 assists as a sophomore, garnering First Team All-NSC and First Team All-State honors after guiding the Bears to a second straight Class 2A Sectional Finals appearance with a 17-3-2 record.
- Named to the All-NSC First Team following her freshman season in 2024, when she netted a team-high 21 goals and dished out 13 assists.
- Played club soccer for the Rockford Raptors under the direction of Frank Mateus, where she led her squad to the Girls Academy National Championship in 2024.
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