Sam Christle

Position:
GK
Height:
5-10
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Fort Wayne, Ind.
High School:
Leo
Club Team:
Fort Wayne United FC

2024: Started in one of the three games played during her freshman year ... Rested second in program history in career save percent (.867) after her first season ... Tied-fourth in program history in single-season save percentage (.867) ... Clocked 164 minutes, 13 saves and a shutout during the year ... Played a full 90 minutes and recorded a shutout in the win at Eastern Illinois (Aug. 25).

High School: Set a school record of 42 career shutouts for Leo ... Led the Lions to three sectional championships, two semi-state titles and two state runner-up finishes ... Awarded 2021 and 2023 All-Conference First Team, All-District First Team and All-State Team ... Earned a spot on the 2020 All-Conference Second Team ... Played for Fort Wayne United FC for 10 years, winning two State Cup Championships ... Fort Wayne United was also two-time State Cup runners-up and a Midwest Regional semifinalist in Christle's time.

Personal: Daughter of Ted and Jodi Christle ... Has four sisters: Mackenzie, Brooklyn, Gabrielle and Lillian ... Majoring in business.