Jennifer Pengra

By Katie Velebir
UWRF Sports Information

Jennifer Pengra is in her third season with the Falcon soccer team. She is a transfer student and if working on finishing her fourth academic school year.  

Pengra fully submerses herself in improving her game, which works to the team's advantage.

Head Coach Sean McKuras loves her drive for the game. "Jennifer has developed as a player over the past few years. She has become a much more physical player with a stronger role on the field," McKuras commented.

While Pengra isn't busy improving her game she enjoys listening to music, mostly country, and hanging out with friends and family. She also loves to draw, " I love to doodle," Pengra jokes.

It is no surprise that her favorite movie at the moment is "She's the Man", featuring Amanda Bynes and the theme of the movie is... you guessed it, soccer. While Pengra would like to get involved in other clubs and organizations on campus, she just doesn't have the time. She if fully committed to her sport, "Soccer takes up so much time," she reflects.

Originally from Champlin, Minn., where she attended high school, Pengra is close with her family. She describes her sister, who is six years older than her, as her role model and best friend. Even though she recently moved to Arizona to pursue a teaching job the two remain close. "I really look up to her and seek advice," she said.

"I like to make people laugh," she said. McKuras also love her zest for life. "She brings a good attitude to practice and games," he explained.

Pengra has enjoyed every moment playing for the Falcon team. "The girls and the coaching staff are amazing, being on the team brings out the best in you," she gushes. Pengra feels that playing on an organized sport makes you well-rounded and teaches athletes how to work well with other people.

Working well with other people will be a valuable skill as Pengra will graduate with a degree in marketing communications and minor in business. Her post-graduate plans are undecided at the moment.