2027 Prospect Fit Report — Creighton University
Skyler Hoefener
2027 CDM / Center Back — St. Louis, MO · AFA Fillies ECNL · Villa Duchesne High School
Overall Creighton Fit Assessment
Strong fit driven by Jesuit values alignment, Big East DI opportunity, a proven coach rebuilding the program, and significant defensive turnover by Fall 2027. The combination of scholarship availability and strong academics makes Creighton a compelling option.
Roster Turnover & Positional Need
Defensive and midfield projection for Fall 2027 based on the 2025-26 published roster.
By Fall 2027, Creighton loses both defensive captains — Savanna Solomon (5-8, Sr.) and Ella Offer (Gr., Xavier transfer) — plus experienced midfielders Tejia Murray-Powell, Ella Luna (Ole Miss transfer), and Clara Kulick. Walker's program is trending upward — back-to-back Big East Tournament appearances — but the defensive core needs to be rebuilt.
| No. | Name | Pos. | Ht. | 2025-26 Cl. | Fall '27 Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Savanna Solomon | D | 5-8 | Sr. | Graduated | Captain · Papillion, NE |
| 5 | Ella Offer | D | 5-7 | Gr. | Graduated | Captain · Xavier transfer |
| 22 | Macy Felton | D | — | Jr. | Graduated | South Florida transfer · Grad Spring '27 |
| 6 | Allison Williams | D/M | 5-4 | Jr. | Graduated | Double Oak, TX · Grad Spring '27 |
| 15 | Reese Carpenter | D | 5-10 | Jr. | Graduated | Xavier transfer · Grad Spring '27 |
| 16 | Josie Holt | D | 5-6 | So. | Senior | Nashville, TN · Returns |
| 18 | Kennedy Moore | D | 5-7 | So. | Senior | Omaha, NE · Returns |
| 34 | Olivia Sides | D | 5-8 | So. | Senior | Maple Valley, WA · Returns |
| 19 | Kassey Dzenis | D/M | — | Fr. | Junior | Peachtree City, GA · Returns |
Five of nine defenders depart by Fall 2027 — including both captains (Solomon, Offer) and three experienced juniors (Felton, Williams, Carpenter). The four returning defenders will all be seniors or juniors, with the tallest being Sides at 5-8. Hoefener at 5'11" would be the tallest defender on the roster by three inches — adding aerial presence the program will need as it loses its defensive leadership core. Her CDM/CB versatility addresses needs in both lines.
A 5'11" ECNL captain with a 4.1 GPA, All-Region honors, and 16 assists from the back line will draw attention at every level. Programs that engage first with a personalized pitch win these recruits. Walker's upward trajectory at Creighton means the program's recruiting profile is rising — act while the window is open.
Player Evaluation
Scouting assessment based on film review, statistical analysis, and competitive context.
Physical Profile: At 5'11", Hoefener would be the tallest defender on Creighton's roster by three inches. With both defensive captains departing, that height adds aerial presence the program will need to replace — on set pieces, in the box, and in transition. She wins aerial duels through size, strength, and timing. The 300+ game Iron Man streak confirms elite durability at a level that translates to Big East competition.
Defending 1v1: A lockdown defender who consistently neutralizes top attackers at the ECNL level. Missouri All-Region and All-Conference First Team as a sophomore — in one of the strongest soccer states in the country — validate the quality. Walker's defensive system will benefit from a center back with this level of individual defending ability.
Distribution: 16 assists in a single season from the CDM position — leading her entire conference, not as a winger or a 10, but as the deepest-lying midfielder on the pitch. Big East play demands ball progression under pressure from teams like Georgetown, UConn, and Xavier. A CDM who connects defense to the final third with penetrating passes gives Walker tactical flexibility he doesn't currently have.
Engine / Fitness: Cross Country All-Conference and a 3rd-place finish in the Greater St. Louis 10k confirm elite aerobic capacity. The Big East schedule — with nationally ranked opponents and compressed conference weekends — demands sustained high-intensity work across 90 minutes. Hoefener's fitness base meets DI standards.
Leadership / Culture: ECNL captain. Founder and President of Villa Duchesne's FCA chapter. Duchesne House Leader. 100+ hours of community service. For a Jesuit institution that values service and character formation, this profile is a direct match. She didn't join existing organizations — she built new ones. That initiative becomes program culture.
Academic Fit: 4.1 GPA (above Creighton's 3.84–3.88 average), ACT 33 (above Creighton’s middle 50% ACT range of 25–31). 5 Honors and 1 AP through sophomore year. NHS member. Clean admissions fit — she would be admitted on academics alone at a selective Jesuit university.
Bidirectional Fit Analysis
The case from each side — and why timing matters.
Walker's back-to-back Big East Tournament runs are attracting better recruits to Creighton. Skyler has ECNL showcases throughout spring 2026 and Playoffs in June — every event is an opportunity for competing DI staffs to engage her. Programs that move first on high-academic prospects of this caliber tend to win them.
Credential Summary
Verified athletic and academic honors.
Opportunities for Engagement
A Jesuit values match and a clear roster need. Here's how to connect.
A 5'11" ECNL-level CDM/CB with a 4.1 GPA, All-Region credentials, 16 assists from the back, and DI-ready fitness — from a Catholic school background that aligns with Creighton's Jesuit mission. She fills positions that are turning over, exceeds the academic profile, and brings leadership traits that build program culture. DI scholarship-eligible and admissions-clean.
A prospect of this caliber — ECNL, 5'11", 4.1 GPA, All-Region, 16 assists from deep — will draw attention at every DI program evaluating the 2027 class. Every week without engagement is a week another Big East staff fills the gap. Programs that move first on high-academic prospects tend to win them.
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