Skyler Hoefener

DePauw went 12-5-3 (4-1-2 NCAC), winning the NCAC Tournament Championship and earning an NCAA DIII Tournament bid. Jayla Logan earned NCAC Midfielder of the Year. On a 23-25 player DIII roster, the attrition below is program-defining — the 2027 recruiting class will essentially build the entire back line.

NCAC Midfielder of the Year Jayla Logan departs alongside Macy Miller and Elle Lewis. In total, 10 of 16 midfielders will be gone by Fall 2027 — leaving massive gaps across both the back line and central midfield. A CDM/CB like Hoefener addresses both positions simultaneously on a 23-25 player DIII roster.

DIII rosters run 23-25 players — every spot carries outsized weight. Losing 8 of 9 defenders and 10 of 16 midfielders is not normal turnover; it is a near-total defensive rebuild. The 2027 recruiting class will not supplement the back line — it will be the back line. CDM/CB versatility is not a bonus at this level; it is a roster construction necessity, effectively filling two positions.

Physical Profile: At 5'11", Hoefener would likely be the tallest defensive player on DePauw's roster — a genuine rarity at the DIII level where rosters skew shorter. She thrives in physical battles and wins aerial duels through height, strength, and timing. The 300+ game Iron Man streak signals elite durability for an NCAC program competing for championships.

Defending 1v1: A lockdown defender who consistently neutralizes top attackers. Missouri All-Region and All-Conference First Team as a sophomore — in a state with strong high school soccer — validate her quality against top opposition. ECNL pedigree brings tactical sophistication that translates immediately to the collegiate game.

Distribution: 16 assists in a single season from the CDM position — leading her entire conference in assists from the deepest-lying midfield role. Most defensive midfielders at any level register 3-4 assists; she quadrupled that while still fulfilling her primary defensive responsibilities. With Jayla Logan setting the standard for midfield excellence at DePauw, a CDM who creates from deep would give Coach Allen a midfield opponents cannot cope with.

Engine / Fitness: Cross Country All-Conference and a 3rd-place finish in the Greater St. Louis 10k confirm elite aerobic capacity. The NCAC's compressed travel schedule to Denison, Kenyon, Oberlin, and Wooster demands sustained fitness — Hoefener can maintain high intensity deep into matches and across November tournament runs.

Leadership / Culture: ECNL captain. Founded Villa Duchesne's FCA chapter, serves as Duchesne House Leader, Student Council representative, 100+ service hours. She didn't join a club — she built one. On a campus of 1,917 students where leadership is expected, her initiative and community-building instincts align precisely with DePauw's mission.

Academic Fit: Her 4.1 GPA exceeds DePauw's 3.92 average enrolled GPA, and her ACT of 33 sits above DePauw’s middle 50% ACT range of 25–30. NHS member with 5 Honors and 1 AP through sophomore year. Zero admissions friction — she would be admitted on academics alone, making her one of the cleanest recruits from an admissions perspective.