Grinnell College Athletics

Graf enters the Hall of Fame as one of the greatest players in the history of the Grinnell women's soccer program. A two-time Midwest Conference Player of the Year, Graf anchored the Pioneer defense to a league championship in 1999 and a runner-up finish in 2000. During the 1999 Championship season, Graf also demonstrated her offensive playmaking ability by setting the conference record at the time with 16 assists and earning a spot on the NSCAA all-region team. She was consistently commended by her coaches, peers and opposition for her play and was an outstanding leader who was committed to making everyone around her better. Graf was selected to be a two-year captain, three-time defensive player of the year and three-time MVP by her teammates. This steady success was also demonstrated by her three first team All-Conference nominations. She concluded her career ranked ninth in total points and second in total assists in Grinnell women's soccer history. Graf also played basketball for one year where she earned first-year player of the year honors while leading the team in steals. On top of her many accolades related to performance on the field, Graf was also recognized for her academic prowess at Grinnell. As a biology major, she was a three-time Academic All-Conference recipient and an All-Region Scholar-Athlete in 2000. She graduated as a member of Grinnell's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and was a President's Medal Finalist. After graduation, she received her Master of Physician Assistant Degree from the University of Iowa where she now works as a physician assistant. In the 20 years since graduation she has continued to be a player, advocate and supporter of women's soccer.  She remains connected to the Grinnell community and regularly attends class and athletic reunions, as well as regional events.