Helmke to continue soccer career at Baldwin Wallace University

submitted by Baldwin Wallace University

Grace Helmke of Manchester and Manchester High School is one of 13 women’s soccer newcomers to continue their career at Baldwin Wallace University.

Coach Wojtkun, who is in his seventh season, returns eighteen letterwinners, two All-Ohio Athletic Conference players, and 10 Academic All-OAC selections from last year’s OAC tournament-qualifying team that posted an overall record of 9-9-1 and a 4-4-1 record in conference play.

The Yellow Jackets open the 2023 campaign on Saturday, September 2, at the Herb Lauffer Memorial Tournament in Erie, Pa., where they will take on non-conference opponent Penn State-Behrend.

Baldwin Wallace University, founded in 1845, was one of the first colleges to admit students without regard to race or gender. An independent, coeducational university of 3,500 students. Located in Berea, 12 miles from downtown Cleveland, BW offers students the cultural, educational, and business advantages of a major metropolitan area.

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by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and founder of the Manchester Mirror.