2024 WFA American Conference Offensive MVP
2024, 2022 WFA All-American
A lifelong sports fan, Jackie grew up in St. Paul playing basketball, baseball, and football with her dad and brother. She played Division 3 basketball at Catherine University, graduating with a degree in English in 2020. She currently works as a special education paraprofessional and likes reading fantasy books, playing board games, and hanging out with her cat, Gary.
Jackie is sponsored by: OTF Resources
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Samira was born in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. It is the place where she learned and played basketball and football during high school and college. She graduated in Mechatronic Engineering from the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León. She moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to continue her profession in 2020. Although she was unable to continue playing sports, due to work and other responsibilities, she never stopped believing that one day she would return to the field. In 2022, she moved to Mankato, Minnesota and sports came back into her life, in a big way. She attended tryouts for the MN Vixen , made the team, and proceeded to have fantastic 2023 rookie season. She is very excited and happy to start her third season with the Minnesota Vixen.
Thanks for believing in this.
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Alex grew up playing hockey for Bloomington Jefferson, and Academy of Holy Angels. They are entering their seventh season with the Vixen and excited to continue making a mark on the offensive line. In their spare time, Alex enjoys spending time with friends, watching TV, and trying new things!
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Anita Nelson is a dynamic athlete joining the Minnesota Vixen as an Offensive Lineman. Growing up, she had a diverse range of interests, including participating in a pageant as a child and a love for animals. Anita has a history in sports, having played basketball, softball, and tennis. Now, she brings that same strength and determination to the Vixen, where she’s ready to make her mark on the field.
Player is supported by:
- Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity – St. Cloud State University
- Bob & Kathy
- Raymi Walton
2023 Trench Boss Award
2023 WFA All-America
2019 Offensive Rookie of the Year Honorable Mention
Taylor Fox grew up in Fairbury, Nebraska where she spent the majority of her childhood playing softball and basketball. She then moved to Saint Paul in 2009 to study at McNally Smith College of Music and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance in 2012. Professionally, Taylor has worked in the financial industry since 2014 and is currently managing the BSA Team at Sunrise Banks. Taylor lives in South Saint Paul with her wife, Britani, along with their two dogs and two cats.
Taylor is entering her sixth year as an offensive lineman for the Vixen. She was recognized as the honorable mention for Offensive Rookie of the Year for the 2019 season and was named a First Team All American for the 2023 season.
Taylor is supported by: Sunrise Banks
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Born in Little Rock, AR and raised in Oak Park, MI, Ang Bennett has always been driven by improvement. While competitive sports were part of their life from early on, Bennett didn’t discover tackle football until moving to Omaha, NE. While searching for a basketball team and discovering that the non-men’s team had folded the year prior, Bennett was recommended to check out the now-defunct Nebraska Stampede, and they’ve been on the gridiron ever since. They love football because it’s the ultimate game of trust, relying on everyone else on the field to hold up their end of the team. Outside of football, Bennett is a renowned visual artist, with their artwork being featured at the Stonewall National Monument Visitor’s Center, the first LGBTQ2IA+ center in the National Parks Service, and being digitized for use on the inaugural membership card.
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Marissa is competitive to the core! She has a love for football, basketball, and track & field. She currently resides in Mankato and secured a BS in Organizational Leadership from MSU-Mankato. She attended Apple Valley High School where she played varsity basketball and threw shot put and discus, finishing in the top 10 in the state her junior and senior year. She has a passion for animals, has 2 dogs, and dreams of opening a dog sanctuary and training facility. Her love of football motivated her to try out for the Vixen, wanting to be a part of a team again. She’s excited to join her team on the road to Canton!
Marissa is sponsored by:
- Hunny Bunz Aesthetics
- Claire Romey & Sheena Reed
Football for Joanne Kuria is a multi-use tool. It offers a great challenge, a community to engage in, and an outlet to release stress. The Minneapolis, MN native is early in her career, but is excited to be part of such a storied team!
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Bre Berry grew up playing boys hockey, which shaped her love for competition early on. She went on to play Division I and Division III hockey, as well as elite-level rugby, building a sense of collaboration that she still carries today.
Off the field, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and is a proud mom to three boys, ages 20, 11, and 10. She’s also spent the last 17 years coaching youth sports, giving back to the game she loves. Berry’s excited to be playing in the WFA and for the Vixen faithful!
Bre is supported by:
CrossCountry Mortgage
Ed and Peggy Bonach
A lifelong sports fan, Jackie grew up in St. Paul playing basketball, baseball, and football with her dad and brother. She played Division 3 basketball at Catherine University, graduating with a degree in English in 2020. She currently works as a special education paraprofessional and likes reading fantasy books, playing board games, and hanging out with her cat, Gary.
