Joel Petterson is a Prairie Village sophomore and the Big XII women’s soccer reporter. It is his second semester on the Kansan staff. He is somewhat aimlessly pursuing a major in English and Journalism, and hopes to one day find a job teaching, writing or playing professional tennis.
Recent Stories
Playing in the shadows
Soccer team fails to measure up to last year’s success
Petterson: Jayhawks entertain with plays
Kansas basketball team’s victory against Pittsburg State is a 40-minute highlight reel.
Morning Brew: Sugar and spice? Not this game
Women athletes are just as likely as men to get too rough during games.
Soccer falls to Mizzou in overtime
The team’s season could be over after the Big 12 Quarterfinal loss.
Women's soccer loses 3-2 in overtime against Missouri
After winning a double-overtime play-in game to advance to the Big 12 tournament, Kansas dropped out of the tournament's first round in yet another game requiring extra time.
Cressy and Williamson earn awards
The players received national and Big 12 recognition for their role in defeating Missouri Friday.
Soccer defeats Texas Tech for Big 12 berth
Kansas will face Missouri for the second time Wednesday in the tournament’s first round.
Women's soccer Big 12 tournament-bound after victory
Freshman goalkeeper Kat Liebtrau saved the final Texas Tech shot to secure 5-4 double-overtime victory.


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