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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — University of North Dakota head women’s golf coach Kris Kroetsch announced on Friday afternoon that two of the top women’s golfers in the state have signed valid Grant-In-Aid (GIA) agreements to join the Fighting Hawks beginning in the 2026-27 season.
Class Breakdown
By State: North Dakota (2)
By City: Grand Forks (1), West Fargo (1)
Names are listed in alphabetical order
Ella Speidel | Grand Forks, N.D. | Red River
One of the best athletes in the state of North Dakota over her prep career … Earned all-state honors on the golf course, basketball court and the softball diamond … Captured the individual state title in golf in 2024 … Member of the state title basketball team at Red River … Also earned all-conference honors in all three sports as well .. Has helped Red River to four straight finishes inside the top-3 at the state golf tournament … Rounded out her prep golf career by placing third individually.
Coach Kroetsch on Speidel: “Ella is a tremendous competitor, superb multi sport athlete and a great person. She is going to instantly make an impact and raise the level of competitiveness on our team.”
Payton Stocker | West Fargo, N.D. | Sheyenne High School
Also a strong multi-sport athlete at Sheyenne High School in West Fargo … Shined on both the golf course and ice … Was a four-time all-state selection in golf … Also earned five all-conference selections on the course … Helped the Mustangs grab two EDC team crowns … Tallied a pair of EDC medalist honors as an individual … Won the team state title in 2025 … Reached the state title game on her double overtime goal in hockey … Has served as a captain for mulitple seasons in both golf and hockey.
Coach Kroetsch on Stocker: “Payton is a great golfer in North Dakota and an all around athlete. She is going to be a wonderful addition to our team and help to raise the level of our competitiveness.”
For more information on North Dakota women’s golf, follow on social media @UNDwgolf or visit FightingHawks.com.
