(NSUwolves.com) Northern State University head soccer coach Bob Casper announced the addition of six student-athletes for the fall of 2027 today. Molly Flynn (Elkhorn, Neb.), Kiersten Hinson (Ames, Iowa), Layla Jones (Kansas City, Mo.), Lili Klinkhamer (Robert, Wis.), Camila Macias (Savage, Minn.), Grace Weierke (Hugo, Minn.) are set to join the Wolves.
Molly Flynn – F, 5-4, Elkhorn, Neb. / Elkhorn HS
Molly Flynn is a 5-foot-4 forward out of Elkhorn High School. She is a 4-year starter and senior team captain for the antlers under the direction of head coach Danielle Anderson. In her first three seasons, Flynn recorded 40 goals and 29 assists, notching 109 points. She is a 3-time all-conference selection and 3-time all-state honoree. EHS advanced to the state tournament in 2024 and 2025. In addition, she is a member of the Evolution 09 NL. She is the daughter of Gina and Patrick Flynn.
Casper on Flynn: “Molly has a great sense for finding the back of the net in goal scoring moments. She knows how to use her body to create separation from a defender or to gain a shooting angle and then has great skill to finish the ball. She has great drive and will help continue our team dynamic of having multiple players who can score throughout a season. Molly will help provide a spark of energy every time she gets on the field.”
Kiersten Hinson – MF, 5-9, Ames, Iowa / Ames HS
Kiersten Hinson is a 5-foot-9 midfielder out of Ames High School. She is a 3-year starter and team captain for the Little Cyclones under the direction of Bobby Myers. In her three seasons, Hinson recorded 13 goals and 11 assists. She is a 3-time all-conference and academic all-conference selection, and 2026 Iowa 3A Academic All-State recipient. AHS won back-to-back conference championships in 2025 and 2026. In addition, she is a member of the Sporting Iowa ECNL-RL. She is the daughter of Beth and Craig Hinson.
Casper on Hinson: “Kiersten has a great work rate and has a strong presence patrolling the middle of the field. She can easily support the attack and quickly get in and out of moments, keeping the attack alive. Then, just as easily she can track a play defensively and win tackles and break up plays while regaining possession of the ball. She is a dominate player challenging for the ball and can provide a good ball winning presence in the midfield. She has a very positive attitude and approach to playing that will be a great impact on our team.”
Layla Jones – D/MF, 5-10, Kansas City, Mo. / Liberty North HS
Layla Jones is a 5-foor-10 midfielder and defender out of Liberty North High School. She is a starter for the Eagles under the direction of head coach Katy Lindsey. In her three prep seasons, Jones recorded five goals and two assists. She is a second team all-district honoree and LNHS were back-to-back district champions in 2024 and 2025. In addition, she is a member of the KC Athletics ECNL-RL. She is the daughter of Amy Chadwell-Jones and Duke Jones.
Casper on Jones: “Layla is tactically aware midfield player who does very well in transition. She has great instinct on when to take space forward, and drive into the attack when her team wins the ball. On the ball she is dynamic and finds the correct outlet to keep the attack moving. Then, with equal effectiveness and awareness, Layla knows when to high pressure or drop off after her team loses a ball. She will also make the extra effort to get back and help if the opposition breaks free.”
Lili Klinkhamer – D, 5-8, Robert, Wis. / Saint Croix Central
Lili Klinkhamer is a 5-foot-8 defender out of Saint Croix Central. She is a 2-year starter for the Panthers under the direction of head coach Kyla Schewe. In 2026. Klinkhamer tallied 14 goals, earning first team all-conference accolades. In addition, She is a member of the St. Croix Academy. She is the daughter of Stacy and Adam Klinkhamer.
Casper on Klinkhamer: “Lili is a very physical presence when defending. She can handle attackers 1-v-1 when called upon and knows how to support and cover her teammates in the backline. Going forward, Lili can get up and down and is dangerous if she can sneak up into the attack on the flank. Her grit and determination will fit in well with how we approach the defensive side of the game.”
Camila Macias – MF, 5-6, Savage, Minn. / Prior Lake HS
Camila Macias is a 5-foot-6 midfielder out of Prior Lake High School. She is a 2-year starter and senior team captain for the Lakers under the direction of head coach Phil Walczak. Macias tallied seven goals and 15 assists in her prep career. She is a 2-time recipient of the MHSSCAA Excellence Award. Prior Lake took third at the MSHSL Tournament in 2025, following a 2AAA Section Championship. In addition, Macias is a member of the PLSC ECNL-RL where she earned a pair of RCSL Reps All-Metro team honors. She is the daughter of Juan and Nikki Macias.
Casper on Macias: “Camila is a very composed player on the ball and really has a variety of ways she can impact the attack. When in wide positions, she can drive at defenses on the dribble. Camila also knows how to deliver a cross or pass into the opposition penalty area, and quite often will get a good number of assists. She has good versatility and can fill in roles in the center of the park as well. In the middle, Camila is composed on the ball and is good dealing with pressure. Camila has a great attitude and will bring great energy every day.”
Grace Weierke – F, 5-4, Hugo, Minn. / White Bear Lake Area HS
Grace Weierke is a 5-foot-4 forward out of White Bear Lake Area High School. She is a 3-yeart starter for the Bears under the direction of head coach John Dierkhising. Weierke scored 30 career goals as a prep, including 16 in the fall of 2026, while adding eight assists. She is an all-conference and all-state selection, as well as a White Bear Press Athlete of the Week. WBLAHS won the 2024 conference championship and finished as the section runner-up in both 2024 and 2025. In addition, she is a member of the Salvo Girls Academy and was previously a member of the Manitou FC. She is the daughter of Amanda Weierke.
Casper on Weierke: “Grace is a threat in the attack and can change a moment with her pace. She knows how to find dangerous runs and can finish a ball from those moments. She works extremely hard and contributes on the defensive side of the game just as much as the attacking side. With her ability to get up and down the flank, she provides her team the opportunity to break forward immediately. Grace has great energy and will make a positive impact on our team.”
