Saint Francis University Athletics

JUNIOR (2018) - Saw action in 18 matches with five starts at left back...recorded her first career point with an assist in a win over UMBC (8/23).

SOPHOMORE (2017) - Played in five matches...made her season debut at VMI (8/31).

FRESHMAN (2016) - Did not see game action

BEFORE SFU: Ward has been a member of the Beadling Soccer Club for several years, and she has helped lead the team to 3 PA State Cup Championships, the 2014 Region 1 Championship, the 2014/2015 US Youth Soccer National League and a berth into the National Tournament representing Region 1.
 
She was also a full-time starter on the Greensburg Central Catholic High School girl's soccer team and a captain as a senior in 2015. She helped the team get to the WPIAL A Championship game all four years, winning the Championship three times. Ward also helped the Centurions to the PIAA State Championship game three times, winning twice.
 
Ward was named all-section as a junior and senior while also being named All-WPIAL and a WPIAL All-Star both seasons. She's also an accomplished sprinter, setting the school record in the 200-meter and 400-meter races while leading the team as a captain to a section title as a junior. Ward is also a member of the National Honor Society.
 
van Stralen on Ward: "I am looking forward to working with Sarah to develop her playing style into our system of play. She will add much-needed depth to our defense."