Savannah Berry is no stranger to Flagstaff, Ariz. as a former women’s soccer player and two-time alumna of Northern Arizona University. Originally from Carlsbad, Calif., Berry returns to Flagstaff after competing professionally in England to pursue her PhD.

Berry graduated from Northern Arizona in 2015 where she played as a starting midfielder for three years after transferring from the University of Florida. As a two-time All-Big Sky Honorable Mention selection who played in 51 games with 33 starts, she recorded 90 attempted shots, seven assists and three goals for the blue and gold. Upon receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry in 2015, she continued her education at NAU.

She went on to receive her Masters of Science in Sports and Exercise Biomechanics the following year and is currently pursuing her Doctorate’s degree in Redox Biology and Exercise Physiology with a focus in cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women.

In addition to NAU, Berry spent a year in the English Premier Women’s League for the Guiseley A.F.C. Vixens and was named MVP in 2016. She also spent a year at Leeds Beckett University where her team made it to the 11 v. 11 Outdoor National Cup semifinals and 7 v. 7 Indoor Champions of Norway tournament.

Berry rejoins the Lumberjack family in the fall of 2017 with hopes to potentially start a coaching career.