Two former Jamestown High School hockey standouts are making their marks in the collegiate ranks, each carving out a distinct path that blends athletic ambition with personal growth.
Leadership and Community
Olivia Sorlie, once the No. 1 goalie for Jamestown, now guards the net for the University of Arizona Wildcats, having completed her second season in February. In 18 appearances she posted three shutouts and a 92.5 save percentage, allowing just 2.5 goals per game on average.
Sorlie’s impact extends beyond statistics; she was named an assistant captain for the 2026‑27 campaign and has taken an active role in community outreach, organizing an all‑girls hockey camp in Tucson that aims to inspire the next generation of female players.
Under her leadership the Wildcats, who finished 9‑9 in their second year as a program, are targeting a national qualification, a goal that reflects both the team’s progress and Sorlie’s belief in collective effort.
Overcoming Adversity
Peighton Walker began her freshman year at the University of Dubuque before a December foot surgery sidelined her after 12 games. She recorded a goal, three assists and three blocked shots, numbers that hint at a player learning to translate high‑school drive into college‑level resilience.
Walker’s recovery has been accompanied by a structured routine that includes early‑morning lifts and afternoon practices, a regimen she says has sharpened both her physical conditioning and mental focus.
She credits that discipline for the steady improvement she’s seen since her freshman season, emphasizing that work ethic, consistency and mental toughness often outweigh raw talent on the ice.
Walker also offers advice to younger athletes: pursuing college hockey can be a catalyst for personal growth, teaching resilience and life skills that extend far beyond the rink.