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Local Soccer Pioneer's Daughters Make Their Mark in Grand Forks

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Jen Hodny's daughters, Taylor and Reagan, are blazing a trail in local women's soccer, following in their mother's footsteps as a powerhouse player and coach. The freshman twins have led their team, Grand Forks Red River, to an unbeaten record of 12-0-2, with Taylor scoring 18 goals and Reagan contributing 10 assists. Their skills and work ethic have not gone unnoticed by their coach, Jason Heydt, who praises them for their exceptional soccer IQ, kind nature, and outstanding academic performance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Taylor Hodny, a freshman, is one of the state's top scorers with 18 goals and 6 assists.
  • Reagan Hodny, her freshman twin sister, has a team-high 10 assists and 4 goals.
  • The Hodny twins spent seven years in Michigan before moving back to Grand Forks, where they began playing soccer under their mother's coaching.
  • Grand Forks Red River coach Jason Heydt notes that the Hodny twins have a "very high soccer IQ" and are exceptional teammates.
  • The Riders, led by the Hodny twins, are on a breakout season, with their last winning 10-or-more games since 2008.
  • Taylor Hodny was named a second-team all-state choice as an eighth-grader, showcasing her exceptional skills and potential.

Statistics:

  • Grand Forks Red River's record is 12-0-2, with the Hodny twins leading the team's scoring and assist lists.
  • Taylor Hodny has scored 18 goals and contributed 6 assists, while Reagan Hodny has 10 assists and 4 goals.
  • The Hodny twins have played together since seventh grade, with Taylor leading the team with 12 goals in her eighth-grade season.
  • Grand Forks Red River's last state championship title was in 2004, with the Hodny twins' mother, Jen, being a key player on the team.

Sources:

  • Grand Forks Herald, May 27, 2025.
  • Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
  • GF Red River Coach: Jason Heydt. Record: 12-0-2. Key scorers: Fr. Taylor Hodny 18 goals-6 assists; jr. Addi Kotrba 6-3; sr. Payton Bergeron 5-1; fr. Reagan Hodny 4-10; fr. Alexis Giannopoulos 5-7; eighth-grader Ella Bry 4-0.

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