In the 2025 season, Ally Kolba played a pivotal role for Texas Wesleyan, participating in eight games out of the team's sixteen. As a goalkeeper, she notably secured the only shutout for her team, showcasing her defensive skills in a 1-0 victory against North American on August 22. During this match, Kolba made six critical saves, four of which came in the first half, ensuring a clean sheet for her team.
Throughout the season, Kolba appeared in seven games as a goalkeeper, starting in four of them. She faced a total of 32 shots and made 22 saves, demonstrating her ability to
handle pressure in the box. Her efforts on the field accounted for a total of 376 minutes in action, contributing significantly to the team's defensive strategies.
Kolba's consistent performances in goal were a key aspect of Texas Wesleyan's season, with her standout shutout against North American serving as a highlight of her contributions. With no goals or assists recorded, her focus and impact were clearly on safeguarding her team's net, making her an essential part of the defensive lineup.
In the 2024 season, Ally Kolba demonstrated versatility for Texas Wesleyan, contributing both as a field player and a goalkeeper. Kolba appeared in 17 of the team's 18 matches, showcasing her adaptability and endurance across the field. As a field player, she scored one goal and provided one assist, tallying both in a match against Texas A&M Texarkana on September 3, where she successfully converted a penalty shot.
In her role as a goalkeeper, Kolba participated in five matches, starting four of them. She recorded 21 saves with 30 shots faced, notably achieving a shutout against Oklahoma Panhandle State on October 22, where she made five crucial saves to secure her team's 2-0 victory.
Kolba led the team in penalty shots and penalty shot attempts, reflecting her crucial role in high-pressure situations. Her contributions were vital in both offensive and defensive capacities, underpinning her status as a key player for Texas Wesleyan throughout the season.
High School Achievements: Academic All-District and First Team All-Distrcit in soccer, recognized in football as players to watch, 5th place in district pole vault
College Achievements: 2x NJCAA Conference Champion, 2x NJCAA National Champion, NJCAA Academic All-American
