LOCAL WATCH: Thielbahr tallies first career assist in season-opening win over Air Force
MAX OSWALD | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 months AGO
Emma Thielbahr
I grew up in the small town of Orwigsburg, Pa., where I resided all of my life before moving to Sandpoint. I attended Blue Mountain High School, where I participated in cross country and track and field, a sport that I ended up falling in love with. I went on to attend and run for DeSales University (with other brief stints at Susquehanna University and Elizabethtown College) and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in sport communication with a minor in sport management. I remember just how great it made me feel when I was mentioned in my hometown newspaper. I want to be able to give that feeling to every athlete in Bonner County, no matter how big or small their accomplishments are. As an athlete myself, I know how many hours of work are put in on a daily basis, and that hard work deserves to be recognized. It is my goal to cover as much of the Bulldogs, Spartans and Wampus Cats as I can. I want to work with every athlete, parent, coach, administrator and the community to ensure the best stories are published. | August 15, 2025 2:55 PM
Emma Thielbahr, University of Denver Soccer
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. — Former two-time All-Inland Empire League selection Emma Thielbahr started off her redshirt junior campaign with her first career collegiate assist in a 2-1 non-league win over Air Force Thursday at Cadet Soccer Stadium.
During the 62nd minute with the score still 0-0, Thielbahr received a pass from a teammate near the edge of the box and headed the ball inside to a different teammate, who finished off the play with a tap-in near the goal line.
Thielbahr was one of just four Pioneers to start and play in all 90 minutes of the contest.
A graduate of of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., Thielbahr will look to continue to lead the University of Denver defense in upcoming games at Colorado College (NCAA Division I) on Sunday and against Baylor University (NCAA Division I) on Thursday, Aug. 21, and Seattle University (NCAA Division I) on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Rumble in the Rockies tournament hosted by the University of Montana.
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