“Shelby was the obvious difference-maker for Issaquah and carried that team on her back. Throughout last season, there were instances when teams would double or triple-team Shelby.”

Kate Deines Krieger

a former two-time Washington Gatorade Player of the Year (2006-08)

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-10 senior forward scored 31 goals and passed for 11 assists this past season, leading the Eagles (14-5) to the Class 4A state championship game. Runje recorded eight multi-goal games, including six hat tricks. A United Soccer Coaches All-American selection, she participated in the High School All-American Game this past December. She concluded her prep soccer career with 57 goals and 32 assists.

Academic Achievement

Runje has maintained a 3.84 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a national letter of intent to play soccer on scholarship at Gonzaga University this fall.

Exemplary Character

Runje has volunteered locally as an elementary school tutor and she’s donated her time as a youth soccer coach and referee.