On Monday, the 2012 Daktronics NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer All-Central Region Teams were announced and senior defender Vicki Booth collected Second-Team honors for her outstanding play on the pitch in 2012.
The Rockton, Illinois native, who also earned a spot on the All-NSIC First-Team, helped the Peacock defense record a NSIC-best 14 shutouts and a school-record 15 wins this past year.
Booth played in all 20 matches for the Peacocks at middle defender in 2012 and started all but one those games. She helped UIU’s defense shut down some of the best opposing scorers while holding opponents to a regular-season conference-record six scores. The Peacock offense, which tied for third in scoring with 36 goals during the regular season, also benefited from Booth’s strong defensive play and quick footwork.
At 5-foot-7, Booth was one of the tallest defenders on the Peacock backline and surprised opponents with her speed and strength. Her strong defense and quick takeaways made the Peacock quick-strike offense possible and deadly potent. Booth did not find the back of the net in 2012, but did take four shots and placed two of those on goal.
During her four-year career at Upper Iowa, Booth started 64 of the 75 games she has played in. Along with fellow senior defender Catherine Bunting, Booth has solidified the Peacock backline as one of, if not, the best backline in the NSIC.
In her career, Booth has scored a total of three goals - all of which came in her freshman season - and earned her sole assist in her junior year.
Vicki is the daughter of Martin and Alison Booth and will graduate with a degree in athletic training come Spring, 2013.
Minnesota State-Mankato, which was unable to secure its first-ever Final Four berth Sunday after losing in a seven-round shootout, 5-4, to Grand Valley State, earned a region-best five first-team selections and seven overall selections following the 2012 season.
Central Missouri, which reached the NCAA Round of 16 before falling to the Mavericks in the Super Region semifinals, finished with three first-team selections, while Southwestern Oklahoma State earned two first-team honorees. The final three spots were taken up by representatives of Northeastern State, Central Oklahoma and Minot State.
Nicole Dooher of Minnesota State-Mankato was selected as the Daktronics Central Region Player of the Year after being named the NSIC Offensive Player of the Year. She entered the NCAA Championship with eight goals and12 assists for a total of 28 points.
See below for the full list of the 2012 Daktronics NCAA Division II Women's Soccer All-Central Region Team Selections.
First Team
| Pos | Name | School | Yr | Hometown |
| GK | Molly McGough | Minnesota State-Mankato | So. | Centennial, Colo. |
| F | Nicole Dooher | Minnesota State-Mankato | Sr. | New Hope, Minn. |
| F | Brittni Walker | Central Oklahoma | Sr. | Midwest City, Okla. |
| F | Alexis Robbers | Central Missouri | Fr. | St. Louis, Mo. |
| F | Zoe Fisher | Minot State | So. | Cambridgeshire, England |
| MF | Josie Price | Southwestern Oklahoma State | Sr. | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| MF | Brianne West | Minnesota State-Mankato | Sr. | Omaha, Neb. |
| MF | Kayla Shain | Central Missouri | Sr. | Olathe, Kan. |
| MF | Elizabeth Cudjoe | Northeastern State | So. | Takadori, Ghana |
| D | Lauren Somers | Minnesota State-Mankato | Sr. | Bloomington, Minn. |
| D | Kira Bertrand | Southwestern Oklahoma State | Jr. | Brampton, Ontario, Canada |
| D | Cassie Weik | Minnesota State-Mankato | Sr. | Oakdale, Minn. |
| D | Jenna Stones | Central Missouri | Sr. | Olathe, Kan. |
Second Team
| Pos | Name | School | Yr | Hometown |
| GK | Meagan Burke | Central Oklahoma | Sr. | Lakewood, Colo. |
| F | Amanda Olsen | Concordia University, St. Paul | Sr. | Cottage Grove, Minn. |
| F | Kelsey Visor | Southwestern Oklahoma State | Jr. | Moore, Okla. |
| F | Maureen Stormont | Minnesota Duluth | So. | Stillwater, Minn. |
| F | Jordan Hester | Fort Hays State | Fr. | Olathe, Kan. |
| MF | Caitlin Graboski | Minnesota State-Mankato | Jr. | Woodbury, Minn. |
| MF | Olivia Hayes | Truman | Sr. | Clayton, Mo. |
| MF | Tori Meinhardt | Minnesota State-Mankato | Jr. | Maple Grove, Minn. |
| MF | Alex Bachman-Williams | University of Mary | Jr. | Minot, N.D. |
| D | Jordan Hutchison | Central Oklahoma | Jr. | Edmond, Okla. |
| D | Kelsey Ridgway | Truman | Jr. | West Des Moines, Iowa |
| D | Vicki Booth | Upper Iowa | Sr. | Rockton, Ill. |
| D | Rebecca McCoy | Winona State | Jr. | Eagan, Minn. |
Central Region Player of the Year: Minnesota State-Mankato senior forward Nicole Dooher (New Hope, Minn.)
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