General | 11/26/2025 5:30:00 PM
WAYNESBURG, Pa. (pacathletics.org) - Connection, intention, and resilience are the core values driving this successful PAC sibling trio. Tyler, Julia, and Renae Mohrbacher create a special sibling dynamic within the PAC. Tyler, an assistant coach of the Waynesburg men’s soccer team; Julia, a crucial member of the Waynesburg women’s basketball and soccer teams; and Renae, a thoughtful player of the Geneva women’s soccer team, all play a part in creating a unique sibling rivalry where support and competition thrive. When Waynesburg versus Geneva game day comes, they have no choice but to be respectful rivals and compassionate siblings.
Tyler Mohrbacher is the oldest of the bunch. He completed a four-year career with the Waynesburg men’s soccer team as a consistent midfielder, gaining recognition within the PAC, which grew throughout his collegiate journey. In 2022, he was an Honorable Mention All-PAC selection. In 2023, he was a part of the All-PAC Second Team and PAC All-Tournament Team, finishing seventh in the PAC in goals (7) and 10th in points per game (0.79). Tyler ended his collegiate soccer career in 2023 as a player, graduating in May of 2024 with a degree in biblical ministries.
Today, he continues his collegiate soccer career at Waynesburg as the graduate assistant coach for the men’s program while working towards a master's in business administration. Transitioning from “T-Mo” on the field to “Coach Mo” has had an inspiring impact. Stepping more into a leadership role has given Coach Mohrbacher the opportunity to speak at Waynesburg’s athlete chapel and to the next generation of athletes with his knowledge in faith and soccer.
As a brother, Tyler holds an unwavering support for his sisters. He has taken this mindset to the next level on the Waynesburg campus, focusing on the community around him, helping to uphold a faith-based family-like culture. “I'm a huge family guy, and my siblings and I have supported each other and the places that God has put us in for all of our lives,” said Tyler.
Julia Mohrbacher, better known as “Julz”, is in her third year at Waynesburg University. Her brother might have swayed her decision to attend Waynesburg, but as soon as Julz stepped onto campus, she made her own path. The dual-sport athlete has been on the PAC radar since her first week freshman year. In 2023, Julz received All-PAC Honorable Mention honors, ranking fourth in the PAC for goals (12) and fifth in points (28). In 2024, she earned a spot on the United Soccer Coaches All-Region Fourth Team, All-PAC First Team and PAC All-Tournament Team.
This past fall, Julz was again a First Team All-PAC selection after leading the conference in total goals (17) and she paced all PAC players with 41 total points and 1.86 points per game.
Flipping to the basketball side, in her 2023-24 basketball season, Julz ranked seventh in the PAC in rebounding (126). In the 2024-25 season, she was fourth in the PAC for made free throws (89-for-135) and fifth in rebounding (211).
Just as Julz is an impressive competitor, her sisterly bond is truly unbreakable. As her brother aids the Waynesburg men’s soccer program throughout the highs and the lows of the season and her sister champions back from injury at Geneva, Julz is their number one fan. “I admire getting to see my brother at work and I know he’s doing great things for the men’s team,” said Julz. “The same goes for my sister. I love getting to hear about how things are going for her there and how she is feeling successful in the environment she’s in.”
Renae Mohrbacher has a different story in finding her own way to the PAC. Studying education, she is currently in her junior year at Geneva after transferring from Robert Morris University. After two devastating knee injuries, the former stand-out Horizon League athlete was looking for a fulfilling, faith-based community, which the Geneva women’s soccer team was able to offer. The first half of the season she focused on a full recovery and the second half she made a triumphant return, becoming a dominant force. Renae appeared in eight games, starting in six. She finished the season with four goals in total, two game-winning goals, tallied an assist, and had the team best of 34 shots, and 19 shots on goal. Proof that another a sensational, well-rounded, committed athlete has emerged amongst the PAC.
As her undeniable athletic skills started to shine during the second half of the season, her ability to connect and form meaningful relationships brings a greater purpose to the Geneva squad. Throughout the entirety of the season, Renae took on a spiritual leadership role, where she was offered encouragement and contributed to the team’s success any way she could.
As a sister, Renae is thankful to have two of her siblings inside the PAC. She strives to be a light on her campus, just like her older brother and younger sister. She hopes each of their contributions can become a testament to their teams and stretch into the PAC. Being the first to cheer on her siblings’ successes, Renae also deeply appreciates the challenge being at an opposing school offers. “It feels like a gift, and it's something that has made each of us the player we are today,” said Renae.
They grew up competing with each other in their backyard, now it is on the NCAA Division III stage. Tyler, Julz, and Renae all took individual journeys that landed them in the PAC, but the most notable thing their stories have in common is the family-feel community. They all strive to build personal, impactful connections, building upon an inclusive, uplifting culture their sports have given them.
Throughout their entire lives, this group of siblings has bonded over the love of sports, the desire to compete, and a strong determination to do their best, not only for themselves, but selflessly, for the people around them. It is what makes their impact so exceptional. The Mohrbacher siblings raise the bar, as friends, siblings, rivals, faithful leaders, and especially PAC competitors.