Meet the Oregon high school girls soccer stars of the week (11/6/2023)
Here are the Oregon high school girls soccer stars of the week for Oct. 30-Nov. 5, as nominated by coaches, fans and readers.
If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email danbrood91@gmail.com. These submissions will be included on our athlete of the week ballot.
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Olivia Albers, Mountainside
The senior goalkeeper made a pair of saves in the penalty kick shootout out to help the Mavericks get a 1-0 (4-2 in PKs) win over Lake Oswego in a Class 6A state playoff second round match played at Lake Oswego High School.
Bella Bohne, Grant
The senior midfielder had a total of three assists for the Generals in Class 6A state playoff victories against South Medford and Sheldon.
Ella Bulkley, Catlin Gabel
The sophomore tallied three goals for the Eagles in their 8-0 win over Creswell in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff semifinal contest played at Catlin Gabel.
Olivia Bunke, Banks
The freshman forward had both a goal and an assist to help lead the Braves to a 2-1 win over Yamhill-Carlton in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff second round match played at George Fox University.
Dakota Carson, Creswell
The senior forward scored a pair of goals for the Bulldogs in their 3-1 victory at Sutherlin in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff second round match.
Cloe Chase, Marist Catholic
The senior continued her big season for the Spartans, scoring three goals while also having an assist in their 6-0 win over Astoria in a Class 4A state playoff first round match played at Marist Catholic. She then had a goal and an assist in a 3-1 quarterfinal win over Gladstone.
Eleanor Cohen, Cleveland
The freshman forward/midfielder scored a tying goal for the Warriors in their 3-1 win at Mountainside in a Class 6A state playoff quarterfinal contest.
Alice Davidson, Scappoose
The senior midfielder stepped up, scoring three goals for the Indians in their 6-1 home win against Pendleton in a Class 4A state playoff first round contest. She then scored three more goals in a 5-0 quarterfinal win over North Bend.
Ella Davis, Sisters
The junior midfielder scored a pair of goals to help the Outlaws run to an 8-0 win over Salem Academy in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff second round match played at Sisters.
Abbie Day, Grant
The senior forward had a goal and two assists to help the Generals post a 5-0 win against South Medford in a Class 6A state playoff second round match played at Delta Park.
Caroline de la Motte, Wilsonville
The senior had a pair of assists in helping the Wildcats run to a 7-0 victory over West Albany in a Class 5A state playoff first round match played at Wilsonville High School.
Lilly Erving, La Salle Prep
The sophomore recorded a pair of goals to help the Falcons soar to a 5-1 win over Mountain View in a Class 5A state playoff second round match played at La Salle Prep.
Kamilla Grimmer, Philomath
The senior forward stepped up with two goals and an assist to lead the Warriors to a 3-1 win over Molalla in a Class 4A state playoff first round match played at Philomath High School.
Malia Groshong, Valley Catholic
The senior scored a pair of goals to help the Valiants post a 3-0 win over Banks in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff quarterfinal match played at Valley Catholic High School.
Cassidy Harding, West Linn
The junior’s second half goal gave the Lions the margin of victory in their 1-0 win over Forest Grove in a Class 6A state playoff second round match played at West Linn High School.
Alana Hill, Catlin Gabel
The freshman shined for the Eagles with a goal and two assists in their 8-0 home win over Brookings-Harbor in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff second round contest.
Julia Hoesly, La Salle Prep
The sophomore’s 23rd-minute goal snapped a 1-1 tie and helped send the Falcons to a 5-1 win over Mountain View in a Class 5A first round match at La Salle Prep.
Marley Holden, Sisters
The senior midfielder tallied a pair of goals in the Outlaws’ 8-0 home victory against Salem Academy in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff second round contest.
Sloane Jockin, Cleveland
The sophomore midfielder scored the final goal of the match for the Warriors in their 3-1 win over Mountainside in a Class 6A state playoff quarterfinal match played at Mountainside High School.
Caile Lader, North Marion
The senior forward scored a pair of goals to help the Huskies post a 5-1 win over The Dalles in a Class 4A state playoff quarterfinal match played at Woodburn High School.
Kammy MacLennan, Jesuit
The junior midfielder scored two goals and added an assist for the Crusaders in their 3-0 win over North Medford in a Class 6A state playoff second round match played at Jesuit High School.
Libby McLaughlin, Marist Catholic
The freshman came up with a goal and an assist for the Spartans in their 6-0 victory against Astoria in a Class 4A state playoff first round tilt played at Marist Catholic. She then had a goal and two assists in a 3-1 win over Gladstone in a quarterfinal match.
McKenna Miller, Gladstone
The sophomore goalkeeper turned in an impressive performance for the Gladiators in their 1-0 shutout victory at Henley in a Class 5A state playoff first round match.
Nyamma Nelson, West Linn
The junior goalkeeper made 12 saves during regulation play and overtime and then she converted her attempt during the penalty kick shootout to help the Lions upset top-seeded Jesuit 1-0 in a Class 6A state playoff quarterfinal match played at Jesuit High School.
Lola Pierce, Cleveland
The junior forward scored what turned out to be the winning goal for the Warriors in their 3-1 victory over Mountainside in a Class 6A state playoff quarterfinal match played at Mountainside High School.
Jaidyn Richter, Cleveland
The senior defender, and a team captain, led the Warriors’ defensive effort in their 1-0 win against Central Catholic in a Class 6A state playoff second round contest played at Cleveland High School.
Marlowe Rowland, Cleveland
The freshman, who usually is the Warriors’ back-up goalkeeper, stepped into a starting spot due to injury and made some key saves, including one in a one vs. one situation in the team’s 3-1 win at Mountainside in a Class 6A state playoff quarterfinal contest.
Ava Schreffler, Canby
The senior scored a goal in the final 10 minutes of the second half to help give the Cougars a 1-0 victory at Corvallis in a Class 5A state playoff first round match.
Gina Schroffner, Marist Catholic
The sophomore had a pair of assists for the Spartans in their 6-0 win against Astoria in a Class 4A state playoff first round match played at Marist Catholic.
Hannah Smyth, North Eugene
The senior forward/midfielder had a goal and an assist to help lead the Highlanders to a 2-0 win over Putnam in a Class 5A state playoff first round match played at North Eugene High School.
Nailani Solomon, Grant
The sophomore forward recorded a hat trick for the Generals, tallying three goals in their 5-0 win over South Medford in a Class 6A state playoff second round match played at Delta Park. She also had two goals in a 2-0 quarterfinal win over Sheldon.
Sydney Spotts, La Salle Prep
The senior stepped up with a pair of goals for the Falcons in their 5-1 victory against Mountain View in a Class 5A state playoff first round contest played at La Salle Prep.
Paige Stewart, Crook County
The senior goalkeeper was key in a 1-0 shutout win over Klamath Union, putting the Cowgirls in the state playoffs for the first time in school history. She then had more than 20 saves in a 1-0 loss to North Marion in a Class 4A first round match.
Zari Thomas, North Eugene
The freshman forward/midfielder had two goals and three assists for the Highlanders in a 6-0 win over Silverton in a Class 5A state playoff quarterfinal match played at North Eugene.
Victoria Valenzuela, North Marion
The freshman forward/midfielder scored a first half goal to give the Huskies their winning margin in a 1-0 win against Crook County in a Class 4A state playoff first round match played at North Marion High School. She also had two assists in a 5-1 quarterfinal win over The Dalles.
Victoria Vera, Gladstone
The junior midfielder/forward scored a second-half goal to give the Gladiators a 1-0 victory at Henley in a Class 4A state playoff first round match. She also had a goal in a 3-1 quarterfinal loss at Marist Catholic.
Kenley Whittaker, Wilsonville
The senior midfielder/forward scored four goals and added an assist in leading the way for the Wildcats in their 7-0 win over West Albany in a Class 5A state playoff first round match played at Wilsonville High School.
Mikayla Williams, Sunset
The freshman keeper recorded a shutout in a 2-0 win over Westview in Round 2 of the Class 6A playoffs, sending the Apollos to the state quarterfinals.
Kendal Yazzolino, St. Mary’s (Medford)
The freshman tallied a pair of goals to help lead the Crusaders to a 4-1 road win over Four Rivers in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff second round match.
