Washington high school girls soccer, Class 2A preseason rankings: Columbia River still on top (9/12/2023)
After talking to coaches around the state, SBLive WA is releasing it Class 2A preseason Top-10 girls soccer rankings heading into fall season:
* CLASS 1A and 'B' PRESEASON RANKINGS
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1. COLUMBIA RIVER
As long as coach Filly Afenegus is at the helm, it’s a safe bet that Rapids will reload with ease and be around on final day in Shoreline.
2. WEST VALLEY OF SPOKANE
After lone 2022 loss to Columbia River, Eagles - led by goalkeeper Aubrey Lobdell, could be lifting bigger hardware this November.
3. TUMWATER
Program’s best finish (third place) in 2022 is only the launching point for Thunderbirds' side primed to lift a title within the next two years.
4. SEHOME
Reigning runners-up have enough talent to make another deep postseason run, even if it means retooling at some positions.
5. EAST VALLEY OF YAKIMA
CWAC’s offensive (Shannah Mellick) and defensive (Mackenzie Isaak) MVPs return, as well as league’s leading scorer Ariana Lopez.
6. RIDGEFIELD
Any team that can survive and advance from loaded District 4 has a shot at a long stay in WIAA playoffs - and Spudders set up to do so.
7. SELAH
Four seniors graduated from Vikings' side seeking its fifth consecutive state tournament bid, but they still have enough.
8. HOCKINSON
Senior Abby Dombrow leads Hawks team that has become WIAA tournament mainstay under coach George Moya.
9. R.A. LONG
Revitalized Lumberjills have no easy nights in 2A GSHL, but returning offensive MVP Kathryn Chapin poses many problems herself.
10. LYNDEN
While they may lack the depth of past seasons, Lions roster enough sufficient high-end talent to compete any given night.
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