Sports Scene Soccer Dream Team
Ashton Miller, Okemos, Field Player, Player of the Year
Miller helped lead Okemos to a Division 1 state championship. During the season she scored 18 goals and tallied 11 assists while being considered one of the top sophomore soccer players in the country.
Erica Goodenough, DeWitt, Forward
The DeWitt senior helped lead the Panthers to their third straight Division 2 semifinal. Goodenough scored 31 goals on the season.
Addison Schaar, DeWitt, Forward
Schaar was second on the team in scoring with 30 goals and finished the year with 14 assists.
Kirsty Gomez, Lansing Christian, Forward
A sophomore, Gomez finished the year with 51 goals, leading all area players in goals scored. She has over 100 goals in her first two years of varsity action.
Gabby Garza, Williamston, Midfield
A proven playmaker, Garza finished the season with 22 assists.
Molly O’Connor, Okemos, Goalie
A second team all-state performer, O’Connor had a goalie save percentage of .954 on the season.
Lindsey Lee, Midland Dow, Defender
The future Western Michigan University player helped lead Midland Dow to the regional final where it fell to Rochester Adams 2-1 in overtime. Lee led a Dow defense that allowed just six goals in 24 games.
Desirae Duvernois, Frankenmuth, Forward
Duvernois scored 21 goals with 12 assists for the Eagles, who were 21-3-2 this season. Duvernois is a four-year varsity player and three-year starter.
Brenna Pawelkowski, Nouvel Catholic Central, Midfield
Pawelkowski led Nouvel to the regional finals in Division 4. She totaled 25 points, with 12 goals and 13 assists.
Allyson Harran, Powers Catholic, Defender
Harran, a sophomore, scored 13 goals on just 30 shots and provided four assists. She has already verbally committed to play soccer at Wake Forest University.
Morgan McKerchie, Powers Catholic, Forward
McKerchie led the Chargers in goals (21) and assists (23) en route to earning first-team Division 3 all-state honors. Only a sophomore, she has verbally committed to play at Michigan State University.
Coach of the Year
Gary Strickler, Midland Dow
Midland Dow finished the season 21-2-1. Dow had 20 shutouts on the season and allowed just six goals.
Area All-State Selections
Division 1 First Team
Lindsey Lee, Midland Dow, Defender
Ashton Miller, Okemos, Field Player
Jordyn Ryfiak, Rockford, Field Player
Division 1 – Second Team
Sarah Kovan, Okemos, Field Player
Molly O’Connor, Okemos, Goalie
Division 1 – Third Team
Alex Lowes, Grand Blanc, Midfield
Shauna Stadelmaier, Midland Dow, Midfield
Vanessa Lacrosse, Okemos, Field Player
Division 2 – First Team
Erica Goodenough, DeWitt, Forward
Addison Schaar, DeWitt, Forward
Division 2 – Second Team
Abby Meirndorf, Mason, Midfield
Caitlin Fitzpatrick, Lowell, Field Player
Ashley Montogomery, Mt. Pleasant, Midfield
Division 3 – First Team
Jordan Newman, Lake Fenton, Forward
Jessica Adams, Powers Catholic, Defender
Allyson Harran, Powers Catholic, Defender
Morgan McKerchie, Powers Catholic, Forward
Heather Rolls, Powers Catholic, Goalie
Gabby Garza, Williamston, Midfield
Division 3 – Second Team
Desirae Duvenois, Frankenmuth, Forward
Darby McCracken, Freeland, Midfield
Ally Reed, Lakeview, Forward
Chelsea Howe, Powers Catholic, Midfield
Emma Philpotts, Powers Catholic, Defender
Caitlyn Clem, Williamston, Goalie
Division 3 – Third Team
Kelley McKeon, Lansing Catholic, Midfield
Maddison Reynolds, Powers Catholic, Forward
Adrienne Watts, Williamston, Forward
Division 4 – First Team
Kirsty Gomez, Lansing Christian, Forward
Brenna Pawelkowski, Nouvel Catholic Central, Midfield
Faith Palmreuter, Valley Lutheran, Midfield
Division 4 – Second Team
Elizabeth Perkins, Lansing Christian, Midfield
Rachel Barry, Nouvel Catholic Central, Goalie
Allie Kendall, Nouvel Catholic Central, Forward
Division 4 – Third Team
Kayleigh Bytwerk, Lansing Christian, Goalie
Kaelin Martlock, Valley Lutheran, Forward