Illinois Week 4 high school girls standouts
Here are some of the top standouts from Week 4 in the Illinois girls soccer season M Tyra King Tyra King F IL , Metea Valley, Jr. King came up big in both games this weekend at the BodyArmour series.…
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M Tyra King Tyra King F IL , Metea Valley, Jr.
King came up big in both games this weekend at the BodyArmour series. King never makes bad decisions with the ball and loves to get her teammates involved. She showed that at the start of the second half in Saturday’s game against Crystal Lake Central with an early assist. But her biggest play came in the closing minutes. The junior forward buried a ball in the back of the net with under four minutes remaining to secure a 3-2 win. On Sunday, King scored the game’s lone goal over Glenwood High School from the Springfield area.
M Molly Pistorius, Maine South, Sr.
The Northern Michigan commit has the Redhawks off to a sensational start this season. Her offensive contributions this weekend were exceptional. She found the back of the net twice on Saturday with eight shots in a 2-1 win over Hinsdale Central. Sunday morning, she added two more goals against top-10 Warren. The Redhawks would win in a penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw in regulation. Earlier in the week, she assisted in a 1-1 draw at New Trier and scored twice against Maine East. Pistorius has 20 goals and 5 assists in 11 games this season. Maine South is 8-1-1.
F Holly Deutsch, Deerfield, Sr.
Deutsch has been all over the place for the Warriors lately. She assisted two of the six goals Deerfield scored against Lakes to open the week. But Deerfield’s 4-1 win Thursday over New Trier opened eyes. On Saturday, Deutsch took part in all three goals in a 3-1 win over Downers Grove North at the BodyArmor Series. She scored the opening goal of the game, then added two assists in the second half. On Sunday, she and the Warriors got to rematch St. Viator; the team who knocked them out in last years sectional final. Deutsch scored again on Sunday, but Deerfield fell to the Lions in a 3-2 thriller.
F Imani Coleman, De La Salle, So.
Coleman has made positive contributions in every single game for the Meteors. The sophomore forward scored two goals and an assist to open the week against Chicago Washington. Coleman scored two more goals in a 4-0 win over conference rival Montini on Tuesday. In the BodyArmor series, Coleman and the meteors picked up two statement wins over large suburban schools. On Saturday, Coleman scored against Waukegan en route to a 4-1 win. On Sunday, she assisted in the Meteors 3-1 win over Joliet West.
M Megan Norkett Megan Norkett M Naperville Central (IL) | 2023 #149 Nation IL , Naperville Central, Jr.
Naperville Central has resumed playing after a little time off, and junior sensation Megan Norkett Megan Norkett M Naperville Central (IL) | 2023 #149 Nation IL is staying hot. She scored the only goal of Tuesday’s conference opener at Waubonsie Valley. On Saturday, the Northwestern commit scored an incredible free-kick goal in the first half to beat previously unbeaten St. Charles North 2-0. Norkett is an excellent two-way center-midfielder who plays with a lot of pace with the ball and has a unique skillset. She has a very powerful left foot and she showed it against the North Stars on Saturday. Can stop counter attacks on the defensive end too.
F Olivia Anderson, Naperville North, Sr.
Anderson has continued her hot start to the season. The senior scored an outstanding goal in the second half against Neuqua Valley last weekend as she took down a lob pass, dribbled around a defender, and stuck the ball beautifully into the top-right corner. She also got an assist that game. Anderson then scored and assisted in the Huskies 4-0 win against Evanston in the Lou Malnati’s Deep Dish Classic on Saturday. Olivia Anderson plays with a very high motor and loves to create her own shot. If the shot isn’t there, she’ll make great plays to teammates.
F Grace Williams, St. Charles East, Jr.
Williams scored seven goals in Carbondale this weekend. She started things off with a 7-0 win over Belleville ease where she scored four goals in the 25 minutes she played. On Saturday, the junior scored twice and assisted in a win over Carterville. On Sunday, the Saints took down previously unbeaten Marion from southern Illinois 3-0. Williams scored in that game too. The impact Grace Williams has made since transferring from Neuqua Valley has been terrific. She can use both feet, cross balls well, and pass effectively.