Girls ECNL Playoffs Top Defenders

Here are some of the top defenders at the Girls ECNL playoffs in Redmond, Wash.: <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-49107" src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/06/P1020524-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><strong>Kailalani Ahuna, Pac NW 05:</strong> She kept her opponents in check throughout the week by playing tight defense.  She maintained a strong back line and was a vocal leader for her team. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-49092" src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/06/P1020481-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="20892" first="Olivia" last="Beauvois"], Connecticut FC 06:</strong> This speedy defender has the ability to win the ball and then dribble the length of the field. <strong>Addison Burch, Sporting Iowa 05:</strong> Burch was a steady defender on the left side throughout the week. She also created scoring opportunities by pushing up on the attack. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-49101" src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/06/P1020510-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="22399" first="Shelbi" last="Hess"], FC Pride Elite 05:</strong> She plays both defense and holding mid. Her hustle never stops. Hess shot a rocket from 40 yards out to tie the game vs Pac NW and give her team new life. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-49072" src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/06/P1020421-2-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="22328" first="Kamryn" last="Hoyda"], FC Pride Elite 05:</strong> She played an outstanding second half against LA Breakers by playing tight defense and shutting down the LA Breakers attack. <strong>Emma Schroll, Concorde Fire Platinum 03/04:</strong> Schroll stood tall at center defense against Eclipse Select winning challenge after challenge for her team. <img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-49084" src="https://prepsoccer.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2022/06/P1020460-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><strong>[player_tooltip player_id="23636" first="Kennedy" last="Sullivan"],</strong> Gretna Elite 05: Sullivan was a strong leader from the center back position. The speedster chased down numerous balls while quickly launching the counterattack against Atlanta Fire United. &nbsp;