All-America Watch List: Girls Defenders
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Throughout the season, PrepSoccer.com will focus on the top candidates for the PrepSoccer All-America honors. Today, we check out the leading girls defender candidates for fall-playing states. There will be additional players added to the Watch List in the upcoming…
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Continue ReadingThroughout the season, PrepSoccer.com will focus on the top candidates for the PrepSoccer All-America honors. Today, we check out the leading girls defender candidates for fall-playing states. There will be additional players added to the Watch List in the upcoming weeks. From match observation, 2021 PrepSoccer.com accolades and coach recommendations, here are some names to know:
TOP ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATES
(in alphabetical order with high school, year in school, college commitment – if any)
Lauren Adam Lauren Adam D Noblesville (IN) | 2023 State IN , Noblesville (Ind.), Sr., Purdue
As part of a soccer dynasty at Noblesville, Adam has been overshadowed by so many other Division I-bound offensive players. Now, the senior has a chance to shine. Through nine matches, Adam has played a key role in a defense that has not allowed a goal this season.
Avery Brown Avery Brown D Franklin (TN) | 2023 TN , Franklin (Tenn.), Sr., Mississippi
Brown rolls into the high school season on the heels of being selected to the ECNL Ohio Valley first team. Franklin might have turned the corner after a so-so start with a 4-0 shutout of Brentwood last week.
Audrey Cain Audrey Cain null | M Academy Of Notre Dame (PA) | 2023 State PA , Academy of Notre Dame (Pa.), Sr., Rutgers
Cain will spend time between midfield and outside back for Academy of Notre Dame. Last year, her play helped the team to a state runner-up finish, which was a major step up in this program. During Cain’s freshman season, the team won only four matches. Now it figures to again challenge for the independent school state crown.
Piper Coffield Piper Coffield D Mars (PA) | 2023 State PA , Mars (Pa.), Sr., Indiana
The younger sister of Pitt starter Ellie Coffield, Piper is more than living up to the family hype. She’s part of a loaded Mars lineup that is off to a 4-0 start with only one goal allowed. Coffield’s father played football at Pitt and her mother played volleyball at Pitt, however, Piper is breaking the trend as she has committed to Indiana.
Isabella Douglas Isabella Douglas 5'7" | D Montclair Kimberley (NJ) | 2023 State NJ , Montclair Kimberley (N.J.), Sr., Boston College
Douglas is a defender on the club scene and will be used in the back in high school, but Montclair Kimberley may require her talents up top this season. She scored 12 goals as a junior. We’re starting her as a defender for this list, but that might change as the season progresses.
Lauren Fields Lauren Fields M Mount Notre Dame | 2023 OH , Mount Notre Dame (Ohio), Sr., Dayton
Fields was the anchor in a defense that allowed only nine goals during a 21-0-1 showing in 2021. Interestingly, three of those goals allowed came in one contest. MND finished with 16 shutouts. MND is off to an undefeated start in 2022 and started the year as the FAB 50 No. 1 team, but a draw last week dropped the team from the top spot.
Kaeden Koons-Perdikis Kaeden Koons-Perdikis D Georgetown Visitation (DC) | 2023 MD , Georgetown Visitation (D.C.), Sr., Duke
Koons-Perdikis is coming off a season where she was named to the Washington Post All-Metro first team, a rare feat for an underclass player in the DMV.
Olivia Lester Olivia Lester M Sierra Vista | 2023 NV , Sierra Vista (Nev.), Sr., Gonzaga
Lester has helped Sierra Vista to three shutouts in its first four matches this season. She might be called on to be more involved in the attack this year as opposed to last season.
Maya Loudd Maya Loudd null | D Tualatin (OR) | 2023 OR , Tualatin (Ore.), Sr., Washington
Loudd was the most coveted of the high school-playing Oregon defenders and a favorite to repeat as an all-state performer in 2022. All with five other all-league returnees, Loudd and Tualatin might be well-positioned to make a deep run into the Oregon 6A playoffs.
Caitlin Mara Caitlin Mara D BB&N (MA) | 2024 #78 Nation MA , Buckingham Browne & Nichols (Mass.), Jr.
Mara was a key defender in BB&N’s perfect 2021 season where the team allowed only two goals all season. Last year’s squad was loaded with offensive senior superstars, so it might be up to the defenders this year if BB&N is to repeat its 2021 success.
Alyssa Montgomery, Glacier Peak (Wash.), Sr., Washington
The season started last week in Washington, and Glacier Peak opened the season with a 2-1 win over perennially strong Snohomish.
Ava Rightmire Ava Rightmire 5'6" | D Downingtown West | 2023 State PA , Downingtown West (Pa.), Sr., Penn State
Downingtown West is off to a 4-1 start with only two goals allowed, and that’s in part thanks to Rightmire. It’s hard to believe that this major college prospect was only a second-team all-area pick last year. Each of the past few years, PIAA District 1 has featured a major college defender, and this year it’s Rightmire.
Katherine Truitt, Lexington Catholic (Ky.), Sr., Kentucky
After opening the season with a 3-0 loss to Sacred Heart, Lexington Catholic has strung together 12 straight wins and has allowed only six goals during that stretch. Truitt anchors the back but sometimes moves to forward, which accounts for the four goals and five assists she has on the season.
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Reagan Amberson Reagan Amberson D Pennington School (NJ) | 2023 State NJ , Pennington School (N.J.), Sr.
Lindley Amick Lindley Amick D NV , Faith Lutheran (Nev.), Jr.
Carolina Benitez Carolina Benitez M Kellenberg (NY) | 2023 #183 Nation NY , Kellenberg (N.Y.), Sr., Massachusetts
Drew Bernard Drew Bernard D Good Counsel (MD) | 2023 MD , Good Counsel (Md.), Sr., Maryland
Meaghan Bernetti, Archbishop Spalding (Md.), Sr.
Riley Carolan Riley Carolan D WA , Bishop Blanchet (Wash.), Sr., Montana
Lexi Chatterton, Bishop Kelly (Idaho), Sr., Boise State
Kelsey Clay, Jackson Prep (Miss.), Sr., Mississippi State
Aracelli Cloutier, Bedford (N.H.), Sr., Providence
Kaitlyn Colvert Kaitlyn Colvert M OH , Olentangy Orange (Ohio), Sr., Dayton
Anna Croyle Anna Croyle M Pennridge (PA) | 2024 State PA , Pennridge (Pa.), Jr.
Eliana Davin Eliana Davin D Montour | 2023 PA , Montour (Pa.), Sr., George Mason
Abigail Davis Abigail Davis M NJ , Hardin Valley Academy (Tenn.), Sr., Tennessee Tech
Avery DePiero Avery DePiero D Pingree School (MA) | 2023 MA , Pingree School (Mass.), Sr.
Daphne Egelhoff Daphne Egelhoff D Coronado | 2023 NV , Coronado (Nev.), Sr.
Annabelle Ekern, Farragut (Tenn.), Sr.
Kendall Fabery Kendall Fabery M PA , Southmoreland (Pa.), Cleveland State
Sydney Feiler Sydney Feiler F Mercy (MD) | 2023 MD , Mercy (Md.), Sr., Virginia Commonwealth
Eva Grunkemeier, Portland Jesuit (Ore.), Sr.
Gwen Howell Gwen Howell D Mars (PA) | 2023 State PA , Mars (Pa.), Sr., Richmond
Ella James Ella James D Loveland | 2023 OH , Loveland (Ohio), Sr.
Ravae Jaramillo Ravae Jaramillo D Hope Christian | 2024 NM , Hope Christian (N.M.), Jr.
Sophia Jones, Nichols School (N.Y.), Sr.
Dakota Merino Dakota Merino D Syracuse (UT) | 2023 UT , Syracuse (Utah), Sr., Louisana Tech
Andi Miller, Lakeside School (Wash.), Sr., Yale
Kya Parke Kya Parke D Fremont (UT) | 2023 UT , Fremont (Utah), Sr., Cal State Fullerton
Samantha Payne, Clarence (N.Y.), Jr.
Anna Pettit, Fishers (Ind.), Sr.
Olivia Prim, Father Ryan (Tenn.), Sr.
Ava Roberson Ava Roberson D South Oldham | 2023 KY , South Oldham (Ky.), Sr., Murray State
Joyce Sanchez Joyce Sanchez D Hope Christian | 2023 NM , Cibola (N.M.), Sr.
Emma Stankunas Emma Stankunas D Perkiomen Valley (PA) | 2023 State PA , Perkiomen Valley (Pa.), Sr. College of Charleston
Julia Thomson Julia Thomson M PA , Springside-Chestnut Hill (Pa.), Sr., Illinois-Chicago
Nadia Zaborowski Nadia Zaborowski D IN , Noblesville (Ind.), Sr., Army