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<p>A four-part look at studs from Texas concludes as we look at three more players who are standing out, and will be players to watch. This group includes two sophomore and a junior.</p>
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<p>[player_tooltip player_id='154587' first='Aiden' last='Bailey'], Central Midfielder/Central Defender, Arlington Heights, Class of 2026</p>
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<p>Versatility will be the name of the game with these three, and it starts with Bailey who plays in the middle of the pitch, either as a center mid or a center back. She plays at Arlington Heights High and plays club for the Sting Royal 2008 ECNL team. Bailey is a very creative player on top of being versatile. She has great skill, allowing her to play all over. She is a very skilled player, and on top of that she is a leader. Bailey shows the ability to be coached, she is committed to her team, she is a very outgoing presence and is very communicative. </p>
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<p>Aubrey "Pickles" Crawford, Midfielder, Frisco Memorial, Class of 2026</p>
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<p>"Pickles" as she is known, is a very flexible, versatile player that can play just about anywhere, but features a lot as a midfielder. The Frisco High standout plays club for the Sting Royal 2008 ECNL team. Crawford is a very strong, persistent and resilient player. She is a dominant force on the pitch that causes trouble for her opponents. She sees the game very well, and is very focused when on the pitch. Crawford is a strong personality, and strong player, but she is still very coachable and very a team-first player.</p>
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<p>Gianna Gomez, Forward, McKinney, Class of 2025</p>
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<p>The lone junior from this group, Gomez stars at McKinney High and plays club for the Sting Black 07 ECNL team in Dallas. Gomez is a very hard-working, coachable young player. She is dedicated to the sport and to her craft, and because she works so hard it has bred confidence. Gomez is a versatile player, and can play almost anywhere, but mostly features at forward. She is a physical player who really looks to complete, and her athleticism allows her to do most things on the pitch.</p>
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A four-part look at studs from Texas concludes as we look at three more players who are standing out, and will be players to watch. This group includes two sophomore and a junior.
[player_tooltip player_id='154587' first='Aiden' last='Bailey'], Central Midfielder/Central Defender, Arlington Heights, Class of 2026 Versatility will be the name of the game with these three, and it starts with Bailey who plays in the middle of the pitch, either as a center mid or a center back. She plays at Arlington Heights High and plays club for the Sting Royal 2008 ECNL team. Bailey is a very creative player on top of being versatile. She has great skill, allowing her to play all over. She is a very skilled player, and on top of that she is a leader. Bailey shows the ability to be coached, she is committed to her team, she is a very outgoing presence and is very communicative. Aubrey "Pickles" Crawford, Midfielder, Frisco Memorial, Class of 2026 "Pickles"…
