Five from Granite Bay star for school, club
The Granite Bay High girls soccer team had a great year, reaching the NorCal Regional finals after a successful run into the Sac Joaquin Section finals. These five players were very important for the Grizzlies, and each of them are…
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Continue ReadingThe Granite Bay High girls soccer team had a great year, reaching the NorCal Regional finals after a successful run into the Sac Joaquin Section finals. These five players were very important for the Grizzlies, and each of them are currently making big impacts at the ECNL level for their respective clubs.
Josslyn Goebel
Josslyn Goebel
Goebel is a very strong, imposing defender who uses her natural build to excel at the center back position. She is strong in the air, is a very good tackler in 1v1 situations and generally has an aggressive style of play. She is very technical in that she has good passing range, she is an accurate passer and can help maintain possession and create smooth transitions. She is an intelligent player which allows her to read the game very well as she shows great timing and she knows how to position herself to win the ball. She has a positive attitude and is a strong vocal leader on the pitch who is excellent at organizing the back line. Goebel has also overcome a knee injury and it made her more appreciative of the game and her teammates. She has played ODP and PDP before, was an all-league player for Granite Bay and was a scholar athlete as well. She plays club at Placer United.
Reese Gotchall
Reese Gotchall
Gotchall is a midfielder with incredible ball skills. She is very technical as she is calm and cool in possession and can really pick a pass and weight it perfectly. She can use either foot to get past a defender and she switches play very nicely. She has a knack for scoring goals as she can score with her head and feet. Gotchall has a motor that does not stop as she can put in a full shift with great effort. A passionate player, she shows great leadership. She plays club at San Juan.
Griffin is a handful for opposing defenders as the forward is an exceptionally talented player. She is really fast and to go with her speed that can skin any defender, she’s incredibly crafty as she expresses herself with clever play to create opportunities. She’s a clinical finisher, and when in front of goal she’s gonna put the ball away. She shows great fitness and will continue to make runs and pressure the defense, and always maintains a positive attitude with her teammates. She plays club for Placer United.
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Molly Newlin
Molly Newlin
Newlin is an imposing figure in the midfield and is excellent on either side of the ball. She is a stalwart defender, and is super strong in 1v1 situations, as she can shut down an attack before it really has a chance to build. She’s very strong and wins aerial duels and transitions those wins into an attack very quickly, turning into a playmaker and scorer in an instant. With her strength and physicality, she’s a lot to handle in the midfield. She’s also very smart, showing a high soccer IQ. She plays club for Placer United.
Savig is a defender and was a sophomore at Granite Bay. She’s a Placer United club player, and is incredibly good in 1v1 situations, able to lock down an attacker who seeks to break the back line. She is also very comfortable on the ball, starting an attack from the back as she displays great passing and ball skills. She’s incredibly fit as she will run tirelessly and put in a complete shift when on the pitch. A determined and intelligent player, she solidifies any back line she’s on.