Rankings Analysis: Freshman talent to know in Georgia

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Prep Soccer state rankings for the Georgia 2029 class was released this week. Check out <a href="https://prepsoccer.com/georgia/rankings/girls/2029-rankings/">the full rankings here</a>. Learn more<a href="https://prepsoccer.com/how-we-rank/"> about our ranking process here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out the scouting report on the top talent to know from the Prep Soccer rankings. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["317480"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b8bb7401d03"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Korn is the top ranked goalkeeper in this class. The Tophat standout has been decorated at the Girls Academy level. She was named the top goalkeeper in the U13 level two summers ago for her play with Tophat.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Korn is a complete goalkeeper. She's got secure hands, tons of confidence, and comfort to use her feet in distribution. She's been a key player for the success of Tophat.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["176723"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b8bb7401d66"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fahrner is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='279107' first='Tophat' last='GA'] Gold 2011 team. She is listed as a midfielder/forward on her player profile. She projects as a box-to-box midfielder. She has a good physical profile and athleticism to fit that role at a high level. She is a multi-sport athlete - a standout on the basketball court as well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Fahrner is an undeniable talent. It's difficult to watch [program_tooltip program_id='279107' first='Tophat' last='GA']me film and not remark on her impact on the game. She puts herself in the spots to be influential and takes over the game at times. As she continues to progress, the consistency of influencing and dictating the game will be the main focus for scouts in seeing her improvement into the realm of top midfielders in this class.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["207862"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b8bb7401db9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='207862' first='Makenna' last='Johnson']-Williams is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='279107' first='Tophat' last='GA'] Gold 2011 team. She was named to the Girls Academy National Talent ID Roster for last season. She is one of the captain's of the Tophat team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is listed as a midfielder/defender on her player profile and there are some scouting reports out there with detailed notes on her as a midfielder, but it looks like she's taken over the right center back spot for Tophat in the 2011 age group.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>She is an athletic defender who reads the game well. She is comfortable on the ball and can break pressure off the dribble. She has the quality on the ball to be a weapon for her side with her playmaking from that role. She's got terrific instincts as a defender, but could improve on her overall technique in 1v1 defending and using her long legs to her advantage in duels.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Johnson-Williams is one of the players who is playing at the highest level currently and has a high upside especially in the center back role.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["200433"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b8bb7401e0a"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Banta is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='279107' first='Tophat' last='GA'] Gold 2010 team. She was named to the Girls Academy National Talent ID roster over the summer.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Banta has been a key player for the very successful Tophat program. She is a defensive midfielder with good technical skill. The aspect of her game that stands out from game film is her approach off the ball. She scans and checks her should constantly. She is always adjusting her position to help support the balance of her team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Banta has the tactical approach of a veteran in that role, which makes her one of the best defensive midfielders in this class at the national level.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["318230"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b8bb7401e59"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kim is a midfielder/forward on the [program_tooltip program_id='283303' first='Concorde' last='Fire'] 2011 ECNL team. She mainly played as a midfielder during the postseason run for her club team, and I think the No. 10 or No. 8 spot is her future.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kim's best attribute is her soccer smarts. She gets into the right spots off the ball and has a nose for the goal. She's also strong on the ball and defenders tend to bounce off of her. She has good skill and vision. She's a top-tier talent in the ECNL Southeast in this age group.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319078"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b8bb7401eb9"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McNabb is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='283303' first='Concorde' last='Fire'] Platinum 2011 ECNL team. She plays as a box-to-box or attacking midfielder at the club level. She has been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">McNabb is a player scouts should be aware of at the start of this season. Based on the game film from the preseason contests, she has increased her speed of play and her decision-making from last season. She's been decisive in her actions and reaped the rewards of a prolific talent in the final third. McNabb is playing with an increased confidence to take over the game at any moment and should be a top talent to watch this season.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["294844"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b8bb7401f1b"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Davis is a winger on the [program_tooltip program_id='283303' first='Concorde' last='Fire'] Platinum 2011 ECNL team. She has been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. She was a standout for Prep Soccer scouts during the ECNL Semifinals in Richmond.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">She is an attacking talent who shined even against the best of the best in the ECNL level. There is a lot to like from her game including the goal-scoring ability from the wing and the 1v1 attacking qualities. Davis could improve in her off-ball play. She can have a tendency to take plays off. The winger makes a big impact when she is on the ball, but there is room to grow as a two-way winger.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["318223"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b8bb7401f73"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arevalo is a winger/defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='283303' first='Concorde' last='Fire'] Platinum 2010 ECNL team. She has a bright future as an outside back. She knows how to use her body to shield players off the ball. She has excellent recovery speed.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Arevalo's attacking quality offers quite the weapon too. She can get forward and hit in a cross when the opportunity is available. Arevalo is a two-way impact player on the wing.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["318227"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b8bb7401fc1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Headley is a center back on the [program_tooltip program_id='283358' first='GSA' last=''] 2010 ECNL team. She has been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. She was also selected to the ECNL Southeast All-Conference Second Team.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Headley is an elite defender. She blocks shots, wins duels, and shuts down the opposition at every turn. She can disrupt the center forward in a variety of ways to help her team control the game. She has the athleticism to match up against any type of forward.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["319085"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-68b8bb740200e"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burrell is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='283358' first='GSA' last=''] 2010 ECNL team. She can play as a defensive midfielder or as a box-to-box midfielder. She has an unlimited supply of energy and covers a ton of ground throughout the game. She is listed as a midfielder/defender on her player profile and there is the versatility to her game to fill in a number of roles.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Burrell has a bright future. She's a smart player with the physical profile to project as an impact player at the next level. Her high work rate and competitive drive will make her a top prospect in this class for a long time.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->