Virginia 2030 Rankings Preview: Rising Talent in Girls Academy

The Prep Soccer state rankings for the Virginia 2030 class will be released next week. Prior to the release of the rankings, check out a scouting report on some of the talent from the Girls Academy who have impressed through the opening months of the new club season.    Rice is a defensive midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='416940' first='NVA' last=''] 2012 GA team. She has been a key part of that midfield group during this season. She's a high-activity player in the No. 6 role. She covers a lot of ground and likes to be in the action immediately.   She's a very good on-ball defender. She moves her feet well and gets into the tackle with good balance. She's not passive in her defensive efforts and the willingness to get stuck into the tackle in the center of the field is refreshing to see.   Rice also stood out for her passing. She isn't trying to do too much with the ball and there aren't a ton of highlight reel clips of her passing, but she is great at improvising and making quick decisions. She lifts her teammates with her play.     Thompson is a center back on the [program_tooltip program_id='416940' first='NVA' last=''] 2012 GA team. She was one of the defenders who stood out from the [program_tooltip program_id='416940' first='NVA' last=''] squad. She's competitive and battles for everything. She is a multi-sport athlete (basketball).   Thompson is a center back who can physically control the game. She has a good read on the opposition and is usually in the right spot to make the play. She does well as an on-ball defender but can also be the last line and organize the defense as well. She's a confident player on the ball and makes good outlet passes.     Aliveto has been a standout for [program_tooltip program_id='416940' first='NVA' last=''] 2012 GA for some time. She's previously been featured on Prep Soccer for her high level play. She's been called into US Soccer Talent ID events in the past as well.   Aliveto is a versatile player who can play in the midfield or outside back. Her play in the midfield has been exceptional during the games this season. She's a smart player who offers a ton of high level traits that suggest a bright future in the game.   She's right footed, but she is equally as capable on her left foot. She's delivered some picture-perfect crosses with her left foot this season. Her versatility is a strong point of her game as well as her elite two-way play.     Moran is a center midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='283608' first='Alexandria' last='SA'] 2012 GA team. She has been a standout during the opening months of the club season for her passing. Moran had some moments Virginia Revolution recently that really revealed her quality. She was slicing apart the opposition with her quick thinking on the ball and her vision.   Moran has good instincts and the ability to process the game at a quicker pace. She's got the trademarks of a player with high potential.     Gardner is a defender on the [program_tooltip program_id='283608' first='Alexandria' last='SA'] 2012 GA team. She can play any spot along the defense as well as fit in as a defensive midfielder. She's been part of the ODP regional team. She's also been called into US Soccer Talent ID events in the past.   Gardner's got a lot of traits to her game that could help her succeed in any role of the field. At the end of the day, she is a player. She loves to compete and she thrives when the competition is able to challenge her. Her athleticism, soccer smarts, and skill have shined this season as she continues to elevate her game.     Peek is one of the most exciting talents in this class. She's a center forward on the VA Revolution 2012 GA team. She has been part of US Soccer Talent ID events in the past. She's also been part of the Girls Academy Talent ID events.   She's a center forward who is capable of playing 1v2 or 1v3. She can be left on an island and the assumption is she will win her duel at a pretty high rate even against a numbers disadvantage. She's fast, strong, and skillful. She's got a powerful shot with her right foot and a way to create chances consistently.   Peek is a big time talent in the Girls Academy.     Elion is a center forward/midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='283608' first='Alexandria' last='SA'] 2012 GA team. She can play in a variety of spots. She's been part of the ODP Interregional team in the past. She was also part of the Girls Academy Talent ID event.   Elion is a tall prospect with long strides and the quality to get behind the defense consistently. She can finish chances. Elion also has a long throw-in as a weapon that her side has started to utilize more consistently.     Spurlock is a midfielder on the [program_tooltip program_id='283751' first='Springfield' last='SYC'] 2012 GA team. She can play in the attacking spots as well. She's been part of US Youth National Team camps previously. She's also been part of the Gotham FC Talent ID events.   Spurlock is a skillful player with an excellent first touch. She has the ability to navigate out of tight spaces with her close control and quick footwork. Spurlock moves differently on the soccer field than most of the players in the Girls Academy. She sees pockets of space earlier, she knows where to get to create an open lane for her teammates. She's got that tactical brilliance that makes her a rare talent. She's been a joy to watch this season and should continue to be one of the top prospects in the league.     March is a center back on the Springfield 2012 GA team. She's been part of US Soccer Talent events in the past. She's right footed, an excellent defender, and a leader.   March has impressed with her defensive approach this season. She's shutting down forwards consistently. Her position and strength on the ball seems to frustrated the player she is going against. There have a few instances this season when it just seems like no one can get past her. She's put her name up as one of the best defenders in this class.

The Prep Soccer state rankings for the Virginia 2030 class will be released next week. Prior to the release of the rankings, check out a scouting report on some of the talent from the Girls Academy who have impressed through the opening months of the new club season.