23s are ready to shine in the Magnolia State (Part 2 of 2)
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Mississippi High School soccer is approaching the end of its season with the playoffs starting this which means club soccer is right around the corner and this class of 23s will be looking to put their stamp on the recruiting…
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Continue ReadingMississippi High School soccer is approaching the end of its season with the playoffs starting this which means club soccer is right around the corner and this class of 23s will be looking to put their stamp on the recruiting trail this summer. This is a loaded class of talent from top to bottom. Athletes such as Abby Badurak Abby Badurak F Gulfport | 2023 State MS (Gulfport HS; University of Southern Miss verbal commit), Mary Frances Symmes Mary Frances Symmes M Gulfport | 2023 State #61 Nation MS (Gulfport HS; ECNL Birmingham, NC State verbal commit), and Briley Ross Briley Ross M Lewisburg | 2023 State MS (Lewisburg HS; Futsal Escola; Bethel University commit) highlight this deep class of 23s.
Listed below are the top players for the Class of 2023 (Part 2 of 2)
MF Avery Matheson Avery Matheson M Our Lady Academy | 2023 State MS , Our Lady Academy/Gulf Coast United – Multi-sport athlete that can cause issues within the midfield. Matheson has grit and is able to defend and keep position within the buildup.
MF/D Julia McPherson Julia McPherson M Starkville | 2023 State MS , Starkville HS – McPherson brings a physical quality to her defensive prowess. She is skillful enough to effectively share the ball which makes her an asset on the attack.
M/F KK Morris KK Morris M Northwest Rankin | 2023 State MS , Northwest Rankin/International Futbol Club of MS – With over 40 goals in her high school career, Morris has a knack for putting herself in positions to find the back of the net. The ability to score anywhere around the 18 puts Morris as a player to watch.
M/F Kristen Phillips Kristen Phillips M West Lauderdale | 2023 State MS , West Lauderdale/ECNL Birmingham – Phillips is best described as pacey. She has unbelievable speed on and off the ball. She plays at a high level both in club and high school. Goal scoring can come in bunches when she is getting touches on the ball.
HM Samantha Robertson Samantha Robertson M St. Patrick Catholic | 2023 State MS , St. Patrick Catholic/Gulf Coast United – Robertson is a versatile player. Accustomed to playing a center back roll, her skillset and vision for the pitch have allowed her to play a more defensive mid position. She can make players around her excel.
D Megan Rodgers Megan Rodgers D Starkville Academy | 2023 State MS , Starkville Academy/ECNL Birmingham – Rodgers is a versatile defender that plays for Alabama FC ECNL GU17. Her experience and vision on the pitch make her a defensive presence.
M/F Briley Ross Briley Ross M Lewisburg | 2023 State MS , Lewisburg/Futsal Escola – Ross is a Bethel College commit that is crafty when the ball is at her feet. She is able to attack opposing teams with her speed and control which has led to over 45 goals in her high school career.
D/M Abigail Sanders Abigail Sanders D West Lauderdale | 2023 State MS , West Lauderdale/Alliance FC – Sanders is an athletically gifted defensive midfielder that uses her size and field awareness to stop and start attacks on the pitch. She is a field general and is able to provide support within the attack.
CM Avery Saulter Avery Saulter M Pass Christian | 2023 State MS , Pass Christian/South Mississippi SC – With over 20 goals and 10 assists, Saulter can attack oppositions from any area on the pitch. Her creativity on and off the ball within the midfield and ability to provide pressure within the attack makes her valuable on the pitch
M/F Alli Shemper Alli Shemper M Biloxi | 2023 State MS , Biloxi/South Mississippi SC – Shemper can put pressure on opposing teams with her field vision and speed on the ball. She has pinpoint passing accuracy and understands the game. In addition, she is able to score when needed.
GK Kate Brooke Smith Kate Brooke Smith GK Clarkdale | 2023 State MS , Clarkdale HS – Smith is an athletic and talented shot stopper. She plays with confidence between the pipes and can keep it close in tough games.
M Mary Frances Symmes Mary Frances Symmes M Gulfport | 2023 State #61 Nation MS , Gulfport/ECNL Birmingham – NC State verbal commit that is able to wear on opponents by using her speed and quickness. She is going to be one of the fittest athletes on the pitch. Combing that with her high soccer IQ and solid skillset makes her a D1 prospect.
D Vivian Thomas Vivian Thomas D Oak Grove | 2023 State MS , Oak Grove/Southern States – Thomas is a gifted athlete that can play out wide on either side of the pitch. Her stamina and defensive awareness allow her to participate in the build-up when attacking opposing teams.
F Olivia Tribolet Olivia Tribolet F Madison Central | 2023 State MS , Madison Central/ MS Rush United – Tribolet is five goals away from setting the school record for a 6A powerhouse in Madison Central with 57 career goals. Her creativity inside and around the 18 makes her a scoring threat anytime the ball is on her foot.
M/D Kennedi Turner Kennedi Turner M Lewisburg | 2023 State MS , Lewisburg/Futsal Escola – Turner is a versatile athlete who can be seen all over the pitch. Her ability to play anywhere makes her a prospect to watch. She is capable of defending for 90 minutes or putting pressure on opposing teams.