Best of the Best: 2024 Daily Herald All-Valley Girls Soccer Team
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- Georgia King of Timpanogos (7) outraces Ridgeline’s Reagan Brown for the ball during a 4A girls soccer quarterfinal match on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024.
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- Lone Peak senior Kate Denney passes the ball during the 6A championship game against Davis at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
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- American Heritage players celebrate after the 2A semifinal game against St. Joseph at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024.
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- Maple Mountain junior keeper Anya Gulley kicks the ball during the 5A semifinal game against Brighton at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024.
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- Lone Peak players and coaches pose for a photo after the 6A championship game against Davis at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
Congratulations to the top girls soccer players in the Utah Valley area in 2024:
Player of the Year: Kate Fuller, Jr. F, Lone Peak
Fuller emerged as an elite player who always played at a high level. She could get the ball in the net herself (20 goals) or set up teammates for excellent finishing opportunities (11 assists).
Offensive MVP: Paisley Gardner, Jr. F, American Heritage
Gardner proved to be a gifted scorer for the Patriots who took on the best competition 2A had to offer and both put the ball in the net (27 goals) and spread the ball around to others (16 assists) on the way to the state title.
Midfielder MVP: Kate Denney, Sr. MF/F, Lone Peak
Denney demonstrated how to be a dynamic leader and imposing presence in the midfield who was always ready to take on anyone either offensively (11 goals, 10 assists) or defensively.
Defensive MVP: Georgia King, Sr. D, Timpanogos
King is a physical athlete who started for the Timberwolves for three years and could always be counted on to contest every ball, whether on the ground or in the air (also had 8 goals and 2 assists).
Keeper of the Year: Anya Gulley, Jr. GK, Maple Mountain
Gulley is an athletic, tough keeper who did her part throughout the season to give the Golden Eagles a chance to win throughout the year (5.5 shutouts), helping them get back to the 5A semifinals.
Coach of the Year: Shantel Jolley, Lone Peak
Jolley kept her star-powered team focused and unified, despite injuries and other obstacles. It’s never easy to play every game with enough focus to avoid getting upset, but the Knights didn’t drop a single game as Jolley led them to their second-straight 6A title.
2024 All-Valley Girls Soccer First Team (alphabetical order)
Emily Bergero, Sr. GK, Timpanogos
Dedicated net-minder who finished with 8.5 shutouts and was a 3-year starter.
Cambria Lee, Sr. F, Skyridge
Talented attacker who was always a threat to get the ball in the net (14 goals scored, nine assists).
Eliza Collings, Jr. GK, Lone Peak
Mentally sharp athlete who didn’t get tested frequently but was still ready and made big stops (16 shutouts, 6 goals allowed).
Bella Devey, Sr. MF, Lone Peak
Athletic forward with the speed and skill to wreak havoc on defenses in numerous ways (18 goals, 13 assists).
Jordyn Farrer, Sr. F, Pleasant Grove
Dangerous attacker who notched 10 goals while also setting up teammates for seven assists.
Chelsea Hartmann, Sr. MF, Lehi
Impressive facilitator who came through with 12 assists as well as 8 goals.
Brooke Hendricks, Sr. F, Lone Peak
Relentless forward who was always a threat to create magic (10 goals scored, 8 assists).
Haley Hutchins, Sr. F, Timpanogos
Versatile athlete who was as comfortable distributing (9 assists) as scoring herself (11 goals).
Sierra Jacobson, Sr. MF, Maple Mountain
Key leader who made everyone around her better (6 goals, 6 assists).
Malia Jessop, Sr. F, Timpanogos
Electric player who used her speed and skill to create openings (8 goals, 4 assists).
Ruby Lee, Sr. D, Lone Peak
Amazing one-on-one defender who stymied some gifted attackers, helping the Knights get a lot of shutouts.
Samantha (Mattie) Neves, Jr. F/MF, Springville
Tremendous young attacker who has been one of the most dangerous and consistent players in the state, notching 16 goals and 10 assists.
Samantha Sellers, Sr. F, Lone Peak
Effective winger who could shoot coming into the middle (21 goals) or put great touch on her crosses (10 assists).
Samira Sosa, Sr. F, Maeser
One of the top scorers in the state with 34 goals but also got the ball in position for others (10 assists).
Sadie Stratton, So. F, American Heritage
Phenomenal finishers who was nearly unstoppable in the attack (33 goals, 6 assists).
2024 All-Valley Girls Soccer Second Team (alphabetical order)
Rachel Boren, Sr. MF/F, Skyridge
7 goals, 7 assists
Danielle Dunn, So. F/MF, Cedar Valley
14 goals, 1 assist
Adelle Grimley, Sr. MF, Lehi
10 goals, 6 assists
Ashley Hamblin, Sr. D, Mountain View
Stopper with excellent instincts
Bree Harmon, Sr. D, American Heritage
Key defender, solid organizer in the back
Chelsey Hughes, Sr. MF, Salem Hills
Focal point of the Skyhawk attack (7 goals, 3 assists)
Chelsie Johnson, Sr. D, American Fork
Excellent stopper with good field sense.
Tess Livingston, Sr. D, Pleasant Grove
Important organizer, rock-solid performer (2 goals, 4 assists)
Sarah Mathis, Sr. GK, American Fork
Solid leader, finished with 3.5 shutouts.
Sabrina McCarter, Sr. GK, Mountain View
Excellent keeper, 5 shutouts
Anna McMaster, Sr. D, Maple Mountain
Important backline athlete who came up with big plays
Faith Nydegger, Sr. MF, American Fork
12 goals, 3 assists
Aurie Pack, Fr. MF, American Heritage
8 goals, 18 assists
Katie Olsen, Sr. F, Maeser
23 goals scored, 8 assists
Izzy Pierce, Jr. F, Timpanogos
11 goals, 4 assists
Islay Smith, Sr. D, Lone Peak
Solid on-ball defender, always in the right spots
Honorable Mention
ALA: Harley Wilson, Piper Henry, Chanel Carpenter
American Fork: Eden Jones, Julie Huddleston, Cambree Ballard, Presley Houghton
American Heritage: Ada Werner, Riley Jansen, Isabelle Steele, Gentry Fallon, Camryn Woodley
Cedar Valley: Kelsey Woodbury, Brynnlee Bassett, Zuri Gray, McKenna Myers, Gabriella Filimoeatu
Juab: Cambree Hall, Addison Ludlow
Lehi: Isabelle Dahl, Kelsey Badger, Emery Thatcher, Alexis Beaudin
Lone Peak: Tessa Carter, Ivy Harding, Hannah Heimuli, Paige Headricks, Ada Villarreal
Maeser Prep: Jesenia Peterson, Cami Simmons, Tess Jorgensen, Alice Watson
Maple Mountain: Kesley Jewkes, Kate Yeates, Vivian Bird, Piper Hoyt, Mateya Hall
Mountain View: Lucy Konold, Cali Willis, Makenna Grimley, Channing Peterson
Orem: Mylie Louder, London Guymon, Savvy Woodbury, Abby Egbert
Payson: Noelle Muhlestein, Marlie Sorensen, Sophia Frisby
Pleasant Grove: Anna McGrath, Aubrie Robins, Savanna Facer
Provo: Kayla Stoddard, Liv Lancaster
Salem Hills: Addie Peterson, Kylie Mead, Rinnlee Whiting
Skyridge: Allison Beard, Cambria Condie, Kait Meyer, Aly Johns
Spanish Fork: Lexie Kovatch, PJ Ashworth, Laney Forbush, Avary Levanger
Springville: Claire Kirby, Sage Conrad, Adalie Dodd, Audrey Pennington
Timpanogos: Havyn Carter, Raeley Searle, Alie Strong, Madisyn Searle
Timpview: Claire Badger, Leah Atuaia, Ellie Robertson, Sandra Sagers, Claire Burningham
Wasatch: Ellie Karl, Lucy Jibson, Aspen Ivie, Sicily Clark
Westlake: Marlee Hunter, Kennedy Prestwich
