Match Week 2
April 5 - 11
GK - Gianna Johnson
Gianna Johnson, goalkeeper for Waterford, earned her spot in our Best X11 this week after keeping 2 shutouts and allowing only 1 goal in 3 matches. Both games in the UW-Whitewater invitational against Menasha and Fond Du Lac ended in a clean sheet for Waterford.
D - Anika Poling
Poling is a defender and captain for Shoreland Lutheran. She earned a spot after assisting 1 as well as allowing just 1 goal against in the Pacers’ 2 dominant wins this week.
D - Ella McGinnis
The centerback captain of Verona had a monster game against DeForest by scoring 2 headed goals off of corner kicks. Her efforts on defense allowed the Wildcats to allow just 1 goal in their first four games played during the week.
CDM/D - Addie Dobrinska
The freshman defensive midfielder scored an incredible game-winning goal against Franklin in a 1-0 victory. Their defense also allowed Union Grove to finish both games with a shutout to start their season.
M - Kylie Steel
Steel, a junior midfielder for Oregon, 7 seven goals in their opening game against Beaver Dam. Steel was a no-doubt pick for the Best X11 this week and made a great case for our player of the week.
M - Claire Zulewski
The midfielder for Appleton North scored a hattrick against previously ranked Whitefish Bay on Friday night. The Lightning were down 3-1 at the break, but they managed to score 4 unanswered goals to capture a 5-3 victory on the road against the Blue Dukes.
M - Nola Maughan
The junior midfielder for Madison West helped the Regents start their season 3-0. Her 3 goal contributions offensively to go along with 4 assists capped off a dominant week for Maughan and the Regents.
M - Keelan Thomsen
This was Thomsen’s second week playing high school soccer. The freshman from Waukesha West appeared in 3 games while scoring 4 goals and assisting 4 more. The first year Wolverine found herself in the All-Tournament Team from the UW-Whitewater Tournament, helping her secure a spot in our Best X11 this week.
F - Evelyn Myrda
Another forward for Notre Dame Academy, Myrda built on Adamski’s performance last week by following it up with 7 goals and 1 assist. Her efforts offensively have put NDA in the top 10 in our D3 girls soccer rankings.
F - Noelle Rauwolf
Noelle Rauwolf earns our player of the week!
The junior forward for Verona scored 2 goals against previously ranked Sheboygan North and 4 goals with an assist against D1 side Franklin. Rauwolf’s performance helped Verona win first place at the UW-Whitewater tournament and start the season undefeated in their first 4 matches.
F - Naomi Borman
Borman is a sophomore forward for the Madison West Regents. In her first 3 games on varsity, she scored 4 goals while leading the Regent attack which helped them win all 3 matches this week.
What a great week this was for high school soccer! If you or someone you know would like to be featured, make sure to fill out the Best X11 submission form near the bottom of the Best X11 page to submit your pick.
