All-Tribune First Team
Name School Yr. Pos. Comment
Sam Demarco Perry Jr. GK Single-handily beat Hamilton and stood on her head repeatedly for Pumas
Molly Celler Highland Sr. D Captain was heart and soul of back line that gave up 15 goals in 25 games, including 15 shutouts
Kellie Peay Xavier So. D All-State player another obvious choice by coaches for her defense and transition abilities
Gabby Martinez Hamilton Fr. D Only she and Rachel Shedd started all 23 games for state runners-up; Catalyst of superb freshman class
Dallas Johnson Corona del Sol Sr. D Arguably the best season of any defender in Corona’s rich history the past decade
Jaden DeGracie Highland Jr. MF Throw-in abilities are without peer; school-record 41 assists, including one in every state tournament match
Hailey St. Clair Mesquite Sr. MF Needed to defended opponent’s best MF and initiate ‘Cats attack, and did so supremely
Nichole Walts Xavier So. MF Technically gifted with great shot, en route to being one of best in Xavier history
Kelly Watson Desert Vista Jr. MF Playmaker could score and set up others with help from Jessica Johnson
Kyle Minefield Hamilton Fr. F The other glue to freshman core, Huskies leading scorer and often best player on field despite missing six matches
Michaela Dooley Xavier Jr. F Constantly double-teamed but after season of 29 goals and 17 assists, triple-teams might be the next move
Ashley Hatch Highland Jr. F Tribune POY with school-record 33 goals, 20 assists, GW PK in Div. I championship match
Player of the Year: Ashley Hatch, Highland
Coach of the Year: John Berzins, Highland: Led Hawks to first state title in school history. Found the perfect mix of intense and relaxed and managed outside distractions while peers praised his team’s preparation and consistency.
All-Tribune Second Team
Name School Yr. Pos. Comment
Laura Glew Hamilton Sr. GK U-18 National team player headed to George Mason University
Emily Maier Red Mtn. So. D Leader of defense that posted 16 shutouts in 21 games and led Lions with 18 assists from the back
Katie Clemmons Chaparral Jr. D Leader of young defense; physically gifted with plenty of growth potential a scary proposition
Missy Kettelkamp Pinnacle Jr. D Took on more responsibility when Jorian Baucom struggled and missed time during postseason
Rachel Shedd Hamilton Sr. D Only other Husky to start all 23 games; also among offensive leaders for ‘11 championship team and ‘12 runner-up
Sydney Schroeder Red Mtn. Jr. MF Mesa city player of the year was workhorse in midfield and best player.
Lauren Doud Pinnacle Sr. MF Successfully picked up offensive slack late in season with excellent state tournament
Brianna Hatch Highland Fr. MF 20 goals, 11 assists made her big-time complimentary player next to older sister along with Bre McCarter and Brena Jarvis
Emily Ravenhill Hamilton Sr. F Speedster was first person marked by opposing coaches, defenses
Kaylin Goodenough Gilbert Sr. F 19 goals, 8 assists in limited chances; one of the most dangerous finishers EV
Tianna Stewart Arcadia Sr. F All-Division II standout of speed and aggressiveness led Titans to state semifinals
Danielle Nelson Higley Sr. F 28 goals and 7 assists for Div. III quarterfinalists with help from Anne Day
Honorable Mention
Arcadia: Grace Kim, Sr., F; Jenny Lewis, Sr., D;
Basha: Alyssa Lamb, So., D;
Cactus Shadows: Maddie Bradshaw, Sr., D; Breanna Leach, Sr., MF; Cassie Miller, Jr., GK;
Campo Verde: Shannon Costello, Jr., D; Marissa Dunigan, Sr., D; Meg McDowell, So., MF; Brenna Olsen, Sr., MF;
Chaparral: Raquel Angelone, So., D; Katie Clemmons, Jr., D;
Corona del Sol: Kelsey Cartwright, Jr., D; Olivia Montoya, Jr., D; Nicolette Newcomb, Sr., MF; Stephanie Petre, Jr., MF;
Coronado: Dalia Hernandez, So., MF/F; Irma Nino, Jr., MF; Selia Paderes, Sr., D;
Desert Mountain: Olivia Gran, Jr., F; Darby Price, Sr., D;
Desert Ridge: Aly Coleman, Fr., F; Kristin Long, Sr., F;
Desert Vista: Jessica Johnson, Sr., MF;
Dobson: Sierra Belisle, So., D; Destiny Kenner, Sr., D; Lauren Noeding, Sr., MF; Hannah Peterson, So., F; Dominique Metoyer, Fr., MF;
Gilbert: Jemma Cota, Jr., MF; Melanie Hood, Sr., MF; Rachel Michieli, So., F;
Hamilton: McKaya Brown, Fr., F; Kelsey Merrigan, Sr., D; Riana Metzger, Fr., MF; Jaime Salas, Fr., F;
Highland: Brena Jarvis, Jr., F; Ashley March, Jr., GK; Bre McCarter, So., MF; Paige Morris, Sr., D; Caroline Stosz, Jr., D;
Higley: Randi Allen, So., D; Anne Day, So., MF; Joselyn Hardy, Sr., D; Madison Harrison, So., GK;
Mesa: Brenda Aguilar, Sr., D; Aubrey Blau, Jr., F; Sam Patchin, Sr., D;
Mesquite: Dani Schulz, Sr., GK; Tina Taylor, Sr., D;
Mountain Pointe: Alyson Coker, Sr., MF;
Mountain View: Haley Adams, So., F; Brianna Hadder, Jr., GK; Jessika Muggy, Sr., MF; Megan Rollins, Sr., D;
Notre Dame: Lucy O’Leary, Sr., D; Cadie Naquin, Sr., MF; Madison Reisdorf, Jr., F;
Paradise Valley: Meredith Chew, Sr., GK; Daisha Jones-Oglesby, Sr., MF;
Pinnacle: Jorian Baucom, So., F;
Red Mountain: Caylee Carter, So., F; Jess Gardner, Sr., GK; Noel Munoz, Sr., D;
Saguaro: Maddy Weaver, Sr., D;
Scottsdale Christian: Ashley Adam, Sr., F; Tatum Doyle, Fr., MF;
Seton Catholic: Brenna McLean, Sr., F; Reggie Van Devender, Fr., F;
Skyline: Caitlyn LeBeau, Jr., MF; Miranda Lechner, So., MF;
Valley Christian: Kyla Gross, Sr., F; Keara Schromm, Fr., MF;
Williams Field: Taylor Laubhan, Sr., MF;
Xavier: Cassidy Cunningham, Jr., MF; Emily Holzmeister, Sr., MF; Kelsey Reade, Jr., F;
Mark Heller is the East Valley Tribune sports editor. He can be reached at mheller@evtrib.com or (480) 898-6576.
