All-Area Girls Soccer capsules
FIRST TEAM
Abbey Coleman
Central Magnet, Sr.
Position: Goalkeeper
Why chosen: The 8 A-AA Goalkeeper of the Year and Maryville College commitment tossed nine shutouts in helping the Lady Tigers reach the Region 4 A-AA Tournament. She was particularly strong down the stretch, allowing just nine goals in the team's final 11 games.
Ashley Barrientos
Smyrna, Soph.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: The All-District 7-AAA first-team selection scored 27 goals for the Lady Bulldogs, who finished fourth in the regular season.
Ashley Lawson
Siegel, Sr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: The Clemson commitment and All-State selection scored 31 goals and tallied five assists in her first season of high school soccer, helping Siegel win the 7-AAA tourney and reach the Class AAA Sectional.
Madison Shea
Central Magnet, Jr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: The Lipscomb commitment was the District 8 A-AA MVP and led the Lady Tigers in scoring with 25 goals and nine assists as the squad reached the Region 4 A-AA Tournament.
Faith Adams
Oakland, Soph.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: District 7-AAA Midfielder of the Year had seven goals and 12 assists in leading Oakland to an unbeaten regular season in the league.
Carly Bowen
Blackman, Jr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: The first-team All-District 7-AAA selection scored 14 goals with two assists as the Lady Blaze finished third in the district regular season and reached the tourney semifinals.
Ajah Liggin
Oakland, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: Liggin was a coaches all-state selection and first-team All-District 7-AAA choice after helping the Lady Patriots to a 10-4 record and unbeaten regular-season mark in the district.
Bella Roberts
Siegel, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: The UT-Martin commitment was a first-team All-District 7-AAA selection and coaches all-state choice. She scored 16 goals with nine assists as the Lady Stars won the 7-AAA Tournament and reached the Class AAA Sectional.
Kenzi Vetter
Blackman, Jr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: The first-team All-District 7-AAA selection scored 10 goals with a team-high 11 assists as the Lady Blaze finished third in the regular season and reached the tourney semis.
Kaitlyn Watson
Stewarts Creek, Jr.
Position: Defender
Why chosen: The versatile All-District 7-AAA first-team selection managed 12 goals despite being moved and playing a majority of the season in the backfield because of team injuries.
Alexis Louk
Siegel, Sr.
Position: Defender
Why chosen: Louk was one of the top defenders in District 7-AAA, earning first-team All-District and coaches all-state honors as Siegel reached the Class AAA Sectional.
Shelby Parker
Oakland, Sr.
Position: Defender
Why chosen: Was the District 7-AAA Defensive Player of the Year and earned coaches all-state honors as Oakland's defense had nine shutouts.
SECOND TEAM
Goalkeeper: Becca Shadowens, Riverdale, Jr.
Forward: Janie Hopper, Siegel, Jr.
Forward: Sophie Spivey, MTCS, Soph.
Forward: Aliyah Vaughn, Blackman, Fr.
Forward: Claire Watson, Oakland, Jr.
Midfielder: Katie Bain, Stewarts Creek, Sr.
Midfielder: Jill Berosh, Blackman, Soph.
Midfielder: Chaltu Dersu, La Vergne, Sr.
Midfielder: Katie Nyland, Stewarts Creek, Jr.
Midfielder: Liz Tank, Central Magnet, Jr.
Defender: Alaysha Russell, Blackman, Jr.
Defender: Calli Simmons, Smyrna, Sr.
Defender: Katie Webb, Oakland, Jr.
Defender: Sarah Williams, Siegel, Jr.
HONORABLE MENTION: Lena Alakabi, Stewarts Creek; Julea Bartch, Central Magnet; Holly Bowman, MTCS; Alysa Butera, Oakland; Emily Bryant, Smyrna; Brenda Cernas, Smyrna; Jenna Clothier, Oakland; Mallory Conlin, Blackman; Hayli Meeks, Siegel; Nayla Menbreno, La Vergne; Gabby Ortega, Central Magnet; Abbey Peach, Oakland; Reagan Parker, Oakland; Mia Roberts, Siegel; Rylei Skinner, Stewarts Creek; Jaida Souvannaraj, Riverdale; Sydney St. Armor, Riverdale; Annie Warner, Stewarts Creek; Mikaila White, La Vergne.