Tennessean All-Midstate girls soccer team 2018
Michael MurphyFIRST TEAM
The first eight players are nominees for the girls soccer player of the year. The winner will be announced on May 31 at the fourth annual Tennessean Sports Awards presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans.
Anna Augustini
Ravenwood, Sr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: The District 12-AAA offensive MVP scored 29 goals and provided 10 assists for the Class AAA semifinalists.
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Caroline Betts
CPA, Fr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: The Division II-A Middle Region MVP scored 48 goals and provided 15 assists for the state champion Lions.
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Hailey Braemer
Ensworth, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: The Davidson signee and Division II-AA East/Middle Region MVP scored 11 goals and provided 19 assists.
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Kate Devine
Brentwood, Jr.
Position: Goalkeeper
Why chosen: The Vanderbilt commitment and District 12-AAA co-goalkeeper of the year posted seven shutouts for the Class AAA quarterfinalists.
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Faith Gober
DCA, Sr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: The Chattanooga signee scored 33 goals and provided 16 assists in just 15 games.
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Kendra Mueller
Beech, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: The Chattanooga signee and District 9-AA MVP scored 28 goals while helping lead the Lady Buccaneers to their first state championship.
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Janiya Stevens
Clarksville, So.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: The District 13-AAA MVP scored 38 goals and provided 22 assists while helping lead the Lady Wildcats to their seventh straight sectional berth.
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Harper White
Franklin, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: The Clemson signee and District 12-AAA MVP scored 13 goals and provided four assists.
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(Rest of first team)
Kate Boring
Brentwood, So.
Position: Defender
Why chosen: The District 12-AAA co-defensive MVP anchored a defense that surrendered just 13 goals en route to a Class AAA quarterfinal finish.
Sarah Cloud
Ravenwood, Jr.
Position: Defender
Why chosen: The District 12-AAA co-defensive MVP helped lead a defense that surrendered just 10 goals en route to a Class AAA semifinal finish.
Cece Pascarella
CPA, Sr.
Position: Defender
Why chosen: The all-district and all-region player helped anchor a Lady defense that surrendered just 10 goals en route to a Division II-A championship.
SECOND TEAM
MF: Maddie Ash, Franklin, Sr.
F: Nolyn Bartholomew, Brentwood Academy, So.
D: Macy Carter, Station Camp, Sr.
D: Hayden Collins, Page, Sr.
MF: Cameron Giles, Hendersonville, Sr.
MF: Evelyn Jimenez, Cane Ridge, Jr.
F: Delaney Mitchell, Stewarts Creek, So.
F: Michaela Nicholson, Station Camp, Sr.
F: Lily Rummo, Father Ryan, Jr.
D: Hannah Szopa, Nolensville, Fr.
GK: Faith Vanston, Ravenwood, Jr.
COACH OF THE YEAR
John Ferguson
Beech
Why chosen: In his first season, Ferguson led the Lady Buccaneers to a 16-7-1 record along with the program’s first state title, winning Class AA. Beech, which struggled to a 1-6 start, won 15 of its final 18, including a 3-2 overtime win over Seymour in the state title match.