All-PrepXtra girls soccer team for 2018
Aaron TorresFIRST TEAM
The first eight members of the Knox News All-PrepXtra girls soccer first team are nominees for the girls soccer player of the year. The winner will be announced May 29 at the third annual Knox News Sports Awards presented by Farm Bureau Health Plans.
Abby Brewer
Bearden, Jr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: Brewer was named District 2-AAA MVP and also was all-region and all-state with 28 goals and nine assists.
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Emily Carlevato
Bearden, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: Carlevato was named District 2-AAA midfielder of the year, and was also named all-Region and all-state with 10 goals and 14 assists.
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Abbey Kolarik
Maryville, Sr.
Position: Defender
Why chosen: The Samford signee was named District 4-AAA defensive player of the year and scored nine goals with 13 assists.
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Katie O’Brien
Oak Ridge, Jr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: O'Brien was named the District 3-AAA co-midfielder of the year and was also named all-region with nine goals and 16 assists.
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Grace Oliver
Maryville, Sr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: The Lipscomb signee led District 4-AAA with 28 goals. She also had five assists and was named the Region 2-6A player of the year.
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Rachel Reid
Maryville, Sr.
Position: Defender
Why chosen: Reid was named all-district and all-region and helped Maryville post 15 shutouts and only allow 12 goals all season.
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Mackenzie Smith
Hardin Valley, Sr.
Position: Midfielder
Why chosen: The Chattanooga signee was named District 4-AAA MVP with 13 goals and 19 assists.
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Ellie Wolski
Catholic, Jr.
Position: Forward
Why chosen: Wolski was her team's leading scorer and was responsible for almost half of her team's 99 goals with 44 of her own.
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REST OF FIRST TEAM
Anna Katherine Anderson
West, Sr.
Position: Defender
Why chosen: The Chattanooga signee played midfield and defense and helped West limit opponents to two goals a game.
Cailey Janoyan
Catholic, So.
Position: Defender
Why chosen: Janoyan was named the District 4-AA defensive player of the year and helped Catholic reach 12 shutouts.
Casey Tramel
Catholic, Jr.
Position: Goalkeeper
Why chosen: Tramel posted 12 shutouts as Catholic's goalkeeper this season.
SECOND TEAM
F: Taylor Cross, Bearden, Jr.
F: Ibby Petre, West, Jr.
F: Eva Toler, CAK, Sr.
MF: Lindsey Cook, Greeneville, So.
MF: Reyna Costin, Maryville, Jr.
MF: Anna Hoang, Catholic, Jr.
D: Emma Kochanowski, Catholic, Sr.
D: Kiana Lane, Hardin Valley, Jr.
D: Karly Livingston, Hardin Valley, Jr.
D: Kenley Wilhoit, Greeneville, Jr.
GK: Maggie Jones, Bearden, Sr.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Ron Blaydes
Seymour
Why chosen: Blaydes helped lead Seymour to an 18-4 record and a runnerup finish in Class AA.
