First Team
Adeline Andello, Munster, sophomore, forward: Made huge strides in her second season, amassing 27 goals and nine assists. Scored nine goals in seven postseason games, including the lone goal with less than a minute left in the Mustangs’ semistate semifinal win.
Delaney Benich, Crown Point, senior, forward: Four-year starter had her best season yet, putting up 12 goals and 10 assists for the Bulldogs.
Lyric Green, Wheeler, sophomore, forward: Emerged as a dominant player in her second season for the Bearcats. Had 23 goals and 11 assists despite missing two games because of injury.
Jaycee Helmer, Munster, junior, defender: Butler commit impressed as the Mustangs’ anchor in the back, adding five assists. Shut down an array of standout forwards on a variety of state-ranked teams.
Sierra Hinkel, Highland, senior, forward: Capped her stellar career with the Trojans by posting 13 goals and 12 assists.
Olivia Kindt, Munster, senior, goalkeeper: Backstopped the Mustangs to 14 shutouts, including five in the postseason, as they allowed just 13 goals in 23 games.
Bella Maglish, Griffith, senior, defender: Was a stalwart in the middle of the defense for the numbers-challenged Panthers.
Saveda Majety, Munster, senior, midfielder: Was the creative influence for the Mustangs, also a force in gaining possession. Had 11 goals and nine assists.
Lennon Metz, Chesterton, senior, forward: Had 18 goals, including five game-winners, and two assists for the Trojans.
Stephanie Sgouroudis, Valparaiso, senior, forward: Built on a breakthrough junior season with 16 goals and six assists for the Vikings.
Danielle Tazic, Andrean, senior, midfielder: Had 23 goals and nine assists, driving the 59ers to the Class A state championship.
Raegan Walther, Kankakee Valley, senior, forward: With her speed, was a major challenge for opponents to prevent from getting breakaways, drawing constant attention. Still had 25 goals and six assists.
Second Team
Stacey Barron, Marquette, junior, forward: Had a school-record 26 goals, topping her 21 from last season, and 12 assists as the Blazers went a program-best 12-4-1. Has a school-record 61 career goals, passing the previous mark of 39.
Madi Callaway, Chesterton, junior, defender: Leader in the middle of the Trojans back line helped them register nine shutouts.
Kiana Chandler, Lowell, junior, midfielder: Had 16 goals and seven assists for the resurgent Red Devils, who doubled their wins from four to eight.
Stephanie Dijak, Lake Central, sophomore, midfielder: Held together the injury-hit Indians, adding five goals and two assists from her defensive midfield spot.
Megan Miller, Griffith, senior, forward: Dangerous striker scored 14 goals for the Panthers.
Maddie Ochs, Valparaiso, junior, goalkeeper: With her technically sound play, aided the Vikings in reclaiming a sectional title after their streak ended at five straight last season.
Gabby Rogers, Kouts, senior, forward: Had 12 goals and seven assists for the Fillies, and will graduate as the school’s career leader in goals (46) and assists (33).
Hanna Sarosy, Andrean, senior, midfielder/forward: The region’s first girls player to win the Mental Attitude Award had nine goals and three assists for the 59ers.
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Alyssa Schichner, Andrean, sophomore, forward: Erupted in the postseason with 10 of her 20 goals in seven games. Scored in six of those games, including the first goal in the state final. Added 14 assists.
Reannah Soto, Merrillville, junior, defender/midfielder: Played primarily in the back for the Pirates, but pushed forward to provide an offensive boost, contributing eight goals and six assists.
Sam Szyndrowski, Crown Point, senior, defender: Rock-solid in the middle of the defense, helped the Bulldogs regain a sectional title after their streak ended at four straight last season.
Sophie Whiting, Highland, senior, defender/midfielder: Smart and physical stopper/holding midfielder was instrumental in the Trojans winning their first sectional title since 2010.
Honorable Mention
Anika Berg, Lake Central, sophomore, defender; Kierra Dahlgren, Kankakee Valley, senior, goalkeeper; Reilly Dattilo, Kankakee Valley, senior, forward; Olivia Foley, Munster, junior, midfielder; Lexi Gutierrez, Hanover Central, sophomore, defender/forward; Claudia Philips, Wheeler, sophomore, midfielder; Elly Samels, Andrean, junior, midfielder; Olivia Shaw, Valparaiso, sophomore, midfielder; Jen Sheehan, Highland, junior, forward; Olivia Small, Crown Point, sophomore, midfielder; Bailee Torres, Hebron, senior, defender/forward; Tessa Wojkovich, Andrean, senior, midfielder.
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