Ashland County's top returning girls soccer players

Fall sports is upon us and that means soccer season for boys and girls will be starting. The high school soccer season starts on August 16 and will conclude between November 5-11. Today the Ashland Times-Gazette takes a look at the top returning girls soccer players this fall.

More: 2023 All-Area Times-Gazette Girls Soccer

Amelia Hunt, Ashland

Hunt emerged in the midfield for the Arrows last year as a sophomore, as she scored three goals and had a team-leading seven assists. She was named to the Second-Team Ohio Cardinal Conference team and was First-Team North Central District.

Adria Brock, Ashland

As a junior defender for the Arrows, Brock was an Ohio Cardinal Conference Honorable Mention choice. It's possible she takes over even more responsibility on defense as a senior.

Tessa Butcher, Hillsdale

Even as Hillsdale went 2-13 last year, Butcher was able to stand out on defense as the team's leader. As a sophomore, Butcher made First-Team Northwest District and was a First-Team Wayne County Conference choice.

Zoe Ritchie, Hillsdale

A team captain as a sophomore, the midfielder was a Second-Team Northwest District selection and a Second-Team Wayne County Conference pick.

Audrey Hellickson, Mapleton

Throughout the 2023 season, Mapleton girls soccer (12-6 record) were amongst the top-ranked teams in Division III, and Hellickson played a key role in that. As a sophomore, the midfielder tallied 13 goals and 10 assists in 17 games played, which earned her a spot on the First-Team Mid-Buckeye Conference and Second-Team All-District teams.

Skylar Hopstetter, Mapleton

As a sophomore, Hopstetter was as dependable as they come holding things down on the defensive side for the Mounties. The Mounties recorded 10 clean sheets last season, and Hopstetter's play at center-back was of high value.

Jailynn Woodruff, Northwestern

As a forward and midfielder, Woodruff was one of the most productive players in the Wayne/Ashland County area as a junior. She scored a team-high 15 goals and despite the Huskies having a 4-11-1 record last season, Woodruff was able to help lead the team to a district final appearance.

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