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High school girls soccer: 2024 3A team-by-team region capsules, predictions
By James Edward,
2024-08-01
Ogden High School’s Kate Pulley and Morgan High School’s Emma Toone play in the 3A girls soccer state championship at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
The 2024 high school girls soccer season gets underway next week for teams in Class 3A and throughout the state. To prepare fans for the upcoming season, the Deseret News has compiled capsules for every team in 3A. Every school was invited to participate and submit information.
The region rankings are based on coaches’ preseason projections.
There are three new girls soccer coaches in 3A this year: Makaylee Landon (Grantsville), Alexis King (Ogden) and Heather Fry (South Summit).
Here are the 3A teams and players to watch this upcoming season.
2023 record: 14-4 (second in Region 12 with a 11-3 record)
2023 RPI ranking: No. 3 in 3A
2023 postseason: Lost to Juan Diego, 3-2, in the 3A Quarterfinals
2023 offense: 4.1 gpg (No. 6 in 3A)
2023 defense: 1 gpg (No. 3 in 3A)
Returning contributors:
Taylie Mickelsen, Forward, Jr.
Brooklyn Olson, Forward, Sr.
Cambree Thompson, Midfielder, Sr.
Ella Mayfield, Defender, Sr.
Karlee Tanner, Defender. Jr.
Alyssa Whitney, Goalkeeper, Jr.
Hattie Rasmussen, Midfielder, So.
Aleida Jimenez, Defender, So.
Key newcomers:
McKenzie Chidester, Forward, So.
Chloe Olson, Midfielder, So.
Taylor Johnson, Defender, Jr.
Bradie Noblett, Midfielder, Jr.
Lilli Wasden, Forward, Sr.
Coach comment: “We look forward to competing this year. We have a good group of upperclassmen that now have some experience and our underclassmen will push them every step of the way.”
2023 record: 10-7 (fourth in Region 12 with a 8-5 record)
2023 RPI ranking: No. 7 in 3A
2023 postseason: Lost to Ogden, 8-0, in the 3A Quarterfinals
2023 offense: 2.8 gpg (No. 7 in 3A)
2023 defense: 1.7 gpg (No. 7 in 3A)
Returning contributors:
Emma Bowman, Defender, Jr.
Bailey Johnson, Midfielder, Jr.
Blythe Bradford, Forward, So.
Kenzie Morgan, Midfielder, Jr.
Lydia Lancaster, Defender, So.
Maggie Truman, Defender, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Malia Smith, Midfielder, Fr.
Coach comment: “We are a young team with a lot of potential. If we give our all in every practice and game we should finish at the top of our region and go far into the state tournament.”
2023 record: 11-7 (third in Region 12 with a 9-5 record)
2023 RPI ranking: No. 5 in 3A
2023 postseason: Lost to Morgan, 7-0, in the 3A Quarterfinals
2023 offense: 2 gpg (No. 12 in 3A)
2023 defense: 1.4 gpg (No. 6 in 3A)
Returning contributors:
Jaylie Taylor, Versatile player can play any position, Sr.
Meloni Jacobson, Midfielder, Jr.
Key newcomers:
Salem Smith, Midfielder, Fr.
Litzy Caudillo, Forward, So.
Bostyn Nielson, Midfielder, So.
Kambree Taylor, Midfielder, Jr.
Coach comment: “We will be a young team, but they are eager to learn and improve with each match we play and we are looking forward to the competition that our schedule will bring us.”
2023 record: 6-9 (third in Region 13 with a 6-4 record)
2023 RPI ranking: No. 10 in 3A
2023 postseason: Lost to Carbon, 2-1, in the 3A Second Round
2023 offense: 2.1 gpg (No. 10 in 3A)
2023 defense: 3.4 gpg (No. 13 in 3A)
Returning contributors:
Sophie Peterson, Defense, Sr.
Mackyah Tuck, Defense, Jr.
Evangaline Southworth, Forward, Jr.
Lorena Hernandez-Dias, Forward, So.
Key newcomers:
Trinytee Martinez, F/M, Fr.
Camilla Arroyo, Keep, Fr.
Payton Huff, F/M, Fr.
Coach comment: “We should have a strong season with a lot of talented young and returning players. The girls are very committed individuals. We hope to have a fun season and are working hard to be competitive.”
2023 record: 6-11 (tied for fifth in Region 13 with a 1-9 record)
2023 RPI ranking: No. 14 in 3A
2023 postseason: Lost to Manti, 6-1, in the 3A Second Round
2023 offense: 2.4 gpg (No. 8 in 3A)
2023 defense: 3.7 gpg (No. 14 in 3A)
Coach comment: “As the new head coach of Grantsville, I’m excited to continue the growth of the program as a whole. We have a great group of girls and amazing talent at Grantsville. I’m excited to see what we can accomplish this season and find new ways to grow on and off the field.”
2023 record: 6-11 (fourth in Region 13 with a 4-6 record)
2023 RPI ranking: No. 11 in 3A
2023 postseason: Lost to Juan Diego, 8-1, in the 3A Second Round
2023 offense: 2.1 gpg (No. 9 in 3A)
2023 defense: 4.2 gpg (No. 15 in 3A)
Returning contributors:
Haley Foote, Forward, Sr.
London Garner, Forward, Sr.
Jacee Labrum, Defender, Sr.
Summer Ross, Defender, Sr.
Kennedy Freston, Midfield, Sr.
Mckinlee Berlin, Goalie, Sr.
Amairany Lopez, Midfield, Sr.
Dahlia Silva, Defender, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Lynli Jones, Defender, Fr.
Leili Escobar, Midfield, Fr.
Coach comment: “We bring back eight seniors so this will be one of the more experienced teams we have had. Last year we had only three seniors so a lot of our team has played varsity level soccer and it should be a really tough region with good competition. We add some young talent Fr. and sophomores that will see important minutes to a team with a lot of leadership.”
2023 record: 4-14 (tied for fourth in Region 13 with a 1-9 record)
2023 RPI ranking: No. 16 in 3A
2023 postseason: Lost to Canyon View, 9-0, in the 3A Second Round
2023 offense: 0.8 gpg (No. 16 in 3A)
2023 defense: 4.8 gpg (No. 16 in 3A)
Returning contributors:
Abbigail Bracken, Defense, Sr.
Annapurna Card, Defense, Sr.
Asti Card, Defense, So.
Addie Gowdy, Right Wing, Sr.
Belle Jones, Goalkeeper, Sr.
Tatum Rockhill, Left Wing, Sr.
Isabel Wanstrom, Forward, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Jordan Eastin, Forward, Jr.
Addison Higgins, Right Wing, Jr.
Sydney Maxfield, Midfield, Jr.
Elise Simmons, Defense, Jr.
Liesel Sorensen, Midfield, Jr.
Hanna Weller, Goalkeeper, Jr.
Coach comment: “As we continue to build our girls’ soccer program South Summit High School, we are looking forward to witnessing a great deal of growth and success during the 2024-2025 season, athletes and coaches alike.”
2023 record: 10-5 (first in Region 14 with a 6-0 record)
2023 RPI ranking: No. 6 in 3A
2023 postseason: Lost to Ogden, 9-1, in the 3A Semifinals
2023 offense: 4.4 gpg (No. 4 in 3A)
2023 defense: 2.8 gpg (No. 10 in 3A)
Returning contributors:
Ali Green, Midfield, Sr.
Ellie Green, Defender, Sr.
Campbell Gentry, Wing/forward, Sr.
Brylee Newport, Defense, So.
Key newcomers:
Sarah Scott, Goalkeeper, Sr.
Riley Brown, MF/Forward
Ashley Nomi Pupunu, DF/Forward
Coach comment: “Rebuilding our program, we lost nine seniors and three starting underclassmen. We still plan to be competitive in our region, but will have to really work hard to compete.”
2023 record: 5-6 (second in Region 14 with a 3-2 record)
2023 RPI ranking: No. 9 in 3A
2023 postseason: Lost to Canyon View, 1-0, in the 3A Quarterfinals
2023 offense: 4.2 gpg (No. 5 in 3A)
2023 defense: 1.4 gpg (No. 5 in 3A)
Returning contributors:
Lily Wikstrom, Midfield, So.
Mia Giovianello, Defense, Sr.
Key newcomers:
Callie Lipson, Forward, Fr.
Emily Christensen, Forward, So.
Coach comment: “Talented, young group lead by some hard working upperclassmen. This group has the right energy and skills necessary to make a strong playoff run.”
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