Girls' soccer
Players of the Year
Katie Brooks, Winchester
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This two-time All-Scholastic was on top of her game for her fourth varsity season, leading the Middlesex League in scoring with 31 goals and 14 assists. She's also one of the top three scorers in EMass. Brooks, a four-time league all-star, has been a key factor in Winchester's past two undefeated regular seasons and 2002 state championship. The Sachems weren't able to defend their title this year, but had a strong playoff run with wins over Chelmsford and Billerica. This University of North Carolina-bound senior has also been named EMass Player of the Year. She's an All New England All-Star and an All-American. |
Danielle Haigh, Canton
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Haigh doesn't just score often, she scores at the most necessary times to help her team. In the Division 2 South semifinal she scored two goals in the final 10 minutes for a 2-1 win over Westwood. A few days later, she scored the tying goal in the South sectional final against Hockomock League rival King Philip. Haigh, a senior, is the Hockomock League's leading scorer and was named league MVP as well as EMass Division 2 Player of the Year. This four-year all-star has tallied more than 120 career points, earning All-State, All-New England, and All-American honors. She's member of the National Honor Society. |
Alex White, Lynnfield
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This senior captain scored the game-winning goal four minutes into the Division 3 state final with Douglas, helping her team bring home its first state title in school history. The Pioneers also brought home the Div. 3 EMass title, North sectional title and were the undefeated Cape Ann League champions. White has been a clutch player for Lynnfield at center-midfield, totalling 64 points in four years as a varsity starter. She's a two-time Cape Ann League All-Star and an EMass All-Star. White also plays for Charles River United where she's been a four-year captain and for the Massachusetts ODP. She also basketball and softball. |
Coaches of the Year
Alicia Carrillo, Lincoln-Sudbury
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In Carrillo's eight years as Lincoln-Sudbury's head coach, she has recorded a 103-39-19 record, with one of her most memorable ties at the Division 1 state final this year. The Warriors played to a 0-0 decision with Springfield Cathedral, earning co-championship honors, the first girls' soccer state title for L-S (19-3-1). "Veteran expertise and tremendous work ethic drove them to success," Carrillo said of her team. "They were willing to accept the rigor of high expectation." Carrillo, a two-time Globe soccer All-Scholastic (1979 and 1980), graduated from Wellesley High in 1981. She went to Harvard where she earned All-American, All-Ivy, and All-New England honors in soccer. |
Rich Bourgelas, Canton
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Bourgelas led Canton to its most successful girls' soccer season in team history. The Bulldogs (14-5-4) defeated Hockomock League-rival King Philip, 2-1, to win the Division 2 South sectional final. Bourgelas has been coaching soccer for 34 years, five years at Canton. "This year's team set the standard for all future soccer teams at Canton High School, finishing second in the league and going to the EMass final," Bourgelas said. His young and talented team will return mostly intact next year, but minus high-scoring All-Scholastic Danielle Haigh. Bourgelas graduated from Cathedral High School in 1968 and he also coaches girls' lacrosse. |
Mark Vermont, Lynnfield
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The Lynnfield girls brought home their first Division 3 state title this season by defeating defending state champion Douglas, 2-0, in the state final. Vermont has tallied a 51-12-2 record in his three years with Lynnfield. The Cape Ann League champs went 23-1 this season, beating Ipswich for the North title and Archbishop Williams for the EMass title. "We had an amazing team with excellent leadership, talent and depth," Vermont said, "Over the course of the season we tried to stay focused on one game at a time and play consistent soccer all year." Vermont was named the EMass Coach of the Year by the Girls' Soccer Coaches Association. |
The All-Scholastics
Melissa Jackman, Danvers
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Jackman is Danvers' not-so-secret defensive weapon. Season after season she has kept Northeastern Conference opponents in check as one of the top sweepers in the state. This year, Danvers clinched the league title, Division 2 North title, and EMass title, letting up only two goals in six playoff games. Jackman's second career goal came at the most necessary time when she nailed the winning penalty kick to beat Canton, 2-1, in the Division 2 EMass final. She is a three-time Team Defensive Player of the Year, three-time league all-star and an EMass All-Star. This National Honor Society member has also been a league All-Star in basketball and softball. |
Lauren Jentzen, Marshfield
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It's quite the accomplishment to be the top player in a strong league like the Old Colony and one of the top scorers in the state. Jentzen, a senior, is the league's leading scorer with 32 goals and 19 assists. She came up big for the Rams in the semifinals with two goals and a penalty kick in a 5-4 win over Oliver Ames. She's a two-year OCL and EMass All-Star. She has 59 career goals and 31 assists, being named the team's Offensive Player of the Year three times. This National Honor Society student also captains the basketball and lacrosse teams and plays for the Crusaders Soccer Club. She hopes to continue playing soccer in college. |
Akilah King, Medford
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King has been a standout player for four years in the Greater Boston League. Not only did this senior forward lead the league in points, but she has consistently ranked among the top five in EMass scoring. This season she finished with 38 points for 127 career points. She's a three-time GBL All-Star, an EMass All-Star and was named league MVP last season. There's no doubt her speed is a factor on the field. King has been state champion in the 400 meters twice and was named an outdoor track Globe All-Scholastic in 2002. She's also a basketball All-Star and President of the National Honor Society. |
Lauren Mahoney, Abp. Williams
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With four years of varsity playing experience at just 15-years-old, Mahoney is the Catholic Central League's MVP and leading scorer. This sophomore played for Holbrook High in 7th and 8th grade, where she tallied 50 points, before going to Archbishop Williams. She scored 18 goals and had 19 assists this season, ranking her as one of the top scorers in EMass. Mahoney scored the winning goal in the Division 3 South semifinal over Medway. The Bishops went on to clinch the Division 3 South title for the second year in a row. Mahoney was a starting softball shortstop and starting point guard in basketball as a freshman. |
Jackie Powers, Andover
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Powers led the Merrimack Valley Conference in scoring for the second year in a row, notching 25 goals and 11 assists. This junior already has 71 career points (51 goals) and was named to the Division 1 EMass All-Star team as well as the MVC All-Conference team. She helped Andover win the MVC title and scored the winner over Acton-Boxboro in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs, though Warriors lost to Lincoln-Sudbury in the semis. Powers also played on the 2003 state champion basketball team. This high honor roll student plays for the Bandits soccer club and Bay State Games. |
Jenna Rabesa, Falmouth
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When Division 1 South soccer powerhouses Notre Dame of Hingham and Falmouth went head-to-head in the tournament, Falmouth prevailed, 1-0, behind the strength of Rabesa's goal. The clutch goal sent Falmouth to the South final, where it beat Marshfield for the sectional title. Rabesa, a senior, broke her own single season scoring record with 28 goals and nine assists this season. She also has the school scoring record in career goals, with 67. Rabesa has been a three-time league All-Star and two time EMass All-Star. This National Honor Society member also plays varsity basketball and softball. |
Holly Sands, Notre Dame (H)
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Season after season, Sands has been every forward's worst nightmare. This senior captain had another outstanding year, tallying 11 shutouts for a 0.57 goals against average. Sands, a three-year varsity starter, played a crucial role in the Cougars' 17-3-1 season, winning team MVP honors. She shut out Brockton and kept Braintree in check in tournament wins, before falling to No. 1 seed Falmouth in the semifinals. As a sophomore, Sands helped her team win the EMass title and advance to the state final. She also captains the six-time state champion South Coast Scorpions. With the club, she was twice named tournament Most Valuable Goalkeeper. |
Michelle Sheehan, Belmont
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Sheehan, a junior, has earned a long list of accolades in three varsity seasons. This two-time Globe All-Scholastic has 85 career goals and 38 assists. As her team's MVP, she has 30 points this season, the Middlesex League's second leading scorer. She was the league leading scorer her freshman and sophomore years. Sheehan is an EMass All-Star and was named to the All-State and All-New England teams. She's also a varsity ice hockey standout earning league MVP and Globe-All-Scholastic honors last season as the league leading scorer. Sheehan, an honor roll student, was captain of both teams as a junior. |
Nicole Shribman, Swampscott
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Swampscott proved its strength in the Northeastern Conference and Division 2 tournament this season, with Shribman as a key factor in its success. This senior captain led the NEC in scoring throughout the season, totaling 28 goals and four assists. Shribman, a four-year starter, was named Co-MVP of the league. She is a three-time Northeaster Conference All-Star and an EMass All-Star. The Big Blue finished with a 17-4-1 record and three playoff wins, advancing to the Division 2 North final. This National Honor Society member also captains the basketball and lacrosse teams. |
Nicole Theberge, Danvers
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The Falcons not only repeated as Northeastern Conference champions and Division 2 North champs, but claimed its first EMass title this season, and they couldn't have done it without Theberge's 24 goals and eight assists. This senior captain was named team Offensive Player of the Year and team MVP. She is a two-time Conference All-Star, and an EMass All-Star. Danvers (20-2-2) battled to a tie with Canton in the Division 2 EMass final, sending the game to penalty kicks. Theberge was one of the four players to nail her kick for the title-clinching win, the first EMass championship in school history. |
Jessica Wagner, Lincoln-Sudbury
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Isn't there a saying -- goals win games, but defense wins championships? Well, if there is, then that's exactly how Lincoln-Sudbury claimed its first state title. In six tournament games, the Warriors allowed zero goals. This solid defense was anchored by Wagner, who plays at left wing. She stifled the state's top forwards, Katie Brooks and Jenna Rabesa, and kept the nationally ranked Springfield Cathedral offense in check in the Division 1 state final (the teams played to a 0-0 tie). Wagner is a four-year Dual County League All-Star, an EMass All-Star, and an All-State Division 1 All-Star. She also plays basketball and lacrosse. |
Catie Whelan, Weymouth
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Whelan has been named Bay State League Most Valuable Player for the third consecutive year, and she's only a junior. This two-time Globe All-Scholastic has 98 career points, including her 11 goals and 12 assists this season. Despite being out with an injury for part of the season, Whelan was still a force on the field and was named to the All-State and All-New England teams. She's a three-time EMass All-Star and led the league in scoring in 2001 and 2002. Whelan, a captain, also plays for the Cape Cod Crusaders U-16 team and was named MVP of the Super Y League Tournament. |
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The All-Scholastic girls' soccer team was selected by the school sports staff. Selection is limited to schools that compete in EMass leagues as defined by the MIAA. Text by Patty Topliffe. Photos by Kathleen Johnson.
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