Vote for IHSAA high school soccer players of Match Week 1
Meet the nominees for the IndyStar's high school girls and boys soccer players of the week for the match week of Aug. 15 to Aug. 21.
The first week of Indiana high school soccer (August 15 to August 21) showcased outstanding performances across the board. The IndyStar has compiled a list of nominees for the "High School Soccer Players of the Week" vote. Indiana residents will decide the winner this week, with voting closing at noon on Thursday. The poll is located at the bottom of the article.
In girls' soccer, Flora Hughes from Flora High School impressed with a hat trick and an assist, helping her team secure a 6-0 victory over Speedway on August 18. She also contributed an assist during the match. Carmel High School's Charlotte Hunter stood out with two goals and an assist in a 9-0 season opener against Ben Davis on August 18.
Anna Livingston from Lawrence North scored a goal off a corner kick in a 2-0 MIC win over North Central on August 20. Amelia Romeril from Lawrence Central led the offensive charge with two goals and an assist in a 4-1 win over Perry Meridian, followed by four goals and three assists against Indianapolis Shortridge and a 7-0 shutout over Covenant Christian.
Rebekah Tekrony from HSE Jr. played a pivotal role in HSE's 8-0 win over Franklin Central by scoring two goals and an assist. She also added a goal and an assist in a 8-1 victory over Marian.
Among the boys, Avon High School's Jordan Castillas was a key player, contributing one goal and one assist in a 3-1 win over Danville, and then scoring three goals and an assist in a 7-0 shutout over Tri-West Hendricks on August 18. Guerin Catholic's Sam Duquaine scored two goals in a 2-0 win against Heritage Christian on August 20 and played the full 80 minutes.
Fishers' Valentino Lapitz scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory against Westfield on August 18. Westfield's Sam Shuler led the Rocks to a 1-0 win over Westfield on August 20, playing as both goalkeeper and striker. Noblesville's Rylen Jenski powered the offense in a 8-0 win over Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter on August 18, scoring two goals and two assists.
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