{
  "id": 20184072,
  "title": "Vote for IndyStar girls soccer Player of the Year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/vote-for-indystar-girls-soccer-player-of-the-year",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T14:18:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vote-indystar-girls-soccer-player-141827633.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 IHSAA girls soccer season has concluded, prompting fans to participate in the IndyStar's Player of the Year poll. Polls are open until Friday at noon. It is important to note that this award is based solely on fan votes and is distinct from the IndyStar Player of the Year and the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association Player of the Year. The athletes are listed alphabetically by last name.\n\nIsabella Cueto of Carmel led the Greyhounds with a 12-3-1 record as a senior. Cueto's defensive prowess was crucial, as she helped limit opponents to just 10 goals throughout the season. Hannah Dodge from Hamilton Southeastern had an impressive senior year, compiling 45 saves in 23 games for the undefeated Class 3A state champion team. Her ability between the posts was evident, as she allowed only eight goals.\n\nJocelyn Franklin of Center Grove played a pivotal role in the Trojans' journey to the 3A state title game as a sophomore. Franklin's notable contributions include scoring 21 goals, which ranked second on the team, and providing seven assists. Brooklyn Gibbons, a Ball State commit, had a significant impact on the Millers' season record of 10-4-4 as a junior. Gibbons accumulated 1,349 minutes of playing time and scored one goal, showcasing her durability and scoring ability.\n\nGrace Huckaba from Covenant Christian was instrumental in the Warriors' 12-7 season, contributing 26 assists and netting 15 goals. The Warriors' success was further highlighted by Leah Hunsucker, whose performance as the team's starting goalkeeper was exceptional. Hunsucker surrendered only 15 goals throughout the season, leading the Rocks to a 15-3-1 record.\n\nJoslin Kershaw from Park Tudor, verbally committed to Miami University, was a key player in the Panthers' 14-3-3 season. Kershaw led the team with 18 assists and ranked second with 18 goals, contributing significantly to Park Tudor's success. Mia Marlin of Center Grove was a force on the field for the Trojans, securing the team runner-up spot with 27 goals and adding nine assists as a senior. Marlin also committed to Austin Peay State University.\n\nAddison McClain from Hamilton Southeastern, a Ball State commit, tied for second on the team with 15 assists as a senior while scoring 10 goals. The team achieved a 3A state championship record. Sydney May and Skylar Mueller, both from Hamilton Southeastern, showcased their talents in different ways. May led the team with 27 goals and 12 assists as a junior, while Mueller was the team's top assist provider with 16 assists and the second most goals at 24.\n\nGwyneth Provost from Carmel had a standout sophomore season, tallying 34 saves in 13 appearances and allowing just 10 goals. Sydney Shattuck from Park Tudor led the Panthers with 24 goals in 16 games, despite missing time due to a concussion. She also contributed seven assists. Delaney Stone from Noblesville played a crucial role for the Millers, tallying nine assists and scoring eight goals as a senior, leading the team to a 10-4-4 record.\n\nJaylin Taylor from Lawrence North made an immediate impact as a freshman, netting a team-high 24 goals and dishing out six assists. The Wildcats' success was further emphasized by Jaylin Taylor, who helped post a 14-5-1 season record. Rebekah Tekrony from Hamilton Southeastern tied for second on her team with 15 assists and scored 11 goals as a junior for the 3A state champion. Quinn Usher from Cathedral, a University of Akron commit, secured a 12-6-1 record as a center defender with seven goals and six assists.\n\nAvery Van Den Berg of Westfield contributed 13 goals and six assists as an Indiana commit, helping the Rocks secure a 15-3-1 record. Leila Wilson, a Marian commit, ranked fourth in the state with an impressive 40 goals and dished out 15 assists as a senior. The Lapel team compiled a 14-2-2 record.",
  "summary": "Meet the nominees for the IndyStar's high school girls soccer player of the year for 2026.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}