06/14/2009

Colleen Beck
Nerinx Hall, Senior
Forward
A 2008 second-teamer, Beck provided the spark up top for one of the area's premier squads, finishing with 17 goals, including eight game-winners, and nine assists. A high-pace striker with skill, Beck is headed to Mizzou but does not plan to play soccer.

Tori Champagne
Duchesne, Senior
Goalkeeper
"Tori plays like a guy, and I mean that with the utmost respect,'' Pioneers' coach Dave Thurmer said. The Quincy recruit had 18 wins, 13 shutouts and a 0.71 goals-against. She made the big stops at key times as the Pioneers captured the Class 2 state title.


Katelyn Frederickson
Nerinx Hall, Senior
Midfielder
A two-time second-team selection, Frederickson was as versatile as any player in the area, filling whatever role the Markers required. Much of the Nerinx attack went through Frederickson, who finished the season with 10 goals and 15 assists and who will continue her career at Missouri State.


Kelley Gravlin
Incarnate Word, Junior
Midfielder
A competitor who has battled injuries throughout her career, Gravlin finally had a chance to showcase here incredible two-way skills this spring. She led the Red Knights with seven goals while impacting the game in all thirds of the field. A junior, she has already committed to the University of Memphis.


Becky Handley
St. Joseph's, Senior
Forward
In soccer and in basketball, Handley left it all on the field and court. An attacker in every sense, she led the Angels with 13 goals and 12 assists and was part of a senior crew that finished 78-14-3 and made three state appearances. A third-teamer as a junior, Handley has signed with Missouri State.


Allison Hu
Duchesne, Senior
Defender
A returning first-teamer who took third-team honors as a sophomore, Hu was the steadying force in the backfield for the Class 2 champs. Blessed with speed and an uncanny ability to read the game, the St. Louis University recruit always seemed to be in position to make plays. Also chipped in with three goals and three assists.


Claire Hulcer
St. Joseph's, Senior
Defender
One of the region's top markers, Hulcer was routinely assigned the other team's main scoring threat and excelled in making her a non-threat. The Missouri State recruit also showed the ability to get into the attack for St. Joe's, contributing a goal and three assists.


Megan Jaskowiak
Althoff, Senior
Midfielder
A strong two-way midfielder who was sometimes overshadowed by teammate and Player of the Year Megan Pawloski, Jaskowiak moves up after earning second-team honors a year ago. One of several top recruits for Missouri State, Jaskowiak was among the area scoring leaders with 30 goals and 13 assists this spring.


Alli Reimer
Duchesne, Senior
Midfielder
A gifted athlete who earned third-team All-Metro honors in basketball, Reimer was a second-team All-Metro soccer choice in both 2007 and 2008. A future Billiken, Reimer (12 goals, 7 assists) capped her career in style with a pair of head-ball goals in the Pioneers' 4-1 title-game victory over Smithville.


Emily Sinovich Incarnate Word, Senior Defender
A legitimate Player of the Year candidate, Sinovich came into her own this season after filling more of a supporting role through her first three seasons with the Red Knights. Combining size, skill and smarts, she was as good as any defender in the area. In addition, the Alabama-Birmingham recruit was a major threat on dead balls, contributing five goals — including four game-winners — and four assists.


Jenn Tucker
Incarnate Word, Senior
Defender
A returning first-teamer, Tucker started the season slowly but came on strong in helping the Red Knights reach their third consecutive title game and capture back-to-back state championships. A tenacious ball-winner with a bit of a mean streak, Tucker has signed with SIU Edwardsville.


SECOND TEAM

GK — Katelyn Hoffman, Collinsville, Jr.
Illini recruit won 13 games, 11 by shutout

D — Samantha Andert, St. Dominic, Sr.
Repeat 2nd teamer was solidly consistent

D — Meghan Herndon, Summit, Sr.
Falcons posted 18 shutouts, allowed 7 goals.

D — Tiffany Laughlin, Pattonville, Jr.
Versatile player had 11 goals, 18 assists

D — Kelli Segobiano, Belleville West, Sr.
Steady-as-they-come sweeper, team leader

MF — Ali Bauer, St. Dominic, Sr.
Two-way standout had 11 goals, 8 assists

MF — Morgan Boudreau, Howell North, Sr.
Knights' on-field leader (11 goals, 8 assists)

MF — Ariel Boulicault, Pattonville, Sr.
Arizona-bound playmaker had 15 assists

MF — Tessa Daniels, St. Joseph's, Sr.
Loyola-Chicago will love her toughness

F — Breanna Beine, Howell Central, Jr.
Physical attacker notched 23 goals

F — Olivia Hayes, Clayton, Sr.
Among area leaders with 36 goals, 16 assists


THIRD TEAM

Goalkeeper — Linnsie McMahan (Summit), Sr.

Defenders — Chelsea Ballard (Hazelwood West), Jr.; Kelsey Calvert (Lafayette), Sr.; Cindy Lackey (Francis Howell North), Jr.; Colleen Lewis (Nerinx Hall), Sr.

Midfielders — Michelle Auer (Notre Dame), Soph.; Kristin Bright (Summit), Jr.; Maddie Heinsohn (St. Dominic), Jr.; Tara Zika (Ursuline Academy), Sr.

Forwards — Jacey Boyko (St. Dominic), Jr.; Nina Walters (Lafayette), Sr.


HONORABLE MENTION

Goalkeepers • Whitney Calvin (Westminster); Jodi Chapie (Incarnate Word); Samantha Chappell (Alton Marquette), Candis Clark (Pattonville); Jenna Jones (St. Dominic); Megan Link (Lafayette), Jessica Morelli (Zumwalt West); Lucy Sullivan (Nerinx Hall).

Defenders • Maggie Baumann (St. Joseph’s); Jessica Bayens (Notre Dame); Tomi Benney (Pattonville); Danielle Bergfeld (Hazelwood Central); Haley Bettlach (Westminster); Andrea Boone (Oakville); Maddie Bush (Marquette); Christine Ehrmann (Westminster); Jordan Frick (Kirkwood); Brittany Hayes (Alton Marquette); Maritza Hayes (Howell); Tess Huettner (Althoff); Darienne Korbai (Howell Central); Katie Marx (Villa Duchesne); Mikala McGhee (Pattonville); Kaytlin Nevels (Hazelwood West); Abby Newcomb (Alton Marquette); Jill Schaefer (Nerinx Hall); Kayla Thomas (ZumwaltWest); Dana Wilhelm (Notre Dame).

Midfielders • Tori Belgeri (Ursuline); Allison Betley (St. Dominic), Lauren Capuano (Howell Central); Brittany Colvin (Zumwalt West); Kelsey Dinges (Althoff); Sarah Doggendorf (Incarnate Word); Kylee Eveans (Alton Marquette); Kelly Goehring (Rosati-Kain); Kim Hawn (Hazelwood West); Kaisi Hartwick (Granite City); Jessica Hoefert (Alton Marquette); Chloey Kauffman (St. Charles West); Elle Kekec (Ladue); Lindsey Oettle (Lindbergh); Liz Sinclair (Cor Jesu); Chelsea Smith (Collinsville): Alicia Vonderheid (Trinity); Mary Catherine Webb (Villa Duchesne).

Forwards • Nicole Becker (Howell Central); Betsy Blanchard (Howell North); Courtney Bresnahan (Borgia); Annie Campbell (Villa Duchesne); Torie Goode (Eureka); Mariah Gove (Hazelwood West); Meagan Iffrig (Incarnate Word); Erica Kaiping (Waterloo); Kate Kloster (Cor Jesu); Robyn Meesey (Notre Dame), Julie Mooney (Howell); Melissa Murphy (Nerinx Hall); Signe’ Novak (St. Dominic);
Kenzie Pfitzinger (Westminster); Suzy Ryan (Hazelwood West); Rachel Tejada (Triad); Maddie Torretta (Marquette); Kailey Utley (Pattonville); Emma Walker (Duchesne); Heidi Wickenhauser (Alton Marquete); Amanda Wiechens (Zumwalt North); Nicki Wisnasky (Alton Marquette); Lisa Wren (Hazelwood Central); Courtney Young (Visitation).

— Joe Lyons