BATTLE CREEK - Meet the Battle Creek Enquirer2024 All-Enquirer Girls Soccer Team.The team is made up of members of the city and area girls soccer teams and voted on by the city and area coaches and the Battle Creek Enquirer sports staff.
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Ally Rae Bandeen
Calhoun Christian/St. Philip
A junior captain and three-year starter, Ally Rae Bandeen is a standout midfielder and is making her second appearance on the All-Enquirer girls soccer team. Bandeen, the key to the Cougars' ability to control the middle of the field both offensively and defensively, helped the Calhoun Christian/St. Philip team to an historic season, winning the program's first-ever district title while going 9-7-1. She finished with four goals and five assists.
Isabella Carr
Gull Lake
An honorable mention selection a year ago for the All-Enquirer girls soccer team, Isabella Carr was the last line of defense for the Blue Devils as she has an impressive season in goal with 10 shutouts, allowing only 12 goals in 17 games. Carr was a key part of a Gull Lake team that finished the year ranked No. 2 in the state in Division 2 and helped Gull Lake to a 13-3-2 record overall and a district title, earning all-league honors in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference.
Ariana Chavez
Battle Creek Central
A first-year varsity player, Ariana Chavez was a leader on and off the pitch as a captain and is part of an ongoing rebuilding project for the Battle Creek Central girls soccer program. The junior played big in goal, seeing more than her share of shots with a young defense in front of her. She came up with 136 saves and had two shutouts for the Bearcats, who finished 3-15.
Taygan Corstange
Gull Lake
A returning member of the All-Enquirer girls soccer team, Taygan Corstange was a key part of a Gull Lake team that finished the year ranked No. 2 in the state in Division 2. Corstange helped Gull Lake to a 13-3-2 record overall and a district title. The junior midfielder, who displays standout athletic ability on the pitch as a two-way player, finished with six goals and seven assists, earning all-league honors in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference.
Shelby Cushman
Harper Creek
Part of a young core that has Harper Creek excited for the future, Shelby Cushman is making her first All-Enquirer team after being an honorable mention pick a year ago. Showing the ability to play both sides of the field, Cushman had a big junior season as the team leader in assists with 11 while adding 15 goals. Cushman helped Harper Creek to a 14-4 record overall and earned all-league honors in the Interstate 8 Conference as well as all-district.
Stefanie DeLong
Marshall
Stefanie DeLong was a senior forward for a Marshall team that won the I-8 conference, going undefeated in league play and 10-4-4 overall. She was all-league and all-district. DeLong finished the season with seven goals and eight assists, including a game-winning goal and a game-winning assist. DeLong displays a great blend of skill, athleticism and experience.In addition to being a four-year varsity player, she was also a captain for Marshall this season.
Ashlynn Giannunzio
Marshall
Ashlynn Giannunzio is the central defender for a Marshall team that won the I-8 conference, going undefeated in league play and 10-4-4 overall. She was all-league and all-district and team captain. Giannunzio is a physical force on the field. She reads the play exceptionally well and often intercepts passes before a tackle is needed. She marshalled a defense that gave up an I-8 record-tying one goal during conference play.
Mylee Grimm
Calhoun Christian/St. Philip
Mylee Grimm made a splash late in the year as a freshman striker, having back-to-back games in district tournament play with hat tricks. Grimm earned all-district honors and helped the Calhoun Christian/St. Philip team to an historic season, winning the program's first-ever district title while going 9-7-1. She finished with a team-high 22 goals and six assists.
Mimi Hibbard
Calhoun Christian/St. Philip
A senior captain and four-year starter, Mimi Hibbard is a standout goalkeeper and is making her fourth straight All-Enquirer girls soccer team. Hibbard helped the Calhoun Christian/St. Philip team to an historic season, winning the program's first-ever district title while going 9-7-1 overall. Hibbard had six shutouts as a goalie, with two of those in the district tournament and had a 1.3 goals against average for the season. An all-district selection, Hibbard also spent some time in the field and added seven goals and three assists.
Malena Johnson
Marshall
According to her coach, Malena Johnson is the heart and soul of the Marshall team as the senior helped the Redhawks win the I-8 conference, going undefeated in league play and 10-4-4 overall. As a defensive midfielder, Johnson doesn't have a lot of eye-popping stats, but she is a key factor in the success Marshall has had in her four years with the program as the Redhawks have won or shared four straight league titles during her high school stay.
Reese Lessig
Pennfield
Senior Reese Lessig helped Pennfield to a winning season at 13-6-1 overall and earned all-league honors in the Interstate 8 Conference as well as getting picked for the all-district team. Reese was a returning varsity player and the leading offensive threat for the Panthers, playing forward. She finished with 22 goals and seven assists.
Kyah Lynn
Harper Creek
Part of Harper Creek's 'brick wall' defense, Kyah Lynn had a big junior season as a breakout player for the Beavers, as she played a part in six shutouts. Lynn is seen as a lockdown defensive back with great timing to stop opponents. Lynn helped Harper Creek to a 14-4 record overall and earned all-league honors in the Interstate 8 Conference as well as all-district.
Caroline Miller
Coldwater
Caroline Miller is a returning member of the All-Enquirer team as the senior captain completed a standout high school career as a leader on a young Cardinal squad that finished 7-10-3 in a competitive Interstate 8 Conference. Miller finished with a team-high 14 goals to go along with seven assists, earning all-league honors.
Scarlett Miller
Lakeview
Highlighting Lakeview's back line of defense, Scarlett Miller is a standout goalkeeper for the Spartans as she helped her team go 9-9-1 overall, advance to the district finals and win an All-City title for the fourth year in a row. Miller ended the season with four clean sheets and 78 saves overall, earning all-district honors.
Victoria Murphy
Olivet
Victoria Murphy was part of Olivet's best season in school history with a record of 15-4-3, finishing second in the CAAC and advancing to the district finals. Murphy was an attacking midfielder for the Eagles and led the team in goals with 15 and was second in assists with seven. Murphy also earned all-league honors as well as making the all-district team.
Katelyn O'Dell
Coldwater
Katelyn O'Dell is making her first All-Enquirer team after being an honorable mention selection a year ago and was a key leader on a young Cardinal squad that finished 7-10-3 in a competitive Interstate 8 Conference. O'Dell was among the team leaders on offense with 13 goals and four assists, earning all-league honors.
Kendall Rahn
Pennfield
Junior captain Kendall Rahn helped Pennfield to a winning season at 13-6-1 overall and earned all-league honors in the Interstate 8 Conference as well as getting picked for the all-district team. Rahn is a three-year varsity player and the main field general for the Panthers, playing center midfield. She finished with 12 goals and 13 assists.
Charlye Reiner
Gull Lake
A rising prospect, Charlye Reiner had a big sophom*ore season in the midfield for Gull Lake as a shutdown defensive player, who could also advance the ball and be part of the offense with two goals and three assists. Reiner has a bright future for the Blue Devils, who finished the year ranked No. 2 in the state in Division 2 with a 13-3-2 record overall and a district title, earning all-league honors in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference.
Annalya Segovia-Mejia
Battle Creek Central
A rising prospect as a freshman, Annalya Segovia-Mejia is part of an ongoing rebuilding project for the Battle Creek Central girls soccer program. Segovia-Mejia was team captain as a 9th-grader and had 20 goals and seven assists, allowing her to get a spot on the all-conference team in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference as well as being named to the all-district team for the Bearcats, who finished 3-15.
Alyssa Smith
Harper Creek
A returning member of the All-Enquirer girls soccer team, Alyssa Smith continued her standout career with a big junior season as the Beavers' top offensive threat for a team that went 14-4 overall. Smith finished with 25 goals and eight assists and has been the leading scorer for Harper Creek since her freshman season, despite facing double teams most of the time as she also earned all-league honors in the Interstate 8 Conference as well as all-district.
Lilah Smith
Gull Lake
A returning member of the All-Enquirer girls soccer team, Lilah Smith was a key part of a Gull Lake team that finished the year ranked No. 2 in the state in Division 2. Smith helped Gull Lake to a 13-3-2 record overall and a district title. The junior forward finished with nine goals and eight assists, earning all-league honors in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference.
Madeleine Thawnghmung
Lakeview
Enjoying a breakout sophom*ore season, Madeleine Thawnghmung is a second-year varsity player and a rising prospect for a Lakeview team that went 9-9-1 overall, advance to the district finals and win an All-City title for the fourth year in a row. Thawnghmung brought good athletic ability to the midfield and finished with six goals and three assists as she was picked for all-conference honors in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference and was named to the all-district team.
Sophia Thawnghmung
Lakeview
A returning member of the All-Enquirer girls soccer team, Sophia Thanghmung is a four-year varsity player and a captain for a Lakeview team that went 9-9-1 overall, advance to the district finals and win an All-City title for the fourth year in a row. The senior was the key to the Spartans defense, showing the ability to clear the zone or bring the ball up when needed. She earned all-conference honors in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference and was picked for the all-district team.
Kendall Wank
Gull Lake
Waiting her turn, Kendall Wank has a big senior year and gets her first nod for the All-Enquirer girls soccer team. A standout defensive player, Wank was part of 10 shutouts for Gull Lake. Wank was a key leader for a Gull Lake team that finished the year ranked No. 2 in the state in Division 2 and helped Gull Lake to a 13-3-2 record overall and a district title, earning all-league honors in the Southwestern Michigan Athletic Conference.
Lillian Weaver
Olivet
Lillian Weaver was part of Olivet's best season in school history with a record of 15-4-3, finishing second in the CAAC and advancing to the district finals. Weaver played a holding/defensive midfield position and was Olivet's last line of defense and was part of 10 shutouts. Weaver also earned all-league honors as well as making the all-district team.
Addison Waito
Marshall
Marshall's Addie Waito finished the regular season with 12 goals and 10 assists, including five game-winning goals and two game-winning assists.Waito helped Marshall win the I-8 conference, going undefeated in league play and 10-4-4 overall. She was all-league and all-district and a team captain. The senior will finish her career as Marshall’s all-time leader in assists with 55 for her career and will also rank third all-time in career goals with 41.
Elise Wylie
Calhoun Christian/St. Philip
A junior captain and three-year starter, Elise Wylie is a standout forward and is making her first appearance on the All-Enquirer girls soccer team after being an honorable mention selection a year ago. Wylie helped the Calhoun Christian/St. Philip team to an historic season, winning the program's first-ever district title while going 9-7-1 overall. An all-district selection, Wylie finished with 18 goals and seven assists and orchestrated the team's attack.
Alyson Zulewski
Marshall
As a starting goaltender, Alyson Zulewski provided the back wall for a Marshall team that won the I-8 conference, going undefeated in league play and 10-4-4 overall. She was all-league and all-district. Zulewski was part of a defense that only allowed one goal in league play and had a 0.87 goals-against for the entire season, as she displayed the ability to be consistent and also come up with the spectacular save when needed.
HONORABLE MENTION:
Sarah Belonte (Calhoun Christian/St. Philip), Ollie Rozell-Edwards (Marshall), Tessa Miller (Marshall), Lilian Moore (Marshall), Jordyn St. John (Marshall), Shaelah Clark (Lakeview), Danayah Williams (Lakeview), Lilamae Frank (Lakeview), Leah Olivarri (Lakeview), Diane Hurtado (BCC), Gabby Wade (BCC), Kirra Budreau (Pennfield), Peyton Rhoades (Pennfield), Katelyn Lamb (Pennfield), Kaydence McClenney (Pennfield), Julia Perez (Pennfield), Kenadie Schumenn (Gull Lake), Tessa Cothron (Gull Lake), Madelyn Smith (Gull Lake), Jadie Bagley (Gull Lake), Katie Behnke (Harper Creek), Evelynn Stenger (Olivet), Lily Bockheim (Coldwater)
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