Beacon-News girls soccer All-Area team

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Maggie Bodine

Geneva, Sr., D: Named IHSSCA all-sectional. Third-year starter cited by opposing coaches for speed and consistent efficiency for Viking defense that compiled 10 shutouts. Honorable Mention All-UEC River.

Courtney Diddell

Kaneland, Jr., M: Most versatile of Kaneland’s six All-Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference East picks. Named IHSSCA all-sectional. Tied for fifth in area for assists (10) as Knights finished 14-4-2.

Kristen Dodson

Waubonsie Valley, Sr., F: NSCAA All-America, All-Midwest, IHSSCA Player of the Year and Beacon-News Player of the Year. Led area in goals (24) and game-winners (11). IHSSCA all-sectional in 2011 and 2013, honorable mention in 2012. Auburn signee.

Quincy Kellett

Rosary, Jr., F: Second straight year as Suburban Christian Conference Player of the Year. Repeat all-area despite opposition double-team defenses. Tied for fourth in area in goals (17) and third in assists (13).

Morgan Kemerling

Waubonsie Valley, Jr., D: IHSSCA all-sectional pick and All-UEC Valley choice was standout as Warriors placed third in Class 3A. Helpd defense post 13 shutouts, plus 18 straight wins and 25-game unbeaten string. Early commit to Iowa.

Jenna Kentgen

Metea Valley, Sr., M: Four-time All-Area and All-UEC Valley pic. Named IHSSCA All-State as a senior after three all-sectional years. Led area in points (58) and shared lead in assists (14) as part of career totals of 67 goals and 33 assists. Iowa signee.

Kaylan Mills

Oswego, Sr., D: Coach Brian Falli called her a “rock on back line, marked opponent’s best.” Helped goalie Amy Annala to 11 shutouts, including seven in a row. IHSSCA all-Sectional pick and All-Southwest Prairie Conference. Illinois-Springfield signee.

Sam O’Brien

West Aurora, Sr., M-F: IHSSCA all-sectional pick for third time and repeat All-Area to go with three All-DuPage Valley Conference honors. Tied for sixth in the area in goals (16). Northern Illinois signee.

Emma Rigby

Waubonsie Valley, Jr., GK: Only junior among five IHSSCA All-State goalkeepers. Six solo and seven shared shutouts for 3A third-place finishers. All-UEC Valley pick part of Naperville Invite and UEC Crossover titles. Early commit to Iowa.

Jordyn Sundberg

Aurora Central Catholic, Jr., M: Offensive force behind ACC’s rise from 3-11 to 8-5-2. IHSSCA all-sectional choice and All-Suburban Christian Conference pick tied for fourth in area for goals (16). Honorable mention all-sectional as freshman and sophomore.

Annie Waldoch

Geneva, Sr., D-M: Repeat pick for IHSSCA all-sectional, All-Area, and All-UEC River. Four-year starter and two-time captain added two goals and two assists as senior. Helped Vikings reach four regional title games.

Honorable Mention

Amy Annala, Oswego, Sr. GK; Mackenzie Fuller, Waubonsie Valley, Sr. M; Lauren Frasca, Rosary, Sr. GK; Michaela Loebel, Geneva, Sr. M; Megan McEachern, Batavia, So. F; Tyler Proszowski, Metea Valley, Sr. M; Karina Rosales, Batavia, Jr. F; Alena Sidwell, Metea Valley, Jr. M-D; Madison Spooner, Indian Creek, Jr. F; Molly Stanfa, Geneva, Sr. D; Delaney Stryczek, Kaneland, Sr. M-D.

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