Carson High midfielder Gracie Walt dribbles past a Damonte Ranch defender during an October contest between the two programs. Walt was named a first team all-region midfielder for her play this season.
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Carson High girls’ soccer put three of its players on the all-region team for their performances on the field this season.
Leading the way for the Senators was midfielder Gracie Walt, who secured a first team all-region selection.
Walt was the Senators’ do-it-all midfielder all season and showcased her speed and athleticism to get into positions where she was needed.
The junior tallied three goals and four assists this season for Carson.
Earning a second team all-region selection was forward Reese Mackenzie.
Mackenzie’s finishing ability led the Senators with six goals and an assist.
For the senior, timing was everything as she put home all six of those goals within a seven-game span down the back half of the season for Carson.
Senator defender Natalyn Wakeling also picked up second team honors for the blue and white.
Wakeling’s blistering speed on the back line gave teams fits throughout the season, as she was able to track down nearly any attacker with possession.
She also added an assist on the offensive end.
Both Mackenzie and Wakeling are seniors and will graduate in the spring.
Class 5A girls’ soccer all-region teams
First team
Cydonah Blackman, McQueen; Katie Muff, Galena; Ella Hallert, Bishop Manogue; Maylin Rivera, Reed; Bailey Rozier, Douglas; Erin Cryer, Galena; Gracie Walt, Carson; Kylee Lash, Douglas; Destine Rojas, Spanish Springs; Christen Huene, Galena; Kailer Crawford, Damonte Ranch; Carly Simmons, Galena.
Coach of the year – Jason Saville, Reed
Player of the year – Rylee Husted, Reed
Midfielder of the year – Leslie Jacobo, Reed
Defensive player of the year – Lauren La Fountain, Galena
Goalkeeper of the year – Summer Myer, Damonte Ranch
Second team
Aleeah Weaver, Douglas; Emily Means, Reno; Reese Mackenzie, Carson; Reagan Stephens, Bishop Manogue; Mollie Hoppe, Reed; Emily Brandt, Damonte Ranch; Nicole Sullivan, Galena; Arianna Martinez, McQueen; Taylor Honea, Reed; Natalyn Wakeling, Carson; Ava Michitsch, Bishop Manogue; Talia Marini, McQueen.
Honorable mention
Jaycee Fritz, Spanish Springs; Ava Anderson, Reed; Sophia Barber, McQueen; Camden Miller, Douglas; Nyla Hensley, Galena; Caitlyn Hilson, McQueen; Yose Lopez, Spanish Springs; Hailey Rok, Reed; Evelyn Fraser, Galena; Bridgett Quayle, McQueen; Hannah Schaeffer, Douglas; Kylie Martin, Douglas.
