BY DAN STICKRADT
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(Michigan Soccer Network Communications Specialist / Web and Content Editor / Director of News Dan Stickradt compiles team capsules for over 460 girls soccer programs statewide. Email pertinent information to stickradt@michigansoccernetwork.com. Follow on Twitter @msn_stickradt, @LocalSportsFans, or @MiSoccerNetwork and on numerous social media platforms.)
Roster Call
The Michigan Soccer Network is collecting varsity girls soccer rosters for over 460 schools state-wide. Copies can be emailed to stickradt@michigansoccernetwork.com
Competing Schools – Clinton Township Chippewa Valley, Fraser, Grosse Pointe South, Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse, Sterling Heights Stevenson, Utica, Utica Ford
SCHOOL: Clinton Township Chippewa Valley
HEAD COACH: Gerry Haggerty
2023 OVERALL AND LEAGUE RECORD/ FINISH: 0-15-1, 0-11-1 MAC-White Division (seventh, one point)
2023 STATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS: Lost in D-1 pre-districts to Sterling Heights Stevenson (3-0)
RETURNING STARTERS: Lily Golden, sr. F; Samantha Hosier, sr. D; Sara Scoggins, sr. M/D (All-League; signed with NAIA Rochester University); no other players specified.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: No players specified.
KEY NEWCOMERS: No players specified.
ROSTER: No list submitted.
NOTABLES/OUTLOOK/COACH’S QUOTE: The Big Reds are coming off a big rebuilding campaign to say the least. Chippewa Valley was not only winless with one tie in 2023, but the team was outscored 55-2 and shut out 15 times. So any type of an improvement is welcome. So far this season through April 15, the Big Red are 2-1-0 and back on the winning track. They’ve pitched two shutouts and outscored its three foes 2-1. That’s a step in the right direction.
SCHOOL: Fraser
HEAD COACH: Michael Leone
2023 OVERALL AND LEAGUE RECORD/ FINISH: 9-9-2, 6-4-2 MAC-White Division (tied-third, 20 points)
2023 STATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS: Def. Warren Mott (10-0); lost in D-1 district semifinals to Utica Ford (2-1, 2OT, SO)
RETURNING STARTERS: Ava Fuller, sr. M/F; Jenna D’Alimonte, sr. D; Loralai Logan, sr. F; Claire Wise, jr. M;
Delany Barr, jr. M/F; Alayna Lentine, jr. G.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Michaela Chandler, soph. M/F; Jaida Oxendine, sr. D/M; Emma Wengler, soph. M/F; Francesca Sines, soph. D/M; Mary Sager, sr. F; Madison Lonnstrom, jr. D/M; Brookelynn Ritchey, jr. D; Kate Gauvin, jr. M; Faith Smith, jr. M/F; Emmersyn Balowski, jr. D; Danica Domenicucci, soph. M
KEY NEWCOMERS: Kennedy Blehm, fr. G; Isabella Gjinaj, fr. F.
NOTABLES/OUTLOOK/COACH’S QUOTE: Like most of the teams in the MAC-White Division, Fraser was somewhat inconsistent last year which led to a 9-9-2 record and middle of the pack finish. The season came to an end via a shootout loss to Utica Ford. Fraser outscored the opposition by just seven goals, 45-38, registered just three shutouts and was shut out five times. So far in 2024 it is much of the same for the Ramblers. Fraser is 2-3-1 through April 15, allowing 12 goals while scoring eight. With o apparent favorite in the league, it’s anyone’s guess where the Ramblers could finish in the league standings this year.
SCHOOL: Grosse Pointe South
HEAD COACH: Chris Bolio
2023 OVERALL AND LEAGUE RECORD/ FINISH: 9-6-3, 6-4-2 MAC-White Division (tied-third, 20 points)
2023 STATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS: Def. Detroit Western (9-0); lost in D-1 district semifinals to Dearborn (3-0)
RETURNING STARTERS: Jill Adams, soph. M/D; Else Bachert, sr. G; Ava Pappas, jr. D/M; Sarah Cook, jr. CB; Lilia Moussiaux, jr.;
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Isabella Deveroux, sr. D; Christina Fett, sr. M/F; Brenna Goodman, sr. D; Lauren McDonald, sr. F; Lucy Stidham, jr. F.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Brooke Hepner, fr. M; Harriet Kowalski, fr.; Savannah Spangler, jr. M (played with Michigan Hawks ECNL last season; two-time state qualifier in cross country and track and field); Lila Brundage, jr. F/D (played with Nationals GA last season); Monroe Desmyter, jr. F; Ella Devlin, soph.; Alyssa Flores, sr.; Eleni Melhem, sr. M; Elaina Morgan, sr. D/F; Cassidy Woolums, sr.
NOTABLES/OUTLOOK/COACH’S QUOTE: The Blue Devils tied for third in the MAC-White Division last season after outscoring the opposition 53-23 with eight shutouts. South also lost in the district semifinals to Dearborn (3-0), just the second time the Blue Devils were shut out all season. So far this season Grosse Pointe South is 2-2-0 through April 15, scoring six goals while yielding 11. The team gained Savannah Spangler, a junior who spent last season with the Michigan Hawks and is also a multi-time state qualifier in cross-country and track, plus some other newer players that should help long term. In a year where there is no clear-cut favorite in the league, the Blue Devils could rise to the top if it can shore up its defense.
SCHOOL: Harrison Township L’Anse Creuse
HEAD COACH: Scott Perez
2023 OVERALL AND LEAGUE RECORD/ FINISH: 10-8-2, 5-5-2 MAC-White Division (fifth, 17 points)
2023 STATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS: Def. Macomb Dakota (2-1, 2OT); lost in D-1 district semifinals to New Baltimore Anchor Bay (2-0)
RETURNING STARTERS: No players specified.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Nina Bourbeau, jr. D/M; Alyssa Gulisano, jr. M/D; Grace Haynes, soph. F; Ellissa Huot, sr. M/F; Anna Lezotte, jr. M; Taryn Missig, jr. F/M; Emily Russell, jr. M; Natalia Stutz, sr. G; Zoe Wambach, sr. M; Isabella Snyder, sr. D; Mackenzi Watson, sr. D; Lucy Miller, jr. F/M; Andrea Comerford, jr. D.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Brisilda Hebeja, fr.; Brynn Lepine, fr. M; Emma Osinski, fr.; Kaitlyn Pillars, fr.; Gabrielle Amoe, soph. F/M; Chloe Beaver, sr.; Lexi Bellisario, jr.; Brooke Browning, jr.; Avery Bryant, jr. Shyla Droske, soph.; Ansley Klein, jr.; Ella Rivard, jr.; Eva Tringali, jr.; Lexie Vadio, jr.
NOTABLES/OUTLOOK/COACH’S QUOTE: Gone is Kassidy Lanthier, one of the state’s top goalkeepers now at NCAA Division I University of Iowa. She was a huge part of the team’s success last season and a big reason why a young team finished 10-8-2. Last year the Lancers were mostly freshmen and sophomores, so a year older with more experience should bode well for L’Anse Creuse. Last year the Lancers held a 52-20 edge in scoring with eight shutouts. This year they started 2-2-2 through April 15 but have shown some offensive spark by outscoring six opponents 19-10.
SCHOOL: Sterling Heights Stevenson
HEAD COACH: Tony Casali
2023 OVERALL AND LEAGUE RECORD/ FINISH: 6-11-3, 2-8-2 MAC-White Division (sixth, eight points)
2023 STATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS: Def. Clinton Township Chippewa Valley (3-0); lost in D-1 district semifinals to Troy Athens (8-1)
RETURNING STARTERS: Presley Jones, jr. F/M/D (All-League, All-District, 15 goals last season); Maria Micakaj, jr. D (All-League); Ava McGowan, jr. M; Chloe Nissan, soph. M; Lexi Curzydlo, sr. D; Lillian Kulcsycki, soph. M.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Maeghan Penalosa, sr. D; Meghan Boring, jr. M; Sadie Nissan, sr. D; Kelsie Fagan, jr.;
KEY NEWCOMERS: Isabelle Reda, fr. F; Mailee McKnee, fr. D; Sophia Giabala, fr. M; Diana Marku, jr. G; Lillian Akroush, soph. M; Isabel DeSantis-Miniuk, soph. M.
NOTABLES/OUTLOOK/COACH’S QUOTE: Stevenson dipped through a rebuilding year last year but appears to be showing signs of life this season despite a 2-5-0 start. Presley Jones is scoring in bunches and can play all over the field. She makes this team better. The roster is a nice blend of experience and youth but the Titans are playing in more close games than last year, where they were outscored 67-32 a year ago.
SCHOOL: Utica
HEAD COACH: Dave Moran
2023 OVERALL AND LEAGUE RECORD/ FINISH: 10-6-4 MAC-White Division (second, 22 points)
2023 STATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS: Lost in D-1 pre-districts to Romeo (2-0)
RETURNING STARTERS: Sarah Fromm, sr. F/M (All-State Third Team; signed with NCAA Division II Grand Valley State University; 22 goals as junior); Noelle Preast, jr. F (14 goals last season); Keira Russell, jr. M/F; Ayla Dedivanaj, soph. M; Bella Blanchett, soph. M/F; Vanessa Galovich, sr. CB; Alexis Pokley, sr. G.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Ava Lang, sr. G; Kylie Noe, sr.; Jordyn Patterson, sr. M; Olivia Small, jr. M/D; Brooke Stalker, soph. M; Mary Vanker, jr. D; Addison White, jr. D.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Hollie Immonen, fr. CB; Grace Cottingham, fr. F; Olivia Rutledge, fr. F; Lillian Aho, sr. D
NOTABLES/OUTLOOK/COACH’S QUOTE: With most of its team back, Utica could have the talent to make a run at a rare conference title in the MAC-White Division. Utica was second in the league behind a 53-26 scoring edge and seven shutouts. As for a district, the Cheiftains again find themselves in pne of the state’s top districts regardless of division … “This is our better opportunity in a while to win this league. It’s kind of wide open but we have a lot of experience. Plus, with the freshmen I’m hoping we can make a run at it,” said coach Dave Moran.
SCHOOL: Utica Ford
HEAD COACH: Christopher Alston
2023 OVERALL AND LEAGUE RECORD/ FINISH: 14-6-1, 10-1-1 MAC-White Division (first, 31 points)
2023 STATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS: Lost in D-1 pre-districts to Romeo (2-0)
RETURNING STARTERS: Lillian Diamond, sr. D/G (All-League); Kylee Pfeifer, sr. M/D; Lilah Earl, sr. D/F; Alexandria Allen, sr. D; Kayla McPherson, jr. M.
OTHER KEY RETURNEES: Maria Raciti, jr. D/M; Abigail Shaner, jr. D.
KEY NEWCOMERS: Grace Barry, fr.; Makenna Bettys, jr. F; Margaret Castillo, fr.; Emma Ciotti, jr. M; Corinne McGlassion, jr. G; Joslyn McGlassion, jr. F; Emma McNally, fr.; Emma Pewarchie, jr. F/M; Lia Raciti, jr. F; Athraa Shathaea, sr. M; Natalie Vasquez, fr.; Madison Wiegand, jr. D
NOTABLES/OUTLOOK/COACH’S QUOTE: The two-time defending OAA-White Division Falcons may step back slightly, as 11 players graduated including three to the college ranks. Ford won 14 games, outscored its opposition 58-24 and recorded six shutouts. Through April 15, the Falcons are 2-2-1 in a rebuilding campaign, scoring four goals and conceding five goals.
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