Meet the Oregon high school girls soccer stars of the week (Sept. 4-10, 2023)

Here are the Oregon high school girls soccer stars of the week as nominated by coaches, fans and readers

Here are the Oregon high school girls soccer stars of the week for Sept. 4-10, as nominated by coaches, fans and readers. 

If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email danbrood91@gmail.com. These submissions will be included on our athlete of the week ballot. 

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Alli Aldinger, Milwaukie

The junior striker, and a team captain, working hard as she’s battling back from an injury, scored a goal for the Mustangs in a match at Astoria and then again in a contest at Molalla. 

Isabella Amoth, Corvallis

The senior scored two goals and had an assist for the Spartans in nonleague matches with Newberg, Caldera and Redmond, helping them go 2-0-1 in those contests.

Anna Bales, Crook County

The freshman forward, in two matches during the week, a 3-1 win over Klamath Union and a 1-0 victory against North Bend, had 12 total shots, 10 on target, and scored two goals.

Tayler Bentley, Cottage Grove

The junior goalkeeper, who hasn’t played since fifth grade, has made many saves for the Lions to start the season, and she helped the team get a 1-0 win over Stayton.

Olivia Boger, North Medford

The junior midfielder/forward had two goals and one assist to help the Black Tornado rally from a 2-0 deficit to post a 3-2 win at Grants Pass in a Southwest Conference opener. She also scored three goals in a 3-1 home win over South Eugene.

Ella Braunger, Marist Catholic

The junior midfielder, and a team captain, had a goal and two assists for the Spartans in a 9-1 nonleague win over Springfield. She also turned in a strong defensive effort in a 1-0 victory against North Eugene.

Maleigha Canaday-Eliott, McDaniel

The senior left back scored her second goal of the season, giving the Mountain Lions a 1-1 tie in a nonleague match with South Salem. She also provided an outlet going forward and plenty of cover in transition during the contest.

Ketsia Carvalhaes, St. Mary’s (Medford)

Junior recorded a hat trick, scoring three goals for the Crusaders in their 5-0 victory at Lost River in a Special District 4 opener.

Cloe Chase, Marist Catholic

The senior team captain tallied a double hat trick, scoring six goals for the Spartans in their 9-1 win over Springfield in a nonleague match held at Marist Catholic. She also had the game-winning goal in a 1-0 victory over North Eugene.

Abby Cox, Jesuit

The senior midfielder/forward scored three goals and had a pair of assists for the Crusaders in nonleague wins over Cleveland and Summit.

Paige Edmondson, Sutherlin

The senior forward had two goals and two assists for the Bulldogs in a 7-1 home victory against Douglas in a Special District 4 opener.

McKenna Eggleston, Tigard

The senior attacking midfielder, and a team captain, has scored a goal in each of the Tigers’ first three games of the season, including the game-winner in a 1-0 win over Westview, while also having two assists so far on the season.

Kiyana Ellis, Century

The sophomore defender scored a goal and helped create the buildup for another goal in the Jaguars’ 3-1 win over Clackamas. She then tallied a pair of first-half goals in a 3-0 victory against West Albany.

Alix Flowers, Sandy

The freshman forward scored a hat trick, tallying three goals for the Pioneers in their 4-1 home win over Centennial. She has scored four of the team’s five goals so far this season.

Kelsey Graham, Pendleton

The junior scored a pair of goals to help the Buckaroos notch a 3-1 home win over Riverside in a nonleague contest.

Josie Grunerud, Central Linn/East Linn Christian

The junior forward tallied three second-half goals for the Cobras in their 3-0 win at Siuslaw in a Special District 3 opener.

Rylee Herdon, McLoughlin

The junior forward scored five goals to help the Pioneers run to a 9-5 victory at Nyssa in a Special District 5 opener.

Maddy Howard, Central Linn/East Linn Christian

The junior midfielder scored a pair of second half goals to help the Cobras past a 3-1 win at Elmira in a Special District 3 contest.

Claire Kiekhaefer, Ashland

The junior defender had the assist on the only goal of the match as well as being part of the defense that limited Ridgeview to just one shot on goal in the Grizzlies’ 1-0 home victory in a nonleague contest.

Autumn Leach, Cottage Grove

The freshman midfielder/forward, who has shined in working with the defense and offense to move the team up and down the field as a unit, scored the game-winning goal for the Lions in their 1-0 victory against Stayton.

Summer Lebow, Cottage Grove

The senior defender, who is a team leader both on and off the field, keys the Lions’ defensive strategy, and was key in the team’s 1-0 victory over Stayton.

Noely Luna Ramirez, South Salem

The senior goalkeeper, and a team captain, had a spectacular effort in goal, coming up with 13 saves to keep the Saxons in the match in a 1-0 loss at Cleveland in a nonleague match.

Claire Masters, Tigard

The junior forward scored a pair of goals for the Tigers in both a 3-1 win over Sandy and a 3-0 victory against Barlow in nonleague matches.

Libby McLaughlin, Marist Catholic

The freshman scored two goals and added three assists to help the Spartans sprint to a 9-1 win against Springfield in a nonleague contest held at Marist Catholic.

Piper Paslay, Marist Catholic

The sophomore center back has been the key the Spartans’ stout defense, which has four wins and two shutouts against Class 5A nonleague competition.

Brooke Smith, Tualatin

The senior goalkeeper stepped up to make 18 saves for the Timberwolves in their nonleague match with Sunset, held at Tualatin High School.

Sydney Spotts, La Salle Prep

The senior forward/midfielder scored a pair of goals for the Falcons in their 3-0 home victory against Westview in a nonleague contest.

Paige Stewart, Crook County

The senior goalkeeper, and a team captain, made a total of 10 saves, including a stop on a penalty kick, in helping the Cowgirls get a 3-1 win over Klamath Union and a 1-0 victory against North Bend.

Ada Strecker, Ida B. Wells

The senior scored a pair of goals for the Guardians in their 3-0 victory over Woodburn in a nonleague match played at Ida B. Wells High School.

Addison Vranes, Crater

The senior forward/goalkeeper scored a pair of goals to help the Comets score a 4-0 victory at Mazama in a nonleague match.

Kendal Yazzolino, St. Mary’s (Medford)

The freshman had two goals and an assist for the Challengers in their 5-0 win at Lost River in a Special District 4 contest.

Avery Zahniser, South Medford

The junior midfielder scored a pair of goals to help lead the Panthers to a 4-1 win over Roseburg in a Southwest Conference opener played at Roseburg High School.