Washington high school girls soccer, Class 4A preseason rankings: Skyline leads loaded KingCo parade (9/12/2023)

Top three teams in initial rankings are from that league - Spartans, Issaquah and Woodinville

Washington high school girls soccer, Class 4A preseason rankings: Skyline leads loaded KingCo parade (9/12/2023) /

After talking to coaches around the state, SBLive WA is releasing it Class 4A preseason Top-10 girls soccer rankings heading into fall season:

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With one of state’s best scorers returning in Ashley Roni, and six WIAA titles since 2008, Spartans should occupy this spot at outset.

A pair of consecutive title-game defeats gives this talented Eagles’ side that extra hunger for their first state championship since 2017.

A semifinal team a season ago that returns 11 girls who saw regular playing time? Hop on the Falcons’ bandwagon now.

Should be considered darkhorse title favorites with Oregon State commit Ari Hill and Auburn Riverside transfer Ava Morton in tow.

Graduating just two starters from a team fresh off first 4A state berth in a decade gives Tigers plenty of optimism to build on their success.

Junior defender Jaelyn Byeman guides a team looking to take the next step from state mainstay to WIAA title contender.

A lot of talent graduated from state-contending Papermakers’ side in 2022, but coach Keri Tomasetti’s program always reloads well.

Coaches around Spokane highlight Bullpups as the opponent you circle on the calendar to gauge the strength of your team.

Senior defender Nicole Wertenberger is the lone all-league selection returning for a team that finished third in Class 4A a season ago.

Rams will certainly miss some of the elite talent that graduated from last year’s state quarterfinal side, but there’s still plenty to like.

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Published Sep 12, 2023