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The North Carolina high school girls soccer season has officially begun, and teams are gearing up for an exciting year on the field. With powerhouse programs like West Henderson and Asheville Christian Academy returning their star players, the competition is sure to be fierce. Here are 25 high school girls soccer players from Western North Carolina to keep an eye on in the 2024 season:
AuBuchon showcased her skills with 12 goals and 13 assists in the previous season.
Lanter, a forward, dominated the field with an impressive record of 35 goals and four assists.
Dew stood out as a strong defender for Asheville High, contributing to a defense that only allowed 10 goals in 24 games. She also added two goals and 10 assists to her stats.
Foo’s remarkable performance included 26 goals, nine assists, and a game-winning goal that helped her team advance in the playoffs.
Miguelez played a crucial role in the Asheville High defense, which limited opponents to just 10 goals. She also contributed offensively with five goals and three assists.
Case emerged as one of the top freshmen midfielders in the region, boasting 25 goals and four assists.
Bridges made her mark with 13 goals and five assists for Asheville School.
Ward showcased her talent as a goalkeeper, allowing only two goals in 12 games last season.
Whittemore’s impressive performance included 24 goals and nine assists, leading her team to the third round of the playoffs.
Retzbach played a key role in Hendersonville’s playoff run, tallying 15 goals and seven assists.
Bish contributed 13 goals and five assists to Hendersonville’s success in the previous season.
Hernandez, a forward for Madison, recorded 16 goals and eight assists.
Holloway’s impressive stats included 23 goals and six assists for Murphy High School.
Reitzel stood out with 18 goals and 15 assists in the 2023 season.
Blackwell showcased her skills with 11 goals and one assist for Polk County.
Redmond played a key role in Reynolds’ strong defense, contributing two assists from the backline.
Loli, a midfielder, impressed with 12 goals and 12 assists in the previous season.
Pratt, a forward for Roberson, recorded 13 goals and three assists.
Sutton’s impressive goalkeeping skills were evident with 102 saves and only 19 goals conceded.
Cline, a talented midfielder, contributed 15 goals and 29 assists for Swain County.
Burrows-Kurr’s stats included 26 goals and 13 assists in the previous season.
Rinker, a forward for Tuscola, accumulated 15 goals and nine assists in the 2023 season.
Barton’s impressive performance included 19 goals and 12 assists last season.
The reigning All-WNC Player of the Year, Maxon, is a standout player with an impressive record of 52 goals and 23 assists. She is closing in on the NCHSAA top 10 for career goals.
Druskis, a midfielder for West Henderson, contributed eight goals and 15 assists in the previous season.
With these talented players leading their teams, the 2024 high school girls soccer season in Western North Carolina promises to be an exciting and competitive one.
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