Molly Purtschert
Andover Junior
Defense
Named to the Merrimack Valley All-Conference and Eastern Mass All-Star teams. Ranked one of the top 10 players in the MVC. Started every game. Part of defense that gave up just seven goals against league opponents. Took all the kicks on set pieces, creating many offensive chances. Has terrific technical skills, can control the ball, plays under control with a calm demeanor. Is a big hitter and softball pitcher in the spring. Looking to continue playing soccer in college.
Lucy Irwin
Central Catholic Junior
Forward
Elite goal scorer. Finished this season with 16 goals and 3 assists. Has 43 goals and 18 assists in three years. Named MVC All-Conference three times, Eastern Mass All-Star and Eagle-Tribune All-Star twice. Helped lead Raiders to two straight MVC Division 1 crowns. Has a nose for the net and can get through any defensive line. Terrific speed. Looking to play collegiate soccer at a high level. Also finds the back of the net for the CCHS girls hockey team.
Sarah Tressler
Central Catholic Sophomore
Midfield
Finished with eight goals and six assists. Has 15 goals and 16 assists in two years. Named to the Merrimack Valley All-Conference team for the second year in a row. Was ranked the No. 2 player in the league. Also named to the Eastern Mass and All-State teams. Helped lead the Raiders to back-to-back MVC Division 1 league titles. Known for her versatility, technical skills, soccer IQ and a lethal left foot. Runs track. Member of the CCHS band, student council and peer leader groups.
Eve Barton
Haverhill Senior
Defense
Elite center back. Two-time Merrimack Valley All-Conference selection and second team selection as a freshman. Named to Eastern Mass second team. Three-year starter. Captain. “Her vision on the field makes her elite. When she’s in the back, she’s always one of the best players on the field,” said coach Krystyna Callagy. Hopes to continue to play collegiate soccer at a high level.
Makaylla Cederman
Haverhill Sophomore
Forward
Talented underclassmen who can dazzle with the ball and find the back of the net. Finished with 23 goals and 13 assists. Has 35 goals and 20 assists in two seasons. Named to the Merrimack Valley Conference team and to the Eastern Mass All-Star team. Helped the Hillies qualify for the postseason two the last two years. “Has a high soccer IQ, is skilled, fast, and very talented. Her presence on the field is known,” said coach Krystyna Callagy. Also plays hoop.
Kate Fitzpatrick
Methuen Senior
Midfield
Fitzpatrick played a big part in the Rangers’ 10-win season and preliminary round state tournament win. Had one goal and nine assists. Finished career with six goals and 16 assists. Named to the Merrimack Valley All-Conference team and Eastern Mass second team. Defends opposing teams’ best players. “Kate’s vision on the field is second to none. She’s a strong player that always knows where everyone is always on the field,” said coach Orazio Finocchiaro. Plans on studying aviation at a flight school.
Kiera Fitzpatrick
Methuen Senior
Midfield
Committed to play at UMass Lowell. Scored 12 goals and had six assists. Closed out career with 33 goals and 20 assists. Named a two-time Merrimack Valley All-Conference selection. Second-teamer as a sophomore. Named to the Eastern Mass All-Star team and second team as a junior. Named to All-State team this fall. Runs indoors and plays lacrosse. “Kiera can play anywhere on the field. Her skills are at top speed and are almost impossible to stop,” said coach Orazio Finocchiaro.
Meghan Daley
North Andover Senior
Defense
Superior athlete. Elite defender. Three year on varsity, two-year starter. Named to the Merrimack Valley All-Conference team. Second team last year. Named to the Eastern Mass Second team. “Made a huge impact on our team the last two seasons,” said coach Lisa Rasanen. Meghan’s mother Deb played at NAHS and then Boston College. Deb is an assistant coach while Meghan’s sister Nicole also played varsity this season. Will play lacrosse at Bentley University.
Ava Davey
Phillips Academy Senior
Defense
Andover resident. Three-sport athlete who also excels in basketball and softball. Big Blue starting center back each of the past two years. Helped Phillips finish with its best record in a decade, 12-4-3 and ranked No. 6 in all of NE Prep. Senior captain. “Ava’s reading of the game, her ability to distribute the ball and build out of the back, and her ball winning skills in the air distinguish her from the vast majority of center backs we face,” said coach Lisa Joel. Davey intends to play collegiate soccer.
Kayla Silveira
Pinkerton Academy Senior
Midfield
Captain for Division I state champs. Provided offensive spark for the state champions. Finished the season with three goals and a team leading eight assists. Closed out her career with 12 goals and 16 assists. “Our playmaker. Has excellent touch and vision on the field. A huge influence on our championship game win,” said Astros coach Danielle Rappa.
Verity Ungaro
Pinkerton Academy Senior
Midfield
Never came off the field. Instrumental in the team’s state championship. “Verity was the glue and the heart of the team,” said coach Danielle Rappa. Finished with eight goals and 15 assists. Three-year starter. Part of two other state quarterfinal teams. Excellent student. Plans on studying sports management in college.
Emma Norcutt
Timberlane Regional Senior
Defense
Four-year starter. Part of 57 wins, four playoff appearances and a state championship in 2023. Named to the NH All-State Team. “Emma has always been a strong, smart, physical presence for us throughout her career and this year she took her game to another level,” said coach Jeff Baumann. Skis and plays lacrosse. Also a football team manager. Volunteers with Project Hope and Best Buddies, part of the Life of an Owl Leadership Group, National Honor Society and Business Honor Society.
Honorable mention
Andover: Joanne Li, sr., midfield; Ella Hoffenberg, sr/, mid/forward.
Central Catholic: Sarah Parker, soph., goalie; Addison Brosnihan, soph., midfield.
Greater Lawrence: Jadaliss Montero, sr., def/midfield; Carmela Bellitti, jr., forward; Soanii Hoskins, sr., forward.
Haverhill: Aleigh Gonzalez, fr., forward; Francesca Purdy, sr., goalie.
Lawrence: Mitchell Castro, sr., goalie.
Methuen: Bella Medeiros, sr., goalie.
North Andover: Sydney Rogers, sr., midfield.
Pelham: Lexy Brodeur, jr., midfield; Kayli Milward, jr., defense.
Phillips Academy: Keaghan Murphy, soph., forward.
Salem: Aaliyah Hajjar, soph., forward; Presley Marinelli, soph., forward
Timberlane: Allison Harb, jr., forward; Brooke Langlois, jr., midfield; Ella Lampron, sr., defense.
Whittier Tech: Ainsley Rousseau, sr., center-back; Kamryn Eaton, jr., forward;
Windham: Addison Armstrong, sr., midfield; Avery Steffanides, sr., defense.