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From nerves to nirvana, Oswego East’s Anya Gulbrandsen is 2024 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Soccer Player of the Year
Wisconsin recruit Anya Gulbrandsen had 27 goals and nine assists, completing her career as the program leader in both categories.
Introducing the 2024 Beacon-News/Courier-News Girls Soccer All-Area Team
State trophy winners St. Charles North and Burlington Central lead the way.
Illinois State recruit Marissa Moffett takes care of business in third-place game for Oswego. ‘Heart of this team.’
Marissa Moffett goes out in style with three hits and three runs for the Panthers.
Freshman Ella Heimbuch finds perfect fit playing everywhere for St. Charles North. ‘Didn’t feel the need to be perfect.’
Ella Heimbuch is batting .386 with a team-best 34 hits, 21 runs and 14 RBIs.
After struggling at plate, Abby Zawadzki connects to take St. Charles North to state. ‘I do fight for everything.’
Abby Zawadzki brings in the first three runs with a single for the North Stars.
In overtime and penalty kicks, Kaitlin Glenn gets the job done for St. Charles North. ‘Pressure is a privilege.’
Kaitlin Glenn scores go-ahead goal in OT and also converts in penalty kicks for North Stars.
Listen to Ellie Elders. It’s about never giving up for Burlington Central. ‘Pops back up and does something special.’
Ellie Elders creates her own identity as Burlington Central finishes fourth in the state.
After two-year break, Kyra Treanor takes over for St. Charles North’s defense. ‘She’s a brick wall in the back.’
Brown recruit Kyra Treanor leads St. Charles North to fourth shutout of playoffs.
Down but not out, Eva Samuelian returns to energize Burlington Central. ‘I just knew I wanted to be back in there.’
Eva Samuelian's gutsy return against Crystal Lake Central boosted Burlington Central.