Top returners: Ariana Pizarro Gonzalez, Leilani Manolias.
Promising newcomers: None listed.
Coach’s comment: “Pine Forest women’s soccer has a competitive team with great chemistry. We are all set for an exciting year and a lot of great games.’’
Coach: Steven Barbour
Top returners: Taylor Stangle, Olivia Terranova, Carmen Haigwood, Sahara Knight, Olivia Stiles, Kayleigh Butterworth, Victoria Morrison.
Promising newcomers: Annie Lieberman.
Coach’s comment: “We look forward to constructing a new team with new and returning talent this year. We have a great group of players who love the sport and have great team chemistry.’’
Village Christian
Coach: Harold Morrison Jr.
Top returners: Emanuela Adeyemi, Jr.; Lexie Bullard, Sr.; Kinsley Purser, Jr.; Isabella Rietkerk, Jr.; Cassie Bullard, Jr.; Reese Ferrell, 8th; Campbell Pleasant, Jr.; Peyton Musser, Sr.; Bailee Luper, Sr.; Alora Soltren, Sr.
Promising newcomers: Natalie Smith, 8th; Mallory Sutton, 9th.
Coach’s comment: “I am very excited about the upcoming season. We return 10 of the 11 starters from last year’s team that went undefeated in conference and made it to the third round of the state playoffs. With the returning experience and leadership on this team I think we can go even further.’’
Fayetteville Academy
Coach: Andrew McCarthy
Top returners: Charlotte Jensen, Kelsey Tart, Maile Sawyer, Ella Curtis.
Promising newcomers: Riley Duchon, Kelsey McCarthy, Arel Ferguson.
Coach’s comment: “We are a mix of experience and youth. The group is so much fun to work with and we look forward to an enjoyable season.’’
South View
Coach: Jerome Thompson
Top returners: Jordynne Gurganus, G, Jr.; Mya Lord, D, Sr.; Krislin Smith, D, Sr.; Gabriella Connor, Sr.
Promising newcomers: Jaliyah DeJesus, Fr.
Coach’s comment: “Excitement builds within the team and among supporters as the new season approaches. With their eyes set on victory and unwavering determination, South View girls soccer is ready to shine bright and make their mark on the field.’’
Cape Fear
Coach: Bryan Pagan
Top returners: Jayda Angel, Brooke Bombatepe, Meredith Wenthur, Hannah McGill, Kayia Starling, Grace Sherbert, Andi Brinker, Caroline Hales.
Promising newcomers: Lizzy Kirkland.
Coach’s comment: “We’re bringing back a lot of experience mixed in with some new players. Our team has the pieces to compete for the United 8 Conference championship and make a deep run in the playoffs. If the girls can find a balance in their skill and leadership development we will find much success this season.’’
