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Oregon’s top high school girls soccer players: Meet the state’s best goalkeepers
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By René Ferrán
This week, we’re taking a position-by-position have a look at among the prime gamers in Oregon highschool women soccer. Our first listing focuses on the goalkeepers.
How the lists had been compiled: Coaches had been contacted and inspired to appoint gamers for these lists. Many coaches declined to reply; thus, these lists should not complete. Tell us about every other gamers you assume must be added.
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G Katelynn Balsiger, St. Mary’s (Medford), Sr.
Balsiger was the District 5 goalie of the yr and a 3A/2A/1A all-state honorable point out choice final fall, main the Crusaders to the district title and a spot within the state quarterfinals. Coach Martin Nelson famous that if she weren’t so beneficial in web, he’d transfer her to striker. “She has an excellent contact and end,” he mentioned.
G Liya Brooks, South Eugene, Sr.
It has been a tough yr for South Eugene, which misplaced standout midfielder Lyla Lauderbach to a deadly automotive crash in early September. The Axe began the season 4-3-3, with Brooks — who transferred to South Eugene final yr too late to turn into eligible — enjoying a key half. Brooks, who has performed goalie for Jamaica’s U-20 girls’s staff and acquired a September callup to the senior nationwide staff, has allowed simply eight objectives this season.
G Aleena Calvert, Forest Grove, Sr.
Calvert was an honorable point out all-Pacific choice for the Vikings final season, posting seven shutouts throughout the common season and backstopping a protection that allowed simply 18 objectives in 18 video games. Coach Nacho Olvera referred to as her “one of many the reason why we made it to the semifinals final yr.”
G Izzy Cory, Mountainside, So.
Cory had a stable first season on the varsity final yr, recording six shutouts and posting a 1.00 objectives towards common in receiving all-Metro honorable point out. Mavericks coach Travis Schoonover mentioned that she “has had one other nice begin to the season. She has made some nice saves and is among the higher goalkeepers within the state.”
G Addison Dye-Blondell, Sheldon, So.
Dye-Blondell performed behind all-Southwest first-team keeper Sydney Quinney final season, however this yr, she’s backstopped considered one of 6A’s prime defenses, posting eight clear sheets and permitting simply two objectives by 10 video games (9-0-1). Irish coach Phil Larsen referred to as her “a really sensible, athletic and expert keeper. She makes the very tough saves look simple.”
G Litzy Gonzalez Hidalgo, Woodburn, Sr.
Gonzalez Hidalgo performed as a central midfielder for the Bulldogs as a freshman after they received their first 4A state championship. She finally moved into the web and got here up with the game-clinching save within the eighth spherical of the shootout in final yr’s 4A last to defeat Hidden Valley and safe a second consecutive title. “Litzy has fast reflexes and wonderful foot abilities to dominate within the again,” coach Andrea Whiteman mentioned. “She is a pacesetter on the sphere and within the classroom, supporting her teammates and at all times making an attempt to turn into the most effective model of herself for her staff.”
G Dakota Greenwood, Brookings-Harbor, Jr.
Greenwood was the Far West goalie of the yr and a second-team 3A/2A/1A all-state choice final fall, posting seven shutouts. She’s began all however one recreation throughout her profession and had three clear sheets throughout the Bruins’ 3-5-2 begin to this season. “Dakota has developed the flexibility to learn the sport, fearlessly attacking the ball and makes use of her voice to provide route,” coach Brian Carlson mentioned. “Dakota has good footwork, and our defenders believe of their means to play the ball to her when below strain. She is a constant, snug presence on the again line.”
G Gracelyn Hedlund, Henley, Sr.
Hedlund was a first-team all-Skyline choice final fall, when she posted eight clear sheets — together with one within the 4A state play-in spherical that certified the Hornets for the playoffs.
G Michaela McCollum, Grant, Sr.
McCollum shared time with Abby Winkler in web throughout the Generals’ 6A state championship run final season, however with Winkler now at Seattle Pacific, the job is McCollum’s alone. The Gonzaga commit hasn’t upset, permitting simply eight objectives whole — and 5 throughout the run of play — throughout their 7-2-2 begin to the season. “It is an excellent consolation to our defensive position to have her again there,” coach Manolis Tjuanakis mentioned. “She’s good together with her ft, so she can be utilized like a discipline participant to get out of strain.”
G Charlotte Overton, Sherwood, Jr.
Overton took over for graduated all-Pacific keeper Tali Kozma this season and posted two shutouts and a 1.73 objectives towards common throughout the Bowmen’s 5-4-2 begin. “Charlotte is a tenacious keeper who provides all the things she’s obtained on the pitch,” coach Natasha Cohen mentioned.
G Serafina Preciso, La Salle Prep, Fr.
Preciso stepped into the spot vacated by the commencement of all-league keeper Hannah Reddick, who backstopped the Falcons to the 5A state last, and coach Andrew Frazier mentioned, “she has already demonstrated all-state high quality saves.” She had three clear sheets and a 1.27 objectives towards common by 11 video games. “She is a really lively shot blocker with nice diving means. She is fearless,” Frazier added.
G Rylee Todd, Mountain View, Sr.
Todd has began all 4 seasons for the Cougars, making the all-Mountain Valley second staff as a junior, when she made 87 saves in 14 video games. She has two shutouts this season within the 5A Intermountain Convention. “Rylee is a hard-working goalkeeper who continues to impress even after 4 years,” coach James Erickson mentioned. “Her means to provide you with large saves at important moments within the recreation actually fuels a fireplace within the staff. She has single-handedly stored our staff in video games a number of instances and at all times appears to make the spotlight reel come recreation movie day.”
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Oregon
Oregon Football Recruiting: 4-Star LB Target Chooses Texas A&M
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A full weekend of wins saw Dan Lanning and company finally come up short in a recruiting battle.
Four-star linebacker Noah Mikhail made his college decision Sunday afternoon. The 2025 California prospect had a final three of Oregon, USC, and Texas A&M.
Mikhail visited Eugene in June. He also visited USC (June 7) and Texas A&M (June 21). Ultimately, he decided to go with the Aggies.
Mikhail plays for Bonita in La Verne, California. According to the 247Sports Composite, the 6-3, 227-pound prospect is the 69th rated player in the country and the No. 8 linebacker.
Lanning and the Ducks coaching staff has had a busy weekend. On Friday, four-star running back Jordon Davison and four-star defensive lineman Josiah Sharma committed to Oregon while Saturday saw five-star cornerback Dorian Brew and four-star tight end Da’Saahn Brame do the same.
The Ducks have 14 commits right now, with a pair of five-stars and 11 four-stars, according to the 247Sports Composite. That’s good for No. 5 in the nation.
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Oregon State University hosting in-person shark dissection at McMenamins
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon State University’s Big Fish Lab is giving a “grand finale” presentation of its educational “Summer of the Shark” series — which includes an in-person shark dissection — at McMenamins Bagdad Theater and Pub in Southeast Portland on July 23.
The event includes lectures on the types of sharks found on Oregon’s Coast, the lives of mother sharks and the risk of shark attacks. The event also includes trivia, discussions with local shark experts, and, once again, a shark dissection performed live.
“Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to meet Oregon’s shark scientists and learn about the important work they do,” Mcmenamins announced. “And we’ll be projecting the dissection onto the theater screen, so you don’t miss out on any of the details. And just in case you’re wondering, don’t worry: the shark died of natural causes.”
Doors open for the event at 6 p.m. and the show will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets for the event are $12 for adults and $8 kids 17 and younger.
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Oregon football: 2 Ducks land in 1st round of PFF’s way-too-early 2025 NFL mock draft
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Dan Lanning has done a great job of building a talented roster in Eugene as the Oregon Ducks football program is gearing up for what is expected to be a special season in 2024. And right along with that comes a lot of interest in possible draft picks.
So, as Oregon football fans continue to get ready for the upcoming season, they should keep an eye on and start getting excited about the Oregon Ducks’ NFL prospects. In PFF’s recent way-too-early 2025 NFL mock draft, two standout Oregon football players are tabbed for getting picked up in the first round of the draft.
While it might seem a little too early for way-too-early NFL draft content, PFF is literally called Pro Football Focus, so, you know, you can’t really blame them for getting excited about things.
Cornerback Jabbar Muhammad is the first Oregon Duck to land on the list. According to the good folks over at PFF, Muhammad is currently projected as the No. 24 overall pick, which would currently have him getting selected by the Green Bay Packers.
At least he’d get to continue to wear yellow and green. That’s a good thing, right?
Over on the opposite side of the ball sits former Texas A&M Aggies transfer Evan Stewart, who appears poised to thrive as a wide receiver for the Oregon Ducks. Stewart missed a few games last year, but he has immense potential and PFF is currently projecting Stewart as the No. 26 pick in the draft, allowing him to go play for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Which, you know, more green. And a bird!
There’s a lot that’s going to happen between now and the actual 2025 NFL Draft, but as it stands right now, this would be a solid job from Lanning and his coaching staff to develop these players and put them on the platform they need to get to the NFL.
As the season gets closer to getting underway, Oregon football fans should keep an eye on the performances made by Stewart and Muhammad, who could improve their standing in the NFL draft thanks to more strong showings this season.
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