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All-First Coast: The Times-Union's 2023-24 team for high school girls soccer

Clayton Freeman, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union
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The Times-Union recognizes the 2023-24 All-First Coast team in girls soccer. Selections are based on factors including season achievements, overall statistics, observations from the Times-Union sports staff, nominations from coaches and quality of schedule.

FIRST TEAM

G Gaby Rourke, Sr., Atlantic Coast

Atlantic Coast's Gaby Rourke (15) clears the net during the first half of a Gateway Conference semifinal against Stanton.
Atlantic Coast's Gaby Rourke (15) clears the net during the first half of a Gateway Conference semifinal against Stanton.

Multi-talented athlete led Stingrays to best-ever season; Kentucky signee had 1.07 GAA, scored three goals to head exceptionally talented keeper class.

D Hadley Conway, Sr., Ponte Vedra

Ponte Vedra fullback Hadley Conway passes the ball upfield in practice before the state final four.
Ponte Vedra fullback Hadley Conway passes the ball upfield in practice before the state final four.

Sharks captain struck four goals and locked down either side of the field efficiently.

D Cece Nowicki, Jr., St. Johns Country Day

St. Johns Country Day midfielder Cece Nowicki passes the ball during a practice ahead of the state final four.
St. Johns Country Day midfielder Cece Nowicki passes the ball during a practice ahead of the state final four.

Ventured forward regularly from defensive post, scoring 10 goals and 4 assists.

D Lily Paisant, Jr., Creekside

Creekside fullback Lily Paisant (14) controls the ball against Nease.
Creekside fullback Lily Paisant (14) controls the ball against Nease.

Developed into one of state's top dead-ball specialists with 7 goals, 10 assists; left fullback committed to FAU.

M Chloe Iliff, Sr., Creekside

Creekside midfielder Chloe Iliff (12) passes the ball against Bartram Trail.
Creekside midfielder Chloe Iliff (12) passes the ball against Bartram Trail.

Lipscomb signee never slowed down, converting 11 goals and 9 assists in outside midfield and scored opener in 7A championship.

M Carolyn Johnson, Sr., Bartram Trail

Bartram Trail midfielder Carolyn Johnson (7) takes a shot in warm-ups.
Bartram Trail midfielder Carolyn Johnson (7) takes a shot in warm-ups.

Tireless ball-winner also scored efficiently for Bears (11 goals, 16 assists); signed with Johns Hopkins.

M Emma Griner, Sr., Stanton

Stanton's Emma Griner (13) kicks the ball during the first half of a Class 4A playoff against Santa Fe.
Stanton's Emma Griner (13) kicks the ball during the first half of a Class 4A playoff against Santa Fe.

Multi-sport Blue Devil a deadly shooter from beyond 25 yards, scoring 23 goals and 21 assists for Class 3A regional finalists; committed to Rollins.

M Brooke Bunton, So., Clay

Clay's Brooke Bunton (13) kicks the ball past the Beachside defense in a February playoff.
Clay's Brooke Bunton (13) kicks the ball past the Beachside defense in a February playoff.

Scored 36 goals, 17 assists to lead Blue Devils in deepest playoff run for over 20 years; selected to U.S. U-17 national team.

F Sydney Schmidt, So., St. Johns Country Day

Dynamic U.S. Under-17 scorer powered Spartans to final four despite tight marking; scored 24 goals, 10 assists against nation's No. 1 regular season schedule.

F Jenny Dearie, Jr., Ponte Vedra

Ponte Vedra's Jenny Dearie (9), right, eyes the ball while dribbling against Nease.
Ponte Vedra's Jenny Dearie (9), right, eyes the ball while dribbling against Nease.

Devastating center forward overpowered defenses with 19 goals, 15 assists.

F Natalie Brooks, So., Ponte Vedra

Ponte Vedra forward Natalie Brooks (2) is congratulated by teammate Natalie McCann (6) after scoring against St. Thomas Aquinas in the state semifinals.
Ponte Vedra forward Natalie Brooks (2) is congratulated by teammate Natalie McCann (6) after scoring against St. Thomas Aquinas in the state semifinals.

Fleet-footed winger nearly unstoppable on left, scoring 21 goals and 15 assists for U.S. No. 1 Sharks; tallied hat trick in 6A semifinal.

SECOND TEAM

G Audrey Johnson, Sr., Ponte Vedra

South Florida signee won her second FHSAA title, holding opponents to 11 goals all year.

D McKenzie Carlson, Sr., Bartram Trail

Energetic fullback never stopped surging forward out of defense; scored 2 goals, 4 assists.

D Charlotte Seay, Sr., Episcopal

Signed with The Citadel; scored six goals, commanded central defense for Class 3A regional finalists.

D Savannah Berrang, Sr., St. Johns Country Day

Versatile, energetic defender helped restrict opponents to 14 goals with her aerial strength; also scored three times.

M Ayla Kiziltas, Sr., Beachside

Frequent scorer from midfield with 10 goals, 7 assists; signed with West Florida.

M Avery Robinson, Sr., Creekside

Despite missing several stretches due to injuries, UCLA signee was unstoppable as deep-lying playmaker when healthy; contributed 3 goals, 4 assists.

M Taylor Tamares, Sr., Fleming Island

UNF signee solidified Golden Eagles midfield from central role with 9 goals, 6 assists.

M Brooke Gosse, Jr., Bartram Trail

Top Bears scorer tallied 12 goals, 6 assists; good finishing instincts combined with excellent all-around work rate.

F Lily Morse, So., Ponte Vedra

Opportunistic right-sided finisher linked up smoothly with teammates, scoring 21 goals and 13 assists.

F Taliah Brooks, Jr., Atlantic Coast

Speedy, direct striker led Stingrays into playoffs with 17 goals, 8 assists; committed to Memphis.

F Courtney Brown, Sr., Stanton

Back to full speed as one of Northeast Florida's most complete athletes; scored 24 goals, 4 assists.

THIRD TEAM

G Roxy Mathews, Sr., St. Johns Country Day

Contained nation's toughest regular season schedule with 0.68 goals against average; Columbus State signee.

D Erika Martinez, Sr., Clay

Helped guide Blue Devils to regional final from deep position, netting 10 goals.

D Samantha Akers, Sr., Nease

Reliable co-captain led Panthers in surprise run to Class 6A regional finals.

D Natalie Hall, Sr., Wolfson

Montreat signee directed Wolfpack from the back, scoring 13 goals, 12 assists.

M Ali Fletcher, Jr., Bartram Trail

Clutch scorer recorded 9 goals, 4 assists; her tactical flexibility was a key to Bears' midfield.

M Bella Duenas, So., Beachside

Active in midfield, scoring nine goals for fast-rising Barracudas.

M Charlotte Ritter, Jr., Episcopal

Top scorer for Class 3A regional finalists (7 goals, 13 assists) also won back possession efficiently.

M Emma McMurry, Jr., Fletcher

Developed into scoring threat on outside with 15 goals for Gateway Conference runners-up.

F Alana Maki, Sr., Creekside

Hard-working center forward netted 12 goals for Class 7A champions; effective in target role.

F Eiley Fennell, Sr., Bishop Kenny

Physical target forward led line with direct approach for Crusaders, netting 18 goals.

F Kalli Robinson, Jr., Tocoi Creek

Quick-moving forward ran all over field and scored 12 times; third straight year in double digits.

HONORABLE MENTION

M Camila Adame, Fr., St. Johns Country Day; F Isabel Alejandro-Blanco, Sr., Bishop Kenny; F Belle Alford, Fr., St. Joseph; F Avery Aniskevich, Sr., Bishop Kenny; M Allison Aquino, Sr., Fletcher; M Evangelina Arocho, Jr., Atlantic Coast; M Sarah Benjamin, So., Fernandina Beach; M Sophie Blake, Jr., Bartram Trail; M Isabel Bostic, Jr., Nease; D Peyton Burris, Jr., Stanton; D Victoria Carstens, Jr., Bartram Trail; D Hailey Christy, Sr., Bolles; D Lulu Consunji, Fr., Ponte Vedra; F Alayna Dial, Sr., Menendez; F Kirra Dodson, Jr., Clay; D Payton Dorsett, Sr., Creekside; G Ava Galani, Jr., Episcopal; G Lily Holden, Jr., Bartram Trail; M Audrey Howard, Sr., Atlantic Coast; M Stella Jones, So., Bishop Kenny; F Landry Kelley, Sr., Christ's Church; D Skylar Kurtz, Sr., Nease; M Emma Martins, Jr., Beachside; G Shelby McClain, Sr., Clay; F Abbey Mehm, Jr., University Christian; D Keagan Miller, Sr., Mandarin; D Jenna Moreland, Jr., Fleming Island; F Jess Morley, Jr., Nease; F Jaycie Noble, So., Hilliard; M Emma Pavlicek, Sr., Mandarin; F Tyra Pierce, Sr., White; M Isabelle Pinlac, Jr., Tocoi Creek; M Sophia Pontieri, Jr., Fleming Island; D Aubrey Reedy, Sr., Ridgeview; M Olivia Risinger, Sr., West Nassau; M Ryanne Robinson, Jr., Orange Park; M Rylynn Robinson, So., Orange Park; M Addison Rogers, Sr., Middleburg; F Kiersten Shaw, Jr., Keystone Heights; G Hailey Smith, So., Creekside; D Alia Soares, Sr., Ponte Vedra; F Peyton Thomas, So., Beachside; F Francesca Timenu, Sr., First Coast; F Kendall Trimiar, Fr., Providence; M Sarah Weisberg, Fr., Creekside; G Morgan Weaver, Jr., Tocoi Creek; M Abby Wooten, Jr., Ponte Vedra; G Savannah Yerger, Jr., Stanton.

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