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IHSAA girls soccer: 2023 Super Team loaded with upperclassmen, familiar faces

brian haenchen, indianapolis star
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There is a ton of high school girls soccer talent in Central Indiana. Here is the 2023 preseason ALL-USA Central Indiana Super Team, recognizing some of the area's top players entering the new season.

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GOALIES

Cassie Nowlan, Fishers, Sr.

Nowlan returns for her senior season after allowing only 10 goals with a .846 save percentage and nine shutouts. Her season was highlighted by a draw vs. Zionsville and a streak of six straight scoreless appearances.

Olivia Hill, Bishop Chatard, Sr.

The Winthrop commit made 123 saves (5.9 per game) and conceded 16 goals last season. Hill made 15 saves in a 1-0 win over Guerin Catholic, 16 in a 2-1 triumph over Cathedral and 15 in a sectional win over Brebeuf.

Hailey Wade, Hamilton Southeastern, Sr.

Hamilton Southeastern Royals Hailey Wade poses for a photo Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at River Road Park in Carmel.
Hamilton Southeastern Royals Hailey Wade poses for a photo Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at River Road Park in Carmel.

The Valparaiso commit anchors an HSE backline that was lights out in 2022. For her part, Wade allowed just five goals and logged a career-high 33 saves over 15 games played.

Bella Wyatt, Noblesville, Jr.

Wyatt dazzled in the state tournament, allowing just one goal over six postseason games (five straight shutouts). She allowed four goals and made 34 saves for the season.

DEFENDERS

Catherine Cline, Cathedral, Sr.

Cathedral's Catherine Cline (14) heads the ball during the City Tournament match at Bishop Chatard.
Cathedral's Catherine Cline (14) heads the ball during the City Tournament match at Bishop Chatard.

The Loyola Chicago commit led the Fighting Irish in assists last season (12), but she's moving to defense this year as 2022 regional finalist Cathedral retools its backline.

Paige Dill, Park Tudor, Jr.

Paige Dill plays soccer and kicks for the Park Tudor football team.
Paige Dill plays soccer and kicks for the Park Tudor football team.

Dill will be critical to the Panthers' success this season as they adjust to having a new keeper. Also a kicker for the PT football team, she has five goals and four assists for her career.

Rowan Pearl, Brebeuf Jesuit, Sr.

Brebeuf Jesuit defender Rowan Pearl (16)
Brebeuf Jesuit defender Rowan Pearl (16)

The Braves return their entire backline. That group's headlined by Pearl, who anchored a unit that allowed just 14 goals through 19 games. She also contributed three goals and three assists.

Blair Satterfield, Hamilton Southeastern, So.

Satterfield jumped right in as a freshman, starting for a Royals team that allowed 10 goals over 17 games and limited opponents to 52 shots on goal. The multi-sport athlete also scored a goal.

Mia Smith, Westfield, Jr.

Smith garnered all-state honors after logging 1,289 minutes with a defense that surrendered 21 goals against a stacked schedule. She also jumped in with the attack, tallying the first three assists of her career.

MIDFIELDERS

Kylie Brandes, Mt. Vernon, Jr.

The county and conference player of the year recipient and a two-sport standout (she also stars as a tennis player), Brandes is coming off a 10-goal, 10-assist campaign for the sectional runner-up Marauders, who return the majority of their lineup.

Olivia Cebalo, Carmel, Jr.

Olivia Cebalo (8) of Carmel watches as a ball goes by on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Westfield High School.
Olivia Cebalo (8) of Carmel watches as a ball goes by on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Westfield High School.

An ankle injury slowed, but didn't stop Cebalo, who scored 10 goals and three assists over 1,161 minutes (23 games). She should shine again within a revamped Carmel offense.

Ayla Conn, Hamilton Southeastern, Sr.

Hamilton Southeastern Royals Ayla Conn poses for a photo Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at River Road Park in Carmel.
Hamilton Southeastern Royals Ayla Conn poses for a photo Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at River Road Park in Carmel.

Conn is the top returning scorer for the Royals. The Northern Kentucky recruit notched six goals and three assists, while also aiding a defense that allowed only 10 goals.

Megan Hamm, Carmel, Sr.

Carmel Greyhounds Megan Hamm poses for a photo Tuesday, August 9, 2023, at Carmel High School in Carmel.
Carmel Greyhounds Megan Hamm poses for a photo Tuesday, August 9, 2023, at Carmel High School in Carmel.

Hamm caught fire in the state tournament (five goals, five assists) and plans to maintain that momentum into the fall. She scored a team-high 12 goals and nine assists for the 3A runner-up Greyhounds.

Atley Pittman, Noblesville, Jr.

Noblesville Millers Atley Pittman poses for a photo Tuesday, August 9, 2023, at Noblesville Elementary School in Noblesville.
Noblesville Millers Atley Pittman poses for a photo Tuesday, August 9, 2023, at Noblesville Elementary School in Noblesville.

Pittman figures to have an even larger role for the defending 3A champion Millers after posting a goal and three assists on the attack and helping a defense that surrendered six goals in 2022.

Lily Printz, Mt. Vernon, Sr.

Part of a large group of key returners from the Marauders' sectional runner-up squad, the Valparaiso-bound Printz scored a goal and dished out five assists. She is recovering from an offseason injury, but is expected to return soon.

Grace Sepiol, Zionsville, Jr.

Grace Sepiol of Zionsville adjusts to the ball Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Westfield High School.
Grace Sepiol of Zionsville adjusts to the ball Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, at Westfield High School.

Midfield will be a strength for the Eagles. Sepiol returns after contributing three goals and three assists with six shots on goal. She also helped a defense that allowed only 18 goals in 18 games.

Alex Soucie, Guerin Catholic, Sr.

Soucie leads a more-experienced Golden Eagles team into 2023 after scoring seven goals and five assists as a junior. For her career, the center mid has 11 goals and eight assists.

Taylor Wert, Center Grove, Sr.

Center Grove Trojans midfielder Taylor Wert, right, and Center Grove Trojans defender Addie Crowe celebrate a goal Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Center Grove High School.
Center Grove Trojans midfielder Taylor Wert, right, and Center Grove Trojans defender Addie Crowe celebrate a goal Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at Center Grove High School.

The Mercer commit picked up the assist on two game-winning goals during the state tournament, and finished the season with a team-high 14 assists and seven goals (one off her career-high).

Talia Whitesel, Westfield, Sr.

The Miami (Ohio) commit made her presence felt defensively, helping a backline that allowed 21 goals for the season. Whitesel has nine career goals and six career assists.

FORWARDS

Dejanae Butler, Park Tudor, Sr.

Park Tudor’s Dejanae Butler (4) passes the ball as the Park Tudor Panthers play the Mater Dei Wildcats in the IHSAA Class 1A semi state soccer game in Evansville, Ind., Saturday evening, Oct. 22, 2022.
Park Tudor’s Dejanae Butler (4) passes the ball as the Park Tudor Panthers play the Mater Dei Wildcats in the IHSAA Class 1A semi state soccer game in Evansville, Ind., Saturday evening, Oct. 22, 2022.

The reigning Class A champion Panthers open the season ranked No. 1 in the coaches' rankings, and Butler is a big reason why. The 2022 all-state pick tallied career-highs in goals (24) and assists (19), leading PT to a 21-1-1 finish. She has 45 goals and 38 assists for her career.

Kya Crooke, Heritage Christian, Jr.

Heritage Christian's Kya Crooke (20) celebrates an early goal against Bishop Chatard in the first half of the City Tournament semifinals at Heritage Christian High School on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.
Heritage Christian's Kya Crooke (20) celebrates an early goal against Bishop Chatard in the first half of the City Tournament semifinals at Heritage Christian High School on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

The Eagles will have a new look this season, but one constant should be Crooke, who scored 22 goals and six assists as a sophomore. She netted 35 goals as a freshman for the 2021 state champs.

Addison Duncan, Bishop Chatard, Sr.

Duncan delivered clutch goals in the City and regional championship games, and finished the year with nine goals and eight assists. The two-sport standout has 25 goals and 17 assists for her career.

Hailey Hoskins, Brownsburg, Sr.

The Purdue Fort Wayne commit lifted the Bulldogs to their third consecutive sectional title, tallying seven goals and five assists. Hoskins has 12 goals and 11 assists through three varsity seasons.

Meg Jacklin, Zionsville, Jr.

A key component to the Eagles' strong returning core, Jacklin netted a team-high nine goals and four assists. She logged 1,108 minutes and averaged about two shots per game (18 games).

Josie Studley, Brebeuf Jesuit, Sr.

Brebeuf's Josie Studley (17) shoots and scores, during the first half of a Marion County girls soccer championship.
Brebeuf's Josie Studley (17) shoots and scores, during the first half of a Marion County girls soccer championship.

Studley looks to lead the Braves in scoring for a fourth consecutive season. The first team all-state pick scored 15 goals and seven assists last fall, giving her 40 and 28 for her career.

Meredith Tippner, Noblesville, Jr.

Noblesville Millers Meredith Tippner poses for a photo Tuesday, August 9, 2023, at Noblesville Elementary School in Noblesville.
Noblesville Millers Meredith Tippner poses for a photo Tuesday, August 9, 2023, at Noblesville Elementary School in Noblesville.

A two-sport star, Tippner shined on the attack for the 3A state champions, totaling 15 goals and 10 assists. She averaged 5.4 shots per game (1.9 shots on goal per game).

Injury report: Roncalli's Summer Fishel (Jr., M), Carmel's Clare Simmonds (Sr., D) and Park Tudor's Dominae Butler (Sr., D), all 2022 Super Team picks, are out with injuries.

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This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Indiana high school girls soccer Super Team: Indy's best players