All-Marion County girls soccer team and player of the year finalists from this winter
The world’s game took center stage in the Marion County sports landscape. First, Forest took home its first county championship in four seasons, capping off memorable moments for their senior class.
We had record-breaking performances and elite goal scorers roaming the pitch. When we check the record books, several members of our all-county team will be there.
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After a long season, it’s time to reward the county’s top performers for their efforts. Below, you’ll find the all-county girls soccer team.
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Janellie Castillo - Senior - Forest
Castillo’s do-it-all-all offensive approach and senior leadership brought Forest to glory. The Wildcats finished the season with the best record and a county championship, with Castillo leading the way in goals and assists.
Forest proved to be a dominant force, posting a 9-1 record in the county. Castillo was the engine behind the top team in the area.
Addison Fratello - Sophomore - Vanguard
![Vanguard High School Addison Fratello (2) battle for the ball and Forest High School Janellie Castillo (10) as Forest travels to Vanguard Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at Booster Stadium in Ocala, Fla. [Alan Youngblood/Special to the Ocala Star-Banner]](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/WNBGcfDVmUm9z5oqg1m30Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTgzMA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/ocala-star-banner/cf95a88bac8a1d047a4880e2b64e7c3d)
Vanguard is home to the best defense in the county. The Knights allowed 12 goals through the season, and Fratello was a big reason for it.
Fratello made the job of Gianna Meccia, the county's top goalkeeper, easier by keeping teams from attempting shots. She broke the county record for steals with 159 as a freshman and crushed it again with 257.
Lizandra Hernandez - Senior - Belleview
Liz’s explosive offensive puts her in a class of her own in terms of production. She totaled a county-high 87 points with a county-leading 41 goals.
Her proficiency as a striker left her tied for the fifth most goals in the state. The county hasn’t seen a better scoring season since Sophie Putzey’s 2014-15 49-goal season.
All-Marion County Girls Soccer Team
F: Victoria Carter, West Port - 21 goals, 8 assists, 50 pointsF: Amanda Egan, Vanguard - 22 goals, 3 assists, 63 steals, 47 pointsF: Lizandra Hernandez, Belleview - 41 goals, 5 assists, 87 pointsF: Janellie Castillo, Forest - 20 goals, 17 assists, 57 pointsM: Ruby Scott, Vanguard - 22 goals, 9 assists, 53 pointsM: Daisy Aguire, West Port - 14 goals, 6 assists, 34 pointsM: Kaylie Saez, Vanguard - 11 assists, 5 goals, 21 pointsM: Kierstyn Foskey, Forest - 13 goals, 5 assists, 31 pointsM: LilyAnne Congleton, Belleview - 16 goals, 15 assists, 47 pointsD: Kameryn Knowles, West Port - 10 goals, 11 assists, 31 pointsD: Addison Fratello, Vanguard - 8 goals, 2 assists, 18 pointsD: Klarissa Zawosky, Forest - 2 goals, 1 assist, 5 pointsGK: Gianna Meccia, Vanguard - 80 saves
All-Marion County Girls Soccer Honorable mention
Reagan Lamoy, West Port; Ally Jones, West Port; Hannah Richmond, Vanguard; Brooklyn Fratello, Vanguard; Caroline Davis, Forest; Alexsa Benitez, Trinity Catholic; Lillyan Lemere, Dunnellon; Nubia Lopez, Lake Weir; McKenzie Adames, Lake Weir; Analusia Jimenez, Belleview; Selena Martin, Redeemer Christian
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