KANSAS CITY, MO. (January 1, 2018) - MaxPreps and the United Soccer Coaches announced today the 16 boys and 11 girls who have been named the fall MaxPreps/United Soccer Coaches High School State Players of the Week for their on-field efforts from January 1-7, 2018.
The United Soccer Coaches uses results and statistics provided by MaxPreps to select one boy and one girl honoree from each participating state competing during the spring high school season.
Winners receive a MaxPreps/United Soccer Coaches branded letterman's patch and recognition on both MaxPreps and UnitedSoccerCoaches.
Coaches or team administrators must enter the athlete's game stats on MaxPreps by Sunday evening of each week to be considered. High school coaches can obtain an access code for their teams by visiting: www.maxpreps.com/cl.
Boys' Winners January 1st - January 7th
State | Player Name | Position | School |
Arizona | Manuel Quiroz | Midfielder | Sunnyside High School (Tucson, AZ) |
California | Edwin Menera |
| Linden High School (Linden, CA) |
Florida | Thomas Knipe | Goalkeeper | Jesuit High School (Tampa, FL) |
Louisiana | Collin Turner | Midfielder | Denham Springs High School (Denham Springs, LA) |
Mississippi | Clayton O'Daniel | Foward | Tupelo High School (Tupelo, MS) |
Texas | John Lopez | Forward | Southside High School (San Antonio, TX) |
Girls' Winners for January 1st - January 7th
State | Player Name | Position | School |
Arizona
| Samantha Anger | Foward | Casteel High School (Queen Creek, AZ) |
California | Alyssa Romero | Foward | Beaumont High School (Beaumont, CA) |
Florida | Makenzy Dupree | Midfielder | Southwest Florida Christian High School (Fort Myers, FL) |
Louisiana | Olivia Broussard | Forward | St. Louis Catholic High School (Lake Charles, LA) |
Mississippi | Skyler Steede | Goalkeeper | George County High School (Lucedale, MS) |
Texas | Emily Fikac | Midfielder | Hargrave High School (Huffman, TX) |
About MaxPreps
Founded in August of 2002, MaxPreps is headquartered in Cameron Park, Calif., and is a unit of CBS Interactive.
MaxPreps is America's Source for High School Sports. We are proud to
be involved with America's hometown heroes – the young men and women
working hard to improve their skills, place team above self, and serve
as inspirations to their local communities.
MaxPreps aspires to cover every team, every game and every player.
We do this in partnership with nearly 40,000 varsity coaches throughout
the United States.
About the United Soccer Coaches
Founded in 1941, United Soccer Coaches is the trusted and unifying
voice, advocate and partner for coaches at all levels of the game. The
association provides programs and services that enhance, encourage and
contribute to the development and recognition of soccer coaches, their
players and the game we love. To learn more, visit
UnitedSoccerCoaches.
