ANSAS CITY, MO. (December 18, 2017) - 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 December 18-24, 2017.
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 December 18th-Decemeber 24th
| State 
 | Player Name 
 | Position 
 | School 
 | 
| Arizona 
 | James Hansen 
 | Midfielder 
 | Sunrise Mountain High School (Peoria, AZ) 
 | 
| California 
 | Markus Raad 
 | Midfielder 
 | Bishop Montgomery High School (Torrance, CA) 
 | 
| Florida 
 | Maxwell Waldau 
 | Goalkeeper | Canterbury High School (Fort Meyers, FL) 
 | 
| Louisiana 
 | Justin Savoie 
 | Forward 
 | St. Paul's High School (Covington, LA) 
 | 
| Mississippi 
 | Alex Fikes 
 | Striker 
 | Lafayette High School (Oxford, MS) 
 | 
Girls Winner December 18th-December 24th
| State 
 | Player Name 
 | Position 
 | School 
 | 
| Arizona 
 | Cassie Wiens 
 | Forward 
 | Pinnacle High School (Phoenix, AZ) 
 | 
| California 
 | Alanis Rodriguez 
 | Forward 
 | Marquez High School (Huntington Park, CA) 
 | 
| Florida 
 | Malaya Melancon 
 | N/A 
 | First Baptist Academy (Naples, FL) 
 | 
| Hawaii 
 | Lauren Mukaigawa 
 | Forward 
 | Punahou High School (Honolulu, HI) 
 | 
| Louisiana 
 | Jazmine Bishop 
 | Goalkeeper 
 | West Feliciana High School(St. Francisville, LA) 
 | 
| Mississippi 
 | Ravynne Wilson 
 | Forward 
 | Clarkdale High School (Meridian, MS) 
 | 
| Texas 
 | Riley Caylor 
 | Forward 
 | Prestonwood Christian High School (Plano. 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.