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This is High School soccer. How about the Freshman that had 15 goals and 15 assists or the one that 20 goals and 15 assists? Does she deserve it more than these girls?
You can't play in only 4 games, 1 goal, and no assist and be the best player in the Freshman class. It doesn't add up.


Are you referencing Stenisha?
If you are, she is a pleasure to coach on and off the field. She comes from a good family, but does not have the financial benefits most players in soccer experience. I think sometimes we put too much stock in these rankings, but it is flattering to those who are mentioned. Who is to say who the best freshman is? These are always arguable cases. Please understand she is a fine young lady and deserving to be mentioned. She ended the year with 40 goals and did not play in every game. She scored the game-tying goal with 30 seconds left in regulation against BC and then hoisted the team on her shoulders in overtime to score the game-winner.
I like these lists and they are good for conversation...but let's keep it in perspective :-)