By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
Washburn Rural, which went undefeated in Centennial League competition, put a ;league high five players on the all-league girls soccer first team, led by senior co-player of the year Mackinly Rohn.
Washburn Rural senior Mackinly Rohn (left) has been named the co-player of the year in the Centennial League. [File photo/TSN]
Rohn, who helped lead Washburn Rural (15-5-1) to a third-place finish in the Class 6A state tournament, is joined on the first team seniors Hailey Beck and Addi Broxterman and sophomores Destiny Higgs and Kate Hinck.
Washburn Rural senior Hailey Beck was a first-team All-Centennial League pick at goalkeeper. [File photo/TSN]
Washburn Rural senior Addi Broxterman (middle) has been named to the All-Centennial League soccer first team. [File photo/TSN]
Washburn Rural sophomore Kate Hinck (9) has been named to the All-Centennial League first team afte helping the Junior Blues finish third in Class 6A. [File photo/TSN]
Sophomore Destiny Higgs (left) is one of five Washburn Rural players named to the All-Centennial League soccer first team. [File photo/TSN]
Junior Blue freshman Emma Wong was named the Centennial League newcomer of the year while Rural's Brian Hensyel was selected as the league coach of the year.
Hayden senior Noelia Cruz (right) has been named to the All-Centennial League girls soccer first team after helping the Wildcats finish third in Class 4A-1A. [Submitted photo]
Hayden junior Jill Lenherr (left) earned a first-team berth on the All-Centennial League soccer first team for the 2023 season. [File photo/TSN]
Topeka High junior Avery Zimmerman (2) earned first-team All-Centennial League girls soccer honors. [File photo/TSN]
Hayden, which finished third in the Class 4A-1A state tournament, put senior Noelia Cruz and junior Jill Lenherr on the first team after the Wildcats went 12-6-2 on the season while Topeka High junior Avery Zimmerman represents the Trojans on the all-league first team.
Manhattan, which finished fourth in 6A, put three players on the first team, led by junior co-player of the year Reese Snowden. Also representing the Indians on the all-league team are junior Emery Ruliffson and sophomore Jada Dibbini.
Junction City senior Sophia Holloway and Emporia junior Emeil Bennett round out the first team.
2023 ALL-CENTENNIAL LEAGUE GIRLS SOCCER
First team
Name, school Class
Hailey Beck, Washburn Rural Sr.
Emeil Bennett, Empoia Jr.
Addi Broxterman, Washburn Rural Sr.
Noelia Cruz, Hayden Sr.
Jada Dibbini, Manhattan So.
Destiny Higgs, Washburn Rural So.
Kate Hinck, Washburn Rural So.
Sophia Holloway, Junction City . Sr.
Jill Lenherr, Hayden Jr.
Mackinly Rohn, Washburn Rural Sr.
Emery Ruliffson, Manhattan Jr.
Reese Snowden, Manhattan Jr.
Avery Zimmerman, Topeka High Jr.
Second team
Name, school Class
Natalie Barnes, Topeka High Fr.
Briahna Barnett, Hayden Sr.
Casyn Broxterman, Hayden Fr.
Brooklyn DeLeye, Washburn Rural Sr.
Grace Harris, Junction City Sr.
Molly McGuire, Topeka High Sr.
Taylor McHugh, Manhattan Sr.
Katelyn Purdom, Manhattan Sr.
Katie Smart, Emporia So.
Crinnia Turner, Manhattan Sr.
Emma Wong, Washburn Rural Fr.
Honorable mention
Hayden: Elaina Wolff, jr. Junction City: Lyla Hayden, so.; Lacey Kidwell, so. Manhattan: Emonie Christian, sr.; Kameron Felice, fr.; Chloe Porter, jr. Topeka High: Lexi Brosa, sr.; Cierra Carranza, sr.; Raelee Shipley, fr.; Keira Trupp, sr. Washburn Rural: Heidi Schieber, sr..
Co-players of the year -- Mackinly Rohn, sr., Washburn Rural, and Reese Snowden, jr., Manhattan.
Newcomer of the year -- Emma Wong, fr., Washburn Rural.
Coach of the year -- Brian Hensyel, Washburn Rural.
