By RICK PETERSON
TopSports.news
Natalie Barnes, Topeka High
NATALIE BARNES, Topeka High
A senior forward, Barnes returns for Topeka High, a Class 6A quarterfinalist last season, after earning first-team All-City and All-Centennial League recognition in 2025.
Nina Bolanos, Shawnee Heights
NINA BOLANOS, Shawnee Heights
Bolanos, a junior midfielder, was a first-team All-United Kansas Conference honoree for Shawnee Heights last spring while also earning All-City honorable mention. Bolanos is a top returner for a young T-Bird team.
Carsyn Broxterman, Hayden
CARSYN BROXTERMAN, Hayden
Broxterman, a senior forward, is a returning two-time first-team All-City and All-Centennial League honoree for the Wildcats, who finished second in Class 4A-1A last spring, dropping a double-overtime decision to Bishop Miege in the state title game. Broxterman also received first-team All-4A-1A All-State recognition last spring from the Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association.
Kelly Ann Chada, Cair Paravel
KELLY ANN CHADA, Cair Paravel Latin
Chada, a senior striker, received All-City honorable mention last season after helping lead Cair Paravel to a runnerup finish in the 2024 Class 4A-1A state tournament, earning All-City first-team recognition as well as first-team All-4A-1A All-State honors from the Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association.
Hemi Duehring, Cair Paravel Latin
HEMI DUEHRING, Cair Paravel Latin
A senior defender, Duehring is a top returner for a Cair Paravel Latin team that has established itself as a consistent Class 4A-1A state contender. Duehring received All-City honorable mention last season after helping the Lions post a runnerup finish in the 2024 Class 4A-1A state tournament.
Brylee Garner, Shawnee Heights
BRYLEE GARNER, Shawnee Heights
Garner, a junior, will be counted on to lead the defensive effort for a young Shawnee Heights team in 2026 after earning All-United Kansas Conference honorable mention last season.
Ava Golightley, Seaman
AVA GOLIGHTLEY, Seaman
A senior forward, Golightley was a first-team All-City and All-United Kansas Conference selection last spring after helping the Vikings reach the Class 5A quarterfinals. Golightley scored four goals in an 11-0 regional victory over Highland Park last season.
Emery Hall, Washburn Rural
EMERY HALL, Washburn Rural
A junior, Hall was named the Centennial League newcomer of the year last season after helping Washburn Rural win its first-ever Class 6A state championship last season, with the Junior Blues taking a 1-0 win over Mill Valley in penalty kicks in the title game.
Reese Huscher, Hayden
REESE HUSCHER, Hayden
Huscher, a senior midfielder, is a two-time All-Centennial League first-team selection and received second-team All-Class 4A-1A honors from the Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association last spring after helping the Wildcats finish second in Class 4A-1A to Bishop Miege. Huscher received All-City honorable mention in 2025.
Maya Martin, Seaman
MAYA MARTIN, Seaman
A senior midfielder, Martin earned second-team All-United Kansas Conference recognition last season after helping the Vikings reach the Class 5A state quarterfinals while posting a 13-6-0 record.
Peyton Merrick, Washburn Rural
PEYTON MERRICK, Washburn Rural
Merrick, a senior sweeper, earned second-team All-Centennial League recognition last season after helping the Junior Blues capture their first-ever Class 6A girls state championship. Merrick helped Washburn Rural post a 19-2 record, capped by a 1-0 win over Mill Valley in penalty kicks in the state title game.
Julia Molleker, Seaman
JULIA MOLLEKER, Seaman
A junior, Molleker will be counted on to be a leader for the Vikings this season after Seaman advanced to the Class 5A quarterfinals and posted a 13-6-0 record in 2025. Molleker earned second-team All-United Kansas Conference recognition as a freshman in 2024.
Morgan Robinson, Shawnee Heights
MORGAN ROBINSON, Shawnee Heights
Robinson was a breakout star as a freshman forward in 2024, earning first-team All-City and All-United Kansas Conference honors and earning second-team All-Class 5A recognition from the Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association. Robinson sat out the 2025 high school season to concentrate on club soccer before returning to the T-Birds this spring.
Hailey Schmidtlein, Hayden
HAILEY SCHMIDTLEIN, Hayden
A sophomore three-sport star, Schmidtlein earned All-Centennial League honorable mention last spring after helping Hayden finish as the state runnerup in Class 4A-1A, with the Wildcats dropping a double-overtime decision to Bishop Miege in the state title game. Schmidtlein helped lead Hayden to a 4A state championship in basketball this past season as well as a runnerup 4A finish in volleyball.
Allie Schroeder, Washburn Rural
ALLIE SCHROEDER, Washburn Rural
Schroeder, a senior midfielder, Schroeder received All-Centennial League second-team recognition last season after helping Washburn Rural capture its first-ever Class 6A girls state championship. Schroeder helped Washburn Rural post a 19-2 record, capped by a 1-0 win over Mill Valley in penalty kicks in the state championship game.
Raelee Shipley, Topeka High
RAELEE SHIPLEY, Topeka High
A senior, Shipley received second-team All-Centennial League recognition and All-City honorable mention last season after helping the Trojans advance to the Class 6A quarterfinals.
ADDYSON SHIPP, Seaman
Shipp, a senior defender, earned first-team All-United Kansas Conference recognition last season after helping the Vikings post a 13-6-0 record and advance to the Class 5A state quarterfinals. Shipp also received All-City honorable mention as well as Class 5A honorable mention from the Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association.
Dayne Shriver, Washburn Rural
DAYNE SHRIVER, Washburn Rural
A senior defender, Shriver was a first-team All-City and All-Centennial League selection in 2025 after helping lead Washburn Rural to a 19-2 record and its first-ever Class 6A state championship, capped by a 1-0 win over Mill Valley in penalty kicks in the state championship game.
Micah Williams, Topeka West
MICAH WILLIAMS, Topeka West
Williams, a junior forward, is in her first season at Topeka West after starring the past two seasons for Highland Park. Williams earned first-team All-City recognition for the Scots last season as well as All-Class 5A honorable mention from the Kansas High School Soccer Coaches Association. Williams scored a goal in her debut for West, a 3-0 win over Kansas City-Washington.
Emma Wong, Washburn Rural
EMMA WONG, Washburn Rural
A senior defender, Wong earned second-team All-Centennial League recognition last spring after helping Washburn Rural post a 19-2 record and capture its first-ever Class 6A, capped by a 1-0 win over Mill Valley in penalty kicks in the state championship game.
