INW HS Best XI - Week 1: Peak performers highlighted from early preseason contests

Before the smoke returned to the region and forced numerous cancellations and postponements, there were a handful of non-league preseason contests for the Greater Spokane League, Mid-Columbia Conference and Great Northern League with one another and other regional opponents. Here's a look at the top performers thus far.

For games through Saturday, September 2

F - Kaelyn Barnes (Central Valley) - The senior tallied a goal and an assist in a 2-0 win over Wenatchee.

M - Leighton DeMille (Ferris) - The sophomore set up two goals in a 3-1 victory against East Valley.

M/F - Britney Donais (Kamiakin) - The junior scored the opening goal and set up the game-winner in a dramatic 3-2 overtime win against Gonzaga Prep.

M - Camryn Gardner (Lewis & Clark) - The sophomore tallied two goals and two assists in the Tigers' shocking 9-0 victory over the 2016 MCC regular season champion Southridge.

F - Hannah Haertling (Chiawana) - The senior scored both goals in a 2-0 victory against Lewiston.

F - Ellie Johnson (Mt Spokane) - Currently listed as a JV player, the freshman tallied two goals in a 4-1 victory over Cheney.

*Abbreviated list due to number of games played


About INWsn HS Best XI: Each week INWsoccernews will release a list of the week’s best performances for players in the GSL, MCC, GNL and NEA leagues. The list is extremely flexible and has no defined formation, despite featuring 11 players. The list is issued (typically) every Monday/Tuesday during the high school season. Coaches: Feel free to send nominations for worthy performances (particularly defensive) to gbarnsoccer-at-gmail.com.

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