The first edition of the Inland NW Soccer News High School Best XI lists were unveiled for games up to September 12, covering the first week of Northeast A League play as well on non-league action for the GSL and NEA. The new format of the honors this year now features two lists split between 4A/3A and 2A/1A.
Honored as the first pair of Players of the Week were a duo that played keyed roles in critical matches... Emily Todd (North Central) and Livvy Moore (Deer Park). Todd helped lead the Wolfpack to a victory against rival Shadle Park in a match-up that is now a non-league affair due to classification changes. Moore guided the Lady Stags in the first NEA game of the season between the power trio.
** For games played through to Saturday, September 11
BEST XI 4A/3A
G - Peyton Dixon (Gonzaga Prep, Jr) - Made 13 saves and allowed just one goal in her four half-game appearances, including a three-save second half versus Lake City before making two penalty shootout saves to secure the win.
D - McKinley Ullman (University, Jr) - Played centerback and helped secure a shutout against Rogers and put the Titans on the board in a 2-1 loss to West Valley, volleying in a corner kick late in the game.
D - Samantha Masiarek (North Central, So) - Anchored and led a strong back line that stymied a strong attack from Shadle Park in rivalry game, allowing one goal from distance.
D/M - Tess Keyes (Gonzaga Prep, So) - Two assists at defensive center midfield in four games. Was a consistent pivot point between defense and offense as Bullpups opened 3-0-1 in non-league play.
M - Sammie Symmes (Gonzaga Prep, Sr) - Four goals and one assist in four games, including both goals in 2-0 win at Mt. Spokane and game-winner in come-from-behind 2-1 win at Cheney.
M/F - Natalie Thompson (Ridgeline, Fr) - As a freshman she scored a hat-trick in their inaugural game, a 5-3 win at Clarkston.
M/F - Preslie Young (Ridgeline, So) - In their first game as a group she scored two goals in a 5-3 road win at Clarkston.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK - M/F - Emily Todd (North Central, Jr) - Scored in a 5-2 loss to Central Valley and led the Wolfpack to a 3-1 rivalry win against Shadle Park, factoring in every goal with a goal and two assists.
M/F - Carly Imes (Central Valley, Sr) - Hat-trick in a 5-2 win against North Central to open non-league play and registered an assist in 2-4 lost at Eastmont.
F - Cadence Peroff (Ferris, Jr) - Scored five goals against Ridgeline in a 6-1 win, including two from direct set pieces. She also scored the equalizer in a 2-1 win at Pullman in the opener.
F - Chloe Bafus (Lewis & Clark, Sr) - Two goals in 5-0 win at Shadle Park and a pair of goals in comeback attempt in 3-2 loss at Moses Lake.
BEST XI 2A/1A
G - Hannah Krantz (Deer Park, Jr) - Shutout in win at Colville and made six saves in a 3-1 victory against fellow power Lakeside.
D - Abbie Sicilia (West Valley, Jr) - Led the Eagles in a 2-1 road win at University, shutting down the Titan attack and also providing the game-winner on a set piece early in the second half.
D - Carmen Kiewert (Deer Park, Sr) - Starting center back helped the Stags only allow one goals in the opening two games and provided a goal.
D - Corinne Gregory (Freeman, Jr) - Tallied three assists in two shutout wins to open NEA season.
M - Gillian Simpson (West Valley, Sr) - Tallied a goal and assist in 2-1 win at University.
M - Luella Skinner (Clarkston, Sr) - Goal and assist in 5-3 loss to Ridgeline and two goals in attempted comeback in 3-2 loss to Moscow.
M - Aylen Littleworth (West Valley, Jr) - Goal, assist in a 2-1 win at Cheney.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK - F - Livvy Moore (Deer Park, Sr) - The captain and returning two-time league Offensive MVP picked up right where she left off... leading the Lady Stags with five goals and three assists in opening two games, including game-winner and assist in 3-1 win against Lakeside.
M/F - Makayla Werner (Freeman, Jr) - Tallied eight goals and four assists in the opening two wins against Medical Lake and Newport as well as two goals and an assist in a 4-3 non-league loss versus Couer d'Alene Charter.
F - Morgan Lamotte (Freeman, Fr) - The freshman provided seven goals and three assists in the opening two wins against Medical Lake and Newport along with a goal and assist against CDA Charter in their 4-3 non-league loss.
F - Andrea Snell (Deer Park, Jr) - Tallied a hat-trick in season opening win at Colville along with an assist and set up opening goal in the 3-1 win against fellow contender Lakeside.
## The Best XI is created from games seen, coaches nominations and post-game reports and stats.
