The Utah Girls Lacrosse League announced their 2019 post-season awards. Post Season awards were selected by nominations from coaches and voted in a closed meeting by head coaches from the league.
All-State first and second teams are comprised of four attack players, four midfielders, four defensive players and a goalie. Players selected on the All-State teams represent the best players in the state as voted on by the coaches.
Coaches also selected an All-Region team representing the best players from each region (excluding those who already made it on an All-State team).
In addition to league awards, US Lacrosse has awards for All-American, All-Academic, Coach of the Year and the Jackie Pitts Award.
Recognition:
- The Utah Girls Lacrosse league will recognize the MVP’s, All-American, Academic All-American, Coach of the year, All-State first and second team at halftime of the DI championship game. That game will be held on Saturday May 18th at 3:30pm at Corner Canyon High School.
- The Utah Girls Lacrosse League will recognize the All-Region players at halftime of the Senior Showcase game. That game will be held on Tuesday May 21st at 7:45 pm at Skyline High School
MVP’s
Portia Card – American Fork – Portia was selected by the coaches as the Attack MVP for the 2019 season. Portia has great stick skills and is able to get her team involved as well. Portia was second in the league in goals (64) and second in assists (35). She has been great on the draw this year winning 64% of her draws. Portia was a driving force for her American Fork team who had a 10-2 record and a #4 seed in the Division I playoffs. Portia is committed to play at Fresno State next year.
Shaye Henderson – Park City – Shaye was selected by the coaches as the Midfield MVP for the 2019 season. Shaye is a do everything player for Park City as she is fundamentally sound on both sides of the ball. Shaye can score with the best of them, but it is not just her scoring that sets her apart. Shaye can see the whole field and has good decision making. It can be said about Shaye that she is playing chess while others are playing checkers. Shaye has been a leader for Park City on and off the field. Shaye has committed to play for Vanderbilt next year.
Sierra Savage – American Fork – If you did not get a chance to watch Sierra play, you are missing out. When watching an American Fork game, Sierra will catch your eye. She is an elite athlete who is also a goalie. Sierra understands the fundamentals of goalie play. She reads the shot and anticipates the play 3 steps ahead of others on the field. Sierra played as a defender on the field during her first two seasons with American Fork. Because of her experience as a defender, Sierra can often be found roaming outside the goal circle to create havoc for opposing attack players by becoming an 8th defender on the field, often times leading to a caused turnover. Sierra has committed to play for Central Michigan next year.
Coach of the Year
Melissa Nash – Brighton. After winning only a single game last year, Coach Nash guided the Brighton Bengals to 8-4 regular season record giving Brighton a #9 seed in the Division I playoffs. Brighton defeated Olympus in the first round before falling to Park City in the Quarter Finals. Coach Nash attributes the growth of her team due to their focus on lacrosse fundamentals, player development, and playing as a team. Coach Nash was chosen earlier this year to be the head coach of the Utah/Idaho U17 team that will compete over Memorial weekend in Baltimore, MD.
All-American
Portia Card – American Fork – Senior
Siera Savage – American Fork – Senior
Jaimeson Meyer – Waterford – Sophomore
Shaye Henderson – Park City – Senior
Mckinsey Jeppson – Herriman – Senior
Aleksa Allen – Herriman – Senior
All-Academic
Morgan Harris – Brighton – Senior
Sophia Taylor – Waterford – Senior
Kyllie Furakawa – Juan Diego – Senior
Sage Acord – Viewmont – Senior
Mallorie Van Woerkom – American Fork – Senior
Audrey Buchanan – Park City – Junior
Jackie Pitts Award
Haley Phelps – Viewmont – Senior
All-State 1st team
Attack:
Portia Card – American Fork – Senior
Logann Eldredge – Herriman – Junior
Maya Lightfoot – Herriman – Junior
Parker Siefert – Park City – Senior
Midfield:
Jaimeson Meyer – Waterford – Sophomore
Shaye Henderson – Park City – Senior
Ali Fullmer – Riverton – Senior
Kennadee Hatch – Viewmont – Senior
Defense:
Mckinsey Jeppson – Herriman – Senior
Lexi Burns – Jordan – Junior
Yoceline Nunez – West – Senior
Monet Winger – Lone Peak – Junior
Goalie:
Sierra Savage – American Fork – Senior
All-State 2nd team
Attack:
Sarah Child – Waterford – Sophomore
Rachel Jenson – Riverton – Senior
Amelia Williams – Riverton – Senior
Maci Thom – Skyline – Senior
Midfield:
Lauren Pederson – Park City – Junior
Paige Sieverts – Brighton – Junior
Aleksa Allen – Herriman – Senior
Mallorie Van Woerkem – American Fork – Senior
Defense:
Hailey Phelps – Viewmont – Senior
Amelia Livingston – Park City – Senior
Justine Spahr – Herriman – Sophomore
Regan Wolf – Skyline – Junior
Goalie:
Courtney Kauffman – Park City – Senior
Region 1
Attack:
Hannah Rands – Weber – Junior
Tali Hoth – Mountain Crest – Senior
Cora Martinez – Ridgeline – Junior
Jordan Williams – Weber – Junior
Midfield:
Kylee Hodgson – Fremont – Senior
Lyndsie Thacker – Sky View – Junior
Maddy DeGarlais – Fremont – Senior
Madison Gerdener – Sky View – Senior
Defense:
Bailee Noorda – Weber – Senior
Kendra McKinnon – Mountain Crest – Junior
Sammy Duersch – Ridgeline – Junior
Grace Rogers – Fremont – Junior
Goalie:
Jaycie Atkinson – Sky View – Senior
Region 2
Attack:
Micala Harris – Viewmont – Junior
Zoe Williams – West – Junior
Chloe Rose – Roy – Senior
Brooklyn Suttlemyer – Davis – Freshman
Midfield:
Lexi Bingman – West – Senior
Samantha Wilkes – Davis – Sophomore
Jessica Hunt – Roy – Senior
Samantha Atwood – Woods Cross – Freshman
Defense:
Leslie Ochoa – West – Senior
Riley Carlson – Viewmont – Senior
Jade Poulsen – Roy – Junior
Sierra Shapiro – Davis – Senior
Goalie:
Maggie Vowels – Davis – Junior
Region 3
Attack:
Alissa Johnson – Olympus – Senior
Corrine Sullivan – Park City – Senior
Ashlee Roberts – Skyline – Senior
Hanna Bruce – Waterford – Junior
Midfield:
Haley Taylor – Brighton – Sophomore
Tatum Meier – Olympus – Senior
Sophia Taylor – Waterford – Senior
Kendall Keblish – Park City – Sophomore
Defense:
Samantha Heugly – Brighton – Junior
Tessa Frey – Skyline – Junior
Katherine Luebbers – Park City – Junior
Isabella Serrano – Olympus – Senior
Goalie:
Meredith Miller – Waterford – Senior
Region 4
Attack:
Ashley Davenport – Riverton – Senior
Maddie Kelleher – Herriman – Junior
Hannah Kelleher – Herriman – Junior
Payton Keller – Copper Hills – Senior
Midfield:
Logan Cook – Riverton – Junior
Kensie Garrett – Herriman – Senior
Raygen Thomas – Riverton – Senior
Defense:
Megan Yost – Riverton – Senior
Marley Strasters – Herriman – Junior
Mya McCurdy – Herriman – Senior
Abigail Wilkey – Herriman – Junior
Goalie:
Bev Jones – Bingham – Senior
Region 5
Attack:
Lauren Ackerman – Lehi – Senior
Gabby Horner – Juan Diego – Senior
Eliza Jorgensen – Lehi – Senior
Simone Parker – Corner Canyon – Freshman
Midfield:
Ryan Stolfa – Juan Diego – Senior
Lexi Moratalla – Juan Diego – Senior
River Beuchner – Lehi – Freshman
Defense:
Kyllie Furakawa – Juan Diego – Senior
Lilly Pearson – Lehi – Senior
Annika Sanger – Alta – Junior
Alyssa Brown – Corner Canyon – Junior
Goalie:
Zoe Schwartz – Lehi – Senior
Region 6
Attack:
Avery Knight – American Fork – Junior
Lilli Holmberg – Timpview – Junior
Olivia Gallman – Timpview – Senior
Whittney Sheffield – Timpview – Sophomore
Midfield:
McCall Dunn – Timpanogos – Junior
Madison McMurray – American Fork – Junior
Addie Berg – Pleasant Grove – Senior
Ellie Pope – Timpview – Junior
Defense:
Mia Pitcher – Pleasant Grove – Senior
Tatiana Mateaki – Timpview – Senior
Isabelle Ernst – American Fork – Sophomore
Kellani Walker – American Fork – Sophomore
Goalie:
Isabell Dorton – Timpview – Senior
