The Times-Union recognizes the 2023-24 All-First Coast team in girls soccer. Selections are based on factors including season achievements, overall statistics, observations from the Times-Union sports staff, nominations from coaches and quality of schedule.
FIRST TEAM
G Gaby Rourke, Sr., Atlantic Coast
Multi-talented athlete led Stingrays to best-ever season; Kentucky signee had 1.07 GAA, scored three goals to head exceptionally talented keeper class.
D Hadley Conway, Sr., Ponte Vedra
Sharks captain struck four goals and locked down either side of the field efficiently.
D Cece Nowicki, Jr., St. Johns Country Day
Ventured forward regularly from defensive post, scoring 10 goals and 4 assists.
D Lily Paisant, Jr., Creekside
Developed into one of state's top dead-ball specialists with 7 goals, 10 assists; left fullback committed to FAU.
M Chloe Iliff, Sr., Creekside
Lipscomb signee never slowed down, converting 11 goals and 9 assists in outside midfield and scored opener in 7A championship.
M Carolyn Johnson, Sr., Bartram Trail
Tireless ball-winner also scored efficiently for Bears (11 goals, 16 assists); signed with Johns Hopkins.
M Emma Griner, Sr., Stanton
Multi-sport Blue Devil a deadly shooter from beyond 25 yards, scoring 23 goals and 21 assists for Class 3A regional finalists; committed to Rollins.
M Brooke Bunton, So., Clay
Scored 36 goals, 17 assists to lead Blue Devils in deepest playoff run for over 20 years; selected to U.S. U-17 national team.
F Sydney Schmidt, So., St. Johns Country Day
Dynamic U.S. Under-17 scorer powered Spartans to final four despite tight marking; scored 24 goals, 10 assists against nation's No. 1 regular season schedule.
F Jenny Dearie, Jr., Ponte Vedra
Devastating center forward overpowered defenses with 19 goals, 15 assists.
F Natalie Brooks, So., Ponte Vedra
Fleet-footed winger nearly unstoppable on left, scoring 21 goals and 15 assists for U.S. No. 1 Sharks; tallied hat trick in 6A semifinal.
SECOND TEAM
G Audrey Johnson, Sr., Ponte Vedra
South Florida signee won her second FHSAA title, holding opponents to 11 goals all year.
D McKenzie Carlson, Sr., Bartram Trail
Energetic fullback never stopped surging forward out of defense; scored 2 goals, 4 assists.
D Charlotte Seay, Sr., Episcopal
Signed with The Citadel; scored six goals, commanded central defense for Class 3A regional finalists.
D Savannah Berrang, Sr., St. Johns Country Day
Versatile, energetic defender helped restrict opponents to 14 goals with her aerial strength; also scored three times.
M Ayla Kiziltas, Sr., Beachside
Frequent scorer from midfield with 10 goals, 7 assists; signed with West Florida.
M Avery Robinson, Sr., Creekside
Despite missing several stretches due to injuries, UCLA signee was unstoppable as deep-lying playmaker when healthy; contributed 3 goals, 4 assists.
M Taylor Tamares, Sr., Fleming Island
UNF signee solidified Golden Eagles midfield from central role with 9 goals, 6 assists.
M Brooke Gosse, Jr., Bartram Trail
Top Bears scorer tallied 12 goals, 6 assists; good finishing instincts combined with excellent all-around work rate.
F Lily Morse, So., Ponte Vedra
Opportunistic right-sided finisher linked up smoothly with teammates, scoring 21 goals and 13 assists.
F Taliah Brooks, Jr., Atlantic Coast
Speedy, direct striker led Stingrays into playoffs with 17 goals, 8 assists; committed to Memphis.
F Courtney Brown, Sr., Stanton
Back to full speed as one of Northeast Florida's most complete athletes; scored 24 goals, 4 assists.
THIRD TEAM
G Roxy Mathews, Sr., St. Johns Country Day
Contained nation's toughest regular season schedule with 0.68 goals against average; Columbus State signee.
D Erika Martinez, Sr., Clay
Helped guide Blue Devils to regional final from deep position, netting 10 goals.
D Samantha Akers, Sr., Nease
Reliable co-captain led Panthers in surprise run to Class 6A regional finals.
D Natalie Hall, Sr., Wolfson
Montreat signee directed Wolfpack from the back, scoring 13 goals, 12 assists.
M Ali Fletcher, Jr., Bartram Trail
Clutch scorer recorded 9 goals, 4 assists; her tactical flexibility was a key to Bears' midfield.
M Bella Duenas, So., Beachside
Active in midfield, scoring nine goals for fast-rising Barracudas.
M Charlotte Ritter, Jr., Episcopal
Top scorer for Class 3A regional finalists (7 goals, 13 assists) also won back possession efficiently.
M Emma McMurry, Jr., Fletcher
Developed into scoring threat on outside with 15 goals for Gateway Conference runners-up.
F Alana Maki, Sr., Creekside
Hard-working center forward netted 12 goals for Class 7A champions; effective in target role.
F Eiley Fennell, Sr., Bishop Kenny
Physical target forward led line with direct approach for Crusaders, netting 18 goals.
F Kalli Robinson, Jr., Tocoi Creek
Quick-moving forward ran all over field and scored 12 times; third straight year in double digits.
HONORABLE MENTION
M Camila Adame, Fr., St. Johns Country Day; F Isabel Alejandro-Blanco, Sr., Bishop Kenny; F Belle Alford, Fr., St. Joseph; F Avery Aniskevich, Sr., Bishop Kenny; M Allison Aquino, Sr., Fletcher; M Evangelina Arocho, Jr., Atlantic Coast; M Sarah Benjamin, So., Fernandina Beach; M Sophie Blake, Jr., Bartram Trail; M Isabel Bostic, Jr., Nease; D Peyton Burris, Jr., Stanton; D Victoria Carstens, Jr., Bartram Trail; D Hailey Christy, Sr., Bolles; D Lulu Consunji, Fr., Ponte Vedra; F Alayna Dial, Sr., Menendez; F Kirra Dodson, Jr., Clay; D Payton Dorsett, Sr., Creekside; G Ava Galani, Jr., Episcopal; G Lily Holden, Jr., Bartram Trail; M Audrey Howard, Sr., Atlantic Coast; M Stella Jones, So., Bishop Kenny; F Landry Kelley, Sr., Christ's Church; D Skylar Kurtz, Sr., Nease; M Emma Martins, Jr., Beachside; G Shelby McClain, Sr., Clay; F Abbey Mehm, Jr., University Christian; D Keagan Miller, Sr., Mandarin; D Jenna Moreland, Jr., Fleming Island; F Jess Morley, Jr., Nease; F Jaycie Noble, So., Hilliard; M Emma Pavlicek, Sr., Mandarin; F Tyra Pierce, Sr., White; M Isabelle Pinlac, Jr., Tocoi Creek; M Sophia Pontieri, Jr., Fleming Island; D Aubrey Reedy, Sr., Ridgeview; M Olivia Risinger, Sr., West Nassau; M Ryanne Robinson, Jr., Orange Park; M Rylynn Robinson, So., Orange Park; M Addison Rogers, Sr., Middleburg; F Kiersten Shaw, Jr., Keystone Heights; G Hailey Smith, So., Creekside; D Alia Soares, Sr., Ponte Vedra; F Peyton Thomas, So., Beachside; F Francesca Timenu, Sr., First Coast; F Kendall Trimiar, Fr., Providence; M Sarah Weisberg, Fr., Creekside; G Morgan Weaver, Jr., Tocoi Creek; M Abby Wooten, Jr., Ponte Vedra; G Savannah Yerger, Jr., Stanton.
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