KingCo 4A girls soccer preview
Ballard Beavers
Location: Seattle
Coach: Tony Fantham (2nd year), 6-4-2 record
2001 record: 6-4-2 league, 6-4-2 overall (1st in 3A Metro League Sound Division; lost in 1st round of Metro playoffs)
Returning starters: GK Ashley Smith, Sr.; MF Caitlin Chapman, Sr.; D Geneva Griswold, Sr.; D Kimber Grady, Sr.; D Leslie Craig, Sr.; MF Louisa Cranston, Jr.; MF Melissa Winter, So.; F Nicole Uno, Jr.; MF/F Stephanie Brossmann, Jr.
Other key returnees: D Dana Beers, Sr.; D Danielle McIntyre, Jr.; F Hanna Parkman, Sr.; MF Katie Raynor, Sr.; MF/F Willa Sanchez, Sr.
Impact newcomers: MF Emily McVicker, Fr.; D Emily Spraracklin, Fr.; F Gillian Huggins, Fr.; D Libby Rowan, Fr.; MF Meredith Sibley, Fr.
Outlook: Beavers (0-2) move from 3A to 4A and into hornet's nest of a division. Winter and Brossmann are talented. Last year's squad didn't allow a goal against Metro's public schools, and Smith is back in goal.
Bothell Cougars
Location: Bothell
Coach: Alex Zahajko (1st year)
2001: 8-3-2 league, 11-4-2 overall (2nd in Mountain Division; lost to Eastlake in 2nd round of KingCo playoffs)
Returning starters: F Kendra Jones, Sr.; D Monica Savory, Sr.; D Lindsay Wymer, Sr.; D Sara Bear, Jr.; MF Laura Bowman, Jr.; D Nicole Lorvick, Jr.; D Jeanne Webster, Jr.; F Leah Wymer, Jr.
Other key returnees: MF Mehgan Marks, Sr.; MF Catie Poss, Jr.; GK Morgan MacIssac, Sr.
Impact newcomers: MF Heather Bingisser, Jr.; F Elizabeth Lisenby, So.; GK Erin MacIssac, So.
Outlook: Cougars retain KingCo's No. 2 scorer, Leah Wymer (26 points on 12 goals, two assists). Strong defense could push this team deep into state playoffs if it can get out of tough conference with one of two berths.
Eastlake Wolves
Location: Sammamish
Coach: Debbie Goodeve (2nd year), 11-4-2
2001: 8-3-2 league, 11-4-2 overall (2nd in Lake Division; lost in winner-to-state, loser-out playoff game)
Returning starters: MF Samantha Hufford, Sr.; D Megan Miller, Jr.; F Ashley Araki, Sr.; D Meghan Blume, Sr.; GK Aleah Grimes, Jr.; GK Kaitlyn Wurtz, Sr.; MF Katie Coulombe, Jr.; MF Shelby Marcell, Jr.; MF Morghan King, Jr.; Katharine Miljour, Jr.; MF Keerstin Throm, Jr.; D Jessica Martinez, Jr.
Impact newcomers: MF Madelaine Warner, So.; D Lindsay Ostic, Sr.; MF Molly Nelson, Jr.; D Amy Bresley, Jr.; D Julie Culleton, Sr.; F Anna Allen, So.
Outlook: With 12 players back that were starters at one point in 2001, Wolves have talent and experience to make a run at Lake Division crown. MF Hufford, an All-KingCo 4A first-team pick, scored six goals last season. League's surprise team.
Franklin Quakers
Location: Seattle
Coach: Dave Haley (1st year)
2001: 0-13-0 league, 0-13-1 overall (5th in Mountain Division)
Returning starters: MF Veronica Smith, Sr.; D/MF Erin Murray, Sr.; F Danielle Papani, Jr.; F Margo Beaver, Jr.; MF Allegra Boles-Hall, Sr.
Other key returnees: D Liz Deyo, Jr.; D Mary Cruze, Jr.; D Kelsey Fukuhara, Sr.
Impact newcomers: D Sadie Miller, So.; D Alicia Birrell, Jr.; CMF Sas Rodriguez, Fr.; MF Madeline Anthony, Jr.; GK Megan Taylor, Jr.
Outlook: Quakers have failed to win a league contest in two years in KingCo. Expect team to play spoiler role. Haley moves up from JV coach.
Garfield Bulldogs
Location: Seattle
Coach: Timothy Self (4th year), record not available
2001: 3-10-0 league, 3-10-1 overall (5th in Lake Division)
Returning starters: F Delaney Conway, Sr.; MF/F Chelsea Wong, Jr.; GK Jill Benson, Jr.; F Kendall Becker, Jr.; MF Molly Bresslour, So.; F Hillary Heath, So.; D Caty Moniez, Jr.; D/MF Nicole Travis, Sr.; MF Allison Hutchings, Sr.
Other key returnees: D Joanna Stodden, Sr. (participated in swimming); MF Emilie MacIntyre, Jr.; MF Jamie Williams, Jr.
Impact newcomers: MF/F Caitlin Chapin, Fr.; D Claire McCann, Fr.; MF/D Kali Spurlock, Fr.; MF Mia Pertik, So.
Outlook: Conway's move to front line could create offense Bulldogs need. Heath tied for No. 4 in KingCo scoring (19 points on seven goals, five assists). GK Jacqye Jones' departure for U.S. regional Olympic Development team could leave glaring hole.
Inglemoor Vikings
Location: Kenmore
Coach: Hilton Bashford (1st year)
2001: 10-0-3 league, 18-2-3 overall (1st in Lake Division; 2nd in KingCo 4A; 2nd in state)
Returning starters: F Martee Tucker, Sr.; MF/F Ashley Porter, Jr.; F Lander Sholdt, Sr.; MF/F Ashley Fortune, Sr.; D Ana Guiterrez, Sr.; MF Jessica Larson, Jr.; MF Kaylin Besmer, Sr.; D Angie Hall, Sr.
Impact newcomers: D Carly Furhman, Jr.; MF Erin Northcutt, Sr.; MF Galyn Bunnell, Jr.; F Leanne Stankowiak, Sr.
Outlook: Eight starters return. Tucker tied for fourth in KingCo 4A scoring (19 points on eight goals, three assists). Inglemoor lost state-title game to Tahoma 2-1 in penalty-kick shootout. Coach Scott Hall stepped down after two Final Four appearances. This team could be scary late in season after first-year coach Bashford implements his system.
Juanita Rebels
Location: Kirkland
Coach: Nate Whitney (3rd year), record not available
2001: 3-9-1 league, 4-10-1 overall (4th in Mountain Division)
Returning starters: D Christen Managan, Sr.; D Erika Ensign, Sr.; F Sophie LaValle, Sr.; MF/F Angel Hulse, So.; MF/F Clair Gustafson, Sr.; MF/D Aly Howisey, So.; MF Carrie Berg, Jr.; MF/D Amanda Bell, So.; GK Carol Butler, Sr.; GK Kym Gohen, Sr.; MF Shyanne Aho, Sr.
Impact newcomers: F Nerys Newbold, So; MF Jenny Lee, Fr.; MF Kelsey Aho, Fr.; MF Jenny Taylor, Fr.; D Ashley Bernoudy, Fr.
Outlook: Rebels get back Bell, Berg and Shyanne Aho after they missed much of last season with injuries. Juanita should have a good mix of experience and talented youth. Could finish above .500.
Lake Washington Kangaroos
Location: Kirkland
Coach: Mike Rasmussen (3rd year), record not available
2001: 3-8-2 league, 3-9-2 overall (3rd in Mountain Division; lost to Eastlake 2-1 in 1st round of KingCo 4A playoffs)
Returning starters: D Lauren Djurstrom, Sr.; D Mackenzie Ferrante, Sr.; F Alisa Amundsen, Sr.; MF Jessie Hallerman, Sr.; MF Liz Sugiura, Sr.; GK Cassie Wiench, Sr.; D Brittany Gardin, Jr.; MF Rachel Strother, So.
Other key returnee: CMF Mahyo Seyedali, So.
Impact newcomers: MF Jessica Jirek, Jr.; MF Adrienne Nova, So.; F Lainey Howard, Fr.
Outlook: Kangaroos will have difficulty scoring and will rely on defense. Djurstrom, the sweeper, is best overall player, team captain and soon-to-be four-year letter winner. Eight starters back.
Redmond Mustangs
Location: Redmond
Coach: Doug Kimball and Pat Scheibe (3rd year as co-coaches), 18-13-5
2001: 6-5-2 league, 7-6-4 overall (3rd in Lake Division; lost to Bothell 3-0 in 1st round of KingCo 4A playoffs)
Returning starters: MF Sydney Gunn, Sr.; MF Ashleigh Leonard, Sr.; F Amanda Malik, Sr.; GK Libby Denkmann, Sr.; MF Ashley McDougall, Jr.; MF Lindsey Oliver, Jr.; D Megan West, Jr.; F Kate Brindley, Jr.; D Yewleh Chee, Jr.; D Melissa Heitlauf, Jr.; GK Stephanie Farrow, So.
Impact newcomers: D Karley Wincewitz, Sr.; MF Kristine Kennewick, Jr.; D Mallory Nelson, So.; F Abby Stuart, So.; MF Meghan Woodman, So.; MF Teresa Bowns, Fr.; D Taylor Heyl, Fr.
Outlook: With 11 returning players who started at some point, Redmond should hold its own in ultra-tough Lake Division. Malik led team with 15 points on six goals and three assists.
Roosevelt Roughriders
Location: Seattle
Coach: Chris Holland (2nd year), 7-7-0
2001: 6-7-0 league, 7-7-0 overall (4th in Lake Division)
Returning starters: F Leah Peterson, Sr.; D Libby Kimmett, Sr.; MF Betsy Neel, Sr.; MF Sophie Spickard, Jr.; F Monica Nelson, Sr.; D Juli Edwards, Jr.; D Shannon Costello, Sr.; GK Roisin Mooney, Jr.; MF Sidra Showalter, Sr.
Other key returnees: D Meghan Thompson, Sr.; MF Kisa Keranen, Sr.; D Alia Bickson, Sr.
Impact newcomers: MF Tae Fant, So.; D Robyn Bock, Jr.; MF Claire Storck, Sr.; F Faris Graf, Sr.; MF Mei-Ying Imanaka, Sr.; GK Marissa Bea, Sr.
Outlook: Should secure playoff berth in Mountain Division. Edwards, a first-team All-KingCo choice, can play anywhere on field. Peterson tied for eighth in KingCo scoring (17 points on seven goals, three assists).
Woodinville Falcons
Location: Woodinville
Coach: Sully Hester (11th year), record not available
2001: 12-1-0 league, 18-3-0 overall (1st in Mountain Division; KingCo 4A champions; 4th in state)
Returning starters: F Megan Wyatt, Sr.; F Megan Lally, Sr.; D Stephanie Olson, Sr.; MF Vanessa Cole, Sr.
Other key returnee: MF Katelyn Kerr, Jr.
Impact newcomers: D Anna Sutter, Sr.; MF Katie Hall, So.; GK Trisha Wyman, Sr.; GK Molly Gilbert, Sr.
Outlook: Falcons will rely on 1-2 scoring punch of Wyatt and Lally after graduating 13 seniors (nine starters) from last year's fourth-place state team. Lally, the fastest girl at the school and a track star, missed first two games with sore knee that will require surgery after season. Wyatt tied for second in KingCo 4A scoring (26 points on 12 goals, two assists).