United Soccer Coaches/MaxPreps High School Players of the Week Announced for Dec. 31-Jan. 6
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 8, 2019) – United Soccer Coaches and MaxPreps announced today the six boys and six girls who have been named the Winter United Soccer Coaches/MaxPreps High School State Players of the Week for their on-field efforts from Dec. 31-Jan.6.
United Soccer Coaches uses results and statistics provided by MaxPreps.com to select one boy and one girl honoree from each participating state competing during the winter season.
Coaches wanting to nominate their players must submit statistics to MaxPreps.com in order for their athletes to be considered. Winners receive a MaxPreps/United Soccer Coaches branded letterman’s patch and recognition on both MaxPreps.com and UnitedSoccerCoaches.org.
Nominations are due every Sunday by at 11:59 p.m. ET each week to be considered.
Boys’ Winners for Dec. 31 – Jan. 6
| Arizona | Miles Kruse | N/A | Gilbert Christian (Gilbert, AZ) |
| California | Jackson Clyde Kestler | Midfielder | Vasquez HS (Acton, CA) |
| Florida | David Gomez | Forward | Lely HS (Naples, FL) |
| Louisiana | Jonathan Vilchez | Forward | A.J. Ellender HS (Houma, LA) |
| Mississippi | Peyton Wilbanks | Goalkeeper | Madison Central HS (Madison, MS) |
| Texas | Lineker Santos | N/A |
Cypress Ranch HS (Houston, TX) |
Girls’ Winners for Dec. 31 – Jan. 6
| Arizona | Izabelle Quintero | Forward | Safford HS (AZ) |
| California | Brooke Wristen | Forward | Liberty HS (Madera, CA) |
| Florida | Ebony Alexander | Midfielder | Port St. Joe HS (FL) |
| Louisiana | Mikayla Boyer | Goalkeeper | Archbishop Hannan HS (Covington, LA) |
| Mississippi | Hannah Metzger | Midfielder | Strayhorn HS (Sarah, MS) |
| Texas | Ella McMahan | Forward | King HS (Kingsville, TX) |