KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Dec. 12, 2019) – United Soccer Coaches and MaxPreps announced today the seven 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. 2-8.
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 11:59 p.m. ET each week to be considered.
Boys’ Winners For Dec. 2-8
| Arizona | Fabian Mendoza | Midfielder | Sunnyside High School (Tucson, Ariz.) |
| California | Griffin Pereles | N/A | Carmel High School (Carmel, Calif.) |
| Florida | Dean Hogg | Forward | Keystone Heights High School (Keystone Heights, Fla.) |
| Hawaii | Kahana Freitas | Forward | Konawaena High School (Kealakekua, Hawaii) |
| Louisiana | Eli Jones | N/A | Christ Episcopal School (Covington, La.) |
| Mississippi | Cole Gardner | Midfielder | Clarkdale High School (Meridian, Miss.) |
| Texas | Jace Windom | Midfielder | Lutheran South Academy (Houston, Texas) |
Girls’ Winners For Dec. 2-8
| Arizona | Hailey Starks | Forward | Arizona College Prep (Chandler, Ariz.) |
| California | Ariana Anaya | Goalkeeper | Liberty Ranch High School (Galt, Calif.) |
| Florida | Kennedy Weissman | Forward | Nature Coast Tech High School (Brooksville, Fla.) |
| Louisiana | Kalli Matlock | Midfielder | Loyola College Prep (Shreveport, La.) |
| Mississippi | Erin Silva | Goalkeeper | Lake Cormorant High School (Lake Cormorant, Miss.) |
| Texas | Margo Matula | Defender | St. Pius X High School (Houston, Texas) |