KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 1, 2020) – United Soccer Coaches and MaxPreps announced today the six boys and five 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. 23-29.
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. 23-29
| Arizona | Angel Saldana | Midfielder | Verrado High School (Buckeye, Ariz.) |
| California | Jake Means | Forward | Simi Valley High School (Simi Valley, Calif.) |
| Florida | Aidan Lipovetsky | Forward | Bishop Kenny High School (Jacksonville, Fla.) |
| Louisiana | Seth Reed | Forward | Vermilion Catholic High School (Abbeville, La.) |
| Mississippi | Jefferson Salamanca | Goalkeeper | Ridgeland High School (Ridgeland, Miss.) |
| Texas | Edilson Esparza | Midfielder | Nacogdoches High School (Nacogdoches, Texas) |
Girls’ Winners For Dec. 23-29
| Arizona | Haley Harris | Midfielder | Cienega High School (Vail, Ariz.) |
| California | Kylie Oh | Forward | Flintridge Prep (La Canada, Calif.) |
| Louisiana | Emily Barre | Defender | Archbishop Hannan High School (Covington, La.) |
| Mississippi | Alayna Montgomery | Goalkeeper | Ridgeland High School (Ridgeland, Miss.) |
| Texas | Juliana Moreno | Midfielder | Roma High School (Roma, Texas) |