KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 19, 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 Feb. 10-16.
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 Feb. 10-16
| Arizona | Evis Fierro | N/A | Gila Ridge High School (Yuma, Ariz.) |
| California | Steven Person | Goalkeeper | Nevada Union High School (Grass Valley, Calif.) |
| Florida | Tyler Ryals | Midfielder | Pensacola Catholic High School (Pensacola, Fla.) |
| Louisiana | Abady Perez | N/A | McKinley High School (Baton Rouge, La.) |
| Mississippi | Justin Weekley | Forward | Parklane Academy (McComb, Miss.) |
| Texas | Diego Mitterhofer | Forward | International Leadership of Texas Katy Westpark (Richmond, Texas) |
Girls’ Winners For Feb. 10-16
| Arizona | Gabriela Soto | Forward | South Mountain High School (Phoenix, Ariz.) |
| California | Anaya Shelton | Striker | El Capitan High School (Merced, Calif.) |
| Florida | Olivia Candelino | Forward | Bolles High School (Jacksonville, Fla.) |
| Louisiana | Alivia Buckhalter | N/A | Ouachita Parish High School (Monroe, La.) |
| Texas | Jennie Evans | Goalkeeper | London High School (Corpus Christi, Texas) |