KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 23, 2022) – Today, United Soccer Coaches and MaxPreps announced the 5 boys and 5 girls who have been named United Soccer Coaches/MaxPreps High School State Players of the Week for their on-field efforts from Feb. 14-20.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. 14-20
State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
Arizona | Justin Provenzano | Forward | American Leadership Academy – Gilbert North (Gilbert, Ariz.) |
California | Christian Chase | Midfielder | Garces Memorial (Bakersfield, Calif.) |
Florida | Alejandro Pereyra | N/A | Belen Jesuit (Miami, Fla.) |
Mississippi | Danny Vargas | Forward | Delta Streets Academy (Greenwood, Miss.) |
Texas | Jose Villa | N/A | Snyder (Snyder, Texas) |
Girls’ Winners For Feb. 14-20
State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
Arizona | Ellie Johannes | Forward | Northwest Christian (Phoenix, Ariz.) |
California | Sloan Howard | N/A | Skyline (Oakland, Calif.) |
Florida | Adele Politz | GK | Academy of the Holy Names (Tampa, Fla.) |
Louisiana | Madalyn Vandevender | Midfielder | Loyola College Prep (Shreveport, La.) |
Texas | Taylor Zdrojewski | Forward | Celina (Celina, Texas) |