KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 24, 2021) – United Soccer Coaches and MaxPreps announced today the 5 boys and 5 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. 15-21.
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. 15-21
| State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
| Arizona | Sebastian Quintero | Forward | Yuma Catholic (Yuma, Ariz.) |
| Florida | Miller Thorsen | Forward | Pensacola Catholic (Pensacola, Fla.) |
| North Carolina | Ezekel Riddle | Striker | North Henderson (Hendersonville, N.C.) |
| Texas | Ozzy Teruel | GK | El Dorado (El Paso, Texas) |
| Virginia | Bairn Swearingen | Midfielder | Norfolk Christian (Norfolk, Va.) |
Girls’ Winners For Feb. 15-21
| State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
| Arizona | Kari Kasun | Forward | Prescott (Prescott, Ariz.) |
| Florida | Jasmine Perez-Acosta | Forward | Canterbury (Fort Myers, Fla.) |
| Louisiana | Kelsey Major | N/A | St. Mary’s Dominican (New Orleans, La.) |
| Texas | Anissa Chairez | N/A | San Elizario (San Elizario, Texas) |
| Washington | Devyn Martin | GK | Ocosta (Westport, Wash.) |