KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 5, 2022) – Today, United Soccer Coaches and MaxPreps announced the 5 boys and 3 girls who have been named United Soccer Coaches/MaxPreps High School State Players of the Week for their on-field efforts from Dec. 27 – Jan. 2.

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. 27 – Jan. 2

State

Player

Pos.

School (City, State)

Arizona

Kamala Garma

Forward

Cesar Chavez (Laveen, Ariz.)

California

George Flores

GK

Aquinas (San Bernardino, Calif.)

Florida

Martin Pineiros

Forward

Bishop Kenny (Jacksonville, Fla.)

Louisiana

Pierce Andermann

N/A

Parkview Baptist (Baton Rouge, La.)

Texas

Collin Staudt

Midfielder

St. Anthony (San Antonio, Texas)

Girls’ Winners For Dec. 27 – Jan. 2

State

Player

Pos.

School (City, State)

Arizona

Ellie Johannes

Forward

Northwest Christian (Phoenix, Ariz.)

California

Isabella Negrete

Midfielder

Aquinas (San Bernardino, Calif.)

Louisiana 

Watson Avery

GK

Captain Shreve (Shreveport, La.)