KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 2, 2022) – Today, United Soccer Coaches and MaxPreps announced the 6 boys and 7 girls who have been named United Soccer Coaches/MaxPreps High School State Players of the Week for their on-field efforts from Jan. 24-30.

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 Jan. 24-30

State Player Pos. School (City, State)
Arizona Kieran Veloria Midfielder BASIS Phoenix (Phoenix, Ariz.)
California Hugo Nunez N/A Humphreys Able Charter (Stockton, Calif.)
Florida Bence Demko N/A Westminster Academy (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.)
Louisiana Enrique Hernandez Midfielder Fisher (Lafitte, La.)
Mississippi  Holden Helms GK Florence (Florence, Miss.)
Texas Edgar Jaimes Forward Adamson (Dallas, Texas)

Girls’ Winners For Jan. 24-30

State Player Pos. School (City, State)
Arizona Meredith Scott Midfielder Walden Grove (Sahuarita, Ariz.)
California Iledza Rodriguez Forward Ganesha (Pomona, Calif.)
Florida  Kiersten Shaw Striker Keystone Heights (Keystone Heights, Fla.)
Hawaii Zoe Maikai Midfielder Roosevelt (Honolulu, Hawaii)
Louisiana  Caroline Pankey GK Ouachita Christian (Monroe, La.)
Mississippi  Christina Guzman Midfielder Florence (Florence, Miss.)
Texas Nicole Morales Midfielder Bel Air (El Paso, Texas)