KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Feb. 9, 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. 31 – Feb. 6.
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. 31 – Feb. 6
State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
Arizona | Mahumudu Ombeni | Midfielder | Amphitheater (Tucson, Ariz.) |
California | David Garcia | Midfielder | Seaside (Seaside, Calif.) |
Florida | Simon Utrera | GK | Coral Glades (Coral Springs, Fla.) |
Louisiana | Benjamin Sellers | N/A | Acadiana Home School Athletics (Lafayette, La.) |
Mississippi | Corey Case | Midfielder | Brookhaven Academy (Brookhaven, Miss.) |
Texas | Mario Rodríguez | Midfielder | Hanks (El Paso, Texas) |
Girls’ Winners For Jan. 31 – Feb. 6
State | Player | Pos. | School (City, State) |
Arizona | Paige Garcia | Midfielder | Willow Canyon (Surprise, Ariz.) |
California | Johanna Petrone | Striker | Live Oak (Calif.) |
Florida | Hana Lohmann | N/A | Glades Day (Belle Glade, Fla.) |
Hawaii | Kaia Borje-Peeples | Striker | Roosevelt (Honolulu, Hawaii) |
Louisiana | Calleigh Suir | GK | Lafayette (Lafayette, La.) |
Mississippi | Abbi Hornke | Midfielder | Northwest Rankin (Brandon, Miss.) |
Texas | Natalia Garcia | Midfielder | Del Valle (El Paso, Texas) |