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Fan poll: Vote for 2026 Central Indiana Preseason Girls Soccer Player of Year

With the countdown on for the Indiana high school girls soccer season, we re asking readers their feedback for our fan vote. Who do you think should be Central Indiana s Preseason Girls Soccer Player of the Year?…

Fan poll: Vote for 2026 Central Indiana Preseason Girls Soccer Player of Year

With the countdown on for the Indiana high school girls soccer season, we re asking readers their feedback for our fan vote. Who do you think should be Central Indiana s Preseason Girls Soccer Player of the Year?…

With the countdown on for the Indiana high school girls soccer season, we're asking readers their feedback for our fan vote.

Who do you think should be Central Indiana's Preseason Girls Soccer Player of the Year? Scroll to the bottom of this article to vote. The poll will close at 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Carmel High School junior Olivia Ade (10) and Zionsville High School freshman Elizabeth Green (7) battle at the ball during the first half of a Class 3A girls’ soccer sectional first-round match, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at Zionsville High School in Zionsville, Ind.

Olivia Ade, Carmel, Sr.

Ade helped Carmel make the Class 3A state title game last season. She notched six assists and three goals for a Greyhounds team that finished the year with a 19-3-1 record.

Carmel Greyhounds defender Isabella Cueto (25) and Brownsburg Bulldogs Zaleigh Socks (26) fight for the ball Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, during a regional semifinals girls soccer game between the Brownsburg Bulldogs and the Carmel Greyhounds in Brownsburg. The Greyhounds defeated the Bulldogs, 1-0.

Isabella Cueto, Carmel, Sr.

Cueto was a first-team All-State selection last season. She logged 1,526 minutes of playing time for a backline that allowed 12 goals in 2025. She scored two goals as a junior.

Hamilton Southeastern Royals goalkeeper Hannah Dodge (0) kicks the ball Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, during the game at Westfield High School in Westfield.

Hannah Dodge, HSE, Sr.

Dodge, a Grand Valley commit, was a key piece in HSE’s state title run in 2025. She recorded 16 shutouts in 22 games, allowing just five goals during her junior year.

Carmel Greyhounds midfielder Elsie Flanders (16) and Hamilton Southeastern Royals defender Blair Satterfield (10) go for the ball Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, during the Class 3A girls soccer state championship at the Carroll Stadium at IU Indianapolis.

Elsie Flanders, Carmel, Sr.

Flanders was the team leader in points (21), assists (9) and goals (6) last season. She helped the Greyhounds reach the 3A title game.

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Heritage Christian Eagles midfielder Emma Gast (8) kicks the ball up against Bremen Lions midfielder Taylor Rodriguez (1) on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, during the Class 1A girls soccer state championship at the Michael A. Carroll Track and Soccer Stadium at IU Indianapolis.

Emma Gast, Heritage Christian, Sr.

Gast was a member of Heritage Christian’s 1A state title team last season. The Marian commit paced the team with 15 assists and scored the second most goals with 20 last season.

Carmel High School senior Adalyn Cameron (21) and Zionsville High School sophomore Macey Hamelmann (18) battle for the ball during the first half of a Class 3A girls’ soccer sectional first-round match, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at Zionsville High School in Zionsville, Ind.

Macey Hamelmann, Zionsville, Jr.

Hamelmann helped Zionsville’s defense record 11 shutouts last season. The Eagles, who finished the year 10-1-6, allowed just seven goals. Hamelmann chipped in a goal and an assist during her sophomore season.

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Guerin Catholic sophomore defender Chloe Henderzahs tallied two goals and three assists during the 2025 IHSAA girls soccer season. Coach Sean Yau called Henderzahs “one of the most versatile defenders in the state, regardless of class.”

Chloe Henderzahs, Guerin Catholic, Jr.

Henderzahs was the team’s premiere outside back last season. She added three assists and two goals, offensively.

Park Tudor Panthers defender Joslin Kershaw (11) reacts to a call Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, during a girls soccer semifinals game between Park Tudor and Brebeuf Jesuit at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory High School in Indianapolis. The Braves defeated the Panthers, 1-0.

Joslin Kershaw, Park Tudor, Jr.

Kershaw’s 21 assists led all sophomores in the state last season. She scored 12 goals for a Panthers team that qualified for the 2A state title game.

Reese Killinger, Center Grove, Jr.

Killinger is a Ball State commit that played in all 22 games last season. She led the team with 10 assists and contributed five goals for a Trojans team that went 19-3 last season.

Hamilton Southeastern High School freshman forward Sydney May (11) splits a pair of Noblesville High School defenders during the first half of an IHSAA Girls Soccer Sectional Championship game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Noblesville High School.

Sydney May, HSE, Jr.

May ranked third in points (29) for HSE last season. She scored 11 goals and dished out seven assists as a sophomore. The Indiana commit helped the Royals finish 22-0-1 as a state champion last season.

Noblesville Millers midfielder Atley Pittman (7) and Center Grove Mia Marlin (23) fight for the ball Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, during the class 3A state finals matchup between the Nobelsville Millers and Center Grove at Carroll Stadium in Indianapolis. Noblesville defeated Center Grove, 3-1.

Mia Marlin, Center Grove, Sr.

Marlin paced the Trojans with 19 goals last season. She also registered the second most assists (8) for Center Grove.

Hamilton Southeastern High School sophomore midfielder Addison McClain (5) makes a pass to a teammate during the first half of an IHSAA Girls Soccer Sectional Championship game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Noblesville High School.

Addison McClain, HSE, Sr.

McClain, a Ball State commit, was a third-team All-State selection last season. She ranked second on the team with eight assists. She also scored nine goals for an HSE team that totaled 103 as a team.

Skylar Mueller, HSE, Jr.

Mueller is Colorado commit that will join an HSE team that won the 3A state title last season. She is a forward that will be making her high school playing debut for the Royals this season.

Plainfield Quakers defender Jaelyn Gardner (20) kicks the ball up the field against Brownsburg Bulldogs Cora Pfeifler (12) on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, during the IHSAA girls soccer sectional 10 semifinals at Brownsburg High School Soccer Complex in Brownsburg. .

Cora Pfeifler, Brownsburg, Sr.

Pfeifler turned in the second most minutes (1,070) for the Bulldogs last season. Through 16 games, she totaled three assists and a goal.

Carmel’s Gwyneth Provost (00) punches the ball away in front of Bloomington South’s Maddie Norman during the girls’ soccer match at South on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.

Gwyneth Provost, Carmel, Soph.

Provost, a U.S. Youth National Team (USYNT) goalie, posted 37 saves for Carmel last season. She allowed just six goals in 22 games as a freshman.

Jordyn Rogers, Lawrence North, Jr.

Rogers ranked second on the team with 22 goals last season. She also posted four assists in 19 games.

Lawrence Central junior midfielder Amelia Romeril averaged 2.1 assists per game and recorded 17 total during the 2025 IHSAA girls soccer season.

Amelia Romeril, Lawrence Central, Sr.

Romeril dished out 17 assists last season. She recorded the highest assist per game average (2.1) in Indiana. She scored the second most goals (10) for the Bears.

Park Tudor High School freshman Sydney Shattuck (6) takes a shot-on-goal while being defended by Fort Wayne Canterbury High School sophomore Grace Chaille (5) during the first half of an IHSAA Class A State Championship game, Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Michael Carroll Track & Soccer Stadium.

Sydney Shattuck, Park Tudor, Sr.

Shattuck led the Panthers with 25 goals last season. She also posted nine assists and helped the Panthers reach the 2A state title game.

Paige Stanoch, Lawrence North, Jr.

Stanoch is an Illinois commit that recorded four goals and two assists as a sophomore last season. As the starting goalie, she earned one shutout win.

Zionsville High School sophomore Kathryn Simmons (34) works to gain control of the ball while being defended by Carmel High School junior Olivia Ade (10) during the second half of a Class 3A girls’ soccer sectional first-round match, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at Zionsville High School in Zionsville, Ind. Carmel won 1-0.

Kathryn Simmons, Zionsville, Jr.

Simmons helped Zionsville achieve a 10-1-6 record last season. She started in all the Eagles’ matches and helped their defense record 11 shutouts. Offensively, she contributed four assists and three goals.

Lawrence North sophomore midfielder Veda Stahly recorded 21 goals and 13 assists in 19 games played during the 2025 IHSAA girls soccer season.

Veda Stahly, Lawrence North, Jr.

Stahly totaled 21 goals and 13 assists last season. She helped the Wildcats finish the year with a 14-4-1 record.

Noblesville High School sophomore forward Delaney Stone (5) and Hamilton Southeastern High School junior defender Blair Satterfield (10) battle for the ball during the first half of an IHSAA Girls Soccer Sectional Championship game, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Noblesville High School.

Delaney Stone, Noblesville, Sr.

Stone is a two-time state champion that led Noblesville with eight goals and five assists last season.

Cathedral Fighting Irish midfielder Addy Wong (7) and Cathedral Fighting Irish defender Quinn Usher (3) celebrate a goal Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, during a sectional 9 quarterfinals soccer game between North Central and Cathedral at Stadium 875 in Zionsville.

Quinn Usher, Cathedral, Sr.

Usher is an Akron commit who played in all 19 games last season. She was a part of Cathedral’s backline that allowed 11 goals.  She also totaled three assists and two goals.

Avery Van Den Berg, Westfield, Sr.

Van Den Berg, a Missouri commit, totaled four goals and two assists last season. She helped the Rocks finish with a 14-3-1 record.

Lorianne West, Brownsburg, Sr.

West is an IU Indy commit that registered two goals and an assist last season. As a goalie, she recorded 15 saves.

Lapel Bulldogs midfielder Leila Wilson (11) watches the ball Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023, during the IHSAA sectional semifinals at Heritage Christian High School in Indianapolis. The Lapel Bulldogs defeated the Scecina Crusaders, 6-2.

Leila Wilson, Lapel, Sr.

Wilson hit the second most goals (39) in the junior class last season. That number ranked 11th in the state. The Marian commit dished out 13 assists, which ranked second on the team.

Marc Ray is a high school sports reporter at the IndyStar. He can be reached at marc.ray@indystar.com , and on X, formerly Twitter, at @themarcszn.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Fan poll: Vote for 2026 Central Indiana Preseason Girls Soccer Player of Year

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