Introducing the Wichita Eagle’s 2026 All-Metro girls soccer team
The Wichita Eagle has selected its All-Metro girls soccer team for the 2026 spring season, recognizing the top players and coaches from Sedgwick, Butler and Harvey counties.
The teams were selected after reviewing all-league and all-state teams from across the Wichita area, gathering feedback from coaches and evaluating players’ statistics, roles and team success. It is not designed simply as a list of the area’s most talented players, but rather a blend of elite ability, top-tier statistical production and the kind of winning impact to represent all levels of play around the Wichita area.
Kapaun Mt. Carmel junior forward Sara Claire Michaelis, an Oklahoma State commit, was named the All-Metro Player of the Year after racking up 39 goals and 21 assists to earn All-American status and the Kansas Gatorade Girls Soccer Player of the Year award.
Wichita All Metro girls soccer team
Brynn Bachura, Andover Central senior
Bachura was the top defender for Andover Central, holding down the middle of the Jaguars’ back line at center back. She helped spearhead a top-10 defense in Class 5A while also scoring two goals and earning team MVP honors. Bachura was voted a first-team all-AV-CTL Division II defender and received honorable mention all-state recognition in Class 5A.
Reagan Best, Eisenhower senior
Best was one of the engines behind a dangerous Eisenhower attack, finishing with nine goals and a team-high 17 assists. She was voted a first-team all-AV-CTL Division II forward and earned second-team all-state honors in Class 5A. Best helped Eisenhower finish 19-2 and reach the state championship game for the first time in program history.
Joslen Craig, Campus sophomore
Craig was the box-to-box engine for a Campus team that captured its first regional title in 23 years, stunning Wichita North with a 2-0 win. She powered the Colts’ attack from the midfield with 14 goals and 16 assists. Craig was voted a first-team all-AV-CTL Division I midfielder.
Liza Dugan, Bishop Carroll senior
A three-time All-Metro selection, Dugan once again showed why she has been one of the area’s premier back-line players. She anchored the No. 1 defense in Class 5A while also producing nine goals and seven assists for a Carroll team that won 16 games and reached the 5A quarterfinals. After helping the Golden Eagles win the 5A title last season, Dugan now heads to Central Arkansas to play Division I soccer.
Jules Elliott, Eisenhower junior
Elliott proved to be one of the top goalkeepers in Kansas, repeatedly rising to the moment during Eisenhower’s historic run. She finished with a 0.79 goals-against average and 103 saves, helping the Tigers win 19 games and reach the Class 5A state championship game for the first time. Elliott was voted a first-team all-AV-CTL Division II goalkeeper and a first-team all-state goalkeeper in Class 5A.
Stella Fury, Kapaun Mt. Carmel junior
Fury was one of the dynamic attacking pieces for a Kapaun team that won 17 games, knocked off defending champion Bishop Carroll in the quarterfinals and finished third in Class 5A for the second straight season. She finished with 17 goals and 11 assists. Fury was voted first-team all-City League and was named the Class 5A midfielder of the year on the all-state team.
Caroline Giroux, Maize South senior
A two-time All-Metro selection, Giroux was one of the best center backs in Kansas and the defensive anchor for a Maize South team that won 15 games and returned to the Class 5A quarterfinals. She was voted one of the AV-CTL Division I players of the year and earned second-team all-state honors in Class 5A. Giroux is signed to play Division I soccer at Central Arkansas.
Victoria Gonzalez-Quezada, Wichita North freshman
It did not take long for Gonzalez-Quezada to make an impact in the City League. The freshman forward erupted for 22 goals and eight assists for a North team that won 12 games and earned the No. 1 seed in the Class 6A West regional. She was voted a first-team All-City League forward and a first-team all-state player in Class 6A.
Sydney Hansen, Maize South senior
Hansen was a key attacking piece for a Maize South team that won 15 games and reached the Class 5A quarterfinals. She was voted a first-team all-AV-CTL Division I forward and also earned first-team all-state honors in Class 5A. Hansen is signed to play at Johnson County Community College.
Avery Hottovy, Rose Hill sophomore
Hottovy was one of the biggest offensive threats in Class 4-1A, piling up 26 goals and 22 assists to power the Rose Hill attack. She was voted a first-team all-AV-CTL Division III-IV forward and a first-team all-state forward in Class 4-1A. Hottovy helped Rose Hill overcome major graduation losses from last season to win 15 games and reach the state championship game.
Kyia Kelly, Rose Hill senior
Kelly gave Rose Hill another dangerous scoring option during its run to the Class 4-1A state championship game. She finished with 22 goals and five assists, helping the Rockets remain one of the most explosive attacks at their level despite key graduation losses from the previous season. Kelly was voted a second-team all-AV-CTL Division III-IV forward and a first-team all-state forward in Class 4-1A.
Charley Kerschen, Bishop Carroll sophomore
Kerschen emerged as a breakout star for Bishop Carroll, giving the Golden Eagles a clinical finisher at the top of the attack. She led the team with 17 goals and 15 assists as Carroll won 16 games and reached the Class 5A quarterfinals. Kerschen was voted a first-team all-City League forward and a first-team all-state forward in Class 5A.
Amelia Leggett, Derby junior
A two-time All-Metro selection, Leggett once again anchored one of the top defenses in Class 6A West. The junior center back helped Derby win 11 games and reach a Class 6A regional final while leading a defense that ranked No. 2 in the 6A West. She was voted one of the AV-CTL Division I players of the year and received honorable mention all-state recognition as a defender in Class 6A.
Sara Claire Michaelis, Kapaun Mt. Carmel junior
Michaelis delivered one of the most dominant seasons in Kansas, finishing with 39 goals and 21 assists for a Kapaun team that won 17 games and placed third in Class 5A for the second straight year. A two-time All-Metro selection, she was the only area player to receive All-American recognition and also became the first player in program history to be named the Gatorade Kansas Girls Soccer Player of the Year. Michaelis was voted a first-team All-City League forward and the Class 5A forward of the year on the all-state team. She is verbally committed to play Division I soccer at Oklahoma State.
Katie Robert, Andover junior
Robert proved her quality as one of the top defenders in the area this season. She helped Andover win 13 games and reach a Class 5A regional final. Robert was voted a first-team All-AV-CTL Division II defender.
Annabelle Schaefer, Kapaun Mt. Carmel senior
A two-time All-Metro selection, Schaefer was the top defender on Kapaun’s back line at center back. She helped lead the Crusaders to 17 wins, a quarterfinal upset of Bishop Carroll and a third-place finish in Class 5A for the second straight season. Schaefer also contributed four goals and four assists while earning first-team All-City League and second-team all-state honors as a defender in Class 5A.
Presley Schmidt, Goddard junior
Schmidt was a dynamic scoring presence for Goddard and a forward opposing defenses had to account for at all times. She helped the Lions win eight games and earned first-team all-AV-CTL Division II honors. Schmidt is committed to play Division I soccer at Wright State.
Kaeleigh Shamburger, Eisenhower junior
Shamburger thrived after Eisenhower moved her to the back line, giving the Tigers a defender who could still push forward and impact the attack. She finished with 12 goals and eight assists while helping Eisenhower win 19 games and reach the Class 5A state championship game for the first time in program history. Shamburger was voted the AV-CTL Division II player of the year and earned second-team all-state honors as a defender in Class 5A.
Lexee Shipp, Maize senior
A two-time All-Metro selection, Shipp was one of the area’s most well-rounded defenders and the anchor of Maize’s back line. She helped the Eagles win 12 games and reach a Class 6A regional final. Shipp was voted a first-team all-AV-CTL Division I defender and is signed to play at Butler Community College.
Lili Thiessen, Andover senior
Thiessen had the best season of her career as a senior, becoming the go-to scoring threat up top for Andover. She finished with 25 goals while helping the Trojans win 13 games and reach a Class 5A regional final. Thiessen earned first-team all-AV-CTL Division II honors and second-team all-state recognition in Class 5A.
Andrea Vielmas, Bishop Carroll sophomore
A two-time All-Metro selection, Vielmas was a creative force in the midfield for a Bishop Carroll team that won 16 games and reached the Class 5A quarterfinals. She finished with 14 goals and 11 assists, giving the Golden Eagles another dangerous playmaker in the middle of the field. Vielmas was voted a first-team all-City League midfielder and a first-team all-state midfielder in Class 5A.
Roger Downing, Eisenhower coach
After Eisenhower lost its season opener, Downing helped guide the Tigers to 19 straight wins and the best season in program history. Eisenhower won the AV-CTL Division II title, captured a regional championship and reached the Class 5A state championship game for the first time. Downing was voted the AV-CTL Division II coach of the year. The Tigers’ historic run was built around a strong upperclassmen foundation that included Kaeleigh Shamburger, Reagan Best, Jules Elliott, Reese Nusser, Dani Smith, Charley Twietmeyer, Marisol Bernal and Kaitlin Celso.
Wichita All Metro girls soccer second team
Molly Algya, Kapaun Mt. Carmel junior midfielder
Madison Babb, Trinity senior midfielder
Elliana Balestracci, Andover junior defender
Trinity Bonitati, Trinity sophomore defender
Grace Buell, Circle junior midfielder
Macie Bystrek, Andover sophomore midfielder
Caleigh Cross, Valley Center senior forward
Allison de la Garza, Andover junior defender
Abby Diefenderfer, Trinity sophomore forward
Taylor Dill, Maize senior forward
Avery Fellows, Maize South senior midfielder
Abby Grisier, Andover Central senior midfielder
Blythe Hackney, Rose Hill junior midfielder
Leah Hamm, Valley Center junior defender
Avery Kassman, Campus senior goalkeeper
Audrey Kessler, Derby junior midfielder
Elsa Kolbe, Mulvane sophomore forward
Raymie Kroeker, Rose Hill sophomore goalkeeper
Mikaela Llamas, Maize junior forward
Itzelle Lumbreras, Bishop Carroll senior midfielder
Jocelyn Lumbreras, Derby junior forward
Kaitlyn Martinez, North senior goalkeeper
Avery McCorry, Bishop Carroll senior forward
Reese Nusser, Eisenhower junior midfielder
Brittani Peschel, Mulvane sophomore midfielder
Alexis Polzin, Maize South sophomore midfielder
Mia Powell, Southeast senior defender
Ryan Reed, Andover Central junior defender
Annalys Rivas, Heights senior goalkeeper
Laila Schrum, Maize South sophomore midfielder
Dani Smith, Eisenhower sophomore defender
Aubrey Shurley, North senior defender
Rilynn Simmons, Kapaun Mt. Carmel junior defender
Olive Truman, Valley Center junior midfielder
Charley Twietmeyer, Eisenhower sophomore midfielder
Hadley Walcher, Campus junior defender
Maddie Weed, Bishop Carroll junior defender
Tori Williams, Andover Central senior goalkeeper
Harper Wintz, Derby senior forward
Casey Reece, Campus coach
Shelby Kaba, Rose Hill coach
Wichita All Metro girls soccer third team
Amaia Alvarez, Northwest senior defender
Alyssa Awtrey, East senior defender
Aubrey Baars, Kapaun Mt. Carmel junior defender
Abigail Barger, Campus sophomore defender
Brystol Barney, Classical freshman forward
Marisol Bernal, Eisenhower freshman forward
Meaghan Bliss, Maize junior forward
Cora Bruce, Maize South junior defender
Caleigh Carpenter, Bishop Carroll junior forward
Kaitlin Celso, Eisenhower sophomore midfielder
Kinsley Chacko, Andover sophomore midfielder
Avery Cochran, Valley Center sophomore defender
Blakley Crotzer, Goddard freshman midfielder
Riley Curfman, Andover sophomore forward
Maria Danh, East sophomore forward
Aurora Delgado, Southeast senior midfielder
Ava Deutsch, Trinity senior forward
Lilly Emerson, Derby senior midfielder
Taityn Estell, Campus sophomore midfielder
Brinley Fouts, Rose Hill junior defender
Esmeralda Garcia, North junior midfielder
Vianely Gutierrez, East junior forward
Rachel Hawkins, Bishop Carroll senior defender
Jojo Henderson, Trinity senior defender
Lyndsey Houghtaling, Augusta senior midfielder
Mya Howell, Heights junior defender
Jaeann James, Newton senior defender
Ellie Knipp, Kapaun Mt. Carmel senior midfielder
Olivia Kraft, Augusta junior defender
Blythe Lane, Andover Central senior forward
Briar Lichlyter, Augusta junior forward
Brynlie Liebl, Rose Hill freshman midfielder
Olivia Mireles, Valley Center sophomore defender
Anne Marie Olson, Collegiate senior forward
Sophia Penaloza, Kapaun Mt. Carmel junior midfielder
Baylie Reedy, Circle senior forward
Rhylie Reedy, Circle sophomore forward
Alyzcianna Rodriguez, Southeast junior midfielder
Maleigha Schmidt, Campus sophomore forward
Kylie Schwanke, Mulvane senior defender
Maddyn Snyder, Goddard senior defender
Tori Stipp, Circle sophomore defender
Brooke Tholen, Maize South junior defender
Abby Tofteland, Trinity junior midfielder
Xaydi Valdivia, Newton senior midfielder
Lanie Waite, Maize senior defender
Meghan Wolfe, Classical senior defender
Rylee Wurth, Andover Central senior defender
Analise Ziccardi, North junior forward
Makenzie Zimmer, Goddard freshman forward
Anthony Cantele, Kapaun Mt. Carmel coach
Rey Ramirez, Maize South coach
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