State tournament MVP heads up girls coaches Class 5A All-State team

The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) girls soccer coaches have officially released their Class 5A All-State team, with state tournament MVP Ashna Mehra of Indian Springs leading the charge. Coaches recognized the talent across the classification, securing a strong representation for Indian Springs, which placed two players on the first team and two on the second team.

Indian Springs Leads the Way

Mehra, a junior, is joined on the first team by her Indian Springs teammate, junior midfielder Caitlyn Yang. The school’s stellar season is further reflected on the second team, where senior defender Ellie Lynn Martin and freshman forward Graclyn Kau earned honors.

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Guntersville’s Strong Presence

Despite a heartbreaking 1-0 loss in the state final, state runner-up Guntersville maintained a massive presence on the All-State squads. The Wildcats, who finished their campaign at 21-4-2, dominated the 5A polls throughout the season, spending five weeks at the No. 1 spot before the final match against No. 3 Indian Springs.

Guntersville’s first-team selections include freshman forward Ella Tate Campbell, junior midfielders Ella Willis and Katie Roberts, and junior defender Lilla Powers.

All-State Class 5A Squads

First Team

Forwards: Ashna Mehra (Indian Springs), Caroline Callahaan (St. Michael), Ella Tate Campbell (Guntersville), Fionna Stevens (Elberta), Annie Collier (Westminster Christian Academy), Aubrey Owens (Priceville).
Midfielders: Ella Willis (Guntersville), Sarah Blckburn (East Limestone), Ava Martinez (Westminster Christian Academy), Caitlyn Yang (Indian Springs), Emerson Weaver (Jacksonville), Jade Nguyen (Brewbaker Tech), Katie Roberts (Guntersville), Olivia Sullivan (John Carroll).
Defenders: Calli Solan (Westminster Christian Academy), Lilla Powers (Guntersville), Nora Welden Montgomery (St. Michael), Elisabeth Perez (Carver-Birmingham), Leilani Faulk (Carroll-Ozark), Melchora Jimenez (Crossville).
Goalkeepers: Kayla Martinez (Crossville), Charlotte Soulis (John Carroll).

Second Team

Forwards: Graclyn Kau (Indian Springs), Olivia Fell (Faith Academy), Kaylee Balcazar (Crossville), Armylia Rigdon (Marbury), Jenni Andes Jimenez (Scottsboro), Natalie Perez (Sylacauga).
Midfielders: Madalyn Howard (Springville), Abigail Smeraglia (St. Michael), Ansley Weller (Bayside Academy), Arahy Arellano (Charles Henderson), Paitlyn Davis (Citronelle), Aubree Barnett (East Limestone), Dara Aquino (Crossville), Drew Anne Nelson (Faith Academy), Emma Crump (Boaz).
Defenders: Ellie Lynn Martin (Indian Springs), Kennassy Rough (East Limestone), Macie Stewart (Faith Academy), Annie Mac Altom (Guntersville), Maddie May (East Limestone), Victoria Stopa (St. Michael).
Goalkeepers: Hayden Davis (Citronelle), Maya Fennell (Guntersville).