Sqaulicum’s Hazlett headlines All-Whatcom girls’ soccer team

Player

School

Yr.

Position

Cassidee Barclay

Lynden

Sr.

Defender

Big part of historical Lynden season, including being part of defense that allowed just 17 goals this year. ... Helped Lions to first district tournament in school history. ... All-NWC second-team selection.

Olivia Benner

Squalicum

So.

Defender

Young defender provided incredible talent on backline of state champion Squalicum defense that allowed just four goals. ... Has bright future as leader of Storm during transition year.

Nicole Carlson

Sehome

Jr.

Goalkeeper

One of the many talented goalkeepers in the Northwest Conference but arguably one of the best. ... Allowed just 19 goals this season and recorded five shutouts — all coming in the conference play.

Kim Dorr

Squalicum

Sr.

Forward

May get overlooked considering the other forward on the Squalicum line, but she’s still one of the best in state. ... Scored 30 goals and 20 assists for state champion Storm. ... All-NWC first-team forward.

Rachel Dorr

Squalicum

Sr.

Defender

Squalicum’s defense allowed just four goals this year, and Dorr was captain of backline and kick started attack. ... Scored one goal and 11 assists for state champion Storm. ... All-NWC first-team defender.

Peyton Fullner

Lynden

Sr.

Midfielder

Battled through injury to record 12 goals and team-high 12 assists. ... Captain of historic Lynden squad that made district tournament for first time in school history. ... All-NWC first-team midfielder.

Christina Funk

Sehome

Jr.

Midfielder

Scored just one goal and three assists for Mariners but was incredibly dynamic player. ... Big part of defense that allowed just 19 goals this season. ... All-Northwest Conference second-team midfielder.

Haley Hollander

Lynden Christian

Sr.

Midfielder

Agressive player, great at shielding off players. ... Scored team-high 15 goals and four assists and led Lyncs to bi-district tournament appearance. ... All-Northwest Conference second-team midfielder.

Emily Holt

Lynden

Sr.

Goalkeeper

Heart and soul for historic Lynden team that went to district tournament for first time in school history. ... Allowed just 14 goals all season, including nine shutouts. ... All-NWC defensive MVP.

Sarah Hulbert

Squalicum

Sr.

Midfielder

Not flashy but a strong midfielder adept at thwarting and starting attacks. ... Scored four goals, including game-winner in state semifinal, and two assists. ... All-Northwest Conference first-team midfielder.

Morgan Jones

Bellingham

Jr.

Forward

Scored team-high 13 goals and six assists, including two hat tricks and four total multi-goal games. ... Helped Red Raiders to district tournament berth, tallying one assist in postseason elimination game.

Payton Lunde

Meridian

Jr.

Forward

Netted the Trojans’ most offensive production this season, tallying 15 goals and 11 assists. ... Tallied three hat tricks including one in district semifinal with Sultan. ... All-NWC second-team forward.

Micaela Pimento

Meridian

Jr.

Forward

Breakout star after moving up to attack helped Trojans to bi-district. ... Scored team-high 16 goals, including one in district semifinal, and added three assists. ... All-NWC second-team forward.

Ashley Quesada

Blaine

Sr.

Forward

In final season with Borderites scored a team-high 17 goals and four assists. ... Tallied four multi-goal games, including a season-high four against Nooksack Valley. ... All-NWC second-team forward.

Bryce Sherif

Sehome

Sr.

Defender

One of Sehome’s senior captains. ... Helped Mariners defense in allowing just 19 goals. ... Big part in Mariners’ five shutouts — all in conference play. ... All-Northwest Conference second-team defender.

Sierra Smith

Lynden

So.

Forward

Breakout sophomore was vital to Lynden’s first district tournament appearance in school history. ... Scored team-high 17 goals, adding 10 assists. ... All-Northwest Conference first-team forward.

Kendra Steele

Squalicum

Jr.

Midfielder

In return to high school soccer after playing with Bellingham two years ago, scored six goals and nine assists for state champion Storm. ... Also big help on defense. ... All-Northwest Conference first-team midfielder.

Ali VanZanten

Lynden

Fr.

Defender

In first year with squad, the lengthy defender helped team that allowed just 17 goals. ... Aided Lions to first district tournament in school history. ... All-Northwest Conference second-team selection.

COACH OF THE YEAR

CARLOS MELENDEZ

Lynden

In second year with Lions, led the squad to the first district tournament in school history. ... Finished third in the Northwest Conference at 12-5-1, 9-2-1 in conference. ... NWC co-coach of the year.