Norwalk puts three on district first team

Three Norwalk seniors earned spots on the first team North Central Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association district teams in Division III. The association announced the teams on Oct. 27. Junior forward Claire Spettle (119 career goals) led the trio with a spot on the first team. The NCAA Div. I Bowling Green State University commit scored 37 goals and added seven assists for 81 points to lead the Truckers (13-4-2). Jointing her on the first team was forward Xavi Immel (14 goals, 11 assists) and defender Taryn Temple (two goals, one assist). Junior midfielder CJ Bennett (12 goals, two assists) earned a spot on the second team, while seniors Audrey Sanders (four goals, four assists) and Ella Andrews each earned honorable mention. The Truckers went 9-1-1 in the Sandusky Bay Conference this season, losing only to Div. V state semifinalist Woodmore (20-1-1) and Perkins (16-3-1). In Div. IV, Edison senior Kellyn Ritchie (eight goals six assists) and sophomore goalkeeper Ella Rogers (124 saves) were also selected to the first team. Defender Peyton Koch was second team, while Mary Moon and Joy Jordan were each honorable mention. ------------------------- North Central Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association 2025 Northwest District teamsGIRLSDIVISION IIIFIRST TEAMMidfielders: Hattie Yugovich, Ontario, Sr.; Zoe Borowicz, Lexington, Sr.; Jordyn Brunner, Perkins, Jr.; Morgan Harrod, Lexington, Jr.; Sasha Boiskovski, Ontario, Sr.; Ellie Powell, Madison, Jr.; Angel Montanez, Madison, So.; Avery O'Brien, Madisn, Jr.; Josie Palmer, Lexington, Fr.Forwards: Addi Pitman, Ontario, Sr.; Claire Spettle, Norwalk, Jr.; Isabella Ramirez, Perkins, Jr.; Meredith Greenslade, Clyde, So.; Mia Zeis, Columbian, Sr.; Xavi Immel, Norwalk, Sr.; Ashley Montgomery, Shelby, Jr.Defenders: Maggie Arnett, Lexington, Sr.; Taryn Temple, Norwalk, Sr.; Jilly Grayson, Ontario, So.; Gabby Lay, Lexington, Jr.; Kamryn Pelphrey, Ontario, So.; Brooklyn Collins, Mansfield Sr., So.; Makayla Popke, Sandusky, Sr.Goalkeepers: Avah Newsome, Madison, Sr.; Braylee Sturts, Shelby, Jr.Player of the Year: Hattie Yugovich, Ontario, Sr.SECOND TEAMMidfielders: Meredith Rizzo, Mansfield Sr., Jr.; CJ Bennettt, Norwalk, Jr.Forwards: Braelyn Llewellyn, Ontario, Jr.; McKenzi Johnson, Sandusky, Jr.; Reece Friend, Shelby, Sr.Defenders: Addison Townsley, Clyde, Sr.; Cambree Howe, Madison, jr.; MaKenna Marianek, Perkins, Jr.Goalkeepers: Aubrie Hoffman, Columbian, Sr.; Claire Hammer, Lexington, Jr.HONORABLE MENTIONMallory Meggitt, Clyde; Lily Feirstine, Clyde; Adelyn Morgan, Columbian; Sylvia Secrist, Lexington; Lilli Laury, Lexington; Kyleigh Washington, Madison; Addyson Powell, Madison; Callahan Cavanaugh, Mansfield Sr.; Adriana Parsons, Mansfield Sr.; Ella Andrews, Norwalk; Audrey Sanders, Norwalk; Jordyn Yeager, Ontario; Kailey Hale, Ontario; Hayley Hemming, Perkins; Savannah Palmer, Sandusky; Princess Timko, Shelby.COACH OF THE YEAR: Buck Morton, LexingtonASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR: Roxanne Dreuschler, Lexington DIVISION IVFIRST TEAMMidfielders: Audrey Hellickson, Mapleton, Sr.; Brooklyn Rider, Mansfield Christian, So.; Kellyn Ritchie, Edison, Sr.; Natalie Ricker, Mansfield Christian, So.; Lillian Thompson, Huron, So.Forwards: Ryen Anderson, Mansfield Christian, Jr.; Kenzie Hellickson, Mapleton, So.; Lindsey Bright, Crestview, So.; Olivia Grant, Crestview, Sr.Defenders: Maggie England, Loudonville, Sr.; Devon Hickey, Sr.Goalkeepers: Lucy Hinners, Huron, Jr.; Ella Rogers, Edison, So.Player of the Year: Ryen Anderson, Mansfield Christian, Jr.SECOND TEAMMidfielders: Deny Moore, Crestview, Jr.; Laila Manchester, Loudonville, Sr.; Michelle Hope, Mansfield Christian, Jr.Forward: Ava Manner, Huron, Jr.Defenders: Peyton Koch, Edison, Sr.; Ava Gay, Mapleton, Sr.HONORABLE MENTIONTori Kidney, Crestview; Mary Moon, Edison; Joy Jordan, Edison; Chloe Shaw, Huron; Erin Findley, Huron; Brynn Bitner, Loudonville; Emlyn Bitner, Loudonville; Lydia McFadden, Mansfield Christian; Mariea Rader, Mansfield Christian; Skylar Hopstetter, Mapleton; Sara Drake, Mapleton.COACH OF THE YEAR: Jesse Rider, Mansfield ChristianASSISTANT COACH OF THE YEAR: James Rader, Mansfield Christian