Welcome to 1016sports' 2018-19 preseason "To Watch" Lists for girls' soccer players in the 10th and 16th Regions. Below are individuals who were named to one of two lists: "The Terrific 26 to Watch" or "10 Future Stars", which were determined by input from coaches, various publications, last year's stats and team results, as well as my own observations.
The lists include players from the 24 programs in the two regions. Wolfe County and Rose Hill Christian will not field a team this fall. They are not ranked, merely listed in alphabetical order. The list is merely an opportunity to showcase some of the top talent and up-and-coming talent throughout Northeastern Kentucky.
All players were eligible for the "Terrific 26". The "10 Future Stars" were limited to those who are sophomores or younger, played in less than half of his/her team's games last year and are either expected to play a big role this year or could have a breakout season. Previous years' "Future Stars" were not considered as repeat candidates.
These lists were not mutually exclusive. Dozens of individuals were considered, but cutoffs were made at 26 and 10. Simply because someone was not included does not mean that individual is not one of the top players in the area. The lists were not meant to demean or discredit players who were not selected, nor were they done to put undo pressure on those who were chosen.
Remember, the lists are done purely for fun. No other organization collectively highlights individuals and teams from these regions.
With that said, here are this year's lists:
"1016sports' Terrific 26 to Watch"
Kynidee Allen (Russell, SR, F)
Elizabeth Allison (Harrison County, SO, GK)
Georgia Arrington (Russell, JR, MF)
Kennedi Bishop (Bourbon County, SR, GK)
Graci Borders (Boyd County, SR,
Makenzie Burnett (East Carter, SO, MF)
Allie Bush (George Rogers Clark, SO, F)
Kylie Busick (Russell, SR, F)
Kaitlyn Conley (East Carter, SO, GK)
Sadara Copher (Bath County, SR, MF)
Promise Cross (Rowan County, JR, F)
Taylor Hall (East Carter, SR, F)
Leslie Hernandez (George Rogers Clark, SO, MF)
Abby Huff (Ashland Blazer, JR, F)
Hannah Kelley (East Carter, SO, MF)
Abby Manning (Montgomery County, SO, D)
Delaney Manning (George Rogers Clark, JR, F/MF)
Mercedes Maupin (Russell, SR, GK)
Makenzie Moore (Montgomery County, JR, F)
Hannah Pack (Calvary Christian, SR, MF/F)
Rachel Payne (Mason County, SO, MF)
Riley Peyton (Rowan County, SR, MF/F)
Taylor Stamper (Russell, SR, MF/F)
Alyssa Stickler (East Carter, SO, MF)
Kylie Thompson (Campbell County, SO, F)
Katelyn Whitaker (Bourbon County, SR, F)
"1016ports' 10 Future Stars"
TBD
The lists include players from the 24 programs in the two regions. Wolfe County and Rose Hill Christian will not field a team this fall. They are not ranked, merely listed in alphabetical order. The list is merely an opportunity to showcase some of the top talent and up-and-coming talent throughout Northeastern Kentucky.
All players were eligible for the "Terrific 26". The "10 Future Stars" were limited to those who are sophomores or younger, played in less than half of his/her team's games last year and are either expected to play a big role this year or could have a breakout season. Previous years' "Future Stars" were not considered as repeat candidates.
These lists were not mutually exclusive. Dozens of individuals were considered, but cutoffs were made at 26 and 10. Simply because someone was not included does not mean that individual is not one of the top players in the area. The lists were not meant to demean or discredit players who were not selected, nor were they done to put undo pressure on those who were chosen.
Remember, the lists are done purely for fun. No other organization collectively highlights individuals and teams from these regions.
With that said, here are this year's lists:
"1016sports' Terrific 26 to Watch"
Kynidee Allen (Russell, SR, F)
Elizabeth Allison (Harrison County, SO, GK)
Georgia Arrington (Russell, JR, MF)
Kennedi Bishop (Bourbon County, SR, GK)
Graci Borders (Boyd County, SR,
Makenzie Burnett (East Carter, SO, MF)
Allie Bush (George Rogers Clark, SO, F)
Kylie Busick (Russell, SR, F)
Kaitlyn Conley (East Carter, SO, GK)
Sadara Copher (Bath County, SR, MF)
Promise Cross (Rowan County, JR, F)
Taylor Hall (East Carter, SR, F)
Leslie Hernandez (George Rogers Clark, SO, MF)
Abby Huff (Ashland Blazer, JR, F)
Hannah Kelley (East Carter, SO, MF)
Abby Manning (Montgomery County, SO, D)
Delaney Manning (George Rogers Clark, JR, F/MF)
Mercedes Maupin (Russell, SR, GK)
Makenzie Moore (Montgomery County, JR, F)
Hannah Pack (Calvary Christian, SR, MF/F)
Rachel Payne (Mason County, SO, MF)
Riley Peyton (Rowan County, SR, MF/F)
Taylor Stamper (Russell, SR, MF/F)
Alyssa Stickler (East Carter, SO, MF)
Kylie Thompson (Campbell County, SO, F)
Katelyn Whitaker (Bourbon County, SR, F)
"1016ports' 10 Future Stars"
TBD