Meet the 2024 All-Austin Metro Girls Soccer teams & individual award winners

Rouse’s Kylie Snell takes home this year’s Miss Austin Soccer award

By Michael Adams
madms@austinsportsjournal.com

Below you’ll find Austin Sports Journal’s inaugural All-Austin Metro girls soccer teams for Class 6A and 5A/4A, plus our individual wards for rising star (top newcomer), goalkeeper of the year and coach of the year.

Miss Austin Soccer

Kylie Snell, Rouse, sophomore midfielder

Rouse’s Kylie Snell (9) pushes the ball upfield during a girls Class 5A semifinal at the UIL state soccer tournament on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Texas. (Photo courtesy of Sonny Zepeda in partnership with A2Z Media)

Rouse head coach Corey Elrod is rightfully excited about the next two years for the Raiders’ girls soccer program. After all, only one senior will graduate from a team that reached the state semifinals and took state champion Frisco Wakeland into a shootout.

Fortunately for the Elrod and the Raiders, one of the many players returning next year is sophomore Kylie Snell, the first Miss Austin Soccer award recipient on the inaugural All-Austin Metro Girls Soccer Team. The team’s leader in points with 51, Snell scored 15 goals and had 21 assists. Snell was District 25-5A’s midfielder most valuable player.

Rising Star (top newcomer)

Sophia Martin, Westlake, sophomore goalkeeper

Westlake’s Kate Grannis (3) and Hannah Hollenbeck (1) hug goalkeeper Sophia Martin (center) after the Chaparrals defeated Rockwall in a girls Class 6A semifinal at the UIL state soccer tournament on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Birkelbach Field in Georgetown, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal)

A year ago, Sophia Martin was just a freshman wanting to be a part of Westlake’s girls soccer program. Little did she know that a year later she would be the goalkeeper for the Chaparrals’ in the Class 6A state championship game. Martin was a bit part of Westlake’s 1-0 win over Rockwall in the state semifinals. In her first year as Westlake’s goalkeeper, Martin had 11 clean sheets that includes three in the playoffs. She rarely gave up more than one goal a game. In fact, the four times she did give up multiple goals happened in Westlake’s first six games of the season.

Goalkeeper of the Year

Faith Zoch, Giddings, senior

Giddings goalkeeper Faith Zoch makes a save during action in the 2024 girls soccer season. (Photo courtesy of Giddings athletics)

Giddings goalkeeper Faith Zoch may be the best kept secret in Austin high school girls soccer. Yet, opposing teams in District 24-4A were all too familiar with the Buffalos’ quiet star. Zoch not only helped Giddings reach the Region III-4A semifinals, but she also only allowed one goal in the playoffs. And it happened in that 1-0 semifinal loss to Vidor in overtime. In fact, the goal allowed to Vidor was the first over a stretch of 15 games. Zoch allowed just six goals in 25 games and had 19 total shutouts in her senior season.

Coach of the Year

Darci Carruthers, Westlake

Westlake girls soccer coach Darci Carruthers talks over a call with an official during a UIL girls soccer regional final on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Comalander Stadium in San Antonio, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal)

Westlake’s run to the Class 6A state finals for the first time since 1996 came out of nowhere. The Chaparrals finished third in District 26-6A and was on the outside of the playoff picture at one point in late February. Carruthers led Westlake on an improbable run through the playoffs that included upset after upset over some of Region IV’s best teams, including Westwood, San Antonio Johnson, Lake Travis and previously undefeated San Antonio Taft. Once in the state tournament, the giant-killer Chaps bested Rockwall in the semifinals and fought state champion Prosper to the very end.

Class 6A team

Westwood’s Mia Wiele (10) is chased by AJ Carlson (4) of Westlake during a Class 6A bi-district soccer playoff match on Tuesday, March 26, 2024at House Park Stadium in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal)

Gracie Ruthven, Anderson, junior forward: Scored 22 goals and had seven assists, helping the Trojans win District 26-6A and reach the third round of the playoffs. She was the district’s offensive MVP and a Texas Association of Soccer Coaches (TASCO) Class 6A All-Region IV first-team selection.

Kate Grannis, Westlake, senior forward: Helped the Chaparrals reach the Class 6A state final game and had two goals in Westlake’s regional championship win over San Antonio Taft. The future Virginia Tech Hokie was a first-team All-District 26-6A selection.

AJ Mayock, Round Rock, senior midfielder: A four-year starter, Mayock scored 22 goals for the Dragons and helped the team reach the regional semifinals. She was an all-district selection and a TASCO Class 6A All-Region IV first team pick.

Amelia Clark, Lake Travis, sophomore midfielder: Scored 22 goals and had 11 assists and helped the Cavaliers reach the third round of the playoffs. She was tabbed District 26-6A’s most valuable player and received Class 6A All-State honors from the TASCO.

AJ Carlson, Westlake, junior midfielder: Helped Westlake reach the Class 6A state title game and was the District 26-6A midfielder most valuable player.

Mia Wiele, Westwood, sophomore midfielder: Led the Warriors in both goals and assists with 14 and 15, respectively, and helped the team reach the postseason. She was the District 25-6A midfielder of the year and a TASCO first-team All-State selection.

Lily Vandiver, Vista Ridge, junior midfielder: Helped Vista Ridge return to the playoffs for the first time in seven years. The District 25-6A offensive player of the year scored 23 goals and had 7 assists.

Kit-Kat Valentine, Westlake, junior defender: Was part of a Westlake defense that gave up just four goals in the playoffs while helping the Chaps reach the state championship game.

Sloane Guion, Round Rock, junior defender: Went all season without a goal being scored on her side of the field, helping the Dragons reach the regional semifinals. She was a TASCO Class 6A All-Region IV firs team selection and the District 25-6A defensive most valuable player.

Kate Wyrick, Westwood, junior defender: Anchored a stingy Westwood defense and helped the Warriors reach the postseason. The Belmont pledge was a second-team Class 6A Region IV selection by the TASCO and received an all-district nod.

Sam Walker, Westwood, junior goalkeeper: Had a total 87 saves and nine shutouts for the Warriors on her way to being named District 26-6A’s goalkeeper of the year. The Rice pledge grabbed Class 6A first-team All-State honors from the TASCO.

Honorable mention: Zoe Dirk, Round Rock; Lisette Sabillon, San Marcos; Kendall Meachum, Anderson; Aubrey Walker, Weiss; Breckyn Ferrell, Lake Travis; Grace Condon, Westlake; Sam Crider, Westwood; Ally Weir, McNeil.

Class 5A-4A team

Hendrickson’s Kaylee McKinley (17) takes a shot at goal during a Class 5A bi-district girls soccer playoff on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Burger Stadium in Austin, Texas. (Michael Adams/Austin Sports Journal)

Jaida Rodea, Giddings, junior forward: The Austin-area’s leader in points with 74 points, with 29 goals and 16 assists. The All-District 24-4A selection helped the Buffaloes reach the regional semifinals.

Kaylee McKinley, Hendrickson, junior forward: Scored 25 goals and had 10 assists, helping the Hawks reach the state semifinals. The District 23-5A most valuable player was given a second-team nod on the TASCO Class 5A All-State team.

Meredith Koltz, Cedar Park, junior forward: Led the Timberwolves with 42 points, scoring 17 goals and had eight assists. She was an All-District 25-5A selection and helped Cedar Park reach the third round of the playoffs.

Brea Lewis, Hendrickson, freshman forward: District 23-5A’s co-newcomer of the year helped Hendrickson reach the state tournament. She scored 21 goals and had 11 assists.

Paige Davis, Leander, senior midfielder: Helped the Lions reach the regional championship game with 19 goals and eight assists. She received all-district honors and was a second-team Class 5A All-State selection by the TASCO.

Finley Newell, Georgetown, sophomore midfielder: Helped the Eagles reach the regional finals and was an all-district pick and second-team All-State selection by the TASCO.

Libby Benson, Georgetown, freshman midfielder: Was a first-team TASCO Class 5A All-Region III selection, while helping Georgetown win the District 23-5A championship and reach the fifth round of the playoffs.

Maria Frazier, Leander, senior defender: Anchored a defense that allowed just 13 goals this season and helped the Lions reach the regional championship game. She was given an honorable mention to the TASCO Class 5A All-State team.

Sofia Peters, Cedar Park, junior defender: Fourth on the team for points with nine goals and four assists as a defensive player. She helped the Timberwolves reach the third round of the playoffs and was a TASCO Class 5A first-team All-Region IV selection.

Ashley Perez, Rouse, sophomore defender: Was part of a Raiders’ defense that average less than one goal allowed per game, helping Rouse reach the Class 5A state tournament for the second time in school history.

Brooklyn Escobar, Liberty Hill, junior goalkeeper: Allowed six goals in District 25-6A and was the District 25-5A most valuable player. The Texas State commit had 13 shutouts on the season and was a second-team selection on the TASCO Class 5A All-State team.

Honorable mention: Kaleigh Woods, Taylor; Neliaj Deleon, Georgetown, Emie Benson, Georgetown; Vienna Tran, Cedar Park; Gracie Garner, Liberty Hill; Carson Glenn, Liberty Hill.