By Michael Adams
Austin Sports Journal
You will find the Austin Sports Journal’s All-Austin Metro girls awards and Class 6A, 5A and 4A all-area teams below.
The ASJ selects a small school player of the year, top newcomer (Rising Star), goalkeeper of the year and coach of the year, as well naming our Miss Austin Soccer – given to the player of the year.
When selecting teams and awards, we select players from within our 82-school coverage area that reaches across 13 counties in the Austin-San Antonio metroplex. The ASJ considers nominations from coaches, overall team performance, individual statistics and other postseason awards when selecting teams and award winners.
2025 Miss Austin Soccer: Cedar Park’s Meredith Koltz
Meredith Koltz likely still hasn’t taken off her state gold medal.
When Cedar Park needed her the most, the Belmont signee delivered like she has all four years of her high school career. Yet, her best delivery was an all-out assault on the defending two-time Class 5A state champions – Frisco Wakeland – in the biggest game of her career.
Koltz scored the first goal of the Class 5A Division II state championship game and then scored Cedar Park’s final goal to lead the Timberwolves to the school’s first girls soccer state championship. She was named the game’s most valuable player, and it wasn’t even close.
“When I scored that first goal, when I tell you, I literally saw white and started screaming my head off,” Koltz said after the championship game. “(Wakeland) made it known they were on a 54-game winning streak, but we wanted them to know we weren’t winning games 6-0 because the teams weren’t up to that standard. We’re good, and we’re talented, and people underestimated us, but we came to play.”
Koltz’s competitive spirit wasn’t just visible in postgame interviews, she backed it up on the pitch. The senior captain was the unequivocal leader of the Timberwolves and led the team in points (88), goals (33) and assists (22).
The postseason accolades came with Cedar Park’s success. Koltz was a first team selection to the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches (TASCO) all-state team, selected to the UIL all-state tournament team and was the District 25-5A most valuable player.
Koltz will move to Nashville shortly after graduation this month and join the Belmont women’s soccer team to begin her freshman season in the fall. However, her legacy at Cedar Park is going to stick around for generations.
Other’s considered: Wimberley’s Lilli Sandoval, Davenports Rylee Reisdorph, Lake Travis’ Amelia Clark and Westwood’s Mia Wiele
Reader’s poll: The Austin Sports Journal polled readers and asked their choice for player of the year. Wimberley’s Lilli Sandoval won the reader vote with 49% of the votes cast. Koltz was second with 23% of the vote and Davenports Rylee Reisdorph was third with 14%.
Past winners
2024 – Kylie Snell, Rouse
Co-small school players of the year
Rylee Reisdorph, Davenport, senior & Lilli Sandoval, Wimberley, junior
The Davenport-Wimberley rivalry is becoming one of the best in Texas. The rivalry became a show of one-upmanship on the pitch between Davenport’s Riley Reisdorph and Wimberley’s Lilli Sandoval, arguably two of the top girls soccer players in the state and the Austin Sports Journal’s co-small school players of the year.
Sandoval got the better of Reisdorph in the regular season as her Lady Texans defeated Reisdorph’s Wolves in both meetings and won the District 26-6A championship.
Yet, both led their teams to Class 4A state championship games – Davenport in Class 4A Division I and Wimberley in Class 4A Division II.
Reisdorph and Sandoval both earned individual honors on the All-District 26-6A team. Reisdorph was the district’s most valuable player, while Sandoval was the district’s offensive MVP.
They were both selected to the UIL all-state tournament team and honored by the TASCO. Sandoval was a first team all-state selection, while Reisdorph was a second team selection.
Statistically, they couldn’t have been more similar.
Reisdorph finished with 116 points, scoring 55 goals and assisting with six others. Sandoval, who won a state championship with the Wimberley volleyball team in the fall, finished with 109 points, scoring 46 goals and assisting on 17 others.
Reisdorph will play soccer at the University of Central Arkansas in the fall, while Sandoval will return for her senior year with hopes of leading the Lady Texans to a second volleyball state championship and getting redemption for the soccer team.
Other’s considered: Salado’s Sydney Lange, Gateway Prep’s Sophia Krieger and Davenport’s Logan Strong.
Rising star (newcomer of the year)
Ella Carr, Lake Travis, freshman
The future is bright for Lake Travis, and it a little brighter with freshman star Ella Carr on the roster. Carr is the 2025 Austin Sports Journal rising star award winner.
The forward finished with 22 goals and 14 assists and was selected as the District 26-6A offensive player of the year. Carr missed the Class 6A Division I state championship game due to training with the England U-15 and U-16 national team.
Other’s considered: Cedar Park’s Blake Gilkey and Dripping Springs’ Carson Thompson.
Goalkeeper of the year
Sam Walker, Westwood, senior
It’s hard to ignore Walker’s impact in her four-year career with the Westwood girls soccer team. Head coach Malcom Framjee touts Walker as “the best goalkeeper in Central Texas and one of the top two in Texas.”
The future Rice Owl’s accolades speak for themselves. She is a two-time TASCO all-state selection at goalkeeper, the District 25-6A goalkeeper of the year and helped lead her team to the Class 6A state semifinals as a sophomore and the Class 6A Division II regional finals this year
Walker had 13 clean sheets this season and was the team captain. She will play soccer for Rice in the fall.
Other’s considered: Davenport’s Isabel Thompson, Liberty Hill’s Brooklyn Escobar and Lake Travis’ Colette Whitsitt.
Coach of the year
Winston Pool, Cedar Park
Cedar Park head coach Winston Pool managed a historic season for the Timberwolves. His team won the school’s first UIL girls soccer state championship by knocking off defending state champion Frisco Wakeland in dominating fashion in the Class 5A Division II state final. The win avenged a Jan. 17 loss to the Wolverines at the Georgetown Governor’s Cup. Cedar Park finished the season 25-2-1 under Pool’s guidance
Other’s considered: Wimberley’s Eric Nichols, Davenport’s Tristan Richards and Lake Travis’ Will Maloney.
Class 6A all-area team
Eva Pensamento, Vandegrift, sophomore forward: A second team TASCO all-state selection, Pensamnto helped lead the Lady Vipers to the Class 6A Division II semifinals. She was the District 25-5A offensive player of the year and scored 23 goals and seven assists.
Mia Wiele, Westwood, junior forward: The Texas Tech commit was the District 25-6A most valuable player and a TASCO first team all-state selection. She has led the Warriors in goals and assists for three years and played every position on the field except keeper.
Banin Patterson, Lake Travis, senior forward: The Belmont signee was named to the UIL Class 6A all-state tournament team after helping Lake Travis reach the Class 6A Division I final. She scored 12 goals and had six assists.
Amelia Clark, Lake Travis, junior midfielder: A two-time District 26-6A most valuable player honoree, The UTSA commit helped the Lady Cavaliers reach the Class 6A Division I state final and scored 25 goals and had 21 assists. She was a TASCO first team all-state and UIL all-state tournament selection.
Breckyn Ferrell, Lake Travis, junior midfielder: The Colorado State commit and 10 goals and eight assists, helping Lake Travis to the Class 6A Division I state championship game. She was a TASCO second team all-state selection.
Carson Thompson, Dripping Springs, freshman midfielder: The District 26-6A utility player of the year scored eight goals and had two assists, helping the Lady Tigers reach the playoffs. She was selected to the U-15 U.S. girls national team.
Alexis Montgomery, Round Rock, senior midfielder: A first team TASCO all-region selection, the Texas State signee finished her career with the Lady Dragons with 46 goals and 49 assists. She is a two-time District 25-6A midfielder of the year pick.
AJ Carlson, Westlake, senior midfielder: The District 26-6A co-midfielder of the year for the third straight season helped Westlake reach the playoffs. She finished her high school career with 28 goals and 37 assists.
Kate Wyrick, Westwood, senior defense: A second team TASCO all-state selection and team captain, the Belmont signee anchored a tough Warrior defense that contributed to 14 shutouts.
Candace Carlson, Westlake, senior defense: The District 26-6A defensive player of the year helped the Chaparrals reach the playoffs. She helped Westlake to 55 wins in her four years with the team.
Reagan McKinley, Vandegrift, junior defense: A TASCO all-state honorable mention, McKinley anchored a tough defense that contributed to 11 shutouts this season. She scored one goal and had four assists.
Sloan Guion, Round Rock, senior defense: A first team TASCO all-state selection, the Incarnate Word signee was one of the best defenders in the area. The capitan is the two-time District 25-6A defensive player of the year.
Colette Whitsitt, Lake Travis, senior goalkeeper: A second team TASCO all-state selection, Whitsitt proved to be a valuable asset for the Lady Cavaliers in their run to the Class 6A Division II championship game. The Trinity University signee had 16 shutouts in goal.
Honorable mention: Jaz Diaz, Lake Travis; Carlee Deegan, Roun Rock; Grace El-Deir, Round Rock; Sophia Martin, Westlake; Bailey Stephenson, Dripping Springs; Isabella Moczygemba, New Braunfels Canyon
Class 5A all-area team
Blake Gilkey, Cedar Park, freshman forward: The District 25-5A freshman of the year helped the Timberwolves win the Class 5A Division II state championship and was selected to the UIL all-tournament team. She set a new school record for points with 72, scoring 28 goals and having 16 assists.
Emie Benson, Georgetown, senior forward: A second team TASCO all-state selection helped the Lady Eagles reach the Class 5A Division I regional finals. She scored 17 goals and had 14 assists. She played forward for most games but moved to defense in the playoffs.
Gracie Ruthven, Anderson, senior, forward: A second team TASCO all-region selection, the senior helped the Trojans go undefeated in District 24-5A, win the district championship and reach the playoffs.
Libby Benson, Georgetown, junior midfield: An honorable mention to the TASCO all-state team, she helped the Lady Eagles reach the Class 5A Division I regional finals. She was the District 23-5A midfielder of the year and scored 17 goals and had seven assists.
Morgan Heintz, Smithson Valley, junior midfield: The TASCO first team all-region selection helped the Lady Rangers reach the Class 5A Division I semifinals and the District 26-5A championship.
Kylie Snell, Rouse, junior midfield: Last year’s Miss Austin Soccer award winner, Snell helped lead the Raiders to the Class 5A Division I regional finals. The first team TASCO all-region selection led Rouse with 22 assists and added 17 goals.
Lilly Arellano, Rouse, junior midfield: A TASCO first team all-state selection, she helped the Raiders reach the regional finals and led the team in goals (27) and points (74) while contributing 20 assists.
Maria Reyes, Rouse, senior defense: An honorable mention to the TASCO all-state team, the four-year starter contributed eight goals and five assists and was part of a defense that allowed 17 goals and part of 15 shutouts.
Katelyn North, Smithson Valley, senior defense: A second team TASCO all-state selection, helped the Lady Rangers reach the Class 5A Division I semifinals. She was part of a defense that gave up 17 goals and contributed to 16 shutouts.
Sofia Peters, Cedar Park, senior defense: A first team TASCO all-state and UIL all-state tournament selection, the two-sports standout helped the Timberwolves win the Class 5A Division II state championship as part of a defense that gave up only 12 goals all season and contributed to 19 shutouts. The UTSA signee also scored 10 goals and had two assists. She was the Austin Sports Journal’s Blocker of the Year for volleyball and helped the Timberwolves volleyball team reach the state finals.
Kathleen Pollom, Pieper, senior defense: The District 26-5A defensive player of the year helped the Warriors reach the Class 5A Division II regional finals. She was a part of a defense that gave up 12 goals and contributed to 16 shutouts.
Brooklyn Escobar, Liberty Hill, senior goalkeeper: Last year’s Austin Sports Journal all-metro goalkeeper of the year helped the Lady Panthers reach the playoffs. The Texas State signee was a first team TASCO all-state selection for the second year in a row. She allowed seven goals in 24 games and had five shutouts.
Honorable mention: Sam White, Georgetown; Zae Gonzales, Pieper; Olivia Flores, Pieper; Brooke Pack, Cedar Park; Jemma Hart, Cedar Park; Ava Back, Hendrickson; Finley Newell, Georgetown; Olivia Bernard, Liberty Hill; Grasyn Unruh, New Braunfels; Brooke Dahse, Hays; Addison Broscoe, Smithson Valley; Claire Loerwald, Weiss
Class 4A all-area team
Sydney Lange, Salado, senior forward: The first team TASCO all-region selection helped Salado reach the Class 4A Division I semifinals for the second straight season. She was a UIL all-state tournament selection.
Jaida Rodea, Giddings, senior forward: The District 24-4A offensive player of the year and golden boot winner helped the Lady Buffaloes reach the second round of the Class 4A Division I playoffs. She scored 37 goals and had eight assists for 82 points.
Savanna Oberholtzer, Canyon Lake, junior forward: The first team TASCO all-region selection helped the Lady Hawks reach the third round of the playoffs. She finished the season with 79 points, scoring 35 goals and having nine assists.
Sophia Krieger, Gateway Prep, senior forward: The first team TASCO all-region selection helped the Gators reach the playoffs and to a second-place finish in District 25-4A. She was the unanimous district player of the year after scoring 65 goals and having 45 assists for an area-best 175 points.
Dylan Watson, Wimberley, sophomore midfielder: The first team TASCO all-state selection was second on the team with 61 points, scoring 20 goals and assisting with 21 others, helping the Lady Texans reach the Class 4A Division II state final.
Jordin Donaldson, Wimberley, junior midfielder: The second team TASCO all-state and UIL all-tournament selection helped the Lady Texans reach the Class 4A Division II state championship game and scored eight goals and had 10 assists.
Kelby Cowen, Giddings, senior midfielder: The District 25-5A midfielder of the year helped the Lady Buffaloes to a 13-9 overall record and a trip to the second round of the playoffs. She scored 11 goals and had 24 assists for 46 points.
Logan Strong, Davenport, senior defense: The second team TASCO all-state selection was arguably one of the best defenders in Class 4A. She was named the District 26-4A defender of the year and helped Davenport reach the Class 4A Division I state finals, earning UIL all-state tournament honors.
Kara Thames, Wimberley, sophomore defense: The first team TASCO all-state selection helped the Lady Texas win District 26-4A and reach the Class 4A Division II state championship game. She was selected to the UIL all-state tournament team.
Adriana Briggs, Burnet, senior defense: The first team TASCO all-region selection helped the Lady Bulldogs win the District 25-4A championship and reach the second round of the playoffs. Briggs was part of a defense that gave up 24 goals and contributed to 13 shutouts.
Jill Taylor, Salado, senior defense: An honorable mention to the TASCO all-state steam, she helped the Eagles reach the Class 4A Division I semifinals. Taylor was part of a defense that allowed 13 goals and contributed to 24 shutouts. She was selected to the UIL all-state tournament team.
Isabel Templeton, Davenport, junior goalkeeper: The first team TASCO all-state and UIL all-state tournament selection helped the Lady Wolves reach the Class 4A Division I state final. The District 26-4A goalkeeper of the year had 16 shutouts and allowed 16 goals all season.
Honorable mention: Abby Lowth, Canyon Lake; Saige Childers, Canyon Lake; Emily Wash, Davenport; Brook Olivia, Burnet; Isabella Medina, Burnet; Jaida Rodea, Giddings; Kaleigh Woods, Taylor; Avery Paulsen, Taylor; Analisa Areredondo, Taylor
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