The Monitor’s 2021-22 All-Area Girls Soccer Team
Player of the Year – Julianna Millin, McAllen High
Offensive Player of the Year – Jayline Garcia, Hidalgo
Defensive Player of the Year – Keyla Torres, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln
Utility Player of the Year – Camila Gil, McAllen Rowe
Goalie of the Year – Belen Santana, Edinburg North
Newcomer of the Year – Chloey Mejia, McAllen Memorial
Coach of the Year – Kenan Nuñez, Mission Veterans
First Team
Aylonia Garcia, McAllen Rowe; Allyson Knobel, Sharlyland High, Yarisbeth Zarate, Sharyland High; Bethany Garr, McAllen Memorial; Haley Nixon, McAllen High; Briana Claudio, McAllen High; Mallory Henderson, McAllen High; Madalyn Park, Donna High; Stephanie Jiminez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Natalie Cortez, Edinburg Vela; Aliyah Pelayo, Mission Veterans
Second Team
Liliana Zuniga, Pharr IDEA; Neyda Garcia, Edinburg Edonomedes; Jocelyn Regalado, Donna North; Sofia Alaniz Choy, McAllen Memorial; Bailey Sullivan, McAllen Memorial; Mia Mata, McAllen Rowe; Abigail Rocha, McAllen Rowe; Mia Reyna, McAllen High; Charlotte Beck, McAllen High; Cassidy Leftwich, McAllen High; Miriela Munoz, Edinburg High; Yhoalibeth Alvarez, Sharyland High
Honorable Mentions
Amber Segura, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Crystal Palma, Edinburg Vela; Genesis Aguirre, Valley View; Madisyn Sosa, McAllen Memorial; Celeste Sanchez, Weslaco High; Gabriella Longoria, Mission Veterans; Estrella Nieto, PSJA North; Deyanara Hernandez, Edinburg North; Savannah Ruiz, McAllen High; Adriana Bazaldua, Donna North
The Rio Grande Valley girls soccer all-district selections from districts that submitted their winners.
DISTRICT 32-6A
MVP – Anna Barragan, Brownsville Hanna
Offensive MVP – Sarah Garza, Harlingen South; Ashley Esparza, Los Fresnos
Defensive MVP – Lauren Powell, Harlingen High
Utility POY – Alexis Fonseca, Harlingen Sout
Newcomer of the Year – Maria Barrientos, Los Fresnos
Goalie of the Year – Jocelyn Regalado, Donna North
Coach of the Year – Debra Galvan, Harlingen High
First Team
Forwards – Damaris Solis, Harlingen South; Aracely Anguiano, Los Fresnos; Sarah Garza, Los Fresnos; Maya Quinones, Harlingen High; Kristy Herrera, Brownsville Hanna; Celeste Sanchez, Weslaco High
Midfielders – Kimberly Torres, Harlingen South; Daniel Legria, Los Fresnos, Maritza Saenz, Donna North; Rosa Zapata, Harlingen High; Grace Reed, Harlingen High; Isabella Montano, Weslaco High
Defenders – Alliyah Fonseca, Harlingen South; Samantha Pitts, Harlingen South; Adriana Balzadua. Donna North; Mimkayla Villarrel, Harlingen High; Gillian Cespeds, Harlingen High; Aliyah Castillo, Brownsville Hanna; Lynette Esquivel, Brownsville Hanna; Desiree Pena, Brownsville Rivera; Alessandra Aldape, Weslaco High
Goalies – Erianah Garza, Harlingen High; Linda Perez, Weslaco High
Second Team
Forwards – Kelly Alvarado, Donna North; Naeori Resendez, Harlingen High; Jessica Perez, San Benito; Azul Cruz-Rangel, Brownsville Hanna; Viviana Vasquez, Brownsville Rivera; Nataly Garcia, Los Fresnos
Midfielders – Kayren Vasquez, Harlingen South; Magui Luna, Los Fresnos; Brianna Leal, Harlingen High; Ruby Morales, San Benito; Isabel Rodriguez, Brownsville Hanna; Isabel Ortiz, Brownsville Hanna; Vanessa Alvarado, Brownsville Rivera
Defenders – Vianca Gonzalez, Los Fresnos; Alexis Hernandez, Donna North; Rubi Mercado, Donna north; Grace Alcocer, Harlingen High; Karla Olvera, San Benito
Kyra Perez, Weslaco High
Goalies – Dell Davis, Harlingen South; Linda Perez, Weslaco High
Honorable Mention
Forwards – Johana Juarez, Donna North; Alexandra Ramirez, Brownsville Hanna; Jessica Wittreich, Brownsville Rivera; Alexa Solis, San Benito; Tania Monrreal, Donna North; Kaitlynn Black, Weslaco High; Nonelle Araguz, Harlingen SOuth
Midfielders – Erina Encinia, Los Fresnos; Sherlyn Iturbe, Donna North; Maria Martinez, Donna North; Yajaira Rodriguez, Donna North; Morgan Garza, Harlingen High; Valeria Martinez, San Benito; Brianna Moreno, San Benito; Alexia Sanchez, Brownsville Hanna; Jocelyn Lopez, Brownville Rivera; Brianna Cisneros, Brownsville Rivera; Alondra Villareal, Brownsville Rivera; Mireya Alonzo, Weslaco High; Karla Pedersen, Weslaco High; Gianna Munoz, Harlingen High; Emma Duarte, Harlingen High; Victoria Longoria, San Benito; Hannah Wrinkle, Los Fresnos; Kathryn Salinas, Harlingen South
Defenders – Anahi Posada, Harlingen South; Yoselin Garcia, Harlingen South; America Gonzalez, Donna North; Gianna Garza, San Benito; Azul Castro, San Benito; Sherlyn Valdez, Brownsville Hanna; Daniela Pena, Brownsville Hanna; Ximena Villanueva, Brownvsvill Rivera; Kimberly Mireles, Brownsville Rivera; Yadira Sanchez, Weslaco High; Aileen Escobar, Weslaco High; Samantha Gaznares, Los Fresnos; Megan Martin, Brownsville Hanna; Jaqueline Perret, Donna North
Goalies – Seira Salas, San Benito; Crysthal Zavaleta, Brownsville Rivera; Angelica Gaytan, Brownsville Hanna; Amelia Gonzalez, Weslaco High
DISTRICT 31-6A
Coach of the Year – Arnoldo Cardenas, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln
MVP – Stephanie Jimenez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln
Offensive POY – Natalie Cortez, Edinburg Vela
Defensive POY – Neyda Garcia, Edinburg Economedes
Utility POY – Deyanara Hernandez, Edinburg North
Goalie of the Year – Belen Santana
Leading Scorer – Stephanie Jimenez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln
First Team
Forwards – Miriela Munoz, Edinburg High; Nayla Pena, Edinburg Vela; Trinity Ochoa, Edinburg North; Estrella Nieto, PSJA North
Midfielders – Ariana Gonzalez, Edinburg North; Amily Rodriguez, Edinburg High; PSJA North, Lindsey Campos; Alexis Mares, Mision High
Defenders – Keyla Torres, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Alma Gutierrez, Edinburg Vela; Galilea Castillo, Mission High; Yajaira Hernandez, Edinburg North; Angie Molina, Edinburg High
Goalies – Joselin Maldonado, Edinburg Economedes; Julissa Echeverria, Edinburg Vela
Second Team
Forwards – Amber Segura, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Deisy Reyes, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Crustal Rodriguez, Mission High; ALayna Rodriguez, Edinburg Vela; Jaqueline Maldonado, Edinburg Economedes; Melanie Reyna, La Joya High
Midfielders – Crystal Palma, Edinburg Vela; Adamari Gutierrez, La Joya High; Ana Rocha, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Samanta Jimenez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln
Defenders – Alexa Garza, PSJA North; Darla Quiroz, La Joya High; Mileni Munoz, Edinburg High; Dulce Martinez, Edinburg Economedes
Goalies – Amy Clemente, PSJA North; Soledad Rios, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln
Honorable Mention
Forwards – Yoselin Castillo, PSJA High; Clarissa Garza, PSJA High; Karime Chaparro, PSJA High; Alejandra Bahena, Mission High; Yureisy, Esparza, La Joya High; Kassandra Garza, PSJA North; Anahi Luna, Edinburg Economedes; Victories Cardenas, Edinburg Vela; Emily Carreon, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Pauline Mata, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Jaleina Carrillo, Edinburg Vela
Midfielders – Daniela Castillo, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Mia Ponce, Edinburg Vela; Yamilet Medellin, Edinburg Economedes; Stephanie Moreno, Edinburg Economedes; Stephanie Rodriguez, Edinburg High; Jharetzy Milan, La Joya High; Perla Magna, Mission High; Ana Mireles, PSJA High; Samantha Aguilar, Edinburg North; Evelyn Perez, La Joya High; Raquel Lopez, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Abigail Carrizales, Edinburg Vela; Sydney Gonzalez, PSJA North
Defenders – Debanhi Garcia, PSJA High; Samantha Villarreal, PSJA High; Ruby Torres, Edinburg North; Genesis Mendoza, Edinburg Economedes; Amandee Garza, Edinburg Vela; Natlia De Leon, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Maria Castillo, La Joya Juarez-Lincoln; Alessandra Garcia, Edinburg North; Kenia Islas, Edinburg High; Denise Guerrero, Edinburg High; Catharine Rosas, La Joya High; Mayte Ruis, Edinburg Economedes; Desiree Martinez, Edinburg High; Mia Maldonado, PSJA North; Serena Rodriguez, Mission High
Goalies – Abigail Martinez, Edinburg High; Brenda Guevara, La Joya High; Lya Reyna, PSJA High; Melanie Zavala, Mission High
DISTRICT 31-5A
MVP — Hayley Nixon, McAllen High McHi
Offensive MVP — Ayloni Garcia, McAllen Rowe
Defensive MVP — Allyson Knobel, Sharyland High
Goalkeeper of the Year — Yarisbeth Zarate, Sharyland High
Utility Player of the Year – Yhoalibeth Alvarez, Sharyland High; Mallory Henderson, McAllen High
Newcomer of the Year — Julianna Millin, McAllen High, Chloey Mejia – McAllen Memorial
McAllen High
First Team — Cassidy Leftwich, Charlotte Beck, Mia Reyna, Briana Claudio, Savannah Ruiz; Second Team — Brynn Hornbuckle, Bella Castillo, Lola Alvarado, Karla Paredes, Gabby Gonzale; Honorable Mention — Amber Ramirez, Maisen DuBrule, Bethany Sanchez, Allison Tawil – Fr. Goalkeeper
McAllen Memorial
First Team — Sofia Alaniz-Choy, Bethany Garr, Sofia Davila, Bailey Sullivan; Second Team — Madisyn Sosa, Ella Salazar, Karen Oviedo, Paulina Gomez; Honorable Mention — Miah Zamora, Jasmine Olivas, Nicole Menchaca , Alexa Saenz –
McAllen Rowe
First Team – Camila Gil, Abigail Rocha, Mia Mata; Second Team — Genesis Lopez, Morgan Torres, Frida Montemayor; Honorable Mention — Esperanza Cantu, Sophia San Miguel, Debrina Garca, Gisela Garcia
Sharyland High
First Team — Clarissa Gonzalez, Rachel Andaverdi, Hiromi Marquez ; Second Team— Kayla Cepeda, Mattison Gonzalez, America ; Honorable Mention — Alyssa Teniente, Anacecilia Pena, Gissell Barragan, Karissa Flores
Valley View
First Team — Genesis Aguirre, Daniela Vargas, Xanath Reyes; Second Team — Carolina Perez, Valeria Gonzalez, Maday Trujillo; Honorable Mention — Kimberly Cavazos, Jessica Del Angel, Allison Rodriguez, Xiara Meza
Sharyland Pioneer
First Team — Madison Alvarez, Monica Meza –Goalkeepe; Second Team— Allison Fanning, Anelisa Ale; Honorable Mention — Emily Martinez, Lauren Galindo, Sailor Sutton, Jainie Lopez
PSJA Southwest
First Team — Tiare Figueroa,Vanessa Polit; Second Team — Laura Lopez, Emily Pena; Honorable Mention — Maria Renteria, Mariana Polito
PSJA Memorial
First Team — Yahaira Gonzalez, Victoria Esparza ; Second Team — Dulce Cardenas, Mia Rodriguez; Honorable Mention — Berenice Carrion, Jade Rocha
DISTRICT 30-5A
Mission Veterans
Defensive MVP – Kristine Hernandez; Utility Player of the Year – Gabriella Longoria, Coach of the Year – Kenan Nunez; First team – Tara Madrid, Arely Espinoza, Ximena Garcia, Mia Sanchez, Aliyah Pelayo; Second team – Itza Bella Nunez, Genesis Luna, Biance Garcia, Jenelle Gonzalez, Jackie Ruiz; Honorable Mention – Camila Southerst, Jade Rodriguez
Roma
First team – Brianna Zaragoza, Debahni Flores; Second team – Victoria Vasquez, Ariana Guera; Honorable Mention – Dariana Hernandez, DaileenFlores, Diana Barrientos
La Joya Palmview
MVP – Stephenie Moreno; Defensive Player of the Year – Delaney Sosa; Goalkeeper of the Year – Klerissa Lara; First team – Arianna Castro, Valeria Morales, Margarita; Second team – Melanie Degadillo, Karina Puente, Brianna Pretalia; Honorable Mention – Isaura Castro, Laysha Limas, Annel Hernandez
Rio Grande City
Most Valuable Player – Isabela Salinas; First team – Michel Villarreal, Angela Razo, Briseysa Rodriguez; Second team – Kimberly Pacheco, Melanie Rodriguez, Vanessa Garza; Honorable mention – Dhianey Campos, Kassandra Vasquez, Melanie Gutierrez.
DISTRICT 31-4A
Most Valuable Offensive Player – Liliana Zuniga, Pharr IDEA
Most Valuable Defender – Frida Arciniega, Pharr IDEA
Goalie of the Year – Daniela Varela, Pharr IDEA
Newcomer of the Year – Kassandra Bernal, Monte Alto; Ashley Hernandez, Pharr IDEA
First Team
Goalie – Ava Cantu, Raymondville;
Defenders – Miley Quintanilla, Hidalgo; Devhany Lozano, Pharr IDEA; Abigail Pena, Progreso; Lydia Torrez, Donna IDEA; Bvriseia, Zamora, Raymondville; Natalie Ruiz, Monte Alto
Forwards – Jayline Garcia, Hidalgo; Renata Barrera, Donna IDEA; Jessica Rodriguez, Pharr IDEA; Elizabeth Torres, Raymondville; Lessly Perez, Monte Alto
Midfielders – Lluvia Baraona, Hidalgo; Aleyna Frias, Lyford; Rachel Medrano, Monte Alto; Nailea Cepeda, Pharr IDEA; Gabriela Sanchez, Raymondville
Second Team
Goalie – Maria Ramirez, Progreso
Defenders – Ziclali Vasquez, Raymondville; Esmeralda Flores, Monte Alto; Karyme De Leon, Hidalgo; Donyalle Rodriguez, Lyford; Hosanna Palacios, Pharr IDEA
Forwards – Trinity Hill, Lyford; Glenda Manriquez, Progreso; Indra Cervantes, Hidalgo; Mia Sayas, Raymondville
Midfielders – Shelse Berrones, Hidalgo; Leah Coronado, Lyford; Melissa Martinez, Hidalgo; Milashky Rodriguez, Progreso; Yiomara Rodrigues, Pharr IDEA; Leal (no first name given), Donna IDEa; Mia Rodriguez, Donna IDEA
Honorable Mentions
Irasema Orosco, Hidalgo; Yvetter Quintero, Hidalgo; Lori Rocha, Lyford; Aylen Flores, Pharr IDEA; Marilyn Castillo, Raymondville; Zoe Velasquez, Monte Alto; Valeria Varela, Progreso