2017 All-Main Line girls’ soccer teams

The perennially strong Main Line high school girls’ soccer scene featured many notable teams this fall.

In the Central League, strong teams included Conestoga (13-4-2, 10-1), Lower Merion (12-5), Haverford (12-5-3) and Harriton (10-7-1).

FIRST TEAM

Hannah Morgan, Conestoga – Senior center back and captain was, Central League MVP, PSCA All-State, United Soccer Coaches All-Region, and USC All-American. Was leader of a defense that posted 12 shutouts this year. Is playing for Providence College next fall.
Caitlin Donovan, Conestoga – Sophomore forward, a first team All-Central League selection for the second year in a row, was the Pioneers’ leading scorer (12 goals, four assists), with game-winners against Unionville, Penncrest and Haverford. Verbally committed to La Salle.
Morgan Rees, Harriton – Senior midfielder, the Central League MVP runner-up, scored 23 goals and dished out a half-dozen assists. An All-State selection and a Drexel University commit, she broke school records for most goals scored in both a season and career, and for most points in both a season and career.
Reilly Short, Harriton – Junior defender, the Rams’ Defensive Player of the Year and a second team All-Central League selection, skillfully controlled the defensive third for Harriton. Noted for her proficiency at reading and anticipating the play and strong tackling skills, she also made solid offensive contributions.
Annalena O’Reilly, Haverford High – Junior midfielder/forward, a first team All-Central League and All-Delco selection, and the Fords’ MVP, scored 15 goals and is noted for her versatility, speed, skill and excellence in the air. She controlled the middle when playing midfield and was dangerous when attacking goal.
Cece Peden, Haverford High – Senior midfielder and captain, a second team All-Delco and second team All-Central League selection, was dangerous on attack and a solid holding midfielder when needed. Came back from a year-long ACL injury, and was considered an ultimate team player.
Lilly Elman, Lower Merion – Junior forward was a key offensive force for a strong (12-5) Aces squad, tallying 11 goals and eight assists, many of them game-deciders in crucial Central League contests. A second team All-Central League selection, the left-footed winger took every free kick and corner for the Aces this fall.
Isabelle Kuszyk, Lower Merion – Junior midfielder was voted the Aces’ Most Valuable Player. A three year starter at center mid, she is noted for her skill throughout the field, and she adeptly controlled the middle of the field for a strong (12-5) Lower Merion squad.
Jenna Spray, Radnor – Junior defender, a first team All-Central League selection, started the season at outside defender but was moved to central defender and became the heart of the Red Raiders’ defense.

SECOND TEAM

Conestoga – Emily Wertz, junior outside midfielder; Rachel Dirico, senior center mid.
Haverford High – Sadie Gold, senior midfield-er.
Lower Merion – Maya Masotti, freshman midfielder; Aviva Kosto, sophomore forward.
Radnor – Carolyn Eckstein, senior midfielder; Sophia Muetterties, sophomore forward.

HONORABLE MENTION

Conestoga – Sydney Sloan, junior outside back; Callista Courtney, sophomore outside back; Nia Scott, junior forward.
Harriton – Gabriela Mazzoni, junior midfielder; Sophie Edelblut, junior midfielder.
Haverford High – Nora Janzer, senior defender; Britt Reigler, junior defender.
Lower Merion – Kaitlin Vagnoni, senior defender; Bella Peterson, junior midfielder.
Radnor – Audrey Rosenblum, junior midfielder.