Meet the Oregon high school girls soccer stars of the week (10/2/2023)

Here are the Oregon high school girls soccer stars of the week for Sept. 25-Oct. 1, as nominated by coaches, fans and readers.

If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email danbrood91@gmail.com. These submissions will be included on our athlete of the week ballot.

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Claire Ager, Tualatin

The freshman forward, who also has played in the midfield this season for the Timberwolves, was strong on the attack, getting some shots on goal in a nonleague match against Sherwood.

Kara Becraft, North Eugene

The senior defender, who transitioned to the position after playing in the midfielder during her entire junior season, looks to be a key reason why the Highlanders have won four straight matches and have given up just seven goals so far on the season.

Payton Bickford, Cottage Grove

The senior defender has shined as the Lions’ unsung hero on the back line, keeping a positive attitude while also being a team leader.

Ella Braunger, Marist Catholic

The junior defensive midfielder, and a team captain, had one goal and two assists in the Spartans’ 8-0 home win against Junction City in a Sky Em League match. She then had three assists in an 8-0 victory over Marshfield.

Cloe Chase, Marist Catholic

The senior, who is a University of Oregon commit, had two goals and four assists for the unbeaten Spartans in their 8-0 win over Junction City in a Sky Em League match played at Marist Catholic. She then had four goals and two assists in an 8-0 victory against Marshfield.

Alice Davidson, Scappoose

The senior midfielder scored five goals in a 7-1 win at Seaside in a Cowapa League contest. She then added two more goals and an assist in an 8-0 lead victory against Rainier.

Mia Dentinger, Klamath Union

The senior defender, and a team captain, helped lead the way for the Pelicans’ defensive line, coming out of nowhere to take the ball, and then control it, in a 2-0 win at Mazama in a Skyline Conference tilt.

Brooke Frederick, Lakeview

The junior midfielder tallied three goals for the Honkers in their 6-1 victory at Douglas in a Special District 4 contest.

Kinna Freid, Klamath Union

The sophomore defender, and a team captain, shined on defense, running down any attack on her side of the field, helping the Pelicans notch a 2-0 shutout win at Mazama in a Skyline Conference match.

Jo Frischknecht, Jesuit

The sophomore forward tallied four goals for the Crusaders in their 8-0 victory over Westview in a Metro League match played at Jesuit High School.

Claire Frugia, Scappoose

The senior midfielder, coming back from an ankle injury, scored a goal for the Indians in a 7-1 win at Seaside in a Cowapa League game, and she added another goal in an 8-0 league victory against Rainier.

Halle Hammer, Cascade

The freshman midfielder posted a hat trick, scoring three goals for the Cougars in their 8-0 victory at Sweet Home in an Oregon West Conference tilt.

Aubrey Hess, Cascade Christian

The sophomore forward recorded a hat trick for the Challengers, scoring three times in their 5-0 victory at Douglas in a Special District 4 contest.

Rylee Herdon, McLoughlin

The junior forward tallied three goals and two assists to help the Pioneers run to an 8-0 home win over Irrigon in a Special District 5 match.

Madison Hill, Gladstone

The senior forward, who is the Gladiators’ leader in assists, had two assists in a 4-1 victory at Crook County while also helping the team down The Dalles 2-1 in Tri-Valley Conference action.

Zoey Knutson, Cottage Grove

The sophomore forward has been a key player for the Lions when it comes to assists during the season, and she was able to also score a goal this week.

Caile Lader, North Marion

The senior forward recorded a hat trick, tallying three goals for the Huskies in their 8-0 victory at Stayton in an Oregon West Conference tilt. She also had a goal and an assist in a 2-1 win over Philomath.

Sasha Lambirth, North Eugene

The senior defender, who played in every match last year as a junior, has also played in every match for the Highlanders this season, and is a key reason why the squad has given up just seven goals so far.

Autumn Leach, Cottage Grove

The freshman midfielder scored in each of the Lions’ matches during the week. She had a direct free kick from more than 25 yards out and a penalty kick among her goals.

Jaylee Lima, Cottage Grove

The senior forward/midfielder stood strong even though she was double and triple-teamed during tough competition and shined with a key assist to teammate Zoey Knutson.

Julia Magana, Riverside

The senior midfielder scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner, for the Pirates in their 3-2 home win over Four Rivers in a Special District 5 showdown.

Sophia Mapes, Century

The sophomore center midfielder/center back, who has been a solid play-maker and defender throughout the season, filled in for an injured teammate at center back and helped the Jaguars get a 5-0 win over Gresham and a 4-0 win against Aloha in nonleague action.

Lilly McLaughlin, Marist Catholic

The freshman forward stepped up with a hat trick, scoring three goals for the Spartans in their 8-0 win against Junction City in a Sky Em League contest played at Marist Catholic. She then had a goal and an assist in an 8-0 victory against Marshfield.

Paige Owens, Lakeview

The sophomore midfielder, and a team captain, came up with a hat trick, scoring three goals in the Honkers’ 6-1 victory at Douglas in a Special District 4 match.

Harper Page, Grants Pass

The senior midfielder, and a team captain, scored on a header shot, accounting for the only goal of the match in the Cavers 1-0 nonleague victory at Crater.

Piper Paslay, Marist Catholic

The sophomore center back had a goal and an assist in an 8-0 win over Junction City while also helping the Spartans notch their fifth shutout victory of the season.

Maggie Pechanec, Pendleton

The sophomore tallied three goals for the Buckaroos in their 6-0 win over Baker in a Greater Oregon League contest played in Pendleton.

Madi Perkins, McLoughlin

The senior forward had a huge game, with four goals and two assists for the Pioneers in their 8-0 home victory against Irrigon in a Special District 5 match.

Jaidyn Richter, Cleveland
The senior defender, and a team captain, scored the winning goal in the final moments of the Warriors’ 2-1 nonleague win over West Linn. She also looks to be a key to the strength of the team’s back line.

Nailani Solomon, Grant

The sophomore forward scored the first goal of the match for the Generals in their 2-0 nonleague win over Lake Oswego. She also scored the initial goal in a 2-0 victory against Roosevelt in a Portland Interscholastic League opener.

Madison Wagner, Sutherlin

The senior midfielder/forward had two goals and three assists to help the Bulldogs roll to an 8-0 home win over Rogue River in a Special District 4 match.

Natalie Webber, Jesuit

The freshman forward recorded a hat trick, scoring three goals for the Crusaders in their 8-0 win against Westview in a Metro League match played at Jesuit High School.

Hailey White, Tigard

The senior forward had a goal for the Tigers in their 2-0 win over Ida B. Wells in a nonleague match played at Tigard High School. She also had two goals in a 2-2 nonleague tie with Central Catholic.