Elise Larimer was named “Player of the Match” for her 1 goal and 2 assist performance in Hough’s 4-2 victory over Myers Park. This was Hough’s 1st victory over Myers Park in 13 years.
| School | 1 | 2 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hough | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Myers Park | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| # | Athlete Name | Goals | Asst | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Olivia Miller (So) | 1 | 2 | |
| 4 | Sydney Treanor (Jr) | 1 | 2 | |
| 9 | Ava Hauser (Jr) | 1 | 1 | |
| 15 | Mary Wunder (Sr) | 1 | 1 | |
| 18 | Elise Larimer (Sr) | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 19 | Abby Hudson (So) | 1 | 2 | |
| Team Totals | 4 | 4 | 12 |
The North Carolina Soccer Coaches Association (NCSCA) has recognized The Brittany as the “Best High School Soccer Event in North Carolina” and was created to remember and celebrate Brittany Willis.
On June 28, 2004, Brittany Willis, a beautiful, bright, promising young woman was enjoying an uneventful summer afternoon returning a high school graduation present at a gift shop in Wilson, NC. Her life was suddenly and tragically cut short as she became a victim of horrific, random violence. This daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend was a treasure, and her memory will forever be a part of the lives of those who knew and loved her.
Throughout her life, beginning with the Wilson Recreation Soccer program, Brittany played and cherished the game of soccer. She was an All Conference player her junior and senior year of high school, and enjoyed the honor of being the Captain of the Hunt High School Warriors during her senior year. Her love of team sports led her to the volleyball court, where she was honored as Best All Around, and to compete on the cross-country team, where she earned the Sportsmanship Award while she represented the Warriors.
An intelligent and honorable student, Brittany enjoyed the distinction of being identified as an All Academic Athlete every year of her high school career. She was a member of the National Honor Society, was a Key club officer, sang in the school chorus, was a member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the Student Government Association, and was the Pepsi Scholar Athlete each year while at Hunt High School.
As part of the event during each game the referees choose one player from each team to recognize with a sportsmanship award. This weekend Elise Larimer was chosen during her game against Brittney’s high school team, Hunt; and her future UNCW teammate (and roommate) Emily Degnan was chosen while playing Ardrey Kell.
US Youth Soccer revealed the 2025 ODP National Select Team rosters across the 2007-2012 age groups. See below for a look at the 2007 Girls squad, which will travel to Spain this summer.
| Player Name | State Association |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn Reid | Alaska |
| Integra Dehart | Oklahoma |
| Amelie Donzo | Eastern New York |
| Hannah Hughes | Montana |
| Alivia Howard | Tennessee |
| Aynslea Ulschmid | Minnesota |
| Marisol Stosich | Idaho |
| Elise Larimer | North Carolina |
| Lauder Headrick | ODP Europe |
| Allie Broadway | Tennessee |
| Kamri Yergensen | Utah |
| Adriana Bronanno | North Carolina |
| Kendra Roberts | Missouri |
| Abigail Brinker | North Carolina |
| Hayley Recarte | Hawaii |
| Isabella Lohri | North Carolina |
| Nolyn Cromie | Idaho |
| Abigail Paterline | PA West |
| Coach Name | Coach Title |
|---|---|
| Kat Mertz | Head Coach |
| Dawn Crow | Assistant Coach |
WILMINGTON, North Carolina – UNCW women’s soccer Head Coach Chris Neal has announced the addition of four student-athletes to the Seahawk program for the 2025 season.
2025 UNCW Women’s Soccer Signing Class
Position: Forward
Height: 5-5
Hometown: Cornelius, N.C.
High School: William A. Hough High School
Club Team: Charlotte Independence ECNL
Highlights: Has scored six goals with four assists in current season with Charlotte Independence ECNL … participated in numerous ECNL showcases across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, New Jersey, Tennessee and Texas … Four-year player at the NCFC Showcase from 2019-24 … played in the 2023 ECNL Playoffs as well as the Jefferson Cup in 2021 and 2022.
Coach Neal Says: “Culturally, Elise is a soccer junkie. Her love of the game is evident in her game. She plays with a competitive bite and her ball-striking ability is elite. She will provide a big boost on set pieces and in shooting situations from the top of the penalty box.”
Position: Defense
Height: 5-7
Hometown: Belmont, N.C.
High School: South Point High School
Club Team: Charlotte Independence ECNL
Highlights: Played every minute of the season at South Point with five goals and two assists … named to the NCSCA All-State and All-Region 3A Teams … selected to the All-Observer First Team … started every game of CISC ECNL 07 league …. Participated in 2022 ECNL Tennessee, 2023 ECNL New Jersey, 2023 ECNL Tennessee, 2024 ECNL Florida and 2024 ECNL North Carolina Showcases.
Coach Neal Says: “Grace is strong athlete and is as tough as they come. She is an honorable, no-nonsense defender, that is also comfortable playing out of the back. You can count on Grace when things get stressful in front of goal.”
Position: Forward/Midfielder
Height: 5-2
Hometown: McLean, Va.
High School: Langley High School
Club Team: Fairfax, Va. Union ECNL
Highlights: Scored 10 goals with five assists in most recent high school season at Langley … earned All-District Honorable Mention accolades as a freshman before ascending to the Second and First All-District Teams as a sophomore and junior, respectively … three-time ENCL Champions League winner … father, Terry, played soccer at the University of Mary Washington
Coach Neal Says: “Holly is a three-time ECNL Mid-Atlantic conference champion. She has played at a level that will allow her to transition well to the CAA. She is a dynamic 1-on-1 dribbler who can create her own space to cross, pass, or shoot. I am excited to see the impact she can have on our attack.”
Position: Forward/Midfielder
Height: 5-5
Hometown: Apex, N.C.
High School: Apex High School
Club Team: Jordan Lake FC
Highlights: Three-time All-Region and All-Conference Player at Apex High School … named Most Valuable Player as well as the Conference Player of the Year … scored 44 goals along with 28 assists over sophomore and junior seasons … netted 14 goals with eight assists for Jordan Lake FC … participated in Jefferson Cup, NCFC Showcase and Disney Showcase … also ran indoor track.
Coach Neal Says: “Emily has electric pace. She has experience scoring goals, at a variety of levels, and was voted player-of-the-year in her high school conference. Her ability to get faced-up quickly and run at players, is an area we are excited to add to our arsenal.”
https://uncwsports.com/news/2024/11/13/womens-soccer-signs-four-for-2025.aspx
US Youth Soccer has announced the 2024-25 Olympic Development Program (ODP) Interregional rosters.
Each of the four USYS Regions – East, Midwest, South and West – have solidified their Interregional Teams across the 2007-2012 age groups ahead of the upcoming season.
ODP Interregional Events allow for the top players across the four USYS Regions to go head-to-head for top honors in each age group, while being evaluated by scouts and to earn spots on the ODP National Teams.
| Player Name | State Association |
|---|---|
| Integra Dehart | Oklahoma |
| Morgan Weaver | Florida |
| Abigail Brinker | North Carolina |
| Lilah Katz | South Texas |
| Logan Rivers | South Carolina |
| Rylee Methvin | Louisiana |
| Adriana Bonanno | North Carolina |
| Gianna Pacheco | South Carolina |
| Zerina Markovic | Tennessee |
| Allie Broadway | Tennessee |
| Alexa Perreira | North Texas |
| Amber Broussard | South Carolina |
| Cameron Martin | Georgia |
| Elise Larimer | North Carolina |
| Krossley Jones | Tennessee |
| Prescott Hull | Tennessee |
| Cadence Setzer | North Carolina |
| Cadence Morgan | North Carolina |
| Coach Name | Coach Title | Programs Involved With |
|---|---|---|
| Mike Varga | Head Coach | University of Tennessee at Martin |
| Lucy Jeffs Hutto | Assistant Coach | Erskine College |
| Hemant Sharma | GK Coach | University of Tennessee & FC Alliance |
The following NCAA Division I women’s soccer commitments have been reported to SoccerWire during the month of October 2023.
The list below is updated weekly as new commitments are reported.
NCAA Women’s Soccer Commitment Tracker:
The U.S. Women’s soccer team is bringing the hardware back to the states after defeating Japan 5-2 Sunday night to win the World Cup. It’s an inspirational story for young soccer players here who are hoping to one day do the same.
The U.S. Women’s soccer team is bringing the hardware back to the states after defeating Japan 5-2 Sunday night to win the World Cup. It’s an inspirational story for young soccer players here who are hoping to one day do the same.
Just 7-years-old, Elise Larimer has a competitive edge that’s hard to miss.
Her favorite part of playing soccer?
“Probably beating the boys,” Larimer said.
It’s a big day for the girl soccer players at the Davidson Soccer Camp, with Sunday night’s U.S. World Cup win still fresh in their minds.
“These are heroes,” said Camp Director Matt Spear. “For the boys and the girls, quite frankly.”
Just 9-years-old, Molly Feighery says she was nervous as she watched Sunday night’s final, but not for long.
“When I saw that they scored a goal like two minutes into the game, then I kind of believed that they would win,” Feighery said.
Watching the national team is fun, but it helps Molly on the field, too.
“My first year playing soccer I pretended I was a pro,” Feighery said, “So that kind of kept me going to make myself better.”
That’s an answer that’s music to Spear’s ears. He says throughout the tournament they’ve been showing World Cup highlights during their camps.
“For me it’s just an example for the boys and the girls to learn, to enjoy it and realize that soccer is the world’s largest phenomenon,” Spear said.
Before Sunday night’s victory, the U.S. Women’s team hadn’t won the World Cup since 1999. That’s years before any of the girls at Monday’s camp were even born.
https://www.wcnc.com/article/sports/young-soccer-players-inspired-by-world-cup-win/275-213153241
