2023 Girls All-American Prospect List, Highlighted Players and Week 1 Coaches Poll
2023 Girls All-American Prospect List, Highlighted Players and Week 1 Coaches Poll
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2023 ALL-AMERICAN PROSPECT LIST
These student-athletes are being recognized for their commitment, influential drive and elite talents as they are the superior lacrosse players in the state of Utah. As the season progresses, we will continue to monitor these players. Hopefully, there will be many additions to this list as the season progresses and players show their hard work paying off on the field. This list is unlike any other lists before. The All- American prospect list does not guarantee or even suggest anything when it comes to All-American voting, it is merely a way for coaches and fans to gather information and evaluate players. The coaches will have the ultimate say at the end of the season as to who the 10 All-Americans will be.
All-American Prospect List: 2023
All-American Highlighted Athletes
EVA THORN
Midfielder Eva Thorn enters her Senior year at Olympus High School wearing the jersey No. 10. Eva starts her Senior year with career stats at 34 Games Played, 108 Goals, 33 Assists, Shot Percentage 64%, 51 Ground Balls, 40 Caused Turnovers, 37 Draw Controls and 39 Draw Assists. Eva doesn’t spend much time off the field. Her off season time was spent on the field with Utah Lynx (among other clubs and camps), where she was supported and encouraged by all her coaches and teammates. Eva was introduced to lacrosse by her elder brother after becoming bored of soccer at the age of 8. Eva loves the lacrosse community and all her teammates. Eva gives great gratitude to her coaches at Olympus along with Will Manny (Utah Lynx) for helping her elevate her level of play to Stony Brook next spring 2024. Evas goal for herself this year is to meet her number of goals to her assists. Eva is an assistant Coach for a ⅞ grade team, she hopes to insure all her players feel valued and encouraged through all aspect of their life.
A statement from Olympus Head Coach Zana “ Eva is constantly figuring out ways to better herself and those around her. She puts in work on and off the field and is always the first to help. During sprints, not only is she usually leading the pack, but she also always ends with a smile on her face and an encouraging word to her teammates. Eva is a ray of sunshine! We are going to miss her next year but wish her luck at Stony Brook!”
ALLISON READING
Defensemen/Midfielder Allie enters her Senior year at Corner Canyon High School wearing the jersey No. 2. Allie started her Senior year with career stats Games Played 37, Goals 32, Assists 10, Shot Percentage 75%, Ground Balls 179, Caused Turnover 70, Draw Control 13, Draw Assists 16 and Draw Percentage 80%. Allies abilities are far from none. She is an incredibly talented defender with one of the highest lacrosse IQ’s in the state. Her defense is like none others, with her lightning fast speed, strength and reflexes, making it nearly impossible to get by her. Allie is a multi-athlete, with a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo. Along with being a multi athlete Allie lacks no intelligence with a 3.98 GPA, 3 AP classes, 2 CE classes and 10 Honors Courses. Allie strides into her Senior year with the 2022 US Lacrosse All-American and 2022 US Lacrosse Academic All-American awards. Rewinding to when lacrosse began in Allies life. Allie was in the 5th grade when she became a lacrosse star. She got into lacrosse because “My mom told me that I sucked at soccer so she switched me to lacrosse”- Allie. Allie spent her off season time on the field with Force Lacrosse and Tenacity 2023 National team. Allie has set her goals high this year, “As a captain my goal is to create an inclusive lacrosse community, while I personally want to work on my field awareness and shooting on attack.” - Allie
Statement from head coach Matt Kenning. “What I love most about Allie as a player is her team first, unselfish attitude on the field. She has been starting since her freshman year and if she wanted to she could have easily led the state in scoring for the last 2 years. She really, really loves to play defense, but most of all she wants her teammates to succeed and have fun. Her main concern is always about the team and how to make everyone better. If leading the team in scoring makes them better she would do it. If sitting on the sideline the entire game and cheering them on would make them better she would do that too.”
ISABEL MILNER
Draw Specialist Isabel enters her Senior year at Riverton High School wearing the jersey No. 40. Isabel’s started her Senior year with career stats Games Played 29, Goals 126, Assists 24, Shot Percentage 56%, Ground Balls 65, Caused Turnover 17, Draw Control 226, Draw Assist 382 and Draw Percentage 59% . Isabel is known by her family, team and friends by Izzy. She was a former dancer “ I was in dance for years until my nanna laughingly said it’s time to move on” - Isabel. She was introduced to lacrosse in 5th grade and has lived and breathed lacrosse ever since. Isabel spent her off season time with Wasatch LC (Lacrosse Club) where she was able to travel to the East coast to play in some of the roughest tournaments. Isabel will be attending NCAA DIII Ohio Wesleyan University this next year (2024)
Statement from head coach Joey Dorton “Izzy is a beast at the draw and while she is one of our highest scorers she also never hesitates to share the ball. She is one of the most coachable players I've had and is constantly working to improve. She was chosen as captain this year and is ready to lead her team to an awesome season!”
AVA KIMCHE
Goalie Ava enters her Senior year at Park City High School wearing jersey No. 22. Ava started her Senior year with career stats Games Played 19, Goals 3, Ground Balls 18, Caused Turnovers 2, Minutes in Cage 690, Goals Against 43, Shots on Goal 118, Saves 75 and Save Percentage 63%. Ava is the definition of an elite lacrosse player. Ava was introduced to lacrosse in the first grade by her siblings, “I started playing on my sister's 4th grade team in 1st grade. Both my brother and sister played in HS and I fell in love with the sport.” -Ava. With the skills that Ava obtains comes from her Park City Coaches and her Coaches at Tenacity National team. Ava strives this season to “Make strong bonds with teammates and leave it all out on the field.”- Ava. Ava will be progressing her talents next year (2024) as she attends NCAA DI Columbia University.
Coaches Poll - Week 1
Special thanks to Salty Lacrosse for sponsoring the Coaches Poll again for 2023!
No. 1 Park City - The Miners gathered their first win against Mountain Ridge, 15-3. Sr. Lilly Hunt scored 5 Goals, 1 Assist, 100% Shots on Goal, 2 Ground Balls and 1 Caused Turnover. Sr. Ava Kimche collected 3 Saves putting her at 50% Saves in this game. Next up for the Miners is home game against Pleasant Grove; Thursday March 16th at 7:00pm (Park City)
No. 2 Olympus - Olympus will be competing in their first home game against Corner Canyon. Tuesday March 14th at 5:00pm. (Olympus)
No. 3 Lone Peak - Lone Peak started out strong with a 19-6 win over Davis this past Thursday (3/9). Jr. Emrie Peterson took home 4 Goals, 100% Shots Percentage, 2 Ground Balls, 2 Caused Turnovers, 4 Draw Controls and 17 Draw Assists. The Knights will be challenging Olympus on home turf, Wednesday March 22nd at 5:00pm (Lone Peak)
No. 4 Brighton - The Bengals have their first away game at West Jordan, Wednesday March 15th at 5:30pm. (West Jordan)
No. 5 Mountain Ridge - The team took their first hit by Park City, 3-15. Next up for the Sentinels is a home game against Pleasant Grove. Tuesday March 14th at 7:30. - This game will be filmed on KSL sports by Game Night Rewind.
No. 6 Skyridge - The Falcons defeated Springville Friday night (3/10), 18-5. Coming next for the Falcons is home game Thursday March 16th at 5:00pm (Skyridge)
No. 7 Herriman - The Mustangs challenged Pleasant Grove Friday (3/10) as they defeated them 18-8. Sr. Kelsie Lambert ripped up the field with 6 Goals, 86% Shot Percentage, 2 Ground Balls and 2 Caused Turnovers.
No. 8 Corner Canyon - Chargers have their first full Away game against Olympus, Tuesday March 14th at 5:00pm. (Olympus)
No. 9 Riverton - Silverwolves have their first home game against Timpview, Tuesday March 14th at 5:30pm (Riverton)
No. 10 Bear River - The Bears have their first home again against Fremont Wednesday March 15th at 6:00pm (Bear River)