Wood’s Padgett named second team all-state

James Wood senior forward Katie Padgett was named to the VHSL’s Class 4 all-state second team that was released on Thursday.

Padgett — who will continue her career at NCAA Division III DeSales University in Center Valley, Pa. — led the Colonels with 14 goals and 11 assists this season. James Wood (14-5-1) set a school record for victories and advanced to the Region 4C semifinals, the program’s first region berth since 2012.

Loudoun County junior midfielder Sydney Schnell (38 goals, eight assists) was selected Player of the Year and Woodgrove’s Pat Manno was named Coach of the Year for Class 4. Manno led Woodgrove to the state title with a 1-0 overtime win over defending champion Loudoun County.