The Virginia High School League named three local seniors to the Class 4 All-State girls’ soccer team in selections that were released on Friday.
James Wood forward Avery Wright and defender/midfielder Meadow Falkner made the First Team as first-time All-State selections, while Handley senior forward Mia Hudson was named to the Second Team for the second consecutive season.
Wright led the area in assists (17) and ranked second in goals (16). Falkner had three goals and two assists and contributed to 13 shutouts in 20 games for James Wood, which went 15-4-1. The Colonels won the Region 4D title and advanced to the Class 4 state quarterfinals.
Hudson led the area with 21 goals and tied for ninth in the area with four assists, which also tied for the team high. The Judges went 11-4-2.
Atlee senior midfielder Lacey Neff (five goals, nine assists) is the Player of the Year after leading the Raiders to a state title season that ended with a 4-0 win against Heritage (Leesburg). Heritage head coach Adam Polinski is the Coach of the Year. The Pride won six straight games after starting 6-5-2.