CROSBY JOYNER, SPRINGVILLE RED DEVILS: Only a sophomore, she led the Red Devils early in the season and finished the year with 15 goals and five assists. She has great skills and is a competitive player who should only improve.

SHANTAE ADAMS, TIMPANOGOS TIMBERWOLVES: A very fast and quick player, with amazing foot skills and ability to go to the goal, Adams scored 25 times and added 17 assists in guiding her team to a 15-1 mark.

TAMIKA WILSON, OREM TIGERS: The senior midfielder had 11 goals on the season and had a hat trick in a key midseason victory. Coach Melanie Hoopes called her a "dominant" player who always has complete control of the ball.

CANDACE CLARK, TIMPVIEW THUNDERBIRDS: Her 21 goals were the second most in Region 6 and among the top 10 in Class 4A. She carried the T-Birds through a tough stretch of the season when injuries depleted the ranks.

BECKY PULHAM, LEHI PIONEERS: The senior forward has a knack of kicking the game-winning shot. She scored 14 goals this season, but three of those came in 1-0 victories. If she got a good look at the net, she hardly ever missed. She led the valley with 11 assists.

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KIRA LAZENBY, PAYSON LIONS: She was the do-it-all player for the Lions, splitting time as goalie and on the field. Coach Lee Gillies says she's the best he's coached, with good skills and a good understanding of the game. She scored six goals and had two assists.

KARISSA HENAGE, SPRINGVILLE RED DEVILS: Another Red Devils sophomore with excellent skills. She had five goals and six assists, but her strength is at center midfielder, where she's an excellent defender and controls the middle.

BRIANNA ROBISON, MOUNTAIN VIEW BRUINS: The senior sweeper, whom coach Mike LaHargoue called the glue on a young Bruin team, is taking her talents to Dixie State. Seldom did she let a forward down the line past her, and she is great at clearing crosses.

ADRIENNE SCHNEIDER, AMERICAN FORK CAVEMEN: Called an amazing athlete by her coach, Schneider is very patient and skilled on defense and offense. She's great at placing the ball and finished the year with five goals and four assists.

MEGAN RICHARDSON, TIMPANOGOS TIMBERWOLVES: An integral part of the T-Wolves' defense and a leader on and off the field. Her tenacious and aggressive defense helped her team in allowing opponents only 66 shots on goal the entire season.

JESSIE BENCH, SPRINGVILLE RED DEVILS: A tenacious and speedy one-on-one defender who pretty much shuts down anyone who comes her way. She'll also return next season for Springville.

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