High School Girls' Players of the Week: Pupke's Birthday Breakout Keys St. Anthony's

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NORTHEAST

Cameron Pupke, St. Anthony’s (N.Y.)

It was a birthday weekend Cameron Pupke won’t soon forget.

The St. Anthony’s senior starting attacker entered the weekend with a modest two goals and seven assists on the season.

And then she erupted.

The Princeton commit had three goals in a 13-4 win over Kellenberg (N.Y.) on Friday and then, on her birthday, scored five times to help lead the Friars to an 18-6 win over New Canaan (Conn.).

“Cameron’s hitting her stride at the right time of the season,” St. Anthony’s head coach DarcyMe ssina said. “What’s been most impressive is seeing her play with confidence and comfort in a position of power offensively. She’s attacking with purpose and competing at a really high level right now. We’re very proud of her, and the way she continues to grow throughout this season."

Also notable: Sydney Abbott, Oceanside (N.Y.); Casey Cummings, Nyack (N.Y.); Ashley Dimnaku, Phillips Andover (Mass.); Lila Dumas, Briarcliff (N.Y.); Jenna Lineman, Connetquot (N.Y.); Quinn Powers, Governor’s (Mass.)

— Dylan Butler 

MID-ATLANTIC

Hayden Baumgartner, Marriotts Ridge (Md.)

Baumgartner was in third grade the last time Glenelg High (Md.) lost a Howard County game. The Gladiators had won 55 straight games against county foes, including this year’s regular-season matchup against Marriotts Ridge by a commanding 14-6 score. The rematch came last week for the Howard County championship and Baumgartner helped turn the tables. The sophomore attack finished her hat trick striking quickly from behind the goal for a 12-11 overtime win. It’s the first Howard County loss for Glenelg since April 5, 2019. Baumgartner went on to help the Mustangs defeat Reservoir (Md.) 22-7 and Sherwood (Md.) 11-3 to capture the Class 3A South I region title. They are the No. 3 seed for the 3A state tournament.

Also notable: Maria Bragg, Severna Park (Md.); Gabrielle Caruso, Catholic (Md.); Sarah Crowley, Dulaney (Md.); Camryn Dauphinais, Fallston (Md.); Emma Gall, Pennridge (Pa.); Lexie Kauffman, Manheim Township (Pa.); Chloe Lambert, St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.); Maeve Magarity, Penn Charter (Pa.); Finola McCormick, Maryvale (Md.); Maris McGinty, Oak Knoll (N.J.); Lu Misener, Conestoga (Pa.); Ella Powers, Mount de Sales (Md.)

— Justin Feil 

SOUTH

Giselle Jaskiewicz, Lake Highland (Fla.)

Leading her squad to another state title, Giselle Jaskiewicz scored half of Lake Highland’s goals in last week’s 6-5 win over American Heritage-Delray (Fla.). The sophomore attacker was almost among those who scored two goals in Lake Highland’s semifinal win over Episcopal Jacksonville (Fla.). She finished 2026 with 69 goals.

Also notable: Bryce Birkholz, West Forsyth (Ga.); Sophia Fagelman, Hockaday (Texas); Sam Jackson, Flower Mound (Texas); Grace Raymond, Ponte Vedra (Fla.)

— Justin Boggs 

MIDWEST

Riley Nolan, New Trier (Ill.)

Nolan has done a bit of everything for the Trevians, as a facilitator, scorer and force on the draw. This past week, she tallied a program-record 10 goals in a 21-10 win over Wisconsin power University School of Milwaukee (Wis.). The Trevians actually trailed 7-5 in the second quarter before Nolan tied the game with two straight goals, then sent a pass to Avery Anderson for the go-ahead strike. Nolan broke a 9-9 tie in the second half with another goal en route to the school record.

Also notable: Ellie Beam, Kentucky Country Day (Ky.); Megan Benton, Olentangy Liberty (Ohio); Poppy Callahan, Loyola Academy (Ill.); Kathleen Devine, Loyola Academy (Ill.); Molly Dwyer, Loyola Academy (Ill.); Claire Orazen, Hudson (Ohio); Evie Ruma, Upper Arlington (Ohio); Scarlett Subeck, New Trier (Ill.)

— Jonah Rosenblum 

WEST

SySy Robinson, Colorado Academy (Colo.)

Robinson stepped up in a major way during a key quarterfinal playoff win over Fairview (Colo.), finishing with six goals and one assist while leading the offense in one of the team’s toughest moments of the season.

With the team playing man down for nearly 20 minutes, Robinson took control offensively and elevated her play in the second half as the game remained close. She made multiple momentum-changing plays and scored the majority of her six goals in the fourth quarter, helping power her team to the playoff victory.

Her leadership, effort, and ability to perform under pressure highlighted a standout performance from the sophomore attacker.

Also notable: Allie Moskowitz, Valor (Colo.); Ellie Rivera, Del Oro (Calif.)

— Sonorah Hunter