NORTHEAST
Kate Theofield, Smithtown West (N.Y.)
Smithtown West was on the precipice of making history. But the Bulls had been there before, too. Twice previously, they had reached the Suffolk Class B final and lost in back-to-back years. On Saturday, Kate Theofield made sure that history wasn’t repeated and new history was made.
The Rutgers-bound senior scored three of her five goals inside the opening six minutes, setting the tone in a 12-9 win over Harborfields (N.Y.), as Smithtown West captured the first county title in program history.
“Kate had a standout game, putting up three quick goals against Harborfields in the first quarter of the county finals,” Smithtown West coach Vincenza Patrone said. “Despite being faceguarded, she was still able to tally five goals and help keep momentum on offense and the draw circle. Her energy and enthusiasm is evident when she plays. It is fun to watch her and her teammates rise to big occasions.”
Also notable: Arcangela Haffner, Garden City (N.Y.); Hope Hapgood, Darien (Conn.); Ava Meyn, Bayport-Blue Point (N.Y.); Sophia Nesci, Cicero-North Syracuse (N.Y.); Grave Richards, Horace Greeley (N.Y.); Anna Von Kennel, Darien (Conn.); Haley Washall, Wappingers (N.Y.)
— Dylan Butler
MID-ATLANTIC
Claire Lopez, Cape Henlopen (Del.)
Lopez had a hand in half of the Vikings’ goals in a 20-9 win over Tower Hill (Del.) for their second straight state championship. The junior attacker scored six goals and dished out four assists for a school-record 10 points in the title game. One of her goals was a behind-the-back finish. She had a goal and six assists in the 19-3 semifinal win over Sussex Academy (Del.). Cape finishes the season 17-0-1, its second straight undefeated season, after graduating 13 players from last year’s team. The Vikings have won 15 of the last 16 state championships contested.
Also notable: Abby Ball, Cherokee (N.J.); Caroline Bedetti, Middletown South (N.J.); Ava Bower, DePaul (N.J.); Brooke Bickel, Conestoga (Pa.); Gracie Castimore, Jefferson (N.J.); Giada Catanzaro, Bridgewater-Raritan (N.J.); Shannon Collins, Morristown (N.J.); Annie Dignazio, Strath Haven (Pa.); Elana Falkenstein, Delaware Valley (N.J.); Allie Hunter, Springfield-Delco (Pa.); Ellie Kaplan, Twin Valley (Pa.); Annalise Messina, Upper Moreland (Pa.); Kaylin Oey, Mountain Lakes (N.J.); Abbie Rattay, Roxbury (N.J.); Abbey Schaeffer, Cape Henlopen (Del.); Jenna Scheuten, Mount Olive (N.J.); Zoey Smith, Lacey (N.J.); Julia Swanson, Montville (N.J.)
— Justin Feil
MIDWEST
Sophie Mock, Carmel (Ind.)
Cal commit Sophie Mock certainly ended her high school career in style. After tallying six goals and three assists in Carmel’s state semifinal win over Bishop Chatard (Ind.), Mock was equally impressive in the Greyhounds’ title game win over Guerin Catholic (Ind.) with four goals and two assists. That included the game’s first goal, breaking a long scoreless duel between the longtime rivals, as well as the game’s second goal midway through the second quarter.
Also notable: Megan Benton, Olentangy Liberty (Ohio); Avery Goehl, Carmel (Ind.); Campbell Heald, St. Francis DeSales (Ohio); Lauryn Knutson, Prior Lake (Ohio); Chloe Mangel, Loyola Academy (Ill.); Emerson Mattox, Prior Lake (Ohio); Peyton Moncrief, Hinsdale Central (Ill.); Madeline Pohmer, Olentangy Liberty (Ohio); Evie Ruma, Upper Arlington (Ohio); Kyndal Singleton, Columbus Academy (Ohio); Mackie Stickler, Hudson (Ohio); Elle Tomalia, Carmel (Ind.); Mary-Claire Willison, St. Francis DeSales (Ohio)
— Jonah Rosenblum
