1. Brittany McKee
1. Brittany McKee
Hubbard
Brittany McKee is only a sophomore at Hubbard High School, but she's already got a pretty good idea of what she wants to do in the future. There's more soccer, of course, but she says she wants to study exercise science. If you're not sure what that is, we suggest you take in a Hubbard soccer game sometime next season and keep an eye on the Eagles' sweeper. Despite playing at a position that doesn't involve a lot of goal scoring -- and therefore, sometimes a lack of notoriety -- and her relative youth, McKee was the cornerstone of a Hubbard team that advanced farther in the postseason tournament than any other area squad. Defense was their forte and McKee was the cornerstone of that defense, providing the last stop between the opponents and the goaltender.
X Grade: Sophomore.
X Positive influence: "Kelly Linden, the JV soccer coach at Hubbard, and my dad. Kelly has always kept my spirits up and kept me working hard. My dad always pushes me to do better than what I did the day before and he has never let me give up."
X Memory from the season: "Beating Mooney in the last two minutes of the district semifinal game."
X Future plans: "I plan on attending college where I would like to further my soccer career. I also plan on going into exercise science."
2. Anna DeJulio
Hubbard
X Grade: Junior.
X Positive influence: "My Dad, because he has taught me never to give up and always work my hardest to achieve my goals on and off the field."
X Memory from the season: "Beating the Division I school Erie, 1-0, in the freezing rain at their home field."
X Future plans: "I plan to continue my career in sports, and further improve my abilities as a student and athlete. I also plan on attending college and later become a teacher."
3. Allison Daprille
Poland
X Grade: Senior.
X Positive influence: "Mr. Carlson, my travel soccer coach for two years. He advanced my knowledge in soccer and provided me with a positive outlook on the game."
X Memory from the season: "Winning the MAC Championship with an 8-0 record and beating Canfield with only 10 players after suffering a red-card penalty."
X Future plans: "I plan on attending Kent State University and study design."
4. Tara McLarney
Poland
X Grade: Senior.
X Positive influence: "Neil Fowler. He has coached me for six years outside of high school and under his tutelage I have learned of discipline and hard work, integrity and self-confidence."
X Memory from the season: "Winning the MAC Championship with an 8-0 record and beating Canfield with only 10 players after suffering a red-card penalty."
X Future plans: "Attending Kent State University, playing soccer and majoring in communication."
5. Darcy Quinlan
Howland
X Grade: Junior.
X Positive influence: "One of my first coaches in soccer was Billy Roberts. He taught me how to play the game and taught me to love it also. He never let me quit and always motivated me to do my best."
X Memory from the season: "The first goal I scored because I rarely got to play in the field. I was goalie the beginning of the season then got moved to the field."
X Future plans: "I plan to finish high school and then attend Ohio University on a basketball scholarship."
6. Kristin Rutkousky
Canfield
X Grade: Junior.
X Positive influence: "Mr. [Ken] Reel, my eighth-grade basketball coach. He taught me to never give up and always to strive to play my hardest. His advice and coaching is something I have carried with me throughout high school."
X Memory from the season: My best memory was beating Poland at Poland in the district semifinal game.
X Future plans: "I plan on attending college, majoring in veterinary medicine."
7. Kelly Williams
Canfield
X Grade: Junior.
X Positive influence: Mr. [Howard] Merritt, my U-12 traveling soccer coach, has greatly influenced me. He got me involved in this sport, and from day one, told me I had potential and he believed in me.
X Memory from the season: "Beating Poland at Poland in the district semifinal game."
X Future plans: "I plan on attending college and majoring in physical therapy/sports medicine."
8. Janeen Masternick
Boardman
X Grade: Junior.
X Positive influence: "My parents have been a positive influence in my soccer career. They have been, and always are there for me when I need support. They have always pushed me to do my best, and have helped me to get me where I am now."
X Memory from the season: The best memory I have was when we won [the Steel Valley Conference title] for the first time in about eight years. We were so happy and achieved one of our goals for the season."
X Future plans: "I plan to tend college after high school. I'm not positive if I want to play soccer in college, but I'm pretty sure I do. I want to go into the medicine field. In the long range, I would like to become some sort of a doctor, get married and have a family.
9. Katie Duracky
Cardinal Money
X Grade: Senior.
X Positive influence: "My trainer, Mohammad Fard. He has given me the encouragement to be the best I can, and has pushed me to do things I never thought I could do. I am fortunate to have him spend countless hours with me improving my soccer skills, strength training, and being a person to confide in."
X Memory from the season: My best memories were all the time I spent with my teammates. We were a close team and went through a lot together this year. Through all of the tough situations, we made it through everything together. I'll never forget them."
X Future plans: "My plans are to play soccer as long as I can in college and hopefully after. I want to pursue a career in either nursing or physical therapy. One day, I'd like to coach soccer, but most importantly I want to stay happy."
10. Sarah McNeil
Warren Kennedy
X Grade: Senior.
X Positive influence: "My brother, Tim McNeil, because he always pushes me to be better at the sports I play. Playing against him has made me stronger. By watching him play through the years, he has made me strive to be as good an athlete as he is."
X Memory from the season: "My fondest memory is scoring four goals against Ursuline."
X Future plans: "My future plans are to go to college and become a speech therapist."
11. Brittny Humphrey
Liberty
X Grade: Sophomore.
X Positive influence: "My Dad because he is always there for me and taught me almost everything I know."
X Memory from the season: "When we played Hubbard at home and came very close to winning. Even though we lost, this is the closest the Liberty Girls Soccer Team ever came to beating Hubbard. This game was probably the best game I played in high school, even with two hurt knees."
X Future plans: "To go to college and get my master's degree, and to make All-Ohio by my senior year."
Leah Albani
Howland
X Grade: Senior.
X Positive influence: "Coach Gary Anderson would be my most positive influence. He made sure that I was on the right track and focused at all times, whether it was on the field or off."
X Memory from the season: "Winning our sectional game."
X Future plans: "I plan to attend college and major in pharmacy."