Division I, II
Outstanding Player
Angelina Rispone, St. Joseph’s Academy
Call it an encore performance with all the feelings for Rispone. The Nicholls State signee was selected as the Outstanding Player for the Division I, II All-Metro team for the second straight season.
Rispone led the Redstickers to the No. 1 playoff ranking and playoff seeding with a revamped team that included a lot of new starters. She finished the season 20 goals and 22 assists.
Though SJA’s season ended with a semifinal loss to eventual Division I champion Mt. Carmel, Rispone is thankful for the journey.
“We had a lot younger players who were new to high school soccer,” Rispone said. “But we really came together as a team quickly even though we had never played there.
“I watched them (younger team) go through some of the things I went through when I was younger. I encouraged them and offered advice when I needed to. The season did not end like we wanted it to, but I would not trade the journey for anything. It made me a better player and a better person.”
As the statistics show, versatility was the key to Rispone’s success. She was equally adept at scoring a goal or facilitating one for a teammate.
“It was a joy to be part of Angelina through high school and watching her grow,” SJA coach Kyle Carmouche said. “This is a perfect ending.”
Coach of the Year
Chris Goodall, Prairieville
The return to coaching was indeed successful for Goodall and the Hurricanes. The former East Ascension coach led PVHS to a district title and a berth in the Division II quarterfinals in what was the school’s first season. The Hurricanes finished with a 13-6-2 record.
Division I, II All-Metro team
Taylor Carty
East Ascension, Sr.
42 goals, nine assists
Mallory Sutton
St. Amant, Sr.
29 goals, 10 assists
Sophia Collins
Prairieville, So.
24 goals, 23 assists
Cameron Bonadona
Dutchtown, Sr.
Eight goals
Noelia Lagos
Live Oak, Sr.
46 goals, seven assists
Angelina Rispone
St. Joseph’s, Sr.
20 goals, 22 assists
Melissa Nolan
Zachary, Sr.
Six goals, six assists
Gracie Davis
St. Joseph’s, Sr.
27 goals, 27 assists
Trinity Spence
Zachary, Sr.
15 goals, nine assists
Ava Lewis
Zachary, Fr.
11 goals, seven assists
Cori Bergeron
St. Amant, Jr.
10 goals, 14 assists
Juliana Williams
Denham Springs, Jr.
34 goals, 14 assists
Elizabeth Meisner
Dutchtown, Sr.
174 saves, two goals
Keira Herrmann
Lutcher, Sr.
40 goals, 18 assists
Anna Alleman
St. Joseph’s, Sr.
17 goals, seven assists
Catherine Beckman
Walker, Sr.
246 saves
Adyson Naquin
Prairieville, Jr.
19 goals, 18 assists
Audrey Galindo
East Ascension, Sr.
Six goals, five assists
Division III, IV
Outstanding Player
Ella Kate Johnston, Parkview Baptist
It seems strange to say that a player already voted the title-game MVP twice has now come into her own.
Johnston and her coach, Raphael Nunes, say that is the case for the Outstanding Player on the Division III, IV squad.
“Last year. I felt like there was a big weight on my shoulders because my sister (Faith) was injured,” Johnston said. “When she decided to graduate early it could have been that way again.
“This time, I became the big sister. I knew it was my job to be a leader and help the team get where we wanted to be. I was comfortable with that.”
The sophomore finished the season with 39 goals and 24 assists to help lead the Eagles to their third straight Division III title.
“No one outworks her,” Nunes said. “She comes early to practice to run and asks if she can stay late to get in more free kicks.
“She cares about her teammates. She does whatever we need her to do.”
Now a third-year varsity player, Johnston displayed a more aggressive style. It led to her receiving the first yellow card of her career.
“That (yellow card) surprised me,” Johnston said. “I got physically stronger and knew I could handle contact.
“I also see the field better now, which makes it easier to find my teammates. I like getting everybody involved.”
Coach of the Year
Raphael Nunes, Parkview Baptist
Three for three — as in three LHSAA titles over the last three years — sums up the story of Nunes’ success with Parkview.
A 2-0 victory over district rival University in the Division III final gave the top-seeded Eagles (25-2) title No. 3 last month.
Divisions III, IV All-Metro team
Elise Ford
Dunham, Sr.
14 goals, six assists
Lauren Bradford
Episcopal, Jr.
Four goals, 11 assists
Ella Kate Johnston
Parkview Baptist, So.
39 goals, 24 assists
Sarah Ortlieb
Parkview Baptist, Sr.
17 goals, 14 assists
Macey Theriot
Parkview Baptist, Sr.
17 goals, 12 assists
Kamryn Watson
St. Michael, Sr.
18 goals, 10 assists
Kendyl Edwards
St. Michael, Sr.
Four goals, five assists
Jayla Renter
University, Sr.
10 goals, 2 assists
Sydney Bonnecaze
Episcopal, So.
19 goals, 13 assists
Ansley Bernhard
Parkview Baptist, Fr.
Three goals, four assists
Karis Phillippe
Parkview Baptist, Sr.
Seven goals, six assists
Amelia Guess
Parkview Baptist, Sr.
Two goals, five assists
Audrey Lanoux
St. Michael, Sr.
Defender score one goal
Savannah Mitchell
University, Fr.
23 goals, 14 assists
Sophia Mitchell
University, Jr.
Eight goals, 13 assists
Juliana Schwab
University, Sr.
Four goals, two assists
Anne Bradley Ewing
Episcopal, Jr.
Nine goals, two assists
Eloise Tharp
Episcopal, Jr.
Six goals, six assists
Teams selected by area coaches