Lou Ruffien, Edina, attacker, junior: A crafty, technical attacker leading the one-loss Hornets back to defend their 3A title, with 13 goals and six assists.
Kennedy Schammel, Owatonna, attacker, senior: Recorded 15 goals and seven assists to contribute to over half of the Huskies’ scoring and earn a 3A Ms. Soccer nomination.
Clockwise: Lou Ruffien, Edina; Faith Peper, Mahtomedi; Kennedy Schammel, Owatonna; Sabina Peterson Rajalingam, Blake; Sam Perez, St. Charles. (Star Tribune staff/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Tenley Senden, Wayzata, forward, senior: Speedy 3A Ms. Soccer Finalist that put up 23 goals and 16 assists, helping clinch the state tournament’s No. 1 seed. College: Minnesota.
Becca Smith, White Bear Lake, midfielder, senior: Broke White Bear Lake’s career assist record as a junior — then added 11 more assists this year, plus 12 goals, with top vision and ball control. College: Kansas.
Matigann Vixayvong, Holy Angels, midfielder, senior: Dynamic playmaker and 1-on-1 attacker with 10 goals and five assists for the top 2A team. College: Nebraska.
Elle Wildman, East Ridge, midfielder, senior: “Quarterback” of East Ridge, which won a stacked Class 3A, Section 4 tournament, chipping in 18 goals, 12 assists. College: Iowa.