Soccer players earn all-state recognition

Seniors Shae Wyland and Ella Davis were named to all-state teams this year. The duo led the squad to a 8-4 league record and 9-5 overall. They also helped their team secure a bye in the first round of state playoffs. The Outlaws ultimately fell to Banks 1-0 in the second round.

Wyland was named Second Team All-State Defender. She logged three assists over the season. Shae was a first team all-league player, and was voted one of the top three players in the entire league.

“Shae was a key piece to the success of the Lady Outlaws,” said Coach Makena Zorza. “She stepped up as a captain this year and was a great leader both on and off the field. Shae’s athleticism and skill level was often unmatched by opposing teams in both offensive and defensive positions. Her ability to visualize the field and know exactly where to be in her positioning made her extremely coachable and dangerous in any position she was asked to play. Her continued hard work through the season, despite various highs and lows, makes her very deserving of all state honors.”

Davis earned Honorable Mention All-State Forward, finishing the year with 27 goals and three assists. She was also a first team all- league selection, and was the top scorer in the league.

“Ella was an incredible threat in the forward position,” said Zorza. “She consistently demonstrated composure with the ball which allowed her to repeatedly score goals and create opportunities for her teammates. She was occasionally asked to step into the center midfield position and did so with ease and comfortability. Her versatility and continued efforts outside of practice made her a vital piece to the Lady Outlaws starting line up.”