A Season of Growth and Recognition
In just their second year as a varsity program, the Colfax-Mingo girls soccer squad posted a 14‑4 record, signaling rapid development and competitive momentum. The team’s success paved the way for a wave of postseason acknowledgments that highlighted both individual brilliance and collective progress.
Honors poured in for the program, with Meadow Lane earning both all‑state and all‑district selections. The recognition underscored the team’s impact across multiple tiers of high school soccer, positioning the Tigers as a rising force in the region.
Among the standout performers, Bianca Lane, Lilyan Hadsall, and Emmalyn Buchman were all chosen for the all‑district squad. Each brought a distinct contribution: Lane’s playmaking added 14 assists and 28 points, while Hadsall, despite being the only non‑senior honored, topped the state in goals with 51 and ranked third in Class 1A with 110 total points. Buchman, the team’s starting goalkeeper, logged 120 saves and posted a 1,386‑minute shutout streak that placed her fourth in the class.
The defensive anchor’s all‑around stats painted a vivid picture of her influence. Hadsall, a defender, contributed nine assists, scored one goal, and accumulated 11 points, illustrating her dual threat on both ends of the field. Her eight assists and 51 goals together cemented her status as one of the most versatile players in the state.
Beyond player accolades, former coach McKinzie Tjaden received the prestigious All‑District Coach of the Year award. The honor reflected not only strategic acumen but also the ability to nurture talent that translated into measurable on‑field achievements.