Appoquinimink High School’s girls soccer squad capped a remarkable season by securing the DIAA Division I championship, a triumph that underscored the program’s rapid ascent.
Key Contributors and Rankings
The championship match saw the Jaguars outpace their opponents with a decisive performance, highlighted by goals from Kelsey Beatie, Karsyn Hope and Waryn Catania, while Avery Holland contributed two assists and Samantha Hayden added another.
Coach Brad Myers praised the team’s depth, noting that the success was built on a collective effort rather than individual brilliance alone.
The state released its top 56 high school girls soccer rankings, placing ten Appoquinimink players among the elite and reflecting the program’s strong showing across the board.
Among the recognized names were Kelsey Beatie, Karsyn Hope, Waryn Catania, Avery Holland and Samantha Hayden, alongside teammates such as Brad Myers, Lidie Dann, Kate Weigand, Kaelyn Osborn, Sadie Trumbull, Molly Anderson, Coryn Louder, Sophia Fuentes-Gutierrez, Lauren Arabis, Ellie Semmel, Sophia Ramos, Hailey Haynes, Mia Kolbjornsen, Gillian Watkins, Julie Damon, Samantha Mitchell, Daphne Banfield, Sydney Cusick, Ella Sprucebank, Leah Campbell, Chalece Evans, Maddie Rash, Caroline Williamson, Gisele Ardila, Mia Lang, Raegan Sarnecky, Molly Murphy, Kaelyn Micklus, Angelina Mangano, Debora Williams, Eva Sheppard, Emma Gibbons, Campbell Schneider, Caitlin Igo, Jenna Czerwinski, Sofia Dattani, Giana DiFebbo, Lyra Ardila, Kendall Southern, Ava Brown, Ryan Weigand, Rylin Nichols, Mariana Catania, Zoe Carberry, Lyla Nadel, Caroline Perry, Patricia Lara Nieto, Alanna Rhodes, Taylor Abe, Emme Mulvena, Sydney Hayden, Sarah McFarland and Whitney Evancho.
Other programs also featured prominently; Wilmington Friends, the Division II champions, placed three of their standouts in the rankings, reflecting the competitive depth across the state.
The rankings were compiled from coaches’ All‑State votes and a thorough evaluation of performance throughout the season, ensuring that the selections reflected both statistical impact and overall contribution.
With the season now in the books, attention turns to next year’s prospects, as the Jaguars aim to build on this momentum and maintain their position among Delaware’s soccer elite.