The Indianapolis Star has unveiled its list of top Indiana high school girls soccer players to watch for the 2026 season, spotlighting a group of juniors whose performances in 2025 left a distinct mark on the state’s competitive landscape.
Rising Stars of Indiana Girls Soccer
The selections reflect a blend of offensive dynamism and defensive reliability, with several squads advancing deep into the state tournament and shaping the narrative for the upcoming campaign.
Offensive Leaders
Olivia Ade of Carmel contributed six assists and three goals, guiding her team to the Class 3A state title game, while Addy Alsup from Lapel added 16 goals and 11 assists to capture a regional championship.
Isabella Cueto, also a Carmel standout, earned first‑team All‑State honors and logged 1,526 minutes, during which her backline allowed just 12 goals.
Hannah Dodge of HSE posted 16 shutouts in 22 appearances, conceding only five goals and playing a pivotal role in her team’s first state title.
Wynsleigh Dorsey led Danville with 14 goals and 13 assists, fueling a sectional title run, and Emma Gast of Heritage Christian contributed 20 goals and 15 assists to secure the 1A state championship.
Mia Marlin from Center Grove posted a team‑high 19 goals and added eight assists, steering her side to a sectional crown, while Addison McClain of HSE helped the team win the Class 3A state title and earned third‑team All‑State recognition.
Amelia Romeril of Lawrence Central ranked second statewide in assists with 17 and posted the highest assist‑per‑game average in Indiana.
Sydney Shattuck of Park Tudor paced her team with 25 goals and nine assists, propelling them to the Class 2A state title game, and Delaney Stone of Noblesville contributed eight goals and five assists before her team fell in the second round of sectionals.
Leila Wilson of Lapel emerged as the second‑highest junior scorer in the state with 39 goals and added 13 assists, positioning her as a key figure for the upcoming season.
Defensive Foundations
The backlines of several programs, including those of Carmel and Cathedral, limited opponents to single‑digit goal totals, underscoring the balance between attack and defense that defined the 2025 season.
As the new season approaches, coaches and analysts alike point to these juniors as the players who will shape the competitive landscape, with many expecting continued growth and impact.