Samme Suppes, a junior forward on the Jefferson Lady Dragons, etched her name into school history by becoming the first soccer player from the program to capture the Player of the Year honor. She helped guide the team to a State Championship, finishing the season with 27 goals and 14 assists.
The Heisman‑Style Vote
A 21‑person panel of sports experts used a Heisman‑style voting system, awarding points based on each voter’s placement; Suppes secured a comfortable margin over the other three‑A standouts, with five finalists each receiving at least one first‑place vote.
Her performance included a school‑record seven goals in a single playoff match, marking her as the sixth midfielder to earn the honor and the seventh junior to be recognized.
Looking Ahead
With the award cementing her legacy, Suppes will look to build on this momentum next season, where she could become the sixth player to repeat as Player of the Year.