South Shore’s Top 10 Girls Soccer Stars Shine Across College and Pro Levels
A look at the ten standout high school girls soccer players from the South Shore who have turned local triumphs into collegiate and professional success
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A look at the ten standout high school girls soccer players from the South Shore who have turned local triumphs into collegiate and professional success
A look at the top ten high school girls soccer players from the South Shore, their college and professional achievements, and the lasting influence they have had on the sport.

Head coach Gary Redus II announced the addition of Hope Masonius to the 2026‑27 roster, highlighting her New Jersey roots, collegiate experience, and a family steeped in basketball excellence.

San Antonio’s fourth‑overall pick in the 2024 draft has quickly become a catalyst, blending college‑honed discipline with NBA‑ready playmaking.
A sophomore from Cheshire, Connecticut, excels in both lacrosse and football while mentoring younger players and inspiring peers across multiple sports.

As the 2026 NBA Draft deadline approaches, several college standouts must decide whether to test the professional waters or return to school for another season.

Isaiah Shaw, a 6‑foot‑8 forward with a proven track record from Grand Canyon, Valparaiso and Northern Arizona, will spend his sixth and final year of eligibility at UConn, where he hopes to influence the program both on and off the court.

Five‑star forward Eve Long, a Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year, pledged to Notre Dame, a move that lifts the Irish's 2027 class to a national third‑place ranking.

Xavier defeated UConn 5-1 in the Big East Championship, highlighted by a four‑run sixth inning and a strong outing from Ryan Piech.

St. John's opens the 2026 BIG EAST Tournament with a 4-2 victory over Creighton, highlighted by strong pitching from Liam O'Leary and a clutch double from Dylan Fitzsimmons.

Isaiah Shaw, a versatile wing who posted 8.1 points and 46.4% shooting for Northern Arizona last season, is set to transfer to UConn, joining a roster that already includes multiple portal additions and incoming freshmen

A proposed eight‑team Diamond Cup tournament for the 2027‑28 season could reshape November college basketball, giving UConn and other top programs a high‑stakes, revenue‑sharing competition.

Arizona’s Collin Campbell, a top offensive line recruit, is set to join Michigan State’s roster, bringing size, pedigree and a chance to reshape the line’s future.

Eve Long, a 6-foot-3 standout from Kansas, pledged to Notre Dame, bringing elite scoring, rebounding and defensive skills to a program on the rise.

Five-star forward Eve Long chooses Notre Dame over UCLA and UConn, highlighting the program’s rising recruiting momentum and a No. 4 national freshman class.

The Wildcats are in talks to join a new eight‑team Diamond Cup that will stage games across the United States, offering each participant a substantial payout and a platform to boost player compensation.

UConn's rising sophomore Blanca Quiñonez underwent successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be ready for the 2026-27 season, bringing both experience and new offensive responsibilities to the Huskies.

UConn women's basketball announced that forward Blanca Quiñonez has fully recovered from a torn left‑shoulder labrum and will be ready for the 2026‑27 season, bringing back a key scorer and defensive standout.

UConn’s rising sophomore forward Blanca Quiñonez has completed successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be fully available for the 2026‑27 season, bringing both health and heightened expectations to the Huskies.

The 2026 NBA Draft Combine wrapped up in Chicago, Illinois, leaving teams with a clearer picture of which prospects are ready to make the leap and which may need another year of college.

Eve Long, the No. 5 recruit in the Class of 2027, announced her verbal commitment to Notre Dame, citing a blend of academic prestige and athletic ambition. Her decision comes as other top programs remain in the hunt.

Six‑foot‑3 forward Eve Long, a Kansas native and Gatorade Player of the Year, announced her verbal commitment to Notre Dame, citing a blend of academic fit and championship ambition. Her decision comes as other top 2027 prospects remain undecided.
Eve Long, a 6‑foot‑3 forward from Olathe, Kansas, commits to Notre Dame, boosting the Irish’s already strong 2027 recruiting class.

Coach Dan Hurley has scheduled a preseason exhibition game against Purdue on Oct. 24, a rematch of the 2024 national championship, as part of a challenging nonconference schedule that also includes Michigan, Duke, Illinois, Virginia, Kansas, Ohio State and Arizona.