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Riley Pickels, senior goalkeeper for the Hough Huskies, has been named the 2026 Gatorade North Carolina Girls Soccer Player of the Year, highlighting her 94.5% save rate, 17 shutouts, 4.54 GPA, and volunteer work.
Coach Gary Hoilett and senior forward Marquerite McPhillips lead Charlotte Catholic to a historic unbeaten season, earning top national honors and showcasing the rise of girls’ soccer in North Carolina.
In a rain‑laden showdown, Myers Park’s girls soccer squad captured the 8A West regional crown, setting the stage for a state title clash with Hoggard.