Scouting the 2011 Times All-Area Girls Soccer Team

First Team

Jenna Arnold | Crown Point

Position: Defense

Year: Sophomore

Analysis: A one-woman break stopper, Arnold seemed to always be in the right place at the right time. Her defense was a big reason for the Bulldogs' success, whether it was marking the best scorer or patrolling the back third. She also added a goal and four assists.

Rosie Biehl | Chesterton

Position: Midfielder.

Year: Junior.

Analysis: With 16 goals and 11 assists, she helped a team believed to be in rebuilding mode earn a share of the DAC crown.

Lauren Doreski | Lake Central

Position: Forward.

Year: Junior.

Analysis: Arguably one of the area's best strikers, she's capable of shooting -- and scoring -- from just about anywhere in the front half. She also can break down a defense with the dribble.

Nikki Goodeve | Highland

Position: Midfielder.

Year: Senior.

Analysis: Goodeve (11 goals, 14 assists) capped a strong career at Highland with another season as one of the area's best overall players. She could score, but was equally good at giving her teammates opportunities.

Kate Johnson | Valparaiso

Position: Midfielder.

Year: Senior.

Analysis: Johnson (21 goals, 10 assists) was one of the most dynamic players in the area this season. Coach Robert Cespedes said Johnson was, "A true team player, completely selfless and always positive."

Cindy McInerney | Griffith

Position: Forward.

Year: Junior.

Analysis: A move from sweeper to forward paid off for the Panthers, as McInerney notched 15 goals and five assists. Coach Wally Kudyba gets anther season to see what she can do.

Sarah Rivich | Crown Point

Position: Midfielder.

Year: Junior.

Analysis: Some players scored more goals and were more flashy, but Rivich (18 goals, 16 assists) stuck out as not only the best player in the area but possibly the whole state. Physically gifted, she also has a very high soccer IQ.

Allyson Roller | Munster

Position: Defense.

Year: Senior.

Analysis: An All-District defender, Roller (five goals, 11 assists) was a big key to the late success the Mustangs had after struggling early. It was supposed to be a rebuilding year.

Kelsey Shoemaker | Crown Point

Position: Goalie.

Year: Senior.

Analysis: She racked up the shutouts this season and only gave up three goals to Duneland teams. Shoemaker (10 shutouts) stepped up big in the postseason and almost got C.P. a berth in the state championship.

Andrea Violanti | Valparaiso

Position: Forward.

Year: Junior.

Analysis: Violanti (eight goals, 10 assists) didn't post gaudy numbers, but Cespedes said she was the leading reason for many of the Vikings' scoring opportunities.

Hannah Wilder | Kankakee Valley

Position: Forward.

Year: Sophomore.

Analysis: Wilder (27 goals, nine assists) is the most prolific scorer of K.V.'s dynamic trio of sophomores (Haleigh Wenglarz and Natalie Lotz are the other two). Wilder and the Kougars, have a bright future.

Honorable Mention

Duneland Athletic Conference

Chesterton -- Elizabeth Benson, Alexander Bucko, Samantha Furto, Angelia Jeka. Crown Point -- Courtney Farrell, Abi Small. Lake Central -- Lyana BurrinK, Jane Gates. LaPorte -- Brooke Pissarski, Kelsie Zawada. Michigan City -- Kelsey Pawloski. Portage -- Nicki Monahan, Annie Stronczek. Valparaiso -- Kaylee Pullins, Kathryn Schoer, Regan Weber.

Northwest Crossroads Conference

Andrean -- Rachael Bryan, Liz Krilich, Gabby Wojkovich. Griffith -- Taylor Steffan, Alejandra Tellez. Highland -- Meredith Garcia, Michelle Geissler, Kate Walker. Hobart -- Sydney Hicks, Kelly McGuire. Kankakee Valley -- Haley Becker, Natalie Lotz, Jen Sobierajski, Haleigh Wenglarz. Lowell -- Megan Gramhofer, Kimberly Kasparian, Darby Misner. Munster -- Allyson Goodrich.

Northwest Indiana Soccer Conference

Bishop Noll -- Alejandra Almendarez, Julie Kusiak, Allie Rayburn, Jessica Seles. Boone Grove -- Paige Aguilera; Olivia McCafferty, Rachel Gerhardt, Mackenzie Starcevich. Covenant Christian -- Sarah Lentini, Katy Long. Hanover Central -- Sam Bathurst, Kirsten Nirtaut, Blayr Poston, B.K. Sakelaris, Caitlin Schmal. Hebron -- Rachel McCullough, Emily O'Leary, Rachel Pauer. Marquette -- Allison Westbrook, Madeline Wood. Westville -- Tuzdae Ramer, Amber Stainko. Wheeler -- Alexa Fratzke, Erinn Gallagher, Christina Gandy. Stephanie Moricz.