Iowa high school girls’ soccer 2024: Gazette area teams and players to watch

Here’s a look at Gazette area players and teams to watch during the 2024 Iowa high school girls’ soccer season.

Girls’ soccer 2024: Gazette area players to watch

Abi Roberts, jr., Linn-Mar — A Class 3A all-state second-teamer, Roberts led the Lions in assists (15) and was second in goals (21) in 2023.

Callie Stanley, soph., Iowa City Liberty — Stanley led the Lightning in goals (18) as a freshman, netting first team all-conference (Mississippi Valley Mississippi) and Class 2A East all-district honors.

Chloe Breitbach, sr., Anamosa — Last year was a breakout for Anamosa, propelled by Breitbach’s team-leading 22 goals. She earned Class 1A all-state honorable mention honors.

Easten Miller, sr., Independence — A Class 2A second-team all-stater, Miller was named Wamac East Player of the Year after leading the conference in scoring (29 goals).

Emily Bowe, jr., Center Point-Urbana — Bowe garnered first team all-conference (Wamac West) and Class 1A first-team all-district Northeast honors in 2023. She was the Stormin’ Pointers’ leading scorer.

Macie Herting, soph., Cedar Rapids Xavier — Herting had an impressive freshman season leading the Saints in goals (12). She earned first team all-MVC-Mississippi and Class 2A East all-district honors.

Maggie Utsinger, soph., Marion — As a freshman, Utsinger led the Wolves in scoring with 17 goals and was named first-team all-conference (Wamac East).

Maleigh Olmstead, jr., Cedar Rapids Xavier — Olmstead earned second-team all-state honors in Class 2A as a defender last season.

Rilyn Breinholt, jr., Iowa City Liberty — Breinholt was a second-team all-state midfielder in Class 2A and finished second in scoring for the Lightning.

Tessa Casebolt, sr., Linn-Mar — Casebolt’s defensive prowess earned her first-team all-conference (Mississippi Valley Valley) and Class 3A East all-district team honors.

Girls’ soccer 2024: Gazette area teams to watch

Independence — Led by Wamac East Player of the Year Easten Miller, the Mustangs finished the 2023 season ranked fifth in Class 2A with a record of 14-2 (10-0 Wamac). Eleven starters return for Independence.

Linn-Mar — The Lions had an impressive run to the state quarterfinals last season, finishing 14-3 and ranked No. 6 in Class 3A. Linn-Mar returns three of its top four scorers after finishing second in 3A in scoring last spring.

Center Point-Urbana — The Stormin’ Pointers finished 2023 ranked ninth in Class 1A. CPU returns nine starters and will look to build on last season’s 12-3 (9-1 Wamac West) record.

Marion — The Wolves reached the state tournament last year for the first time in program history. They went undefeated at home and finished the season ranked No. 9 in Class 2A. Marion returns its top six scorers from 2023.

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Cedar Rapids Xavier — The Saints finished last season ranked 12th in Class 2A with an 8-6 record (5-1 MVC Mississippi). They’re young, but if Macie Herting and crew can take a step forward, Xavier could be dangerous this season.