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Treasure Valley soccer players of the week (Oct. 21 to 27)

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See the nominees, and all of their accomplishments, below.

BOYS SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Tucker Smith, Boise: The senior captain led the 6A state champion Brave defense that allowed only one goal in three tournament games, including holding top-ranked Rocky Mountain scoreless for the first time this season in the title match.

Graham Herzog, Owyhee: The Storm brought home the program’s first 6A state trophy, taking third, as Herzog totaled four goals and one assist in three tournament games.

Amjed Salim, Mountain View: The Mavericks won the 6A consolation championship, with Salim contributing two goals in three tournament games.

Elijah Grimaldo, Vallivue: The Falcons won the second state championship in program history as their junior attacking midfielder scored the game-winning goal in the first round and one goal in the 5A title match.

Rylan McPherson, Rocky Mountain: The Grizzlies finished as the 6A state runner-up, with McPherson totaling three goals and one assist.

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GIRLS SOCCER PLAYERS OF THE WEEK

Bea Levi, Rocky Mountain: Posted three straight shutouts and turned away a crucial penalty kick in a shootout to decide the 6A state championship and lead the Grizzlies to the title.

Maizy Kluksdal, Boise: Anchored a Brave defense that didn’t give up a single goal in three games, leading Boise to a second-place finish at the 6A state tournament.

Sofia Lindsey, Owyhee: Earned the Storm a third-place finish at the 6A state tournament with her goal in a 1-0 victory against Timberline.

Elsie Wyatt, Middleton: Racked up four goals and two assists in three games to lead the Vikings to the third-place trophy in the 5A state tournament.

Lydia Lindsey, Fruitland: Scored the only goal in a 1-0 victory vs. Coeur d’Alene Charter in the first round with a 50-yard run.

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This story was originally published October 29, 2024 at 1:22 PM.

Rachel Roberts
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