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Treasure Valley soccer players of the week (Oct. 20 to 27)

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See the winners, and all the nominees, below.

BOYS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Horacio Hernandez, Caldwell: Posted two shutouts and stopped four shootout attempts to carry the Cougars to their first state title in Idaho’s top classification.

Christian Griffith, Borah: Didn’t allow a goal in three games and saved a pair of shootout attempts in both the semifinals and finals to lead the Lions to a second-place state tournament trophy, their best finish since 2017.

Xabi Robertson, Boise: Scored a golden goal in double overtime to lift the No. 8 Brave to a 2-1 upset victory over No. 1 Rocky Mountain in the first round of the 6A state tournament.

Landon Frei, Mountain View: Recorded a hat trick in a 5-1 win over Owyhee for the consolation trophy, and added another goal in a first-round loss to Caldwell to finish with four goals at state.

Greyson Pew, Owyhee: Scored the game-winning goal in an elimination victory over Rocky Mountain, and played every minute of all three games at center back.

Marcos Madrigal, Vallivue: Had a hand in both goals in a 2-0, first-round win over Pocatello with a goal and an assist. He added another goal in 4-1 win over Twin Falls in the semifinals to help lead the Falcons to a second-place trophy.

Jose Manuel, McCall-Donnelly: Buried both goals for the Vandals in a 2-1 win over Wendell in the 4A state semifinals, lifting McCall-Donnelly to a second-place finish.

GIRLS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Reese Vachek, Timberline: Scored the game-winning goal in the 6A state championship match on a header in the 28th minute.

Campbell Wilson, Rocky Mountain: Helped the Grizzlies earn a 6A state runner-up finish, scoring two goals with two assists in three tournament games.

Alexa Zierenberg, Owyhee: Led the Storm to a third-place finish in the 6A state tournament, including scoring two goals.

Elle Frazier, Boise: Scored the game-winning goal in Boise’s 2-1 win over Highland in the 6A state tournament opener as the Brave advanced to the third-place game.

Marisol Stosich, Mountain View: Led the Mavericks at the 6A state tournament with six goals and one assist.

Mya Stone, Vallivue: Helped the Falcons earn a runner-up finish at the 5A state tournament, including scoring two goals.

Sofie Vidlak, Fruitland: Scored two goals in three games as the Grizzlies hoisted the third-place trophy at the 4A state tournament.

This story was originally published October 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM.

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