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Seven city schools have representation on the 2023 All-City girls soccer team, led by Washburn Rural with four first-team picks.
Washburn Rural (15-5-1), which won the Centennial League championship on the way to a third-place finish in the Class 6A state tournament, put seniors Hailey Beck, Addi Broxterman and Mackinly Rohn and sophomore Kate Hinck on the first team, selected by city coaches.
Washburn Rural senior Hailey Beck was a first-team All-City pick at goalkeeper. [File photo/TSN]
Senior Mackinly Rohn is one of four Washburn Rural players on the All-City soccer first team. [File photo/TSN]
Cair Paravel junior Katherine Keys (left) and sophomore Zahra Friess (3) have been named to the All-City soccer first team. [File photo/TSN]
Topeka High junior Avery Zimmerman (2) earned first-team All-City girls soccer honors for the third straight season. [File photo/TSN]
Seaman is represented on the All-City first team by junior repeat pick Elinore Stallbaumer, senior Jaycee Schumann and freshman Ava Huston while Viking coach Tim Nussbaum was named the city coach of the year after leading Seaman to a 14-2-2 record in 2023.
Hayden, which finished third in the Class 4A-1A state tournament, put seniors Briahna Barnett and Noelia Cruz on the first team after the Wildcats went 12-6-2 on the season.
Cair Paravel Latin, which posted a 16-2-1 record, put junior Katherine Keys and sophomore Zahra Friess on the first team for the second straight season while Shawnee Heights sophomore Lailah Benz is also a first-team repeat pick and is joined on the first team by senior teammate Lily Martin.
Topeka High junior Avery Zimmerman made the All-City first team for the third straight season while Topeka West senior Noelia Valezuela Alvarado rounds out the first team.
2023 ALL-CITY GIRLS SOCCER
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By RICK PETERSON
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Generally speaking, football linemen are very rarely in the spotlight.
That will change on Monday, June 19, when Shawnee Heights hosts the "Battle of the Bigs'' lineman challenge (5:30 p.m. start).
The "Battle of the Bigs'' is billed as an opportunity for offensive and defensive linemen to have fun over the summer in a non-contact competition.
The top eight individuals will win visor or bucket hats and the team with the highest five-player total will win a plaque for their school. Cost is $20 per person, which includes the lineman challenge, a T-shirt and food.
Participating athetes will take part in nine measured events:
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Eighteen Shawnee County high school softball standouts have received first-team All-State honors from the Kansas Softball Coaches Association, including seven first-team selections.
Washburn Rural senior Emmerson Cope has been named to the KSCA All-6A team for the third straight season. [File photo/TSN]
Topeka High senior shortstop Adisyn Caryl has received All-6A first team recognition by the KSCA for the third straight season. [File photo/TSN]
Washburn Rural's Reagan Chapman has received first-team All-6A softball honors as a freshman. [File photo/TSN]
Washburn Rural senior pitcher Emmerson Cope and Topeka High senior infielder Adisyn Caryl were named to the All-6A first team for the third straight season while Rural freshman infielder Reagan Chapman was also a first-team All-6A pick.
Seaman senior pitcher/infielder Aspen Burgardt is an All-Class 5A first-team selection as an infielder. [File photo/TSN]
Senior pitcher Brinley Dyche earned first-team All-3A recognition for the second straight season after helping the Bulldawgs win the 3A state title. [File photo/TSN]
Rossville junior Kinsey Perine is a first-team All-3A repeat pick after helping lead the Bulldawgs to the 3A state title. [Photo by Brent Maycock/KSHSAA Covered]
Silver Lake sophomore Taylor Zordel earned a spot on the All-3A first team as an infielder. [File photo/TSN]
Seaman senior infielder Aspen Burgardt earned first-team recognition in 5A while Rossille senior pitcher Brinley Dyche, Rossville junior infielder Kinsey Perine and Silver Lake sophomore infielder Taylor Zordel received first-team honors in 3A.
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Editor's note: Over the next week, TopSports.news will take a look at all of the nominees for the 2023 Topeka Shawnee County High School Sports Awards. All nominees will be recognized at the June 28 awards banquet, which will be held in conjunction with the Topeka Shawnee County Sports Hall of Fame induction at Washburn University's Memorial Union.
FALL SPORTS: OUTSTANDING MALE NOMINEES
Jayden Berry
JAYDEN BERRY | Shawnee Heights
PARENTS: Keith and Annette Berry
SPORT: Football | GPA: 3.7
A defensive back, Berry led Shawnee Heights with four interceptions and eight pass breakups last fall while recording 50 tackles (31 solos). "Jayden was an outstanding football and baseball player,'' Heights football coach Jason Swift said. "As a senior Jayden dominated on the defense by covering the best receiver, even though he was undersized. Jayden practiced hard, always led by example and set the tone for the team. The two-year starter was fantastic on defense.'' Berry was also a three-year letterman in baseball. Berry plans to attend Washburn University.
Jacob Carver
JACOB CARVER | Rossville
PARENTS: Marc and Jill Carver
SPORT: Football | GPA: 4.0
An offensive lineman, Carver was a four-year starter and senior captain for the Bulldawgs, helping Rossville win Class 2A state championships in 2020 and 2021. Carver was a two-time All-Shawnee County and All-Mid-East League first-team pick while also earning All-2A recognition from various organizations. Carver was a selection for the Kansas Shrine Bowl. "Jacob exhibits a standard of excellence as a student and leader as well,'' Rossville football coach Derick Hammes said. "Rossville faculty, staff and students regard him as a person who leads by example. He is looked up to by everyone in school.'' Carver placed second in the Class 3A-1A state wrestling tournament as a junior and fourth as a senior and will play college football at Emporia State.
Troy Heiman
TROY HEIMAN | Silver Lake
PARENTS: Jim and Amy Heiman
SPORT: Football | GPA: 4.0
Heiman had a big senior season for Logan Pegram's Silver Lake program last fall, catching 38 passes for 468 yards and seven touchdowns. "As a new coach inheriting our program, Troy exemplified excellence every day,'' Pegram said. "Silver Lake is a better place because of Troy Heiman.'' Heiman was a first-team All-Mid-East League selection and received All-Shawnee County Second 22 honors as a senior. Heiman was also a basketball standout for the Eagles, earning All-Mid-East first-team honors and Second 10 all-county recognition, and was a state qualifier in track and field. Heiman has signed a letter of intent to play college football at Washburn.
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Editor's note: Over the next week, TopSports.news will take a look at all of the nominees for the 2023 Topeka Shawnee County High School Sports Awards. All nominees will be recognized at the June 28 awards banquet, which will be held in conjunction with the Topeka Shawnee County Sports Hall of Fame induction at Washburn University's Memorial Union.
FALL SPORTS: OUTSTANDING FEMALE NOMINEES
Jenessa Broxterman
JENESSA BROXTERMAN | Hayden
PARENTS: Justin and Stacy Broxterman
SPORT: Volleyball | GPA: 4.263
Broxterman turned in a solid season as the lone senior on Hayden's volleyball team. "Jenessa really stepped up this year as a leader on our team and as a result was a positive role model for all of her teammates,'' said Jim Davis, Broxterman's coach at Hayden. Broxterman finished her season with 143 kills and 110 digs while serving 89 percent. "Her strong swing and her ability to place the ball made her hard to defend at the net, resulting in her being one of our top hitters,'' Davis said. "We are sure she will do great things in years to come and she will definitely be missed.'' Broxterman was also a standout for Hayden's soccer team that finished third in Class 4A-1A. Broxterman has signed a letter of intent with Kansas State's rowing progam.
Lois Deeter
LOIS DEETER | Seaman
PARENTS: John and Tausha Deeter
SPORT: Golf | GPA: 3.8
Deeter earned All-City, all-league and all-state honors in each of her three high school golf seasons, placing in the top 10 in the Class 5A state tournament each year. "Lois Deeter has been a team leader since her freshman year on the golf team and she has set most every school record during her career at Seaman High School,'' Viking coach Julie McLaughlin said. As a senior Deeter won the United Kansas Conference individual title, leading Seaman to the team championship. "Lois is focused and commited to the game she loves,'' McLaughlin said. "She enjoys long hours improving and practicing her skills. Furthermore, she really values being part of a team.'' Deeter has signed a letter of intent to play collegiately at Arkansas Tech.
Brooklyn DeLeye
BROOKLYN DELEYE | Washburn Rural
PARENTS: John and Janel DeLeye
SPORT: Volleyball | GPA: 4.167
DeLeye was a two-time Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year and two-time Class 6A player of the year in volleyball while being named to the all-state first team four straight years. DeLeye led Washburn Rural to the 6A state championship last fall and finished her high school career as Rural's career leader in kills (2,090), most hit attempts (4,086), most hits completed (3,496) and ace serves (277). "Brooklyn is one of the most dominant game changers that has ever graced the volleyball courts in Kansas,'' Washburn Rural coach Kevin Bordewick said. "People came to our matches to watch her, and little kids idolize her. With all of that she is very humble. A better role model for our younger kids cannot be found. A truly once in a coachin lifetime player for us.'' DeLeye also helped the Junior Blues win a 6A state basketball title and was a standout in soccer. DeLeye will play volleyball at Kentucky.,
