Missouri Class 3 District 8 - Spring 2025: Preseason Closer Look at KC Area Schools

Taking a closer look at the top 4 in Missouri Class 3 District 8, Pre-Season Team Rankings, Schedules & #KCSoccerTalent weapons

        1.   St. Pius X (KC)
        2.   Kearney
        3.   Pembroke Hill
        4.   Platte County

St. Pius X (KC)

Welcome to Missouri Class 3, St. Pius. A top program in Missouri Class 2, St. Pius X surely won't miss a beat in a higher division with more competition. St. Pius X is well rounded with their top tier backline lead by Top 2025 Senior and D1 Commit Kendra Roberts along with 2025 senior defender Emily Bryant, 2026 defender Frannie Hess and Caroline McCoy. Top 2028 freshman defender Holly Roberts will also have an opportunity to play a big role for her team this year. Strength can be found in the midfield with two Top 2026 Junior players Grayson Vacanti and D1 commit Kate Sell with their balance of composure on the ball and drive to score will be unrelenting to backlines in the metro.

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Kearney

With two top NAIA program commits in their 2025 Senior Class, goalkeeper Alaina Lehman and midfielder Taylor Klein are looking to leave a legacy for Kearney along with fellow Seniors Keanna Baxter and Kylee Smith. Tenacious, quick, and strong 2026 Junior D2 committed midfielder/forward Addison Fischer is a threat in the middle along with fellow 2026 Junior forward Josie Sparks who isn't afraid to go into a tackle or take a shot. Kearney's class of 2026 Juniors are fantastic also including defenders Charlie Dollar & Tatum Gregory and midfielder Lily Rinehart.  If Kearney can organize their talent, they could be a problem in Class 3 this year.

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Pembroke Hill

Pembroke Hill is aiming to take up space this season. 2025 Seniors Sarah Stockman and Eleanor Rasmus will lead the team from the attack and have Top 2026 Junior defender Colbie Hyde and goalkeeper Tyler Prichett have their backs. We anticipate multiple shutouts for this team this season.

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Platte County

Platte County had a year of growth last year finding their groove. This year has already shown that the Pirates are on their way. With Top 2025 Senior Forward and D1 Commit Lily Kytasaari at the helm, we anticipate much of their attack and success will go through her fast feet and strong drives through backlines.

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 Missouri Class 4 District 8 - Spring 2025: Preseason Closer Look at KC Area Schools

Taking a closer look at Missouri Class 4 District 8, Pre-Season Team Rankings, Schedules & #KCSoccerTalent weapons

        1.   Liberty North
        2.   Staley
        3.   Park Hill 
        4.   Park Hill South
        5.   Liberty
        6.   Oak Park

Liberty North

An incredibly strong senior class that is used to winning seasons and being State Championship contenders, Liberty North will be making another run at being the big kids on campus. Their strength comes from their midfield with leaders like Top D2 commit 2025 Seniors Kylie Richardson along with Addison Armstrong and Lexi Whalen playing incredibly well on both sides of the ball and love to take their shots.  Connecting to the top we anticipate a heavy weight being placed on another Top D2 commit 2025 Senior forward Berkleigh Salmond to find the back of the net with her speed & tenacity this season. 

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Staley

A talented senior class for Staley is leading the team this season with Top 2025 Senior D1 commit forward Charlotte Woodward and Top 2025 Senior midfielder Abby Cooley to thread through the middle to find creative finishes and use their speed to wreck backlines. Junior goalkeeper Lexie Hopkins returns to lead the defense along with a strong Sophomore class including Top 2027 Sophomore Zenaida Arnau in midfield who was an absolute standout in her freshman season, as well as Top 2028 Freshman Ella Bears who we anticipate will make an immediate impact this season.

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Park Hill

With new head coach Jason Pendleton, Park Hill is ready to make its' move. Top 2025 Seniors and Top D2 Commits Emily Woelk and Lydia Keller will anchor the team in defense making it tough for attacking teams to find the netting. Top 2026 Junior defender Alyssa Estanich completes the brickwall for Park Hill and 2026 Junior Maryn Hudson's tenacity up top will help add to the W column.

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Park Hill South

Graduating one of the strongest 2024 group of soccer players in the metro, Park Hill South is rebuilding with its youth.  PHS will depend greatly on Top 2026 Junior midfielder Sarah Listrom and defender Savanna Pittman.

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Liberty

Liberty is ready for its breakout year with a brickwall of a goalkeeper 2025 Senior & NAIA commit Lexi Porter. 2026 Junior D1 commit and midfielder Jayde Spingfield will be all over the field playing both sides of the ball. Young talent will need to be relied on with 2027 Sophomore Call Einerson and 2028 Freshmen Camryn Lynch & Layna Graham.

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Oak Park

Oak Park's strength is their 6' tall brickwall, Top 2025 Senior Goalkeeper and D2 commit Lili Everly. She makes attacking teams work to find the back of the net. Her athleticism, tenacity, size and speed make her an absolute monster in front of the net.

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Missouri Class 4 District 7 - Spring 2025: Preseason Closer Look at KC Area Schools

Taking a closer look at Missouri Class 4 District 7, Pre-Season Team Rankings, Schedules & #KCSoccerTalent weapons

        1.   Lee's Summit North
        2.   St. Teresa's Academy
        3.   Lee's Summit West
        4.   Lee's Summit
        5.   Raymore-Peculiar
        6.   (t) William Chrisman
        6.   (t) Truman

Lee's Summit North

Lee's Summit North is going to be a problem this year. LSN could very well make a run to the top with its fast attacking offense lead by Top 2025 Senior Kylie Binger and Top 2026 Junior Presli Houk. LSN's backline is stacked with its 2025 committed Senior Goalkeeper Mallory McWillie and 2025 Seniors Abbey Euritt & Bailey Passanini. We expect 2025 Senior Kara Robinson to round it out in the middle being able to pay both sides of the ball.  Lee's Summit North is the team to watch.

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St. Teresa's Academy

This could be a very dangerous year to go toe to toe with St. Teresa's. They are very talented on both the defensive and attacking sides of the game.  Leading the defense is Top 2025 Senior defender and D1 commit Maddie Noland.  Leading the attack is Top 2026 Junior forward and D1 P4 commit Wynn Generally. We expect explosiveness and quick movement out of this group this year.

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Lee's Summit West

We really like the well roundedness of Lee's Summit West and enjoy watching the combination of Top 2025 Senior D1 commit forward Addy Rozycki and 2025 Senior D2 commit forward Hannah Bordstadt. We also see a bright future for LSW with much talent in its' freshman and sophomore players.

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Lee's Summit

Graduating 3 top tier 2024s last years, Lee's Summit has much to prove this season. LS knows what to do and how to win and will be relying on 2025 Senior defender Lexie Morefield and 2026 Sophomore midfielder Liv Clifton to make things happen. 

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Raymore-Peculiar

Having graduated a few players and others not playing their senior season, RayPec is ready to build on its success from last season with 2025 Seniors Lizzy Wilson & Mylee Schroeder leading the way.  

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William Chrisman

Welcome to Missouri Class 4, William Chrisman, the largest of Missouri's Classes for Girls Soccer. Moving up from last year as Class 3, WC will have to quickly find their footing to find success this spring. We anticipate that they will rely heavily on 2026 Junior forward Aaliyah Dean who is their go to and top goal scorer.

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Truman

Welcome to Missouri Class 4, Truman, the largest of Missouri's Classes for Girls Soccer. Moving up from last year as Class 3, will take a bit of adjusting for Truman as Missouri's Class 4 high school teams are stacked. We anticipate Truman will rely on their upperclassmen as well as young talent like 2028 Freshman Kaydn Roady to find success on the field.

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 Missouri Class 4 District 6 - Spring 2025: Preseason Closer Look at KC Area Schools

Taking a closer look at Missouri Class 4 District 6, Pre-Season Team Rankings, Schedules & #KCSoccerTalent weapons

        1.   Blue Springs South
        2.   Grain Valley
        3.   Blue Springs
        4.   Fort Osage

Blue Springs South

Making it to the Missouri State Class 4 Final 4 last year, the first time in program history, has BSS hungry for more. South did graduate 4 stellar 2024s last season, but we believe the young & very talented team could go the distance this year to not only make it back to the final 4, but make a run for the whole thing. BSS is a high goal scoring team with 2025 Seniors Kayleb Garrett & Norah Oyler, and with 2026 Juniors and D1 P4 commits Haley Cramer & Mary Hoffman. Defensively BSS is lead by 2025 Senior Lily Gibler and D2 commit Olivia Allen who will be getting help from young 2027 Sophomore defensive teammates Kaydence Garrett and Kenley Hooks. This is the team to watch this season.

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Grain Valley

Grain Valley continues to be a contender year after year. This spring will see 2025 D2 committed Seniors Ally Gilbert and Mia Cole lead in the midfield while connecting to 2026 Junior & NAIA commit defender Taylor Nicholson and Top 2026 Junior D1 commit forward Radleigh Childers.

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Blue Springs

Blue Springs will mean business this year and is evenly yoked. BSHS will lean on D2 committed 2025 Seniors Ana Poli and Hazel Douglas Trotman to be the difference makers this season to make a run at conference and beyond this year.

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Fort Osage

Fort Osage is a young team that will be lead predominately by it's 2026 Juniors Ainsley Beckmann, Bailor Perry, and McKenna Simmons. Young up and coming 2028 Freshman Alyson Overbeck will have a chance to make an immediate impact for the Fort this season.

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 Kansas Class 5A - Spring 2025:
Preseason Early Look at KC Area Schools

Taking a closer look at Kansas Class 5A, Pre-Season Team Rankings, Schedules & #KCSoccerTalent weapons

        1.   St. Thomas Aquinas
        2.   St. James Academy
        3.   Blue Valley Southwest
        4.   Sumner Academy

St. Thomas Aquinas

You cannot spell STACKED without S-T-A. There's a reason why St. Thomas Aquinas reigns supreme not only in Kansas 5A, but also nationally ranked as well. STA is going for its 5th straight Kansas 5A State Championship Title, and we think that is well within their reach with a top tier senior class of D1 P4 commits of Anisten Cabantac and Brooklyn Marn.  Also joining the midfield are top committed 2025 Seniors Anna DiCarlo and Delanie Gaona. Speed up top can be found in 2026 Junior Kennedy Miller, and 2027 Sophomores Angelina DiCola and Hudson Sparks. The future is bright for STA as their roster is deep with a continuous adding of younger talented players to build on to their tradition of excellence. We look forward to watching their defense develop with 2 Top 2028 Freshman Goalkeepers in their arsenal, Adalynn Forge & Olivia Owens, as well as 2028 Freshman defenders Abby McKelvy and Bridget Powell under the defensive muscle of 2026 Junior Maura Maher.

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St. James Academy

With one of the best goalkeepers in the metro, 2026 Junior Emma Smith was a surprise breakout last year and we look forward to her continuing to come into her own her upperclassman season. St. James defense, lead by 2025 Senior & D1 P4 commit Avery Rasmussen along with Top 2026 Junior defender Kambree Duker, will be a thorn in the sides of attacking teams and we anticipate seeing several shutouts this season for SJA. Connecting the defense with the attack is 2025 Senior Midfielder Coryn Jesperson.  Leading the attack is 2026 Junior and D1 commit, Alexa Aylward. We think this will be quite the season for this team.

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Blue Valley Southwest

Graduating out an epic 2024 class, Blue Valley Southwest is going to be relying heavily on their 2025 Senior D1 commit midfielder Izzy Ross to distribute to the young talent of the 2026 Juniors Chloe & Laney Palmer in the attack.  It is a great opportunity to find new rising talent at BVSW and we know they can rise to the occasion.

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Sumner Academy

There's something brewing and building at Sumner and if you don't pay attention it's going to burn ya. Having won their last 5 league championships and coming in finalist last year at regionals, Sumner is hungry to make a name for itself. Sumner Academy is young and it will be fun to watch them grow into their skills, confidence, and ability this year. Additionally impressed with Sumner's head coach, Megan Schmidt, and her passion to building up this program. We see this as team a Cinderella story waiting to happen.

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