MTA Players captured 10 of the 11 spots for the StarTribune All Metro First Team and 3 were named All Metro Second Team:

FORWARDS

Sophie Babo, Orono, So.: A prolific scorer, Babo’s production even increased after a stellar freshman season. A year after becoming a 30-goal scorer, Babo became a 40-goal scorer. She also had 12 assists. The Division I recruit is the school’s all-time leading scorer.

Dana Buckhorn, Benilde-St. Margaret’s, Sr.: The leading scorer on the No. 2-ranked team in the state in Class 1A. A very skilled player, Buckhorn has 21 goals and 19 assists entering the state tournament.

Simone Kolander, Lakeville North, Sr.: The best player on the state’s No. 1-ranked Class 2A team. Kolander’s scoring dropped off slightly from her junior year, but she still registered 20 goals and 16 assists through section play. The Metro Player of the Year in 2011 will play for the Gophers in the future.

Jenna Roering, Centennial, Sr.: The Cougars were heavily counting on the speedy Roering this season, and she didn’t let them down. She has 34 goals and 16 assists entering the state tournament. Roering, who has 104 goals in her prep career, is headed to Santa Clara.

MIDFIELDERS

Ellie Crowell, Minnetonka, Sr.: The four-year starter as well as all-conference member was instrumental in the Skippers compiling an overall record of 11-2-5. She had 10 goals and seven assists in her final season. Crowell is bound for Cornell.

Maddie Gaffney, Woodbury, Jr.: Gaffney had 14 goals, six of which were game-winners, and five assists this season. The very creative one-on-one player scored two of the Royals’ three goals in section play.

Lauren Miller, St. Louis Park, Sr.: The Orioles’ all-time leading goal producer led the team in scoring every year the past six seasons. She finished her career with 74 goals. Miller is headed to North Dakota State.

Kylie Schwarz, Wayzata, Sr.: Schwarz is an exceptional team player with great ball control. The most influential player in the Lake Conference scored at least two goals in seven games, five of which came either against ranked opponents or in section play.

DEFENDER

Ashley Pafko, Blaine, Sr.: Pafko, a starter since eighth grade, is one of the most versatile players in the state. She was previously an attacker and midfielder but moved back to defense this year. The future Gopher attacks from her defensive position, as her nine goals indicate.

GOALKEEPER

 Tarah Hobbs, White Bear Lake, Sr.: A tough competitor who is very athletic. In 19 games, Hobbs allowed only nine goals while recording 12 shutouts. She has committed to the Gophers.

SECOND TEAM

 Forwards

• Molly Fiedler, St. Paul Academy, So.

Defenders

• Bailey Lervick, Woodbury, Sr.

Goalkeeper

• Lizzy Crist, Minnetonka, Sr.

25 MTA Players were named to the Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association All State Teams

Minnesota Girls 2A All-State Team 

Name		Grade	Position	School
Lauren	Brownrigg	11	Defender	Lakeville North High School
Lizzy	Crist	12	Keeper	Minnetonka
Ellie	Crowell	12	Midfielder	Minnetonka
Maddie	Gaffney	11	Midfielder	Woodbury H.S.
Tarah	Hobbs	12	Keeper	White Bear Lake
Simone	Kolander	12	Attacker	Lakeville North High School
Bailey	Lervick	12	Defender	Woodbury H.S.
Lauren	Miller	12	Midfielder	St Louis Park
Kristy	O’Brien	12	Defender	Eden Prairie
Ashley	Pafko	12	Defender	Blaine High School
Jenna	Roering	12	Attacker	Centennial High School
Kylie	Schwarz	12	Defender	Wayzata

Minnesota Girls 2A Honorable Mention

Minnesota Girls A All-State Team 

Minnesota Girls A Honorable Mention