Sunday, August 11, 2013

Breaking down District 14 A-AA soccer


Today we will look at District 14 A-AA in girls’ soccer. This district will meet up with 13 A-AA in the region tournament, but remember only the top two teams from each district will advance to regions.

Geography is a big problem when looking at this district, and that is why it has been split into divisions.

In the north, you have South Fulton that is near the Tennessee-Kentucky border. In the south, you have McNairy Central that is near the Mississippi-Tennessee border.
All of the teams in the south were members of District 15 A-AA last season.

Teams:

North

Gibson County

Trenton Peabody

South Fulton

South Side
 
South

Chester County

Fayette-Ware

Lexington

McNairy Central

 
Gibson County

The Lady Pioneers have struggled recently, but a change in scenery might be just what the team needs to pick up a couple of wins.

Gibson County is in the side of the district where it can gain confidence by getting just a few wins.


Trenton Peabody

The Lady Tide went 6-11 last season, and they were put out by Haywood in the region tournament.

The good news for Peabody is that three of those wins came against teams that are in its division now – Gibson County twice and South Fulton.

Watch for senior leadership that Brooke Gonzalez, Alliyah Jarrett, Qua’shae Lee and Rachael Schulze bring to the squad.

South Fulton

The Lady Red Devils have improved over the past four years and are looking to take the next step in the journey to the top. South Fulton has the potential to win their division and maybe make a run at the district title.

Chester County

The Eaglettes made the Class A-AA state tournament two years ago and made the region semifinals last year.

Chester County graduated three off last year’s squad including Darby Miskelly, but the Eaglettes have plenty of talent returning.

The senior leadership of Baylie Pruett in attack and Sarah-Grace McNeil on defense will be big for Chester County.

The Eaglettes also return other key elements to last year’s team like goalkeeper Destiny Morris, midfielder Talia Hinson and midfielder Cami Melaro.

Fayette-Ware

The Lady Wildcats picked up their first win of the season last year in the region tournament as they beat Kingsbury.

Fayette-Ware would like to carry that momentum into this season.

Lexington

The Lady Tigers return eight of 11 starters from last year’s team, and they are under a new head coach.

Kirk Childers has taken over for outgoing coach Michael Chambers.

Lexington returns plenty of talent on the field with senior Kendall Chambers at forward and juniors Micah Blundell and Molly McWilliams at midfielder.

McNairy Central

The Lady Bobcats have been rebuilding the past two seasons, but they could be ready for a deep run in the postseason this year.

McNairy Central returns junior Rebekah Lowrie, who led the team in scoring last year, and the Lady Bobcats only lost three players to graduation.

Also watch for senior Porsha Chappell and junior Haven Phelps to have good seasons.

South Side

The Lady Hawks return nine starters from last year’s team and are looking to make a move up the standings this year.

South Side is led by three seniors in midfielder Meg Parker, midfielder Martha Perez and goalkeeper/forward Amy Arnold.


Predicted Order of Finish:

North

1. South Fulton

2. South Side

3. Trenton Peabody

4. Gibson County

South

1. Chester County

2. Lexington

3. McNairy Central

4. Fayette-Ware
 

District semifinals: Lexington vs. South Fulton; Chester County vs. McNairy Central

District championship: Chester County vs. Lexington

District champion: Chester County
 

Region semifinals: Dyersburg vs. Lexington; Chester County vs. South Gibson

Region championship: Dyersburg vs. Chester County

Region champion: Chester County

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