Fall all-stars: Dowd, Foley tops in girls soccer

COACH OF THE YEARJIM FOLEYSt. Mary’sThe veteran coach took a young Spartan team back to the Division 3 North finals for first time since 2006, losing to powerful Georgetown ? team finished 15-6-1 and was third in the Catholic Central League/Large.PLAYER OF THE YEARHAYLEY DOWDPeabodyRecorded one of the finest single season performances in recent history on the North Shore in taking team to unbeaten season and its first state championship? Led the Tanners with 41 goals and 60 points ? changed her game, becoming a complete playmaker as she dished out 11 assists ? broke the school scoring record for career goals and points ? Northeastern Conference/North MVP ? EMass all-atar ? committed to play at Boston CollegeTHE TEAMKELLY BIRCHMORE, Swampscott – Senior striker ? NEC all-star ? team leader in goals ? helped bring the Big Blue back to the state tournament this season ? “heart and soul of the team,” said coach Francesco Recchia said.BAILEY BRUCKMANN, St. Mary’s – Senior goalkeeper ? CCL all-star ? posted a brilliant 0.86 GAA and 13 shutouts in bringing the Spartans to the North semifinals before being injured ? “without her, we never would have gone where we did,” coach Jim Foley said.CAYLA BUCCI, Peabody – Senior defender ? NEC and EMass all-star ? helped lead one of the best defenses in the state, which allowed less than one goal per game.MAGGIE CAREY, St. Mary’s – Junior captain ? CCL and EMass all-star ? three-year starter ? had 10 goals and 15 points this season.VICTORIA DIGIACOMO, Peabody – Junior forward ? NEC and EMass all-star ? teamed with Dowd to form one of the most formidable front lines in the state ? had 15 goals to go along with 13 assists.MAURA DOYLE, Bishop Fenwick – Senior defender and captain ? anchor for coach Karen Guillemette’s backline ? also recorded a pair of goals.TAYLOR EATON, Swampscott – Senior midfielder ? NEC all-star ? second on team in goals and led team in assists.BRIANNA EVANS, Saugus – Senior midfielder ? Led team in goals ? NEC all-star ? Two-year starter ? Most improved player on team according to coach Chris Coviello.ROSE FANTOZZI, Bishop Fenwick – Junior forward ? CCL all-star ? led the team with seven goals and 12 points ? “was a leader both on and off the field,” coach Karen Guillemette said. JuniorEVA GOURDEAU, Beverly – Freshman forward ? NEC all-star ? had a phenomenal debut season for the Panthers, finishing with 25 goals and 39 points.CAITLIN HARTY, Beverly – Sophomore forward ? NEC all-star ? two-year starter ? led team with 27 goals and had 37 points.LAUREN MCCARTHY, Lynnfield – Senior midfielder and captain ? Cape Ann League all-star ? four-year starter ? EMass all-star ? had six goals and six assists.BRIANA MORENO, English – Senior forward and captain ? led team in scoring for second straight year ? NEC all-star ? had 12 goals and 24 total the last two years.BIANCA MUSCATO, Peabody – Junior defender ? NEC all-star ? became one of the top defenders in the area after missing the state tournament due to injury last season.COREY PERSSON, Danvers – Senior forward ? NEC and EMass all-star ? career leader in goals and points for the Falcons ? posted 20 goals and 28 points this season for coach Jim Hinchion’s team ? “a naturally gifted striker and she completely carried us offensively this year,” Hinchion said ? heading to Penn State on a full scholarship.KYLIE PLAZA, Danvers – Sophomore midfielder ? NEC and EMass all-star ? team MVP ? had six goals and 12 assists ? “was our best all around player this year,” Hinchion said.CLARE PLEULER, Gloucester – Junior forward ? NEC all-star ? MVP of the NEC South ? led team in goals and points ? guided the Fishermen to the Division 2 North semifinals.OFELIA SERMANO-ALAS, Tech – Senior midfielder ? a consistent force for a young Tiger team under coach Jeremy McKeen.JILLIAN STRILECKIS, Classical – Sophomore goalkeeper ? was forced into the net due to an injury to Mackenzie Coppinger ? NEC all-star ? had a consistent season for coach Kerri Altieri’s t