Introducing the 2025-26 Girls Soccer Player of the Year, more awards from area
Introducing the 2025-26 Fort Worth All-Area Girls Soccer Super Team:
Editor’s note: The full 2025-26 Fort Worth All-Area Girls Soccer Super Team will release Thursday.
Player of the Year: Peyton Hayes, senior forward, Southlake Carroll
Hayes put together the most prolific individual seasons in the area, earning District 4 MVP honors after tallying an impressive 40 goals and 23 assists for Southlake Carroll. The senior forward was the engine of one of the region’s most explosive offenses, as the Dragons poured in 131 goals on their way to a 26-1-1 record and a perfect 16-0 District 4-6A title run. Hayes will continue her career at SMU.
Defender of the Year: Ava Sexton, senior, Southlake Carroll
Sexton was the anchor of a historic Carroll defense, earning District 4-6A Defensive Player of the Year honors. The centerback helped lead a unit that surrendered only one goal in district play and set a new school record by allowing just six goals across 28 games. A versatile and dominant presence on the backline, Sexton was one of the best all-around players of the year and will take her talents to Texas A&M.
Goalkeeper of the Year: Brooke Bereuter, senior, Grapevine
Bereuter was a cornerstone in goal for Grapevine, helping lead the Mustangs to a state championship appearance. The standout keeper recorded 14 shutouts on the season as Grapevine held opponents to just 23 goals. Bereuter was especially dominant in the postseason, posting five 1-0 clean sheets on the Mustangs’ run to the state stage.
Offensive Player of the Year: Andie Hafner, senior forward, Burleson Centennial
Hafner was a standout force up top for Centennial, earning First Team All-Region and First Team All-District honors. The senior forward led the team in scoring with 13 goals and six assists, including a clutch overtime goal against Colleyville Heritage. Hafner will continue her playing career at Hardin-Simmons University. She led Centennial to a state semifinal appearance and the most successful soccer season in Burleson ISD’s history.
Newcomer of the Year: Zoe Clark, freshman GK, Fort Worth Benbrook
Clark was a first-year force for Benbrook, earning TASCO First Team All-Region honors. She helped lead the Bobcats to a 21-4-1 overall and 14-0 district record. The team allowed 21 goals on the season, and Clark tallied 13 shutouts with 56 saves.
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