Blue Jay underclassmen grateful for 2025 All-State honors
JAMESTOWN– There are 5 underclassmen on the 2025 Girls Soccer All-State Group.
Two of themare from Jamestown.
“At the beginning of the season I had an objective to just improve from in 2015, not even thinking about being named All-State,” stated Jamestown High School sophomore Amelia Newman. “I was honestly surprised at getting All-State. I do think I began the season off pretty strong, but towards the end I was having a bit of a rough spot so getting called All-State stunned me.”
Newman was named to the First-Team, All-State roster recently. Newman’s colleague, Layla Becker, a freshman, was named to this year’s Second-Team roster.
“I worked as hard as I might this whole season, however I didn’t expect to get rewarded for my hard work,” Newman stated. “I’m simply thankful coaches acknowledged how difficult I worked throughout the season and I believe hardworking players need to be rewarded for their effort and commitment.”
This season is Newman’s first being named to the All-State group.
“There wasn’t actually a point in the season where I knew I would get All-State,” Newman stated. “The objective I had versus Mandan when we played them in your home truly made me feel like I was enhancing due to the fact that I understand last year I don’t believe I would’ve can that.”
Newman led the Jays in scoring this spring with eight goals and six helps for 14 total points. She has been playing soccer considering that the summertime before her sixth grade year.
“When I initially moved here I was torn between continuing playing softball or attempting something new, and the good friends I made best away convinced me to try soccer,” Newman stated. “The minute I began playing soccer I understood I would stay with it. It immediately became my preferred sport.”
Newman has actually been on the Jays’ university lineup considering that the end of her seventh grade year.
“When I started high school soccer it felt odd to have fun with girls who were a lot older and more experienced than me, now I are among the older girls and that seems crazy to me now,” Newman said.
Newman will be one of four juniors on the Blue Jays’ lineup next year.Since the prep season ended, Newman has actually been taking a while off however stated she is planning on practicing a few times a week and potentially going to a competition before her volley ball season gets in late August.Becker doesn’t have another sport to get ready for– instead she is still training for soccer.This summer, Becker will be going to a couple of different soccer tournaments, camps and practicing
almost every day. Becker’s club team trains for 90 minutes four days a week in the summertime. She also strength trains and workouts Monday through Thursday.” Layla is an overall extremely industrious player,”Newman said.”Layla brings a lot to the group and she deserves to be acknowledged
.” Jamestown’s Layla Becker made All State honors as a ninth grader.John M. Steiner/ The Jamestown Sun Becker was called to the Second-Team as a 8th grader also.”To be named an All-Stater, you can do some things to stick out like, score goals, be leader, being loud on the field and
making an effect along with striving,”Becker stated.
“I was a little disappointed in myself with this season and was expecting more from myself but I’m still happy coaches thought I had a good enough season to make Second-Team. I think simply my efficiency and effect throughout the season got me that spot on the team.”Becker tied Newman in the variety of goals scored and notched 4 assists for 12 overall points. The freshman has been a part of the Blue Jay varsity lineup since she was a seventh grader.”It’s not a surprise that both Amelia and Layla were voted in as All-State Players by the WDA women soccer committee,”JHS head coach Colton Altringer said.”They are extremely vibrant and shifty players and both ladies being their own unique design and style to
the team.” Amelia is a difficult working player that never ever gives up,” he stated.”She is such a generous player that puts the group first. She was an intangible part of the group’s success this year. Layla was likewise a vital part of the group. Layla is one of the most crafty players I have actually coached.
Layla comprehends the game inside and out. She utilizes her intelligence to put herself in good positions on the field to be effective. I am incredibly happy with these two. They should have all their success.” 2025 Ladies Soccer All-State Team First Team Amelia Newman, Jamestown Makenna Aldrich, Minot Katelyn Farrell, Legacy Aniston Gigstad, Fargo Davies Sarah Helderop, Mandan Taylor Hodny, Grand Forks Red River Joycee Jacobsen, Century Julia Lewis, Minot North Madisyn McLaughlin, Grand Forks Central Tenley McMenamy, West Fargo
Sheyenne Lauren Reardon, Grand Forks
Central Quinn Skari,
Fargo Davies Second Team Layla Becker, Jamestown Solei Berg, Fargo North Addison Fargo, Grand
Forks Red River Kynsli Gillmore, Minot Addison Hevk, Century Bree Larson, Fargo Davies Addison McLeish, Mandan Anisyn Perrin, Minot North Nora Roney, Shanley Cadee Schanzenbach, Shanley Chloe Soleim,
Fargo Davies Avery Will, Bismarck Legacy NDHSCA POWERade Exceptional Senior Professional Athlete– Joycee Jacobsen, Century NDHSCA SUBWAY Coach of the Year– George DeBois, Grand Forks
Central