With the 2026 fall season on the horizon, the spotlight falls on the exceptional talent within Section V girls' soccer. This piece endeavors to identify the top small school player through an engaging reader poll. We spotlight seventeen distinguished athletes from Class B, Class C, and Class D, all of whom have earned accolades as All-Greater Rochester or all-state selections. Readers are invited to cast their votes, predicting which player will dominate the field this upcoming season, with the results to be unveiled on social media.
The upcoming 2026 fall season promises to showcase remarkable athletic prowess across Section V's small school girls' soccer divisions. Among the leading contenders are Kyla Burne from Holley, a junior recognized as a fourth-team all-state player in Class C, and Alisha Demarest, a senior from Northstar, who earned second-team all-state honors in Class D. Reagan Evingham, a senior from Hornell, was a second-team All-Greater Rochester selection, while Ali Fowler, a senior at Geneseo, achieved both first-team All-Greater Rochester and fourth-team all-state in Class C.
Other notable athletes include Kate Frederickson, a senior from CG Finney, who was a third-team all-state player in Class D, and Lila Hansen, a senior from Penn Yan, who made the fourth-team all-state in Class B. Avery Hoffmann, a senior representing Gananda/Marion, received second-team All-Greater Rochester honors. Braelyn Isaman, a senior from Keshequa, boasts first-team All-Greater Rochester and third-team all-state recognition in Class C. The Livonia team features the talented sophomore duo Blair Maxwell and Reghan Maxwell, both second-team All-Greater Rochester selections and all-state honorees in Class B, contributing to their team's state finalist run. The poll, which remains open until 8 p.m. on August 21st, offers the community a chance to acknowledge these outstanding young athletes.
Further enhancing the competitive field are Tenlee Miller and Kallie Pastorius, both juniors from Fillmore, who were second-team and first-team all-state selections in Class D, respectively. Sarah Niles, a senior from Williamson, earned second-team All-Greater Rochester honors. Batavia Notre Dame's Emilie Noble, a sophomore, distinguished herself as a first-team all-state player in Class D. Sophia Picardo, a senior from Kendall, received second-team all-state recognition in Class C. Brynna Wilkinson, a freshman from Hornell, was a third-team all-state player in Class C, and Zoey Winfield, a junior from Bath-Haverling, achieved fourth-team all-state in Class B. These athletes represent a blend of experience and emerging talent, all poised to make significant impacts in the upcoming season.
This initiative serves to celebrate the dedication and skill of these remarkable young women in Section V girls' soccer. By inviting public participation, the poll not only generates excitement for the season ahead but also provides a platform for fans to recognize their favorite players' hard work and achievements. The winner, as determined by the collective voice of the community, will be celebrated as the anticipated top small school player of 2026.
