Women's Soccer | August 23, 2023
AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Peach Belt Conference announced on Wednesday morning its selections for the Preseason All-Conference and the preseason Coaches' Poll.
After finishing in eighth place last season, the Clayton State University women's soccer team was picked to finish in sixth place in the 2023 season. In addition, for the second straight season, the Lakers also have a preseason All-Conference selection.
After earning a second-team All-PBC last season, forward
Amiah Sprunger-Hightower earned her first career preseason All-Conference nod. A native of Westfield, Ind., Sprunger-Hightower led the Lakers with seven goals, 38 shots, and 15 shots on frame.
The Lakers also returns
Julia Hasenecz,
Nyeemah Lucky,
Trinity Chastain, and
Lisa Kelm from last season. Hasenecz played in 16 matches last season and knocked in a goal and added an assist while Lucky added three goals. In goal, Chastain and Kelm return to the team after combining for 105 saves last season.
Below is Full 2023 PBC Preseason Coaches' Poll:
| School |
Points (First Place) |
| Columbus State |
81 (9) |
| Flagler |
72 |
| North Georgia |
65 |
| Lander |
54 |
| Georgia College & State |
51 |
| Clayton State |
37 |
| USC Beaufort |
32 |
| USC Aiken |
28 |
| Georgia Southwestern |
21 |
| Albany State |
9 |
Below is the full Preseason All-PBC Team:
| Player |
School |
| Moa Arlebo |
Flagler |
| Lauren Barnes |
Columbus State |
| Emma Beddow |
Columbus State |
| Carley Canzoneri |
Columbus State |
| Maysoon El-Shami |
North Georgia |
| Andrea Fernandez |
Flagler |
| Lizzie Hedrick |
Columbus State |
| Sarah Hungerford |
Columbus State |
| Faith Knoedler |
Columbus State |
| Amiah Sprunger-Hightower |
Clayton State |
| Maren White |
Lander |
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Lakers open their 2023 season welcoming the Blazers of Valdosta State to Laker Field on Thursday, August 31
st. The match is slated to start at 2 p.m.
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