Rankings Analysis: AZ top talent from 2023
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The PrepSoccer player rankings for the class of 2023 for Arizona were released last week. The best juniors in Arizona feature players bound for top programs via early verbal commits. The top players are linked to programs all over the…
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Continue ReadingThe PrepSoccer player rankings for the class of 2023 for Arizona were released last week. The best juniors in Arizona feature players bound for top programs via early verbal commits. The top players are linked to programs all over the country.
Millie Greer Millie Greer null | M Mountain Pointe (AZ) | 2023 State #86 Nation AZ was a first team All-Conference selection in the Southwest conference last season. The Phoenix Rising standout is an Iowa commit. She is a midfielder with quality on the ball and athleticism to contribute early on in her college career.
Two of the top talents from Arizona are Hope Leyba Hope Leyba F Boulder Creek (AZ) | 2023 State #103 Nation AZ and Faith Leyba Faith Leyba 5'9" | D Boulder Creek (AZ) | 2023 State #104 Nation AZ . Hope Leyba Hope Leyba F Boulder Creek (AZ) | 2023 State #103 Nation AZ is the attacking talent, Faith Leyba Faith Leyba 5'9" | D Boulder Creek (AZ) | 2023 State #104 Nation AZ is the star defensively. Hope is a perfect fit for the Colorado program. She wants to compete and battle for every chance. She is a finisher with any half chance. She will be the perfect target forward for the Colorado style of play. Faith Leyba Faith Leyba 5'9" | D Boulder Creek (AZ) | 2023 State #104 Nation AZ is terrific athlete with the capability to play any spot in the back four. She plays as a center back at the club level, but she can get up and down the field like an outside back. They both going to be key players at the next level.
The top goalkeeper from Arizona in the junior class is Faith Luckey Faith Luckey null | GK ASU Prep Digital (AZ) | 2023 State #150 Nation AZ , a verbal commit to Maryland. Luckey is an outstanding shot-stopper. She has the athleticism to cover the whole goal – even the top corner. She has one of the fastest reaction times on shots, even when she sees the shot late, she has a chance at making the save. Luckey has been playing up age groups for some time, and held her own against the oldest competition last season while playing with the club’s U19 team. There is a surprising amount of depth in the goalkeeper position from the junior class in Arizona. Lexi Saveski Lexi Saveski 5'7" | GK Perry | 2023 State AZ was outstanding for Perry during the high school season. She stopped nearly every shot that she faced during the run to the 6A championship game. Jennifer Groves Jennifer Groves GK State AZ and Hannah Uhlenhop Hannah Uhlenhop 5'10" | GK State AZ are also top goalkeeper prospects from Arizona. Uhlenhop is staying in-state for her next stop as she is a verbal commit to Grand Canyon University.
Nathalie Lewis Nathalie Lewis 5'7" | F Casteel | 2023 State AZ is one of the most interesting prospects in the class. Lewis had a dominant campaign at the high school level this season. She was one of hte players that the opposition had to account for – and usually left two or three players on her to try to slow her down. She is a center forward who will run away from a defender as soon as she gets that touch into space. She has potential to add more to her game at the next level, but the starting point is very promising.
Ella Rusick Ella Rusick F Millennium | 2023 State AZ is a player to watch who could quickly climb up the rankings after the summer playoffs. Rusick plays as a wide option either at winger or outside back. She has quick feet and is good with both feet. The quick feet allows her to work out of tight situations. The ability to use either foot keeps defenders guessing as she can take the player to the endline or cut inside for a shot.
Check out the PrepSoccer rankings for the class of 2023 for Arizona.