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PIAA girls soccer season preview 2025: Meet Butler County’s Top 12 players to watch

Seneca Valley’s Karly Majeski, right, battles Butler’s Cecelia Wolford for possession during a game last year. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle

Even for a program that is consistently strong like Seneca Valley girls soccer, a player like Karly Majeski doesn’t come along all that often.

“We can play her at the top of our formation, wide, she can even play as a holding midfielder,” SV coach Mark Perry said. “We give her the freedom to go back and forth, and the last player we had that kind of confidence in was Breana Valentovish (2020 graduate). Karly is a special player.”

Majeski, a senior who has committed to play at James Madison University, was named All-WPIAL and all-state in 2024. She scored 10 goals and had six assists, helping SV reach the WPIAL Class 4A final and the state quarterfinals. She is one of the players in Butler County primed to star on the field in 2025.

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The following is a list of girls soccer players to watch this season, listed alphabetically, along with their accomplishments in 2024:

Freeport’s Alyssa Alcorn. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Alyssa Alcorn, sr., GK, Freeport

A three-year starter entering this season, she was named all-section in 2024 after earning eight shutouts.

Karns City’s Phoebe Brandon works the ball during a state playoff game last season. Rob McGraw/Butler Eagle
Phoebe Brandon, jr., F, Karns City

Contributed 11 goals and 16 assists to earn All-Upper Allegheny Valley Soccer League honors.

Karns City's Hanna Dailey makes a play on the ball during the 2024 District 9 Class 1A girls soccer championship game against Brockway. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Hanna Dailey, sr., M, Karns City

She serves as a finisher and a playmaker, evidenced by her 24 goals and 12 assists last year when she earned league MVP honors.

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Seneca Valley’s Bella Gianfrancesco takes the ball past North Allegheny’s Mia Barsotti in a girls soccer game last year at NexTier Stadium. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Bella Gianfrancesco, sr., M, Seneca Valley

Her play as a holding midfielder was integral to SV’s 15-win season. Was named All-WPIAL after scoring a goal and adding four assists.

Karns City’s Ava Kamenski gets set to clear the ball during a state playoff game last year. Holly Mead/Special to the Eagle
Ava Kamenski, sr., D, Karns City

An experienced and relentless leader of KC’s back line. Her speed and physical play allow her to shut down opposing forwards.

Butler's Lucia Leyland (40) defends in a game against Seneca Valley. Butler Eagle File Photo
Lucia Leyland, jr., F, Butler

Garnered all-section and second team All-Big 56 Conference honors after scoring nine goals and adding 13 assists.

Karly Majeski, sr., M, Seneca Valley

Her solid stats — 10 goals and six assists — belie her importance to the team. She was named all-state, All-WPIAL and All-Big 56 Section 3 Player of the Year.

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Seneca Valley goalie Sydney Postler makes a save against North Allegheny last year. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle
Sydney Postler, jr., GK, Seneca Valley

She began last year as an inexperienced first-year starter and finished it as a star of the team. Allowed 13 goals in 20 games and earned eight shutouts.

North Catholic’s Breanna Rock clears the ball in a game against Freeport in 2024. Eagle File Photo
Breanna Rock, sr., D, North Catholic

A leader of North’s staunch defense, she is a smart player with great field awareness.

North Catholic's Simone Sharpless heads a ball toward the opposing goal in 2024. Eddie Clancy/Special to the Eagle
Simone Sharpless, sr., M/F, North Catholic

Was named the Butler Eagle’s Girls Soccer Player of the Year last fall after scoring 28 goals and adding 14 assists. Committed to play at Western Michigan.

Butler's Cecelia Wolford works the ball downfield during a game against Freeport last year. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Cecelia Wolford, sr., F, Butler

Paced the Golden Tornado with 18 goals and dished out five assists. Earned all-section and first team All-Big 56 Conference accolades.

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Freeport’s Camryn Woods. Morgan Phillips/Butler Eagle
Camryn Woods, jr., F/M, Freeport

Followed up a superb freshman campaign by tallying 16 goals and was named All-WPIAL.

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