As the 2025 season winds down, MassLive is taking a position-by-position look at some of the year’s top high school girls soccer players in Massachusetts.
Our latest list focuses on the best goalkeepers in the state. (Earlier: Forwards | Midfielders | Defenders)
We contacted MIAA schools across the state and asked them to have their girls soccer coach fill out a survey requesting information about their team. These lists were compiled primarily based on the information provided by the coaches who chose to respond.
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If you are an MIAA high school girls soccer coach who did not receive the survey, email jhumburg@advancelocal.com. We will continue to add to these lists as appropriate. (Note: Most statistics are through mid-October.)
BEST GIRLS SOCCER GOALKEEPERS IN MASSACHUSETTS
Amelia Belanger, fr., Uxbridge
Belanger has been outstanding as a freshman keeper for the Spartans. “She is quick off her line, understands angles and has great instincts,” Uxbridge coach Adam Cravedi said. “She is excellent with her feet as well, and we utilize her to maintain possession in many situations.” Belanger had four shutouts through mid-October and a 1.3 goals against average. “When called upon, she will make the key save to keep the opposition out of the back of the net,” Cravedi said.
Amelia Burke, jr., Winchester
“Very vocal leader on the pitch through her instructions and support of teammates,” Red & Black coach Michelle Ross said. “Good reaction saves.”
Hadley Cutting, so., Leominster
“A sophomore, Hadley has worked diligently to reach the varsity level and has demonstrated exceptional skills in net,” Blue Devils coach Jensen Perez said. “She covers the ground exceptionally well and is a very vocal player.”
Abigail Desmond, jr., Gloucester
The Fishermen have a standout starting goalkeeper in senior Jessica Harvey and a capable backup in Desmond, who contributes at many positions on the pitch. “Whilst called upon occasionally to play in goal as the official No. 2 goalkeeper, Abigail also serves as an outstanding holding midfielder, a role new to her this season, and as a strong outside fullback,” Gloucester coach John Stevenson said.
Anna Fafard, sr., Hopedale
As of late last month, Fafard had allowed only 10 goals this season with an 0.88 goals against average. “She is one of the best athletes in the school and is a positive influence on the players in front of her,” Blue Raiders coach Jay Rojee said. “In only her third season as a goalie, she has excelled and improved each year.”
Kaleigh Fuller, sr., Monty Tech
This is Fuller’s fourth season as the Bulldogs’ keeper. Through 12 games, she had six shutouts and had allowed 10 goals for an 0.83 goals against average. “She is having a very strong season,” Monty Tech coach Timothy Scaduto said last month. “She has made numerous key diving saves that have kept us in our close games.”
Kerri Gomes, sr., West Bridgewater
Gomes had 150 saves as of mid-October. “Kerri has been a rock in net for us the past few years,” Wildcats coaches Michelle DeCastro and Kyla Daley wrote. “With her positive attitude, work ethic and leadership abilities, she is everything you would want in a captain.”
Jessica Harvey, sr., Gloucester
There are few players more valuable to their team than Harvey is to the Fishermen. “As the goalkeeper for a very young team that spends much of each of its games defending, I would state without reserve that Jessica has made more critical saves than any goalkeeper in the division,” Gloucester coach John Stevenson said of the senior captain. “A fearless shot-stopper and an inspiration to the players in front of her.”
Ashley Huezo, jr., Lynn Tech
“Ashley’s solid goalkeeping, depth of vision and ability to turn a stop into a quick offensive advance with her defensive unit’s assistance has helped to bolster team confidence in all zones,” Tigers coach JD Perry said.
Emily Jones, jr., Ware
Jones is a team captain and a three-year varsity goalkeeper, amassing more than 300 saves in high school and 174 saves this season as of mid-October. “She is one of the smartest goalies in the game, reading runs and shots to give herself the best opportunity to make a play,” Ware coach Morgan Toelken said. “Her leadership can also be heard across the field, calling out marks and willing her defense to get into place.”
Bella Lefevre, fr., McCann Tech
Early in her tenure as the Hornets’ goalkeeper, Lefevre had 36 saves with just five goals allowed. “Bella stepped in at the end of the season to fill our goalie position,” McCann Tech coach Lindsay Lincoln said. “She has done this with confidence and skill. She had a shutout against Hoosac Valley, making 16 saves.” It’s just the beginning for Lefevre. “Bella will be a force the next three seasons, and we can’t wait to see her continue to dominate in net,” Lincoln said.
Caroline MacDonald, so., Hingham
Hingham coach April Tremante has high praise for this sophomore. “Best keeper in the conference,” Tremante said. “Aggressive and strong ball skills.”
Ella Maher, jr., Millis
Maher was a unanimous TVL all-star last season. “Ella routinely makes the incredible save and never lets in a soft goal,” Mohawks coach Steve Bigelow said. “She is an extreme competitor, great communicator, she is tough, and she has no weakness as a goalie. She is also phenomenal at saving penalty kicks, with a 50 percent save rate this season.”
Achol Manyang, sr., Minuteman Regional
The senior co-captain “energizes her team, frustrates opponents and draws raves from opposing coaches and referees,” Minuteman Regional coach Randy Perillo said. With only 15 players in the girls soccer program, Minuteman Regional plays multiple girls without substituting. “Achol leads her team emotionally and lifts her teammates’ spirits when the game becomes exhausting and competitive,” Perillo said.
Shayan Maxi-Latson, jr., Codman Academy
Maxi-Latson has stood out as a junior goalkeeper. “She helped the team with incredible saves to help the team keep clean sheets,” Warriors coach Maldini Bantefa said.
Grey Metzler, jr., Duxbury
Dragons coach Rob Jones calls Metzler the best goalkeeper in the Patriot League. “Especially with her feet,” Jones said. “She is such a good goalkeeper at coming off her line, playing out from the back over short and long distances. Outstanding shot-stopper in important moments.”
Aubrey Monaghan, jr., Concord-Carlisle
Patriots coach Peter Fischelis calls Monaghan “an incredible goalkeeper and athlete.” She was a starter on the school’s state championship-winning lacrosse team. As of mid-October, she had the lowest goals against average in the Dual County League.
Ava Nuzzo, sr., Longmeadow
It’s been an excellent run in net for Nuzzo. “She has achieved more than 100 saves, 17 shutouts, and has started and played in 50 games during her three years on varsity,” Lancers coach Gina Pantuosco said last month.
Morgan Pacheco, jr., Westport
Pacheco has been the starting goalkeeper for two seasons and is constantly learning and improving, according to Wildcats coach Gary Muello. “Morgan gives us everything she can do to protect the goal for her team,” Muello said. “Relentless, coachable, athletic, a true team player.” As of mid-October, Pacheco had five shutouts and 73 saves this season, and she had played every minute of every game the past two years.
Ka’myah Pryce, sr., Springfield Renaissance
Pryce was a midfielder her sophomore and junior years before taking on the role of goalkeeper as a senior. She had 34 saves as of mid-October. “During her time as goalkeeper, she has improved her hand-eye coordination,” Springfield Renaissance coach Kingsley Aning said. Outside of soccer, Pryce is a member of the National Honor Society and the girls tennis team. After high school, she plans to study nursing in the Boston area and then get her masters in midwifery.
Paige Reynolds, sr., Oxford
Pirates coach Colby Harvey said Reynolds is “the best goalkeeper I have ever coached. She averages 14 saves per game. She can shut down a team at any given point. She’s strong, hardworking and dedicated to her teammates.” Through 11 games this season, Reynolds had allowed 11 goals and posted three shutouts. “Physically strong, can play both in net and on the field,” Harvey said. “She is fast, strong and willing to do anything asked of her.” Reynolds plans to play for Wentworth and study engineering. She’ll certainly be missed at Oxford. “Paige is an irreplaceable athlete,” Harvey said.
Maddie Riley, jr., Ludlow
Riley has grown tremendously as a goalkeeper over the past year, according to Lions coach Amanda Nacsin. “Her confidence as an upperclassman has allowed her to use her voice and command her back line,” Nacsin said. Riley had 52 saves through mid-October. “And some of her biggest came in the most clutch moments,” Nacsin said. “Maddie is dependable, athletic and super coachable. She even has an assist on the year!” Nacsin added that Riley is looking to follow in her brothers’ footsteps and attend Western New England.
Elle Robinson, sr., Norwell
As of mid-October, Robinson had played every minute of every game this season and had posted six shutouts. “She is very commanding and owns her area,” Clippers coach Robert Williams said. “She is fearless.”
Jill Rodrique, jr., Leicester
Rodrique is a standout goalkeeper and a team captain as a junior. “Tremendous athlete, vocal and fearless,” Wolverines coach Joe Mercier said.
Evelyn Sadler, seventh grade, Gateway Regional
That grade is correct — Sadler stars for the Gators as a seventh-grader. “Evelyn is an extremely strong goalie, consistently being recognized after games by both officials and other teams’ coaches,” Gateway Regional coach Kellye Dowd said. “She is extremely communicative while in goal, helping her teammates know what she sees from the goal. She is also willing to play anywhere else we need her while not in goal. While in goal, you will constantly see her diving and jumping to save the goals.”
Talia Scardina, jr., Marshfield
After a season-ending injury to the varsity goalkeeper during the preseason, Scardina was called up from JV. “She has worked hard and been a standout in some games where we haven’t been at our best,” Rams coach Perry Gaffoor said. As of mid-October, Scardina was averaging 0.85 goal allowed per game.
Mamie Sheriff, jr., Boston International
Sheriff has been the team’s goalkeeper the past two years. She hadn’t played the position previously. “She quickly learned how to use her agility, poise, reflexes and game intelligence to control the game from the back,” Boston International coach Gustavo Nascimento said. “She showed toughness last year at our state semifinal, when she was in a goal-saving collision, but after being checked for safety reasons and being cleared, she insisted on coming back to finish the game.” Sheriff already is taking college courses as a junior. “She has shown how much she can contribute in the field, but also how impassioned she is on the academic side,” Nascimento said.
Taylor Skaff, so., Hopkinton
“In my humble opinion, she is the best goalie in Massachusetts,” Hillers coach Dan Collins said. “For as good as she is a goalie, she is an exceptional human and teammate. She is never not talking on the field. She finds ways to constantly impact the game, despite being on her goal line. She is the backbone of our team, and we credit our seven consecutive shutouts to begin the year to the whole team, but especially to Taylor.” Through 10 games, Skaff had allowed only five goals.
Reese Taylor, sr., Clinton
Taylor is a four-year starter in goal. Through mid-October, she had seven shutouts this season, setting the school record for shutouts with 23. “She is part of our strong defensive unit,” Gaels coach Hussein Issa said. Taylor’s goals allowed average is 0.67.
Erin Tracey, sr., Boston Collegiate Charter
Tracey, a standout goalkeeper and captain, has been a dedicated team member since joining in seventh grade. Known for her incredible reflexes and leadership on the field, Tracey recorded more than 20 saves and secured six clean sheets through the first month of the season, proving her reliability in goal. “Remarkably, she has also contributed offensively, scoring two goals this year — a rare and impressive feat for a goalie,” Hurricanes coach Jeff Milien said. “Her commitment, skill and determination make her an invaluable leader and a key part of the team’s success.”
Kylee Ziady, sr., Cohasset
Ziady is a three-year starter. “Her tough style and consistency have kept the scoring low and the confidence high,” Skippers coach Deb Beal said. “She’s a huge asset for us.”
Delia Buchmann and Cailee Thibeau, jrs., Groton-Dunstable
Crusaders coach Miles Salyer said the team is lucky to have two standout goalkeepers from the junior class. “They alternate starts, and both have a unique set of skills that make them an excellent choice as keeper on any team in our league,” Salyer said. “They have performed at a high level from Day 1 and make our team more competitive from a defensive standpoint.”
Addison Ewell, so., and Abby Sutherland, jr., Triton Regional
Ewell was a CAL second-team all-star as a freshman, when she served as the team’s starting goalie the entire season. “She gave our team a higher level of confidence just by being on the field with them,” Vikings coach Danielle Perkins said. “Addi is a force to be reckoned with. Most games we all walk away in shock and awe of what she is able to do to protect the net.” She was injured in the third game this season, “but she has remained engaged on all fronts and supported her team each and every game,” Perkins said. The injury has given Sutherland an opportunity to show her abilities as a keeper. “She has posted some phenomenal games,” Perkins said. “Highlights include saving back-to-back PKs for a crucial win for the team, being a voice and an option for her teammates on the field, and not being shy about getting off the line in one-on-one scenarios.”
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