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Pleasant Plains' Grace Sabatka, right, hits the ground after knocking the ball away from Springfield High's Ainsley Lambert in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Springfield High's Kamryn Hoffman takes a shot on goal with a header against Pleasant Plains in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Springfield High's Kamryn Hoffman, top, and Pleasant Plains' Ro Fraase compete for the ball in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Pleasant Plains' Bailey Leach celebrates after assisting a goal to Callie Wagner in a 2-1 win over Springfield High on Friday, April 24, 2026.
You can cast your vote online through the designated voting platform for the Springfield area's top girls soccer player.
The nominees include standout players from local schools, with Grace Sabatka and Ainsley Lambert being highlighted in recent games.
The voting deadline is typically announced alongside the voting details; check the official voting page for specific dates.
This contest recognizes and celebrates the achievements of talented young female athletes in the Springfield area, promoting girls' soccer.

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Springfield High's Kamryn Hoffman is surrounded by a host of Pleasant Plains defenders in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Pleasant Plains' Kendal Guthrie celebrates the 2-1 win over Springfield High in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Pleasant Plains' Grace Sabatka controls the ball against Springfield High in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Springfield High's Kalyn Burton attempts a shot against Pleasant Plains in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Pleasant Plains' Bailey Leach, middle, runs toward Callie Wagner after scoring the game-tying goal in a 2-1 win over Springfield High on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Pleasant Plains' Grace Sabatka, left, and Springfield High's Bridget Lyons compete for the ball in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Springfield High's Kamryn Hoffman takes a shot that hits the post against Pleasant Plains in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Springfield High's Bridget Lyons gets control of the ball against Pleasant Plains in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Pleasant Plains' Callie Wagner celebrates the 2-1 win over Springfield High in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Springfield High's Zoe Wall takes a shot against Pleasant Plains in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Pleasant Plains' Raelyn Brammer controls the ball against Springfield High in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
Springfield's Ainsley Lambert heads the ball during the game against Rochester Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Springfield's Kelechi Jackson during the game against Rochester Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Springfield's Zoe Wall passes the ball during the game against Springfield Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Springfield's Zoe Wall traps the ball during the game against Rochester Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Rochester's Mary Jane Keller stops an incoming ball during the game against Springfield Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Springfield's Ainsley Lambert drives the ball upfield during the game against Rochester Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Springfield's Zoe Wall tries to block a pass by Rochester's Alaina Stock during the game Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Springfield's Kalyn Burton drives past a Rochester defender during the game Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Rochester's Audrey Lowder and Springfield's Zoe Wall fight for possession during the game Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Rochester's Alaina Stock settles the ball during the game against Springfield Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Pleasant Plains' Grace Sabatka, right, hits the ground after knocking the ball away from Springfield High's Ainsley Lambert in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Pleasant Plains' Grace Sabatka, right, hits the ground after knocking the ball away from Springfield High's Ainsley Lambert in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Springfield High's Kamryn Hoffman takes a shot on goal with a header against Pleasant Plains in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Springfield High's Kamryn Hoffman, top, and Pleasant Plains' Ro Fraase compete for the ball in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Pleasant Plains' Bailey Leach celebrates after assisting a goal to Callie Wagner in a 2-1 win over Springfield High on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Springfield High's Kamryn Hoffman is surrounded by a host of Pleasant Plains defenders in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Pleasant Plains' Kendal Guthrie celebrates the 2-1 win over Springfield High in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Pleasant Plains' Grace Sabatka controls the ball against Springfield High in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Springfield High's Kalyn Burton attempts a shot against Pleasant Plains in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Pleasant Plains' Bailey Leach, middle, runs toward Callie Wagner after scoring the game-tying goal in a 2-1 win over Springfield High on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Pleasant Plains' Grace Sabatka, left, and Springfield High's Bridget Lyons compete for the ball in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Springfield High's Kamryn Hoffman takes a shot that hits the post against Pleasant Plains in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Springfield High's Bridget Lyons gets control of the ball against Pleasant Plains in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Pleasant Plains' Callie Wagner celebrates the 2-1 win over Springfield High in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Springfield High's Zoe Wall takes a shot against Pleasant Plains in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Pleasant Plains' Raelyn Brammer controls the ball against Springfield High in a nonconference girls soccer game on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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Springfield's Ainsley Lambert heads the ball during the game against Rochester Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Springfield's Kelechi Jackson during the game against Rochester Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Springfield's Zoe Wall passes the ball during the game against Springfield Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Springfield's Zoe Wall traps the ball during the game against Rochester Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Rochester's Mary Jane Keller stops an incoming ball during the game against Springfield Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Springfield's Ainsley Lambert drives the ball upfield during the game against Rochester Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Springfield's Zoe Wall tries to block a pass by Rochester's Alaina Stock during the game Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Springfield's Kalyn Burton drives past a Rochester defender during the game Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Rochester's Audrey Lowder and Springfield's Zoe Wall fight for possession during the game Thursday, April 23, 2026.
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Rochester's Alaina Stock settles the ball during the game against Springfield Thursday, April 23, 2026.
It's time to vote for the girls soccer player in The State Journal-Register's coverage area you think has had the best season.
Bios of each of the 32 players included can be found in our subscriber-only story, "These 32 girls soccer players make Springfield area soccer must watch." Voting is open until noon on Friday, May 1. Voters can vote once per hour.
Athlete of the week voting also open Vote here for The State Journal-Register's next athlete of the week
This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Vote for the IHSA girls soccer player in the Springfield area in 2026