New Boston Huron's girls soccer team made history by reaching the Division 2 state championship game, the first team from the Monroe County Region to do so. They finished the season with a record of 21-2-1, contributing to an impressive 35-3-4 record over the past two seasons.
Just one more step.
New Boston Huronâs girls soccer team made Monroe County Region history last spring by reaching the Division 2 state championship game.
No Region team had ever made it that far.
The Chiefs finished 21-2-1, giving them a 35-3-4 record over the past two seasons.
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They graduated three players who made the All-Region team, including Player of the Year Rylie Cassette.
But donât bet against Huron taking that extra step and challenging for a state championship again.
Last year's leading goal-scorer Miley Skamiera is one of 14 returning players.
A look at the 11 Region teams follows.
Airport's Peyton Toth (right) controls the ball during a 3-3 tie against Grosse Ile on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Coach: Nick Saurez, second year.
2025 record: 16-6-2.
Returning starters: Payton Toth, Olivia Bucki, Emily Begeman, Lena Bogedain, Ella Marut, Taylor Johnson, Alejandra Najera, Marissa Chapdelaine.
Other players: Makenna Haddox, Olivia Groh, Erin Dostert, Kaydence Atkisson, Olivia Gratz, Chloe Ruhlig, Livvie Swope.
Season outlook: Coming off the best season in school history, the Jets just replace goalkeeper Kelly Rodak, who has moved on to play at Ferris State this past fall. Toth scored 46 goals last season. Basketball star Gratz joins the soccer team for the first time.
Coachâs comments: âThis is the most experienced and driven group weâve had, and they understand what it takes after last seasonâs run. Thereâs a different level of focus and accountability within the team. This group is about production and results, not just potential.â
Coach: Kellie Grosteffon, fourth year.
2025 record: 2-13-1.
Returning starters: Seniors Aubrey Lisk, Gabby Chapple, Chloe Wanner, Kara Todd; junior Mia Meyers.
Other players: Seniors Dakota Frantz, Ea Brusgaard, Haley Lawson, Mercedes Melbye, Kami Morse, Veda Valliant, Lily Zornow; juniors Olivia Eby, Audrey Palmer; sophomore Phoenyx Simon, freshmen Audrey Grosteffon, Hayleigh Bishop.
Season outlook: The Mules lost two of their top players to club competition, but are encouraged by the return of Kami Morse. She missed all of last season with an injury.
Coachâs comments: âWe have a great group of coachable kids that have worked really hard to get to where they are. Our team is still building but has a lot of heart and potential to have a great season. Our program is growing with a full JV squad this year and we are excited about the progress we are making.â
Coach: Mark Dotson, sixth year.
2025 record: 4-17.
Returning starters: Seniors Ryan Straub, Aislyn Waggoner, Maria Lora-Hernandez; juniors Scarlett Trame, Lydia Richards, Makenze (MJ) Doody, Vivienne Conklin; sophomores Alison Brandys.
Other players: Senior Julie Dellit; juniors Brooke Kuzala, Erica Gumola, Taylor Schneider, Tessa Purser, Emerson Westbrook, Evan Crawford, Mia Gerwick, Allison McClendon, Cheyanne Weaver, Jocelyn Mitchell; sophomores Hailey Mullins, , Samantha Spaulding, Lillian DeBruyne, Paige Schneider Caitlyn Collum, Joanna Loredo, Mackenzie Mantei; freshmen Lily Osinski, Samantha Crawford, Rylee McKay, Alexandra Haddix.
Season outlook: The Vikings will add some talented freshmen to a large group of experienced players.
Coachâs comments: âDundee is looking forward to having an exciting year. This is the most focused team I have coached for Dundee. They set their own goals and expectations and are quietly looking to challenge for this yearâs LCAA conference.â
Flat Rock's Sophia Ellison is challenged by Adriaunna Moore (7) and Haley Burden of Jefferson-Erie Mason during a Huron League round-robin game on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Coach: Craig Stanczyk, third year.
2025 record: 12-10.
Returning starters: Senior Eva Mouro, Michelle Crum, Carlee Balough, Sophia Ellison; junior Elyse Rogierâ sophomore Kendyl Servantes.
Other players: Seniors Emma Kirila, Ava Gillum, Layla Holbrook; junior Kyle Balough; sophomores Juliette Morrison, Abagael Gibson; freshmen Maleah Sucharski, Elizabeth Herbert-Foe, Sydney Clark.
Season outlook: An injury to a starting defender left Stanczyk with his smallest roster in his nine seasons as coach of the Rams.
Coachâs comments: âWe have several players filling positions for the first time. It will certainly be a learning experience for some. I expect the team to be able to compete and continue to work hard and make improvements.â
Coach: Riley Hogan, second year.
2025 record: 11-5-3.
Returning starters: Senior Gianna Majeske; juniors: Josi Farago, Natalie MacBride; sophomores Ella Roll, Jillian Farago, Juliana Guzman, Hannah Cooper.
Other players: Seniors Morgan Kwiatkowski, Maya Genzel, Addison Wallace, Noelle Lefko, Ashley Farnsworth; juniors Sarah Pente, Zoie Bates, Kaelyn Neely, Evelyn McMaster; sophomores Giada Fioritto, McKenna Belcher; freshmen Lana Angelos, Monica Steinmetz, Melina Gervasi, Noelle Fuchs.
Season outlook: Sisters Josi (19 goals, 10 assists) and Jillian (12 goals, 12 assists) Farago are back to lead the offense. The Marauders posted 10 shutouts and gave up just .79 goals per game last season.
Coachâs comments: âI think we showed people last year that we were a force to be reckoned with, and we have our sights set on a trophy at the end of this season. I will be relying on my young, but heavily talented players to help carry this team to a record-breaking season.â
Coach: Tim Allen, third year.
2025 record:15-6-1.
Returning starters: Senior Lizzie Scheerhorn; juniors Meira Koepke, Clara Hearl, Lilah Hemmele, Maddie Kreps; sophomores Aubyn Hamm, Madeline Capling, Soli Martinez, Trinity Jackson, Elizabeth Thompson, Emmy Benson, Brylee Slater.
Other players: Junior Ava Weber; sophomore Lainey Hoffman; freshmen Audriana Johnson, Allie Kitts, Brynn Lusky, Madalyn Bliss, Adilyn Stotz, Aubrey Liedtke, Khloe Hill, Lilian Bydlowski.
Season outlook: Constructing an offense will be the big job this spring following graduation losses of Mackenzie Dollison (67 goals) and Claire Allen (37 assists).
Coachâs comments: âWe have a solid team defensively. Scoring will probably be our biggest hurdle this season.â
Jefferson-Erie Mason's Camryn Cousino makes a move on Michelle Crum of Flat Rock during a Huron League round-robin game on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Coach: Dave Cousino, third year.
2025 record: 9-8-1.
Returning starters: Seniors Camryn Cousino, Morgan Simota, Alena Schafer, Madison Cox, Adriaunna Moore, Madalyn Thompson; junior Lily Lee; sophomores Kate Otting, Kaylee Rupp, Alaina Rosensteel.
Other players: Seniors Haley Burden, Joslynn Harris, Molly Sepulveda, Kylee Harvey, Baylee Goltowski; junior Drea Hochleitner; sophomores Emalie Cadle, Gabriela Esteban-Chavez, Courtney Peterson, Madisyn Gilbert; freshmen: Emalyn Hammond, Izzy Kreitsch, Tiara Camargo, Madison Stachowski, Violet Kaufman.
Season outlook: The Bears have 10 starters back from a team that improved from 1-15-2 the year before to nine wins last spring.
Coachâs comments: âWe have a strong core of returning players along with some new talent that will make an immediate impact. Our focus this season is staying disciplined, continuing to improve every day, and building on the progress we made last year.â
Coach: Phil Hayes, fourth year.
2025 record: 11-4-4.
Returning starters: Seniors Abbigail Neuhart, Aubrey Higgins, Emma Walline, Alivia Held; juniors Elyse McClaran, Molly Walline; sophomores Ellie Budd, Trista Hubel, Charlotte Finch.
Other players: Seniors Jeliza Fournival, Julie Kuehn; juniors Victoria Kimberly, Elyse McClaran, Audrey McClaren; sophomores Honesty Zdunczyk, Isabell Willett, Greta Hill, Alyvia Parker.
Season outlook: This yearâs seniors were freshmen when Hayes took over as Milan coach.
Coachâs comments: âLosing a lot of good starters last year, this year's team is going to be filling in some big shoes but this is something that happens every year and things always turn out great in the end.â
Alexis McMahon and Josslyn Jones of Monroe battle for the ball during a 2-1 win over Allen Park in the Division 1 district semifinals at Woodhaven on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Coach: Scot Chaffin, third year.
2025 record: 10-8.
Returning starters: Juniors Alle Marcero, Bella Reed; sophomores Josslyn Jones, Carman Flatt, Dillan Chaffin, Briley Lechner, Ryleigh Reau.
Other players: Seniors Lindsey Kleinow, Molly McCracken; juniors Ashrah Kelly, Mirra Bodi, Lola Cacioppo; sophomores Szasha Rose, Cailyn Greg; freshmen Jazlyn Snavely, Makenna Kaczmarek, Keira Shappee.
Season outlook: A pair of sophomores will play key roles. Lechner led the team in goals last season with 26 and Jones played more minutes than anyone on the team.
Coachâs comments: âWe lost five really good seniors last year. We are a good young team. We have a very challenging schedule this season and we are ready for the challenge.â
New Boston Huron girls soccer coach Matt Lividini celebrates a 1-0 victory over DeWitt in the Division 2 state semifinals with his team on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
Coach: Matt Lividini, fourth year.
2025 record: 21-2-1 (Division 2 state runner-up).
Returning starters: Seniors Ava Banko, Maggie Mentzer, Avery Turk, Brooklyn Burke, Nhi Vo; junior Miley Skamiera.
Other players: Seniors Madi Wilson, Savannah Elliott; juniors Kayla Christensen, Savanna Rupnow; sophomores Malaya Singer, Maiya Thomas, Leah Purcell, Grace Pacheco; freshman Lillie Susewitz.
Season outlook: Captains Banko and Mentzer are four-year veterans and Burke posted 13 shutouts in goal last season. Skamiera (28 goals, 16 assists in 2025) leads the offense.
Coachâs comments: âWe have been strong year after year with last year being our strongest. Â This yearâs team is super technical and rivals last yearâs team, understandably so, 14 of these girls have been to the state finals at MSU nine months ago and want that opportunity back.â
Claire Gutierrez of New Boston Huron (31) battles St. Mary Catholic Central's Quinn Harrington for the ball during an 8-0 Huron win on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Coach: Laura Perry, sixth year.
2025 record: 2-13-3.
Returning starters: Seniors Nora Kinsey, Belle Morin, Hailee Willis, Quinn Harrington; juniors Addison Welker, Briana Anaya; sophomores Olivia Horning, Heidi Cousino, Audrey Calkins, Leah Genaw.
Other players: Senior Marcy Anaya, Brianna Lynch, Sophia Short; freshmen Julia Gessner, Elsie Lange, Ellie Orris, Kylie Dubke.
Season outlook: Kinsey scored 16 goals last season and earned a spot on the All-Region team.
Coachâs comments: âWe have a solid mix of returning starters and new players who come in with valuable soccer experience and are ready to contribute right from the start. That combination of leadership and fresh talent gives us a lot
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Huron leads group of Region girls soccer teams with high hopes in 2026
New Boston Huron's girls soccer team finished the 2026 season with a record of 21-2-1.
They advanced to the Division 2 state championship game, marking a historic achievement for the Monroe County Region.
The team has an overall record of 35-3-4 over the past two seasons.
New Boston Huron's girls soccer team is the first from the Monroe County Region to reach the state championship game.
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