Courtesy of Midland Athletics
SIOUX CITY, Iowa – The Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) has announced the 2022 Women’s Soccer All-Conference team, as voted on by the coaches. Midland University had five players earn recognition after a successful season.
Brittany Llanes and Mikayla Chase were both named to the All-GPAC Second Team, while Arianna Flores, Bailey Locano, and Hannah Tillison earned honorable mention recognition.
“I’m happy for Mikayla and Brittany to be recognized for their achievements this year,” said head coach Cody Bartlow. “To be honest, I believe those two and Hannah Tillison deserved to be recognized at higher levels, but we will work on making it undeniable moving forward. It’s great to see Ari and Bailey recognized for great seasons as well. I don’t think there was anyone more dangerous on set piece services in the GPAC than Ari. Bailey has deserved recognition and it’s nice to see her get it.”
The Warriors went 10-6-4 this season and finished with a 7-3-2 mark in the GPAC, placing fourth. They won their first-round match of the conference tournament over Dordt (3-1). In the GPAC Quarterfinals, they battled back from an early deficit, falling by one goal to Jamestown, the regular-season champions.
“In year two I believe we did a great job of continuing to grow in the style of play and trust our systems,” added Coach Bartlow. “We have talented players but they haven’t always backed themselves to be great. I think that switched midway through the conference. I’m excited about this group of returners and the new additions we will be adding. I think we’ve set the foundation and have the people who can hold relentless standards, and really achieve on the field. They’ve witnessed what they can do, now they’re ready to no longer settle.”
Briar Cliff’s Mady Soumare was named the GPAC Offensive Player-of-the-Year, while Jamestown’s Haley Dyer was named the GPAC Defensive Player-of-the-Year. Nick Becker of Jamestown was selected as the GPAC Coach-of-the-Year.
For the complete list of first-team, second-team, and honorable mention selections, click here.
