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VINNY PEARCY
Hill-Murray • soccer
Pearcy's equanimity helped the Pioneers win their first boys soccer state title.
"Vinny is a player we have counted on in big-pressure moments," Hill-Murray coach Jeff Zupfer said. "His composure around the goal was evident through section and state games as he scored big goals in big games."
The senior forward had a goal and two assists in the Pioneers' 6-1 victory over St. Cloud Tech in the Class 2A semifinals and then scored two goals in the Pioneers' 3-0 victory over Orono in the championship game. The Pioneers (17-3-2) finished the season with a eight-game winning streak.
Pearcy scored only two goals during the regular season.
"He has the ability to lift his game to help the team be successful," Zupfer said. "Vinny's technical skill and athletic gifts make him a dangerous attacking player."
SAWYER BOLLINGER DANIELSON
St. Paul Academy • soccer
A junior who has committed to the Gophers, she led the Spartans to the Class 1A title. In the semifinals, she scored three goals — all in the second half — in the Spartans' 4-3 victory over Providence Academy. She scored twice in the 3-0 victory over St. Charles in the championship game.
