Along with their individual efforts and helping to lead their girls soccer team to a significant milestone this past season, Washington-Liberty Generals’ players Abby Welker and Danicka Miller were chosen second-team all-state in the Virginia High School League’s Class 6 classification.
Welker, a senior, was chosen all-state as a forward and Miller, a junior, as a defender. They were the only players from an Arlington school chosen to all-state girls soccer teams.
The two captains helped Washington-Liberty win the Liberty District tournament this past season, compile a 12-4-2 overall record, then finish 1-1 in the region tournament. The district-tourney crown was the team’s first in 16 seasons.
“Our season was fantastic and Abby and Danicka were a big reason for that,” W-L coach Richard Ptakowski said.
Welker scored 13 goals and had nine assists this past season. Miller scored one goal, but set up more as the team’s top corner-kicker.
In addition to making second-team all-state, both players were chosen first-team all-district and all-region.
Welker will play soccer in college at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and Miller at the University of Pittsburgh.
