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Holmes County Girls Soccer Leaders Post Record Scoring Seasons

A roundup of end of season statistics for area girls high school soccer showed West Holmes and Chippewa players leading goals, assists and total points, with several goalkeepers recording double digit shutouts. These results matter for local families because they shaped playoff outcomes, elevated college recruiting profiles, and will influence program momentum heading into 2026.

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Holmes County Girls Soccer Leaders Post Record Scoring Seasons
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The 2025 girls high school soccer season in Holmes County closed with clear individual standouts, as end of season leaderboards highlighted scoring and defensive performances across West Holmes, Chippewa, Tuslaw, Hiland, Wooster and nearby programs. Charli Murphy of West Holmes finished as the county top scorer with 51 goals and led the points chart with 108 total points. Chippewa junior Delaney Marshall followed with 41 goals and 99 points while Tuslaw forward Paige Marthey finished third in goals with 28.

Assists leaders showed Chippewa strength in chance creation, with Emme Donnelly totaling 19 assists and Delaney Marshall adding 17 assists to her scoring total. Kailyn Beichler of Tuslaw registered 15 assists, rounding out the top contributors in setting up goals. Those combined scoring and assisting figures underpinned team results and aided postseason positioning for several local teams.

Goalkeeping statistics underscored defensive reliability. Chippewa keeper Gianna Neely recorded 12 shutouts to lead the region, while Brooklyn Noftsinger of Tuslaw and Kameah Lyons of Wooster each posted eight shutouts. Strong shutout totals reflect both individual shot stopping and team defensive organization, factors that often determine close playoff matches.

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For Holmes County residents the numbers translate into tangible community effects. High scoring seasons and reliable goalkeeping raised the profile of the affected programs across college recruiting circuits, which can lead to scholarship opportunities for players and heightened attention from scouts. Local booster clubs and youth leagues can point to these performances when seeking funding or enrollment, and coaching staffs can leverage the data to refine off season training priorities.

Statistical leaders also shape expectations for 2026, influencing returning player roles and offseason recruitment. As families and school officials plan for next year, these end of season tallies provide a benchmark for measuring progress and for building on the momentum created by standout individual campaigns.

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