Local Players Shine as SHAC Names All Conference Soccer Teams

The Southern Hills Athletic Conference released its 2025 All Conference girls soccer roster and final standings on November 19, confirming Fayetteville as the top team in league play and naming individual honorees across member schools. Adams County athletes were included among the All SHAC selections, with Peebles and North Adams players receiving recognition that underscores the county presence in the region this season.

Conference standings placed Fayetteville at the top, followed by Eastern Brown and Lynchburg Clay. Peebles finished fourth and North Adams placed fifth in the final standings, with the conference release listing the full All SHAC team and noting individual accomplishments across the league. Aiva Brumley, a senior from Peebles, scored 21 goals for the season, ranking third overall in the conference and marking a standout individual performance for Adams County. The release also named a Coach of the Year and Co Players of the Year for 2025.

For local parents, athletes and fans the standings and All Conference selections are more than trophies. They signal how well programs are developing players and where student athletes may draw attention from collegiate coaches. High performing players like Brumley gain visibility that can affect scholarship conversations, while team finishes influence off season support and enrollment interest at local schools.

There are broader public health and equity implications tied to the annual honors. Youth sports participation contributes to physical and mental health outcomes, yet access to quality coaching, fields, equipment and sports medicine varies across rural communities. In Adams County, smaller schools often rely on volunteer trainers and community fundraising to meet basic needs. When conference releases highlight local athletes, they also bring attention to systemic gaps in preventive care, concussion management and mental health services that accompany competitive school sports.

Local policymakers and school leaders can use these moments to evaluate investment in athletic training staff, transportation to away matches, and partnerships with regional health providers. Ensuring equitable access to athletic care and safety resources helps protect student athletes and sustains the community benefits of school sports. For families and fans, the All Conference list is a reason to celebrate performances this fall, and a reminder to support programs that keep young players healthy and seen.