Montverde, Fla. (March 30, 2026) – Following a historic championship season, the Montverde Academy girls soccer program has been recognized with nine student-athletes earning Orlando Sentinel All-Area honors, highlighted by Lola Rey being named Player of the Year.
Rey led the Eagles' attack with 27 goals this season and consistently delivered in the biggest moments. She recorded a hat trick in a 5-0 win over Pensacola Catholic in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) state championship semifinal round. She then netted the game-winning goal in Montverde Academy's 2-0 victory over Cardinal Gibbons in the state championship game.
All-Area First Team
Montverde Academy also had two players on the All-Area First Team: Briana Burkhalter and Kendall Seays. Burkhalter finished the season with six goals and a team-high 23 assists, serving as a key playmaker throughout the year, while Seays added three goals and four assists, contributing across the midfield in a well-balanced attack.
All-Area Second Team
Four Eagles earned Second Team honors: Taylor Heaton, Vienna Morgan, Joy Palacios and Alyssa Strasbaugh. Heaton anchored a dominant defensive unit that held opponents scoreless in 19 of the team's 23 matches. Morgan totaled eight goals and 12 assists during the season, while Palacios contributed two goals and three assists. Goalkeeper Alyssa Strasbaugh was a steady presence, recording all 21 wins while posting 18 shutouts and a 0.261 goals allowed average in nearly 1,700 minutes of action.
Honorable Mentions
Two additional players received Honorable Mention recognition. Caroline Ritchey finished second on the team in scoring with 11 goals to go along with seven assists, and Veronica Solano added three goals and eight assists.
Montverde Academy completed the season with a 21-1-1 overall record and an impressive 93-6 goal differential, culminating in the program's state championship.
The All-Area selections reflect the depth, talent, and consistency that defined the Eagles' season, as Montverde Academy established itself as one of the top programs in the state.
The Orlando Sentinel is a leading Central Florida daily newspaper that annually recognizes the top high school athletes in the region through its All-Area teams.
About Montverde Academy:
Montverde Academy is a private, independent college preparatory school for grades Pre-K3 through post-graduate studies, with a boarding program serving grades 7-12 representing 70+ nationalities. Our mission is to inspire students to become knowledgeable leaders with global vision and passion for learning, in a disciplined and diverse community that nurtures character development. For more information, visit us online at Montverde.org and at MVASports.com.
