Harrison's Smith, Piepmeier Named SWOC Co-Players of the Year

Twelve Harrison players earned recognition from the SWOC.

Abby Smith (left) and Shelby Piepmeier. Photos via Harrison Athletic Boosters.

(Harrison, Oh.) – Make it a clean sweep for the Harrison Wildcats.

On Thursday, the Southwest Ohio Conference named their 2024 Girls Soccer All-Conference Team, Coach of the Year, and Player of the Year recipients.

Harrison swept the major awards.  Shelby Piepmeier and Abby Smith were named Co-Players of the Year, and Kelli Bill was named Coach of the Year.

Smith finished the season with 11 goals and 16 assists, while Piepmeier recorded 11 goals and one assist.

The SWOC Co-Players of the Year were joined on the All-Conference First Team by Isabella Bernhardt, Reece Lazarus, and Niaomi Pierman.

Delaney Benedict, Evelynn Freel, Grace Kohls, Mallory Oliver, and Hailey Turner made Second Team All-Conference, while Samantha Dunn received Honorable Mention.

Senior Hannah Mirizzi was one of four conference players to earn the Sportsmanship Award.

The Wildcats had a tremendous season, going 17-2-1 (4-0 in SWOC) and winning their first District Title in school history. Harrison’s season came to an end on Tuesday with a 3-1 loss to Mount Notre Dame in the Regional Semifinals.

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