The Girls Academy playoffs wrapped this week, with teams securing spots in the National Finals.

Those will take place in Richmond, Virginia from July 9-12.

Here are some of the standouts from the Under-13 through Under-15 age groups.

Under-15

Quarterfinalists: Lou Fusz Athletic, Keystone FC, NEFC Red, Tophat Gold, STA, Galaxy SC (IL), SC del Sol, Real Futbol Academy

Anna Herrmann, Galaxy SC – No team had an answer for Herrmann whose agility, finishing, vision, and dribbling, fueled a Galaxy SC attack that cruised to the quarter final.

Harper Stokes, Galaxy SC – Starring at center back, Stokes was an unbeatable force for Galaxy SC, using her athleticism and soccer IQ to marshall a backline that did not concede a single goal.

Caitlin Diamandakis, Galaxy SC – Diamandakis was among the standout attackers for Galaxy SC, as she pitched in several goal contributions with intelligent movement.

Sarah Komacki, Galaxy SC – Along with a dominant backline, Komacki starred in goal as the Illinois-based squad kept clean sheets in all four games.

Sydney Fahrner, Tophat Gold – Farhner's header in the sixth minute from a corner kick held up as Tophat beat NYSC in the Round of 16.

Jourdan Henderson, Galaxy SC – You cannot teach speed and Henderson offered plenty for a Galaxy SC attack that fed her in behind time and time again.

Hannah Sester, Galaxy SC – The Galaxy SC captain showed off her well-rounded qualities as a ball playing defender on a team that finished a successful showing with 12 scored and zero conceded. 

Harper St. James, SC del Sol – St. James scored a great goal from range in the 2-0 win against Madison 56ers.

Lily Erlichman, NEFC – Her left-footed goal from outside the box was the pick of the bunch as NEFC beat Cincinnati United Premier 4-0 to secure a spot in the quarterfinals.

Adrianna D'Amato, SC del Sol – Locked in a tight 1-1 game against SDSC in the Round of 16, D'Amato showed good strength to slot home the winning goal in a 2-1 victory.

Under-14

Quarterfinalists: HTX, SJEB FC, Seacoast United, NEFC Red, Indy Premier SC, City SC White, Lamorinda, Midwest United FC

Sasha Kelly, Midwest United – A sensational strike from Kelly proved to be the winner in the group opening match against Ajax United.

Kaitlynn Dorbecker, Cincinnati United Premier – Trailing by a goal in the second half, Dorbecker sent in a left-footed looping shot that eluded the VSA Rush goalkeeper. It secured a 2-2 draw and a valuable point.

Emerson Vogel, Michigan Jaguars – The Jaguars ultimately lost but Vogel gave the team a chance on an impressive turn and finish early versus City SC.

Julianna Bodnar, City SC White – Dominant in aerial and ground duels, Bodnar impressed to help the California side reach the final stages.

Gianna Brown, Lamorinda – When Brown was called upon to make a big save, she delivered time and time again to lead her team to the quarter finals.

Dahlia Hutchins, Lamorinda – No one could deal with Hutchins and her incredible speed as the Lamorinda forward scored and created at will to lead a successful push to the quarter finals.

Audrina Elsesser, Elmbrook – Elsesser showed off her elite leaping ability on a first half header in the eventual 3-2 loss to SJEB FC. 

Audriana Burd, SJEB FC – The East Coast squad secured a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory over Elmbrook as Burd aided the cause with a world class header.

Eden Karim, HTX – As one of the most unstoppable talents on show, Karim combined height, speed, strength, and dribbling to dominate the field for HTX.

Under-13 

Quarterfinalists: City SC White, Michigan Jaguars FC, HTX, Rhode Island Surf

Abby Bennett, Rhode Island Surf – Bennett was a force in the quarter final matchup versus Lou Fusz, using her immense speed and strength to score once and win THREE penalty kicks in the 4-1 victory.

Mya Lavigne, Rhode Island Surf – Showcasing composure beyond her years, Lavigne converted three penalty kick attempts to fuel a 4-1 quarter final defeat of Lou Fusz.

Faith Mixon-Chase, HTX – Mixon-Chase showed off her impressive athleticism on a leaping header to score and defeat Lamorinda in a tight quarterfinal matchup. 

Audrey Cabello, SDSC Surf – SDSC may have lost but Cabello impressed in the midfield, showcasing clever off-ball movement and an advanced understanding of the game.