October 6, 2023
By MEALAND RAGLAND-HUDGINS
Rutherford County Schools
Oakland Middle defeated Siegel Middle in penalty kicks after the conclusion of overtime to secure the 2023 Rutherford County girls soccer championship.
Semifinal games were played at Siegel and Oakland high schools, with the final being played at Richard Siegel Soccer Complex’s indoor facility.
Rock Springs Middle hosted the tournament.
Oakland is coached by Marilyn Tenpenny. Siegel Middle, the 2023 regular season champion, is led by Cully Phillips.
The following players were named to the 2023 regular season all-conference team:
Vanessa Rodriguez, Smyrna; Briella Weiten, Whitworth-Buchanan; Sofia Ramirez, Rocky Fork; Sara Lopez, LaVergne; Addy Fletcher, Stewarts Creek; Sarah Zaza, Central; Evalyn Hart, Blackman; Charli Holtgrew, Rock Springs; McKenna Samples, Rockvale; Avry Wilson, Christiana; McKenzie Dugan, Gracie Henson and Nori Akers, Oakland; MD Graham and Addie Lamastus, Siegel.
The following players were named to the 2023 all-tournament team: