Michigan High School Athletic Association
2021 Girls Soccer Championships
Saturday, June 19, 2021, at DeMartin Soccer Complex, Michigan State University
2021 MHSAA Division 1 Boys Golf Champions: Ann Arbor Skyline
2021 MHSAA Division 1 Girls Soccer Champions: Hartland
Head coach: Andrew Kartsounes Assistant coaches: Wade Foster, Eric Anderson
Players: Seniors: Kamryn Gerecke, Emma Bradley, Jaden Frigerio, Brooklyn Purdom, Maria Storm, Justina L’Esperance, Julia Pietila; Juniors: Charlotte Torr, Natalie Miskerik, Hannah Kastamo, Leah Barnett, Bria Kastamo, Mandy Daavettila, Ellington Holihan, Mela Hammond, Gracey Metz, Lexi Dues, Morgan Seog; Sophomores: Mya Sandberg, Leila Al-Qallaf; Freshmen: Sam Baker, Katie Swirczek, Emma Kastamo, Alyse Daavettila
Hartland defeats Troy Athens 4-0 to earn first Division 1 championship
Hartland defeated Troy Athens 4-0 to earn its first Michigan High School Athletic Association Girls Soccer Division 1 Championship. Hartland (20-4-1) had a 1-0 halftime lead over Athens (17-2-4) on a goal by senior Julia Pietila. Senior Maria Storm, junior Hannah Kastamo, and Pietila added goals in the second half. Junior Morgan Seog earned the victory in goal for the Eagles. Box score
MEDIA COVERAGE
> Hartland's dominant run ends with Division 1 crown
> Hartland surprises Troy Athens 4-0
> Hartland finishes chances, defeats Troy Athens for first girls soccer state title
> Senior scores twice 'on one leg,' Hartland wins state girls soccer championship
> Troy Athens unable to keep Hartland from first D1 girls soccer title
> Unexpected Becomes Elite As Hartland Makes History
> Top 5 plays during Hartland's girls soccer state championship run
Friday, June 18, 2021, at DeMartin Soccer Complex, Michigan State University
2021 MHSAA Division 2 Girls Soccer Champions: Bloomfield Hills Marian
Head coach: Barry Brodsky Assistant coaches: Peter Hensoldt, Michael Thut, Colin Lyman, Reid Friedrichs
Players: Seniors: Maria Askounis, Audrey Flynn, Olivia DeConinck, Betsy Landa, Lauren Briggs, Emily Rassel, Izabel Toma, Olivia Fortino; Juniors: Angelina Briggs, Anna Siver, Paige Hornick, Abby Lucchesi, Maria Hesano; Sophomores: Lucy Kinna, Ella Doerr, Sabrina Yaldoo, Adrianna Kattoo, Caroline Flynn, Lauren Cipkar; Freshmen: Agatha Valka, Madeline Stenger, Olivia Zahnow, Elle Ervin, Dani Mertz, Katelynn Freese
Bloomfield Hills Marian beats Spring Lake 3-0 to win fourth-straight Division 2 title
Bloomfield Hills Marian defeated Spring Lake 3-0 to earn its fourth-straight Michigan High School Athletic Association Girls Soccer Division 2 Championship. Marian (13-3-1) had a 1-0 halftime lead over Spring Lake (15-4-2) on a goal by freshman Elle Ervin. Senior Olivia DeConinick found the net to make the score 2-0 in the second half. Ervin scored her second goal to make the final 3-0. Senior Izabel Toma earned the victory in goal for the Mustangs. Box score
MEDIA COVERAGE
> 'We made history:' Marian soccer brings home fourth-straight D2 title, beats Spring Lake
> Marian claims fourth consecutive D2 state title with 3-0 win over Spring Lake
> Marian Continues D2 Dominance with 4th-Straight Title
> Bloomfield Hills Marian wins fourth consecutive state crown
> Freshman helps Bloomfield Hills Marian add state title to girls soccer dynasty
> Young Lakers finish season as state runner-up in division 2
> Former Michigan State soccer player returning to stomping grounds, hopes to leave with state title
Friday, June 18, 2021, at DeMartin Soccer Complex, Michigan State University
2021 MHSAA Division 3 Girls Soccer Champions: Detroit Country Day
Head coach: Laura Hamway Assistant coaches: Ann Kingsbury, Katie Geyman, Erjon Bushkashi
Players: Seniors: Lila Bienhold, Calihan Bearden, Olivia Sappington, Elliana Chester, Mackenzie Martin, Madison Salzenstein, Ella Bianca, Sarina Yu, Lily Glaza, Katie Weinerth, Jordan John, Gigi Gallette; Juniors: Isa Aviles, Tulia Henderson, Alana Sierra, Jacqueline Sarafa; Sophomores: Sophie Endrud, Rachel Jackson, Eva Sclabassi, Amina Safiedine, Ava Dukas, Shakuntala Balusu, Amara Tariq; Freshmen: Emily Bilen, Macy Riutta, Lindsay Foulk, Ally Bromley, Victoria Miller
Detroit Country Day defeats Boyne City 3-0 to win first Division 3 title since 2004
Detroit Country Day defeated Boyne City 3-0 to earn its first Michigan High School Athletic Association Girls Soccer Division 3 Championship since 2004. Country Day (17-2-2) had a 1-0 halftime lead over Boyne City (21-2-2) on a goal by senior Calihan Bearden. Senior Madison Salzenstein scored twice in the second half. Senior Lila Bienhold earned the victory in goal for the Yellowjackets. Box score
MEDIA COVERAGE
> Country Day Capitalizes on Long-Awaited Finals Trip
> Detroit Country Day soccer shuts down Boyne City, wins first D3 state title since 2004
> Yellowjackets sting Ramblers 3-0 in D3 final
> Country Day blanks Boyne City, takes first state title since 2004
> Country Day dominates Boyne City to win first D3 state title since 2004
> WMU-bound Madison Salzenstein’s 2 goals lead Country Day to girls soccer state title
Saturday, June 19, 2021, at DeMartin Soccer Complex, Michigan State University
2021 MHSAA Division 4 Girls Soccer Champions: North Muskegon
Head coach: Caleb Parnin Assistant coaches: Chris Wilson, Kim Gorbach, Pete Johnson, Adam Schultz
Players: Seniors: Hope Johnson, Audrey Wilson, Abby Martinez, Fallon Brady, Sophia Schotts, Emily Olsen, Megan Kraley, Georgie Kersman; Juniors: Grace Vander Woude, Molly Stewart, Syann Fairfield, Loren Hoffman, Emily Judd; Sophomores: Jaley Schultz, Natalie Pannucci, Lily Smith, Emilia Reid, Maddie Hibbard; Freshmen: Kennedi Koekkoek, Natalee Lindell, Allie Jensen, Spencer Zizak, Katie Kinahan, Izzy DeJonge, Emma Lamiman
North Muskegon shuts out Royal Oak Shrine Catholic 5-0 to win first Division 4 title
North Muskegon defeated Royal Oak Shrine Catholic 5-0 to earn its first Michigan High School Athletic Association Girls Soccer Division 4 Championship. North Muskegon (20-1-1) had a 1-0 halftime lead over Shrine (14-4-1) on a goal by sophomore Jaley Schultz. Senior Hope Johnson, senior Emily Olsen, freshman Katie Kinahan, and senior Audrey Wilson scored in the second half. Junior Syann Fairfield earned the victory in goal for the Norsemen. Box score
MEDIA COVERAGE
> North Muskegon dominates defending Div. 4 champs, 5-0
> North Muskegon keeper has seen many state finals football games; now she gets to vie for title
> Shrine falls short in D4 girls soccer title game
> North Muskegon’s ‘all in’ mantra leads to dominant finals performance, first state soccer title
> North Muskegon Surges Again to Cap Storybook Season
> Second-half explosion leads North Muskegon past R.O. Shrine
> North Muskegon girls soccer wins first-ever state championship
SEMIFinals
Division 1
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
At Troy
Troy Athens 2, Ann Arbor Skyline 0
> Athens blanks Skyline 2-0, to face Hartland
> Troy Athens storms past Skyline in second half to advance to D1 final
> Troy Athens’ effort rewarded with lucky goals in 2-0 win over Ann Arbor Skyline in D1 soccer semis
At Holt
Hartland 3, Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central 2
> Hartland takes historic girls soccer run all the way to state championship game
> Punctured lung can't keep Forest Hills Central goalkeeper out of state semifinal
Division 2
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
At Holland
Spring Lake 2,
Byron Center 1
At Northville
Bloomfield Hills Marian 3, Dearborn Divine Child 0
> Marian soccer beats Divine Child to return to D2 state final
> Marian wins rubber match with Divine Child, advances to fourth consecutive D2 final
Division 3
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
At Cedar Springs
Boyne City 2,
Hudsonville Unity Christian 1 (SO)
> Maggi Magic: Boyne City headed to 1st state final
> Boyne City’s late-game heroics stuns Unity Christian in state soccer semifinals
> Unity Christian girls soccer falls three minutes short of state finals
> Shootout victory sends Boyne City to first-ever state finals trip
At Howell, Parker Middle School
Detroit Country Day 1,
Williamston 0
> Country Day gets the lone goal, advances to D3 final with 1-0 win over Williamston
> Goalie's heroic effort can't extend Williamston's soccer tournament run
Division 4
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
At Comstock Park
North Muskegon 2,
Grandville Calvin Christian 0
> 'All In' North Muskegon girls soccer team advances to first-ever state final
> After back-to-back semifinal heartbreakers, North Muskegon advances to first state title game
At Troy Athens
Royal Oak Shrine Catholic 3,
Bad Axe 1
> Bridgette Drouillard's two goals leads Shrine back to D4 state final
> Historic season ends in state semis for Bad Axe girls soccer
REGIONALS
Division 1
Region 1
At Grandville
FINAL
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central 2, Hudsonville 1 (SO)
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central 4, Portage Central 0
Hudsonville 1, Midland Dow 0
> Dow's soccer season ends with loss in regional semi
Region 2
At Livonia Stevenson
FINAL
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Hartland 3, Lake Orion 0
> Midseason addition to soccer team helps Hartland make history with first regional title
> Hartland spoils Lake Orion's first bid for a regional title in 3-0 victory
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Lake Orion 2, Walled Lake Northern 1
Hartland 1. Novi 0
> Hartland's late goal eliminates two-time defending state soccer champion Novi
Region 3
At Ann Arbor Skyline
FINAL
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Ann Arbor Skyline 2, Canton 0
> Freshman goalie is ‘lifesaver’ for Skyline girls soccer in first-ever regional title win
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Canton 3, Belleville 0
> Canton soccer shuts out Belleville, continues playoff surge in regional semifinal
Ann Arbor Skyline 1, Dearborn 0
> Dearborn High girls' soccer edged by Ann Arbor Skyline in regional semis
> Skyline girls hold off Dearborn for spot in D1 regional final
Region 4
At Troy Athens
FINAL
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Troy Athens 3, New Baltimore Anchor Bay 0
> Casey Gruber's two goals spark Troy Athens to victory over Anchor Bay and regional soccer title
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Troy Athens 1. Romeo 0 (OT)
> Gillian Ciak scores in OT to lift Troy Athens over Romeo, 1-0
> Gillian Ciak’s overtime goal lifts Troy Athens soccer to a 1-0 win over Romeo in region semis
New Baltimore Anchor Bay 1,
Troy 0 (SO)
> Anchor Bay bests Troy in penalty kicks to advance to regional final
Division 2
Region 5
At Vicksburg
FINAL
Friday, June 11, 2021
Byron Center 2, Marshall 0
> Byron Center wins first soccer regional championship in school history
> Marshall stunned early, loses in regional finals in girls soccer
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Byron Center 1, Richland Gull Lake 0
> Byron Center edges Gull Lake for first trip to girls soccer regional finals
Marshall 1, St. Joseph 0
> Marshall stays alive and advances to regional final
Region 6
At Trenton
FINAL
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Dearborn Divine Child 3, South Lyon East 2 (SO)
> Divine Child survives OT shootout vs. South Lyon East; wins 1st-ever regional title
> South Lyon East soccer crumbles in penalty kicks, loses regional title to Divine Child
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Dearborn Divine Child 5, Gibraltar Carlson 0
> Divine Child girls' soccer blanks Gibraltar Carlson; advances to regional final
South Lyon East 8, St. Clair Shores Lake Shore 0
> South Lyon East rolls to 8-0 win over Lake Shore
Region 7
At Goodrich
FINAL
Friday, June 11, 2021
Bloomfield Hills Marian 5,
St. Clair 0
> First-name basis: Marian beats St. Clair in regional final behind Ervin's 4 goals
> Elle Ervin's four goals lead Marian to regional title over St. Clair
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
St. Clair 6, Clio 1
> Kennedy Hollerbach's hat trick leads St. Clair girls soccer to first regional championship game
Bloomfield Hills Marian 1, DeWitt 0
Region 8
At Cedar Springs
FINALS
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Spring Lake 1, Cadillac 0 (OT)
> Spring Lake girls soccer team navigates bus breakdown, gets past regional roadblock in OT
> Cadillac soccer falls in school's first regional final
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Spring Lake 4, East Grand Rapids 1
> Spring Lake scores early, often in regional win over East Grand Rapids
Cadillac 2, Cedar Springs 1
> After lightning delay, Cadillac tops Cedar Springs in regional
Division 3
Region 9
At Grand Rapids South Christian
FINAL
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Hudsonville Unity Christian 5, Three Rivers 0
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Hudsonville Unity Christian 1, Grand Rapids Catholic Central 0
Three Rivers 6, Comstock 1
Region 10
At Detroit Country Day
FINAL
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Detroit Country Day 4,
Warren Regina 0
> Country Day rides early momentum to 4-0 win over Regina
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Detroit Country Day 2, Grosse Ile 1
> Country Day fends off late Grosse Ile rally for 2-1 regional semifinal win
Warren Regina 4, Ann Arbor Father Gabriel Richard 1
> Avery Sikorski sparks Regina to regional soccer victory over Ann Arbor Richard
Region 11
At Freeland
FINAL
Friday, June 11, 2021
Williamston 5, Essexville Garber 0
> Crossbar keeps Garber on zero and regional run ends at the hands of Williamston
SEMIFINALS
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
Essexville Garber 3, Freeland 2
Williamston 1, Flint Powers Catholic 0
Region 12
At Comstock Park
FINAL
Friday, June 11, 2021
Boyne City 2, Big Rapids 1
> Boyne City punches semifinals ticket after D3 regional championship
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Big Rapids 3, Tawas 0
Boyne City 2, Grand Rapids West Catholic 0
> Ramblers move to regional final with 2-0 win over GRWC
> Boyne City blocks out lengthy drive, weather delay for regional win
Division 4
Region 13
At Portage Northern
FINAL
Friday, June 11, 2021
Grandville Calvin Christian 2, Kalamazoo Christian 0
> Two more Grand Rapids soccer teams advance to state semifinals
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Grandville Calvin Christian 4, Saugatuck 0
Kalamazoo Christian 4, Schoolcraft 1
> Kalamazoo Christian gets by Schoolcraft to advance to regional final
Region 14
At Riverview Gabriel Richard
FINAL
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Royal Oak Shrine Catholic 3, Allen Park Inter-City Baptist 0
> Royal Oak Shrine Catholic wins regional championship
> Royal Oak Shrine girls' soccer tops Allen Park Inter-City Baptist for regional title
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Allen Park Inter-City Baptist 3, Plymouth Christian 1
> Allen Park Inter-City Baptist girls' soccer tops Plymouth Christian; advances to regional final
Royal Oak Shrine Catholic 2, Adrian Lenawee Christian 0
> Milestone season for Lenawee Christian girls soccer ends
Region 15
At Saginaw Valley Lutheran
FINALS
Thursday, June 10, 2021
Bad Axe 2, Laingsburg 1
> Bad Axe girls soccer brings home first regional title
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Laingsburg 3, Clarkston Everest Collegiate/Bloomfield Hills Academy of the Sacred Heart 1
> Growth by Lorna Strieff helps Laingsburg girls soccer make history with regional victory
Bad Axe 5, Marine City Cardinal Mooney 3
Region 16
At Cadillac
FINALS
Friday, June 11, 2021
North Muskegon 7, Midland Calvary Baptist 0
> North Muskegon girls soccer adds to school’s synergy, trophy case with another regional title
> CBA soccer falls in its first-ever regional final
SEMIFINALS
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
North Muskegon 8, McBain Northern Michigan Christian 1
> North Muskegon continues state-tournament soccer tear in regional semifinal runaway
Midland Calvary Baptist 2, Harbor Springs 1
> Harbor Springs can't find late answer, fall in regional semis
