Central Valley’s Aaralyn Jauregui filled the stat sheet while leading Central Valley’s girls soccer team to the Western Athletic Conference championship during the winter sports season. 

Aaralyn Jauregui, Hawk teammates Aaliyah Jauregui, Ashley Juarez, Ayleen Apreza, Amirrah Cornielle and Marcella Larranaga, and Ceres High’s Sharryah Cabellos, Braidynn Mott, Ava Montesdeoca and Melanie Lopez were all recognized for their outstanding play during the WAC’s year-end head coaches meeting this past month at Johansen High School.

The Hawks (12-1-0) and Bulldogs (9-2-2) placed first and second, respectively, in the league standings.

“They made a big difference this year,” Central Valley head coach Miguel Larranga said. 

“I’m happy,” Ceres High leader Rudy Jimenez stated. “They earned it. Everyone brought something special to the team.”

Aaralyn Jauregui, a sophomore striker, was voted the WAC’s Most Valuable Player.

“It was unanimous,” Miguel Larranaga said.

Aaralyn Jauregui collected 26 goals and 10 assists on the season.

“She’s very talented,” coach Larranaga said. “She’s very ambitious. She wants to be No. 1. She’s a team player. She supports and motivates the other girls.”

Cabellos, Mott, Juarez, Apreza and Aaliyah Jauregui were named to the WAC First Team.

Aaliyah Jauregui, a center back, anchored Central Valley’s defense.

She had three goals and three assists.

Apreza, a freshman midfielder, had 12 goals and nine assists.

Juarez, a freshman, started at left defender.

She had six goals and five assists.

Mott, a sophomore, starred at goalkeeper.

She totaled eight saves during Ceres High’s scoreless tie against WAC-champion Central Valley on Feb. 11 at Ceres River Bluff Regional Park.

“She’s an elite player,” Jimenez said. “She has no fear. She’s very communicative back there. She takes charge. She does her job to the fullest.”

Cabellos, a freshman midfielder/striker, had six goals and four assists.

“I wasn’t surprised by what she was able to do,” Jimenez said. “She knows the game really well. She can use both of her feet. Moving forward, she’s going to get even better.”

Lopez, Montesdeoca, Cornielle and Marcella Larranaga were named to the WAC Second Team.

Marcella Larranaga, a junior right midfielder, had seven goals and four assists.

Cornielle, a freshman utility player, had 14 goals and nine assists.

Montesdeoca, a senior forward, had three goals.

Lopez, a senior, started at left defender.

She had five assists.