Seven Bearcat and Ladycat soccer players selected to TASA “229 All-Star” team
Published on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
- Left: Addison Hill (left) and Noel Tire (right) celebrate after Hill's goal against LaGrange in the first round of the GHSA 4A state playoffs.Right: Lathan Holt (orange jersey) and Thomas Gallo (right) celebrate after the Bearcats' Round 1 playoff win over Groupe County // Noah Watson – Post Searchlight
Seven Bearcat and Ladycat soccer players have been selected to the Thomasville Area Soccer Association (TASA) “229 All-Star” team.
Junior forward Addison Hill, junior midfielder Emma Ryan-Shirley and senior midfielder Noel Tire represented the Ladycats, along with senior defender Thomas Gallo, senior goalie Lathan Holt and sophomore midfielder Lathan Holt. Henry Vanstone and senior midfielder Brock Williams will represent the Bearcats.
They will compete in their respective All-Star Games on May 15 at Cairo High School. The girls will play at 6 p.m., followed by the boys at 7:30 p.m.
“This match is designed to showcase the local talent that our 229 area has and will give our players the opportunity to play in front of participating college coaches,” @TASA_FC on Instagram is written in. “The 229th High School All-Star Game is a very special game for us and future football generations, inspiring young kids to participate someday while providing an opportunity for some to play their final high school game. .”
Hill had a career year for the Ladycats. She led the team in goals (44) and goals per game (2.8), breaking Bainbridge's career scoring record of 61 goals. She finished the 2023-2024 season with a total of 96 goals.
Tire led the team in assists (18) and assists per game (1.1) and finished the season second in goals (29).
Shirley finished the year with three goals and three assists, fourth on the team in both categories.
Gallo has been a cornerstone of the Bearcats' defense this season. Along with fellow All-Star Holt, the Bearcats have scored 87 goals in games this season while allowing just 14 goals (0.78 goals per game).
Holt was a game changer for the Bearcats. The senior goalkeeper recorded eight shutouts and made a save stop in the penalty shootout to lead his team to a Group County victory in the first round of the playoffs.
The 2023-2024 season was a great year for Williams. He led the Bearcats in goals (25) and goals per game (1.5) and was second in assists (10). During the season, Williams broke Bainbridge's all-time scoring record of 62 goals and finished his career with 75 goals.
Vanston finished the season tied for fourth on the team in assists (4) and scored one goal. He also scored a goal in the penalty shootout to help the Bearcats win the first playoff game against Groupe County.
