Welcome to the 2024 Girls Varsity Soccer Playoffs. The Jags advanced to the County Championship for the first time in school history, finishing as Runners-Up. Congratulations Coach Christos & Team on a great season!

Our TEAM is dedicated to fostering a love for the game while developing character, responsibility, and integrity in each of our players. At Northwest, we believe that soccer is more than just a sport—it's a pathway to personal growth and lifelong friendships.

Our players have 2 promises...

Strive for excellence in both academics and athletics

Show respect to teammates, coaches, opponents, and officials.

THE BIG WIN in 2022 vs Quince Orchard

THE BIG WIN in 2022 vs Quince Orchard

We have a pic from 2022 to remind everyone we play for each other and all the girls that have come before us and the ones that will come after us...

It's the 2024 PLAYOFFS...LET'S FINISH THE FIGHT!

BE LOUD!...and enjoy the game!

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FIGHTING TOGETHER for Pancreatic & Colon Cancers!

FIGHTING TOGETHER for Pancreatic & Colon Cancers!

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JAGS PINK OUT!

JAGS PINK OUT!

Annual Pink Out Match!

Proudly wearing pink to give hope and support for those affected by breast cancer. It's also a reminder of the importance of early detection and screening.

LET'S GO

JAGS

Meet our Head Coach...

Christos Nicholas' life has been defined by love for his family and the game of soccer. A veteran of the U.S. Deaf Soccer men's national team, he competed internationally for 20 years after a stellar soccer career at Gallaudet University

Christos returns for his 3rd season as Head Coach for the Jags. His best season came in 2022, where the Jaguars completed their campaign with a 15-2-1 record, advancing to the Regional Finals for the first time in school history.

Meet the Visitors

Urbana High School

Hawks

In 2021, Urbana High School was ranked 8th in Maryland and 375th nationally by U.S. News & World Report. In both 2018 and 2019, Urbana was recognized as a Maryland Blue Ribbon School and as a National Blue Ribbon School respectively for consistently high student achievement.

Samantha Heyison                         

Paralympic athlete at 2024 Summer Paralympics

Jessie Graff         

Professional stunt woman and American Ninja Warrior

Noah Grove                                     

Paralympic champion in the 2022 Winter Paralympics

Trey Lipscomb                                 

MLB third baseman for the Washington Nationals

Vivienne Medrano                         

Creator of the television series Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss

Meet the 2024 Seneca Valley Screaming Eagles

COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Lee Benswanger Manager: Alyanna Marmol Principal: Ricardo Hernandez Athletic Director: Jesse Irvin

Meet the 2024 Northwest Jaguars

COACHING STAFF
Head Coach: Christos Nicholas Assistant Coaches: Rodrigo Valenzuela, Carli Taylor (Volunteer) Player Manager: Jordan Collins Team Manager: Isa Aguilar Parent Manager: Kelly Wilson Media + Co-Manager: Mike Wilson Principal: Scott E. Smith Athletic Director: Jody Tyler

Meet the Jags...

Seniors

The Class of 2025

Thank you Seniors!

Abigail Mienza

Senior

Position: Midfield
Number: #

Adriana Gamez

Senior

Position: Midfield
Number: #10

Alyssa Del Roio

Senior

Position: Forward/Midfield
Number: #15

Ava Zarrabian

Senior

Position: Midfield
Number: #18

Brianna Herrera

Senior

Position: Forward
Number: #11

Julia Parys

Senior

Position: Forward
Number: #6

Juliana Lee

Senior

Position: Defender
Number: #14

Katie Lawrence

Senior

Position: Defender
Number: #8

Layla Johnson

Senior

Position: Forward
Number: #7

Natalia Jimenez

Senior

Position: Forward
Number: #9

Sam Nurse

Senior

Position: Forward
Number: #12

Taylor Wilson

Senior Captain

Position: Midfield/Forward
Number: #21

Juniors

Emily Mead

Junior

Position: Goalkeeper
Number: #0

Hanna Oviedo

Junior Captain

Position: Midfield
Number: #22i

Shaila Elahi

Junior Captain

Position: Defender
Number: # 4

Sophomores

Abigail Zappone

Sophomore

Position: Midfield
Number: #16

Claire Miles

Sophomore

Position: Midfield
Number: #17

Emily Henseler

Sophomore

Position: Midfield
Number: #20

Kate Boulton

Sophomore

Position: Defender
Number: #2

Kate Anderson

Sophomore

Position: Midfielder
Number: #3

Keira Duncan

Sophomore

Position: Midfielderer
Number: #5

Sophie Putnam

Position: Midfielder Number: #13

Vivian Meldorf

Position: Forward/Midfielder Number: #1

Freshmen

Magaly Rojas

Freshman

Position: Goalkeeper
Number: #GK(1)
Right

Northwest Girls Soccer History

2016 Regional Quarterfinalists

2017 Regional Quarterfinalists

2018 Regional Quarterfinalists

2019 Regional Quarterfinalists

2022 Regional Semi Finalists

2023 Regional Semi Finalists

Maryland All State Selections

Taylor Wilson (2023)

Honorable Mention All State

Cailyn Adelman (2017)

Honorable Mention All State

Samantha Sekscienski (2016)

First Team All State

Emmy Abdullah (2016)

Second Team All State

Samantha Sekscienski (2015)

Honorable Mention All State

Emmy Abdullah (2015)

Honorable Mention All State

Dana Eckerstrom (2014)

Honorable Mention All State

Northwest High School has won 31 state championships in team events, as well 67 individual state championships.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Season

Sport

#

Years

Fall

Boys Cross

Counrty

2

2001 2002

Girls Cross Country'

2

2002

2003

Football

3

2004 2013 2014

Girls

Volleyball'

4

2015 2016 2017

2018

Winter

Cheerleading

2

2007 2008

Indoor Track

Boys

5

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Indoor Track

Girls

1

2011

Poms

2

2002 2005

Spring

Baseball

2

2012

2017

Outdoor Track Boys

5

2013 2016 2017 2018 2019

Outdoor Track

Girls

2

2011 2018

Softball

1

2017

Total

31

  • Some Northwest Athletes...

    Gottlieb Ayedze (Class of 2019), NFL offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles

    Kayla DiCello (Class of 2022), gymnast

    Britt Eckerstrom (Class of 2011), Portland Thorns FC goalkeeper

    Ashley Nee, Olympic slalom canoeist

    Anwar Phillips (Class of 2001), NFL

    Kaden Prather (Class of 2021), Wide Receiver for the Maryland Terrapins

    Joe Young (Class of 2007), formerly Joe Lefeged, NFL player

    Morgan's Message - Always

    The Jags support Morgan’s Message®...a 501(c)(3) that strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics.

    Morgan's Message aims to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone.

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