

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!
FIGHTING TOGETHER for Pancreatic & Colon Cancers!
FIGHTING TOGETHER for Pancreatic & Colon Cancers!
Click the pics above to expand and save!
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.
Paralympic athlete at 2024 Summer Paralympics
Professional stunt woman and American Ninja Warrior
Paralympic champion in the 2022 Winter Paralympics
MLB third baseman for the Washington Nationals
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 |
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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.