GRAND RAPIDS, MI – The OK Gold Conference compiled a strong spring on the soccer field, highlighted by Rockford holding down a top-10 ranking in Division 2 for the entire season, while Thornapple Kellogg and Grand Rapids Union both finished with winning records.
With the state tournament wrapped up, it’s time for the top athletes to collect their accolades after months of hard work.
The OK Gold recognized its top girls soccer players with first team and honorable mention categories, as voted by the league’s coaches.
Conference champ South Christian led the way with seven selections, including five first-teamers, while runner-up Thornapple Kellogg fielded four first-team picks and six all-league players overall.
Of note, 10 of the 29 selections are underclassmen, indicating a bright future for the league as a whole.
Follow along for the complete list of the OK Gold all-conference athletes for the 2025 girls soccer season, along with final conference standings.
First team all-conference
Olivia In’thout (Sr.), South Christian
Hayden Donker (Sr.), South Christian
Alexa Boersma (Sr.), South Christian
Meredith Helmus (Soph.), South Christian
Annaliese Buist (Fr.), South Christian
Madilyn Chivis (Sr.), Thornapple Kellogg
Emma Geukes (Sr.), Thornapple Kellogg
Tealy Cross (Jr.), Thornapple Kellogg
McKenna Hoebeke (Jr.), Thornapple Kellogg
Linde Clark (Sr.), GR Union
Mackenzie Leggett (Sr.), GR Union
Emily Zavala (Sr.), GR Union
Molly Perez (Sr.), West Catholic
Hadley Giradot (Soph.), West Catholic
Kenley Slanger (Fr.), West Catholic
Marissa Ainsworth (Soph.), Wayland
Kaleigh Marquard (Soph.), Wayland
Skylar Denyes (Sr.), Northview
Alexandra Diaz (Sr.), Wyoming
Honorable mention
Elise Kits (Sr.), South Christian
Izzy DeJong (Soph.), South Christian
Charlie Manrose (Jr.), Thornapple Kellogg
Alyvia Zolinski (Soph.), Thornapple Kellogg
Madi Ferguson (Jr.), GR Union
Vivian Guikema (Soph.), GR Union
Georgia Readwin (Sr.), West Catholic
Maggie Nowak (Jr.), West Catholic
Ella Edwards (Soph.), Wayland
Lillian Toole (Jr.), Northview
Final OK Gold soccer standings
1. South Christian, 11-0-1 (17-1-3 overall record)
2. Thornapple Kellogg, 9-1-2 (12-4-2)
3. GR Union, 5-4-3 (10-6-3)
3. West Catholic, 5-4-3 (8-9-4)
5. Wayland, 4-6-2 (6-10-2)
6. Northview, 2-9-1 (5-13-1)
7. Wyoming, 0-12 (3-16)