All-News4JAX girls soccer: Brooke Gosse went after what she want and got it

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Call it luck or maybe fate, Brooke Gosse doesn’t mind.

All she knows is that one trip as a fan to a Bartram Trail girls soccer game when she was in middle school changed the path of her high school career.

Gosse, the Varsity 4 All-News4JAX player of the year, won a couple state championships with the Bears including an unreal title in her final season.

And it all goes back to that one game she saw as a fan. Gosse, in middle school at Pacetti Bay, went to watch a Nease-Bartram game with some friends. When Gosse saw how the Bears communicated on the pitch, how head coach Jennifer Rodriguez worked on the sideline and how Bartram operated as a team, she was hooked.

Varsity All-News4JAX girls soccer players of the year

“This is where I want to play. Like, this is the type of coach I want to have. Like this is the level that I want to be at when I’m their age,” Gosse said.

“I’m grateful that I went to that one Nease vs. Bartram game and got to see them play because I mean, I don’t even know if I would have ever watched Bartram play if I never watched that.”

Gosse enrolled at Bartram as a freshman and spent that year on the junior varsity team. She moved up as a sophomore but suffered a broken leg and had to watch from the bench as the Bears won their third state championship in four seasons behind a senior-heavy group that included two-time player of the year Grace Ivey. Gosse said that year was beneficial to her from a mental capacity because she saw what it took to actually win a championship.

She was healthy as a junior, but the Bears lost to rival Creekside in penalty kicks in the regional finals. The Knights went on to win the Class 7A state championship.

This year, there would be no disappointment. Gosse was exceptional. She and fellow All-News4JAX selection Ali Fletcher were dynamic for the Bears. Fletcher scored the lone goal in the semis in a 1-0 win over Sunlake. In the final, Gosse scored twice and Fletcher nailed the game winner in overtime with 19 seconds left for a 4-3 win over St. Thomas Aquinas.

“I’m getting, like chills thinking about it right now, Actually, that game was the toughest game. I put everything [into it]. I sprained my ankle in the middle of that game and I didn’t even know until two days later because it swelled up,” Gosse said.

“But my adrenaline was so high and I was like, I’m not losing this game. It’s a really bittersweet feeling. I mean, now that it’s all over, it’s kind of sad to think about. But you know, I gave it my all, all four years in the Bartram program and it paid off. Whenever it was my senior year, I had to step up. Obviously, it’s sad, but the best way we went out, I mean, it couldn’t have gotten better.”

Varsity 4 All-News4JAX girls soccer team

Position, Player, School, Class, Notable

F Taliah Brooks, Atlantic Coast, Sr.

Second team All-News4JAX selection last year. Had 14 goals and 10 assists. Has signed with University of Memphis.

F Brooke Gosse, Bartram Trail, Sr.

All-News4JAX player of the year. Class 6A player of the year. Had 20 goals, 15 assists in helping Bears win their fourth state title in the last six seasons. Had a couple goals in the title win over St. Thomas Aquinas. Southern Illinois pledge. Second team All-News4JAX selection last year. Three-star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer.

F Lily Morse, Ponte Vedra, Jr.

Another excellent underclassman for the Class 5A state champion Sharks. Scored 17 goals and added 3 assists. Up to 47 goals, 16 assists in three seasons. Committed to Dartmouth. Three-star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer.

F Reygan Ropero, St. Johns Country Day, Jr.

Big jump in production this season. Had 13 goals, eight assists for Class 1A state champs. Had five goals and three assists last year.

MF Ali Fletcher, Bartram Trail, Sr.

Georgia Southern signee had the perfect cap on the season, a goal in overtime with 19 seconds left to win the Class 6A state championship. Finished with 22 goals, 8 assists to help Bartram win its fourth state championship in school history. Honorable mention All-News4JAX last season.

MF Stella Jones, Bishop Kenny, Jr.

Boosted production all over the field this season. Had 12 goals, 11 assists for Crusaders and helped lead team to state semifinals. Picked up two votes as area’s top player. Committed to Navy. Three-star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer.

MF Cece Nowicki, St. Johns Country Day, Sr.

Two-time All-News4JAX selection and leader all over the field for the top program in state history. Played in the back and also in the middle. Had 13 goals, seven assists in her final season.

MF Lily Paisant, Creekside, Sr.

Two-time All-News4JAX selection was one of Creekside‘s captains. Florida Atlantic signee. Had 15 goals, 11 assists in final season. Had 23 goals, 23 assists in her career.

D Lulu Consunji, Ponte Vedra, So.

Rising star is an excellent defender with a cannon for a leg. Her goal in the Class 5A state championship game was the eventual game winner. Three-star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer.

D Natalie McCann, Ponte Vedra, Sr.

UNF signee was a three-year player for the state champion Sharks. Had four assists and a couple of goals, but real presence was in the back for 17-3-2 Ponte Vedra.

D Braelyn McMillan, Creekside, Sr.

One of the Knights’ tri-captains, she had five goals and a couple assists Hallmark was defense, and she led a unit that allowed just three goals all season for 17-1-1 Creekside. Has signed with UNF. Three-star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer.

GK Ava Galani, Episcopal, Sr.

Class 2A player of the year and a major reason why the Eagles had the best season in program history and finished as 2A state runner-up. Honorable mention All-News4JAX last season. Three-star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer.

Second team

Position, Player, School, Class, Notable

F Reilly Clarke, Bishop Kenny, Sr.

Led Crusaders to 16-3-2 record and all the way to Class 4A state semifinals. Team-best 48 points (22 goals, 4 assists).

F Emma McMurry, Fletcher, Sr.

Second team All-News4JAX selection last year, too. Led Gateway Conference chaps with 13 goals, six assists as Senators had a jump from 11-8-4 to 15-3-1. Has signed with Rollins College.

F Isabelle Whitaker, Ponte Vedra, Jr.

Made big time return from torn ACL to help lead a very young Sharks team to fifth state title in program history. Had an assist in state final win over Lourdes. Second on team in scoring with 33 points (13 goals, 7 assists). Three-star recruit by TopDrawerSoccer. Committed to Auburn.

F Peyton Thomas, Beachside, Jr.

Had 13 goals and five assists to lead the Barracudas in scoring for the third straight season. Had 24 goals in her previous two seasons.

MF Isabel Bostic, Nease, Sr.

Honorable mention All-News4JAX selection last year. Had 11 goals and nine assists for 12-5-2 Panthers. Signed with Florida Atlantic.

MF Bella Duenas, Beachside, Jr.

Had four goals and four assists to help the Barracudas reach the regional semifinals and finish 10-7-2.

MF Victoria Sarka, St. Johns Country Day, Jr.

She moved here from Singapore and had an excellent season for the state champion Spartans. Had 12 assists and 11 goals. Can also play in the back on defense.

MF Sarah Weisberg, Creekside, So.

Another underclassman rising star. Had nine goals, seven assists for 17-1-1 Knights. Already has a career highlight, with the winning goal off a direct corner kick standing up in a 2-1 victory over Boca Raton to win the 7A title last year. Three-star prospect by TopDrawerSoccer.

D Peyton Burris, Stanton, Sr.

Honorable mention All-News4JAX last season. Scoring defender had career-high nine goals and helped Blue Devils go 15-9 and reach the regional final. Has signed with Flagler College.

D Eden Freeman-Warren, Bartram Trail, Sr.

Huge presence in the back for the Class 6A state champion Bears. Had four assists and a pair of goals. Headed to Lehigh University for college.

D Isabelle Pinlac, Tocoi Creek, Sr.

Played midfield as well for the 8-7-2 Toros. Had six assists and a couple goals to help Tocoi Creek reach the playoffs. Has signed with Jacksonville University.

GK Hailey Smith, Creekside, Jr.

Was a wall in net for the 17-1-1 Knights. Allowed just three goals all season. Has committed to Iowa.

Honorable mention

Position, Player, School, Class

F Bella Abinsay, Bartram Trail, So.

MF Belle Alford, St. Joseph, So.

D/MF Charlotte Andrus, Clay, Jr.

MF Evangelina Arocho, Atlantic Coast, Sr.

D Kate Bachman, Beachside, Fr.

MF Emma Baggett, Bishop Kenny, Sr.

MF Madi Bauman, St. Johns Country Day, Jr.

F Danyelle Bell, West Nassau, Jr.

MF Sarah Benjamin, Fernandina Beach, Jr.

MF Mina Bernthal, St. Augustine, Jr.

MF Sophie Blake, Bartram Trail, Sr.

MF Adeline Bliss, Baker County, Sr.

F Rachel Boucher, Sandalwood, Sr.

MF Amy Bowler, St. Joseph, So.

F Caelo Bruce, Menendez, So.

MF Hannah Campos, Fletcher, Sr.

D Rivers Carney, Episcopal, Sr.

D Victoria Carstens, Bartram Trail, Sr.

F Karlee Castleman, Christ’s Church, Sr.

D Riley Chapman, Fletcher, Sr.

MF Ivy Chen, Flagler Palm Coast, So.

GK Ryann Clowers, Fletcher, Sr.

F Zoey Cooler, Wolfson, Sr.

F Layla Cummings, St. Augustine, Fr

F Kirra Dodson, Clay, Sr.

GK Elena Gardere, Bishop Kenny, Sr.

F Rylie Gardner, Fleming Island, Jr.

F Yazmin Glasco, Baldwin, Jr.

F Brooke Godoy, Creekside, Sr.

MF Sienna Gutierrez, Matanzas, So.

MF Angelina Hemelt, St. Joseph, Fr.

F Kaylin Henthorn, Matanzas, So.

GK Lily Holden, Bartram Trail, Sr.

F Erin Hughes, Flagler Palm Coast, Sr.

F Kayden Huntley, Keystone Heights, So.

D Mia Johnson, St. Johns Country Day, Sr.

F Caroline Joiner, Stanton, Fr.

MF Avery Kelly, Menendez, Fr.

MF Halea Lam, Keystone Heights, Jr.

MF Taylor Larramore, Nease, Sr.

F Jada Leighton, Baker County, Sr.

D Mia Lieb, Bolles, Jr.

F Alexandria Mai, Fletcher, So.

F Abbey Mehm, University Christian, Sr.

D Jenna Moreland, Fleming Island, Sr.

D Anna Nelson, Wolfson, Sr.

D Ansley Nicholas, Orange Park, Sr.

F Jaycie Noble, West Nassau, Jr.

D Kyndall Norris, Columbia, Sr.

F Evie Oliver, Fernandina Beach, Fr.

D Cate Petre, Bishop Kenny, Jr.

D Olivia Pia, Bishop Kenny, Jr.

GK Addison Pitts, Providence, Sr.

GK Emily Poucher, Fleming Island, So.

MF Lila Ranalli, Episcopal, So.

MF Olivia Rigazzi, Middleburg, Jr.

MF Charlotte Ritter, Episcopal, Sr.

MF Ryanne Robinson, Orange Park, Sr.

F Rylynn Robinson, Orange Park, Jr.

F Isabella Rutherford, Mandarin, Jr.

MF Hayley Sakowski, Fleming Island, So.

F Olivia Schneider, Bolles, So.

MF Nikolette Sossie, Columbia, Sr.

MF Mackenzie Sullivan, Sandalwood, Sr.

D Aubrey Taylor, Fleming Island, Sr.

F Ava Touchton, Stanton, Jr.

F Kendall Trimiar, Providence, So.

GK Megan Waskiewicz, Bartram Trail, Sr.

F Tatum Waugh, Clay, So.

GK Morgan Weaver, Tocoi Creek. Sr.

F Ashten Wolff, Episcopal, Fr.

GK Savannah Yerger, Stanton, Sr.

GK Alannah Zander, Beachside, Jr.