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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Girls Soccer - District Of Columbia

Gatorade Player of the year

Chanel Wright

Defender
ST. JOHN'S COLLEGE HS
WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-9
Press Release

Peak Performance

7

Shutouts

2

Goals

3

Assists
“Chanel stood out as a team player and someone who could fill multiple positions. She had an excellent year and was vital to her team’s success.”
Ross McEwen,
Head Coach - Potomac School

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-9 senior defender anchored a defense that recorded seven shutouts, leading the Cadets (14-4-1) to the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference tournament championship game. Wright also contributed offensively with two goals and three assists. A two-time First Team All-WCAC selection, she was also a 2025 Washington Post First Team All-Met honoree.

Academic Achievement

Wright has maintained a weighted 3.62 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play soccer on scholarship at Towson University this fall.

Exemplary Character

Wright has volunteered locally on behalf of the Bowie Boys and Girls Club.