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Gatorade 2025 - 2026: Player of the Year

Girls Soccer - Arizona

Gatorade Player of the year

Kendall Pechacek

Goalkeeper
CASTEEL HS
QUEEN CREEK, ARIZONA
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-7
Press Release

Peak Performance

55

Saves

.932

Save Percentage
“While Casteel has a solid defensive unit, Kendall’s performance stands out. Her ability to organize and direct her backline significantly reduces scoring opportunities. Goalkeepers often don’t receive recognition they deserve, and Kendall is absolutely worthy of this honor.”
Brigette Tarwater-Fioresi
Head Coach - Highland High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-7 senior goalkeeper led the Colts to a 16-1 record and the Open Division state championship this past season. Pechacek allowed four goals while making 55 saves for a .932 save percentage. The Conference 6A Defensive Player of the Year, she also made two saves in a shootout victory over Xavier Prep in the state final, where she was named the game’s MVP. 

Academic Achievement

Pechacek has maintained a weighted 4.27 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play soccer at Florida Atlantic University this fall.

Exemplary Character

The president of the Casteel High senior class, Pechacek is a board member of the school’s National Honor Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter. She has volunteered locally as a youth soccer coach and has donated her time to multiple community service initiatives through her church.