“Katie is one of the best high school players that I’ve ever seen. Her skill with the ball at her feet and her ability to create space sets her apart. I know that we specifically game-planned to prevent her from scoring and she still had multiple goals against us.”

Zac Cook

Head Coach - head coach of Alabama Christian High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-6 senior forward led the Trojans to a 17-1-1 record and the Class 1A-3A state championship this past season. Brightwell scored 71 goals and passed for 10 assists, including 12 goals in St. James’ four-game postseason run to the title. The 1A-3A State Final Most Valuable Player and a three-time Super All-State First Team selection, she concluded her prep soccer career with a state-record 259 goals and 84 assists.

Academic Achievement

Brightwell has maintained a weighted 4.21 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a national letter of intent to play soccer on scholarship at Lipscomb University (Tenn.) this fall.

Exemplary Character

Brightwell has volunteered locally with Dream Court Montgomery, an adaptive tennis program. An editor of her school’s digital paper, she has also donated her time as part of multiple community service initiatives through her church.