“Marissa was a threat every time she touched the ball. Her team has won three state titles in a row and she is a huge reason why. She was the most dangerous player we faced all season.”

Erik Jones

Head Coach - Head coach of Blue Valley Southwest High

Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-6 senior forward led the Jaguars to a 17-3-1 record and a third-straight Class 6A state championship this past season. Popoola scored 28 goals and passed for 11 assists, posting 10 multi-goal games. The Class 6A Offensive Player of the Year, she is a three-time First Team All-State selection. She concluded her prep soccer career with 88 goals.

Academic Achievement

Popoola has maintained a weighted 3.79 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a National Letter of Intent to play soccer on scholarship at the University of Nebraska this fall.

Exemplary Character

Popoola has volunteered locally with the Carolyn Ball Blair Wilderness Science Center, and she has also donated her time as a peer tutor and on behalf of with the Special Olympics.