KERNERSVILLE — Lexi Marty, a recent graduate of Bishop McGuinness High School, has been named one of 69 girls senior soccer players nationally to be named 2019-’20 United Soccer Coaches High School Scholar All-America by the United Soccer Coaches association. She was one of three players selected from North Carolina, and was also named to the High School Girls Soccer Scholar All-Region team.
Marty, a four-year starter at left back for the Villains, graduated with a 4.23 grade-point average and is beginning studies this fall for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at James Madison University. Her grade-point average was 14th highest among the 69 girls honored.
A senior team captain at Bishop McGuinness High School, Marty earned multiple all-conference and all-region honors, as well as Honorary All-State for the past season, shortened by the COVID-19 pandemic. She also excelled outside of soccer in leadership roles as a member of the student council and various student organizations.
“Lexi was our starting left back from her first game as a freshman, and set a high bar for others with her determined play and team commitment,” said Ray Alley, girls soccer head coach.
Marty’s selection marks the third consecutive year a Bishop McGuinness senior has earned national girls soccer Scholar All-America recognition. Previous honorees were Rachel Klinke (2018) and Caroline Coyte (2019).
She will be honored during the annual United Soccer Coaches All-America Ceremony in January, in conjunction with the annual United Soccer Coaches Convention in Anaheim, Calif.
— Kimberly Knox