Belleville/New Glarus senior named the 2025 State Journal/WiscNews girls soccer Player of the Year

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Jul 7, 2025
Jul 7, 2025

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Anya Brenkman poses for a portrait on June 26 in New Glarus.

JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL

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Sugar River (Belleville/New Glarus) soccer star Anya Brenkman is the 2025 State Journal/WiscNews girls soccer Player of the Year. Brenkman totaled 159 career goals and 373 career points.

JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL

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Anya Brenkman posted back-to-back 50 goals seasons to close her high school career. She is planning to attend UW-Madison to obtain a degree in elementary education.

JOHN HART STATE JOURNAL

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NEW GLARUS— Anya Brenkman's high school soccer career didn't start under ideal circumstances.

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Anya-Brenkman 04-20250626-80379-06272025110103.jpg — Anya Brenkman tallied 53 goals this spring, the 10th-most goals in a single season in state history.
JOHN HART, STATE JOURNAL

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