LATHAM, N.Y. - The United East announced its 2026 Women's Soccer All-Conference Teams and Major Award Winners on Wednesday, November 11, with Penn State Berks well represented across the selections.
Stephanie Morales garnered All-First Team honors,
Ava Ortiz and
Devon Deery made the All-Second Team selection, and
Maci Laster earn a spot on the All-Conference Third Team.
Morales made her first All-First Team honors in her career and giving Berks their first since 2023. She led the United East and was ninth in the nation in total goals with 17 while being second in the conference with 36 total points. She accumulated her 17 goals, along with two assists, in 18 starts for the Blue & White.
Ortiz makes her first All-Conference honors in her career, helping anchor a midfield that averaged 2.67 goals-per-game while holding opponents to 1.50. She started in 18 games for Berks, contributing with four goals and four assists for 12 points on the season.
Deery concludes her career with the Nittany Lions in making her third All-Conference honors, making the All-Second Team for the second consecutive season while earning Third-Team honors her sophomore year. The senior made 17 starts as a defender, helping Berks secure seven shutouts this season as well as a home playoff contest. She had one goal on the year with a team-leading nine assists.
Laster rounds out the Blue & White All-Conference honorees, making it on the All-United East team for the first time in her career. She made 15 appearances with 14 starts, earning six goals with four assists to earn 16 points on the year.
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