AHSAA Added Athletes to All-Star Soccer Rosters
The Alabama High School Athletic Association updated rosters for the upcoming North-South All-Star Games.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Soccer
The AHSAA has added Claire Mills and Brianna Burroughs to the girls' North-South All-Star soccer rosters. These changes follow the withdrawal of two previously selected student-athletes.
Why it matters
Adjustments to these rosters ensure that the North-South All-Star game maintains a full competitive squad for the upcoming event. This allows athletes to showcase their skills at the state level despite individual scheduling conflicts.
Brianna Burroughs joins the squad as a seasoned athlete, bringing her experience as a three-year starter at Tanner High School to the team. These selections were finalized for the 22nd annual Alabama High School All-Star Week.
The players
AHSAA
The Alabama High School Athletic Association is the governing body that coordinates interscholastic sports and organizes the annual All-Star Week.
Claire Mills
A student-athlete from Montgomery Catholic High School who was recently named to the North-South All-Star soccer roster.
Brianna Burroughs
A student-athlete from Tanner High School and a three-year starter who was added to the North-South All-Star soccer squad.
Avery Howell
A high school athlete who withdrew from the soccer roster to prioritize participation in the basketball all-star game.
Rachel Wright
A student-athlete who was removed from the soccer roster after it was determined she would be unable to attend the games.
The details
Claire Mills of Montgomery Catholic High School and Brianna Burroughs of Tanner High School were selected to replace Avery Howell and Rachel Wright. Howell withdrew to compete in the basketball all-star game, while Wright left the team due to an inability to attend.
Timeline
The 22nd annual Alabama High School All-Star Week is scheduled for 2026.
Season Trajectory
These roster updates reflect the complexities of balancing multi-sport commitments during the high school season. Such changes illustrate how the All-Star selection committees must navigate athlete availability across different sport seasons.
The changes result in a finalized roster for the upcoming North-South competition. Readers and recruiters should note these specific athlete updates when following the 2026 tournament progress.
The takeaway
Student-athletes often face difficult choices when multiple athletic opportunities overlap during the school year. Planning for these conflicts is a standard part of the selection process for prestigious state-level events.
Further reading
For more information on state competitions, visit Soccer.
More information
View the AHSAA all-star team information for additional details.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Ahsaa.
