Schlicht, Limberg Named to All-State Soccer Teams

Minnesota coaches selected Grand Rapids Thunderhawks standouts Fynn Schlicht and Ava Limberg to the 2026 Class AA All-State teams.

Updated on Nov. 7, 2026 in Soccer

Schlicht, Limberg Named to All-State Soccer Teams

The Minnesota State High School Soccer Coaches Association selected Fynn Schlicht to the Class AA First Team and Ava Limberg to the Class AA Girls Second Team. Limberg's selection is her second All-State honor, making her the first player in the girls program to earn the honor twice.

Why it matters

The honors recognize a season that brought the Thunderhawks their first section title and state tournament trip in more than two decades. Limberg's repeat selection highlights sustained production from the program's players.

Schlicht's 32 goals ranked third in the state in 2026, while Limberg earned her second All-State selection after leading the team in scoring for consecutive seasons. The full statewide scoring comparison beyond the top three was not provided.

The players

Fynn Schlicht

A Grand Rapids forward and team captain who was named a Mr. Soccer finalist, Schlicht was selected to the Class AA First Team All-State.

Ava Limberg

A Grand Rapids girls soccer player and the Lake Superior Conference's No. 1 player, Limberg was selected to the Class AA Girls Second Team All-State for the second time.

The details

Schlicht, a senior and team captain, earned a Mr. Soccer finalist nod and was praised for his speed, power and intelligence in his first varsity forward season. Limberg, who was voted the No. 1 player in the Lake Superior Conference, helped the Thunderhawks win their first-ever section championship and advance to state last year.

Last year: Limberg helped the Thunderhawks win their first section championship and reach the state tournament.
2026: Schlicht and Limberg earned All-State selections following their seasons.

Season Trajectory

The honors follow the Thunderhawks' first section championship and state trip in more than two decades, marking a turning point for the program. Limberg's second All-State selection extends a pattern of individual scoring leadership across consecutive seasons.

Schlicht's 32 goals and Limberg's scoring leadership make both players relevant to fantasy and recruiting watchers following Minnesota high school soccer. Their All-State recognition signals which Grand Rapids players to track as the program looks to build on its state-tournament breakthrough.

The takeaway

Consistent scoring from standout players drove a breakthrough season for the Thunderhawks, and two All-State honors confirm the program's rising profile. Readers following Minnesota prep soccer should watch how the program sustains this level.