Vicenza High School students earn All-Tournament Team honors

VICENZA, Italy — Three Vicenza High School student-athletes earned All-Tournament Team honors for their exceptional performances at the 2026 DoDEA European Soccer Championship, school officials announced May 22, 2026.

Girls’ team captains Natalia Lopez and Gabriella “Ella” Zollman led the Cougars on and off the field. Lopez concluded the tournament with four goals and five assists, while Zollman recorded three goals and four assists. On the boys' side, Benedict Morton secured an All-Tournament selection for his standout play and leadership throughout the competition.

While the Vicenza girls' soccer team finished fifth overall, team officials emphasized that their impact extended far beyond the scoreboard.

"Both of our girls’ captains demonstrated outstanding leadership and high-level performance throughout the tournament, and Ben represented the boys’ team with the same excellence," said a Vicenza School Sports representative.

"These three student athletes represented Vicenza with exceptional sportsmanship, competitiveness, and pride."

The tournament highlighted the resilience of the Vicenza teams, which battled through tight matches and relied on a strong sense of community to overcome competitive hurdles. The official noted that the athletes' commitment to supporting one another in high-pressure moments was a testament to their character.

"We believe it's important to highlight the positive things happening with our kids both within our community and beyond. Their accomplishments are a perfect example of that."