Every team needs a leader — someone to step into that role and take charge, whether to fire up morale or delegate responsibilities, even just to be a resource for fellow team members.

On most sports teams, the leader tends to be the player with the most tenure or experience. That senior who has spent four years on varsity in some capacity and understands what it means to take on that responsibility.

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Ana Sofia Meyer / TPI The leading scorer for Wetumpka's girls soccer team for the last two seasons, Ella Duffee is the Player of the Year. Duffee scored 39 goals on the season, which had her ranked at No. 10 in goals scored in the state.