By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great local journalism.
Soccer: 3 Lambert players named All-Americans by United Soccer Coaches
LamSouth2_web_030119.jpg
Lambert's Hayden Fontana heads the ball towards goal during the Longhorns' game against South Forsyth on Feb. 26, 2019 at South Forsyth High School. - photo by Ian Frazer

Lambert soccer players Chris Smith, Hayden Fontana and Madison Haugen were named to the United Soccer Coaches’ Winter/Spring High School All-America Teams for their performance in 2019.

LamPR1_web_050319.jpg
Lambert's Madison Haugen goes up for a header during the Longhorns' state playoff game against Peachtree Ridge on May 1, 2019 at Lambert High School. - photo by Ian Frazer
Fontana and Smith, both recently graduated seniors on the boys team, helped the Longhorns to a
LambertMiltonsoc_web_032919.jpg
Lambert's Chris Smith (left) and Jay Patterson smile as they jog off the field after the Longhorns' win over Milton on March 27, 2019 at Lambert High School. - photo by Ian Frazer
22-1-0 record and their second straight Class 7A state title. Fontana was easily the most productive offensive player in the county, finishing with 25 goals and 7 assists, and Smith finished with 15 clean sheets on the season and made numerous crucial saves in Lambert’s title game win over Lakeside-DeKalb.

Haugen, a Georgia commit, led the Longhorns girls team to one of the most dominant seasons in county history in her return to high school play after taking a year off due to travel team commitments. She scored 33 goals, assisted on 15 more and had six hat tricks while leading the Longhorns to a 22-1-0 overall record.