University of Tennessee Athletics
Thomas, George Claim All-Region Accolades
May 12, 2021 | Soccer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Tennessee strikers Jaida Thomas and Mackenzie George have each been named to the United Soccer Coaches All-Southeast Region Teams, the organization announced Tuesday night. Thomas was selected to the first team, while George picked up third team honors.
This marks the seventh straight season that Tennessee has had multiple players recognized as regional standouts. Both Vol forwards are first-time All-Region honorees, and Thomas' selection to the first team earns her a spot on the 2020-21 All-America ballot.
Jaida Thomas • First Team All-Southeast Region
A redshirt freshman from Irving, Texas, Thomas put up one of the most prolific debut campaigns in program history, leading the SEC with 12 goals, 25 points and five game-winners during the 2020-21 season. She logged four consecutive multi-goal outings to open the spring semester, becoming the first SEC player to accomplish that feat since U.S. National Team legend and former Florida Gator Abby Wambach in 2001.
Thomas' five game-winning goals were the most ever recorded by a Tennessee freshman in a single season, while her 12 scores overall were the second-most from a Lady Vol rookie all-time. She was recognized on the SEC All-Freshman Team at the conclusion of the fall conference slate, in addition to picking up five weekly awards from the league office throughout the season.
Mackenzie George • Third Team All-Southeast Region
A junior in her second season on Rocky Top, George led the Vols with 1,325 minutes played and ranked second on the team with four goals and four assists in 2020-21. The forward from Lincoln, California, had her first career brace against Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, and followed that performance recording goals in back-to-back wins over Gardner-Webb and App State to open the spring semester.
George picked up her first career All-SEC nod from the league's head coaches, earning second team honors at the end of the fall semester.
For the most up-to-date information on Tennessee soccer, follow @Vol_Soccer on Twitter and Instagram.
This marks the seventh straight season that Tennessee has had multiple players recognized as regional standouts. Both Vol forwards are first-time All-Region honorees, and Thomas' selection to the first team earns her a spot on the 2020-21 All-America ballot.
Jaida Thomas • First Team All-Southeast Region
A redshirt freshman from Irving, Texas, Thomas put up one of the most prolific debut campaigns in program history, leading the SEC with 12 goals, 25 points and five game-winners during the 2020-21 season. She logged four consecutive multi-goal outings to open the spring semester, becoming the first SEC player to accomplish that feat since U.S. National Team legend and former Florida Gator Abby Wambach in 2001.
Thomas' five game-winning goals were the most ever recorded by a Tennessee freshman in a single season, while her 12 scores overall were the second-most from a Lady Vol rookie all-time. She was recognized on the SEC All-Freshman Team at the conclusion of the fall conference slate, in addition to picking up five weekly awards from the league office throughout the season.
Mackenzie George • Third Team All-Southeast Region
A junior in her second season on Rocky Top, George led the Vols with 1,325 minutes played and ranked second on the team with four goals and four assists in 2020-21. The forward from Lincoln, California, had her first career brace against Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, and followed that performance recording goals in back-to-back wins over Gardner-Webb and App State to open the spring semester.
George picked up her first career All-SEC nod from the league's head coaches, earning second team honors at the end of the fall semester.
For the most up-to-date information on Tennessee soccer, follow @Vol_Soccer on Twitter and Instagram.
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