White River valley high school students (from left) MaKenna lafever, Charles linneweber, and molly settles were recently named among the best soccer players in southern indiana. (submitted photo)

White River Valley High School soccer players Molly Settles, MaKenna LaFever, and Charles Linneweber have earned recognition to place them among the top high school soccer players in southern Indiana.

No other Greene County soccer players have ever been named to these teams.

The awards capped off a historic season for both the boys’ and girls’ programs.

The three Wolverines participated in the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association (ISCA) All-District Showcase games on Saturday, Nov. 7, at Fishers High School. On Sunday, Nov. 8, they were formally recognized during the ISCA Awards Banquet at the Embassy Suites in Noblesville.

What makes these honors particularly significant is that All-District selections are made across all three IHSAA soccer classifications, regardless of school size. Indiana is divided into four soccer districts, with District 4 covering a large geographic area stretching from Terre Haute to the south side of Indianapolis, south to New Albany, and west to Evansville.

This means athletes from smaller Class 1A schools like White River Valley earn recognition alongside players from much larger Class 2A and 3A programs throughout the region.

“Having three athletes from WRV recognized in the same season is a tremendous accomplishment and a testament to the continued growth and success of both soccer programs,” WRV boys coach Matt Settles said.

Settles won his 200th game as coach this past season.

The selections also established two significant program milestones. Linneweber became the first WRV boy soccer player in school history to earn First Team All-District honors. On the girls’ side, senior Molly Settles earned First Team recognition, while junior MaKenna LaFever was named to the Second Team, marking the first time two WRV girls earned All-District honors in the same season.

Settles, a senior midfielder, concluded an outstanding four-year career as one of the most accomplished players in WRV girls’ soccer history. A four-year starter and two-year team captain, she helped lead the Lady Wolverines through the most successful four-year stretch in program history.

During her senior season, Settles recorded 23 goals and 18 assists, establishing a school record for assists in a single season. As the team’s primary free-kick and corner-kick specialist, she played a critical role in creating scoring opportunities throughout the season.

Settles finished her career with 63 goals and 58 assists, graduating as the program's all-time leader in assists. According to the ISCA record book, her 58 career assists tie her for 26th all-time in Indiana high school girls’ soccer history.

Her accomplishments extend beyond the soccer field. Settles currently ranks first in her graduating class with a 4.8 grade-point average on a 4.0 scale.

LaFever, a junior forward, continued to rewrite the WRV record books during her junior season, further establishing herself as one of the most prolific goal scorers in school history.

A three-year starter, LaFever led the Lady Wolverines offensively with an impressive 39 goals and four assists during the 2026 season. She surpassed the 100-career-goal milestone this fall and now holds the school record with 104 career goals.

According to the ISCA record book, her 104 career goals tie her for 32nd all-time in Indiana high school girls’ soccer history, with her entire senior season still ahead.

LaFever's Second Team All-District selection marks her second consecutive year receiving recognition, following her First Team selection in 2025.

The Lady Wolverines are coached by April Settles.

Linneweber, a senior midfielder, made WRV boys soccer history by becoming the first player in program history to earn ISCA First Team All-District honors.

A four-year starter and team captain during his senior season, Linneweber played an instrumental role in the Wolverines’ success. He finished the 2026 campaign with 18 goals and five assists, providing leadership, experience, and consistent offensive production from the midfield.

After earning Second Team All-District honors in 2025, Linneweber elevated his recognition to First Team in 2026, becoming the first boy player in school history to accomplish that feat.

His selection places him among the top players in District 4, earning recognition alongside athletes from schools of every soccer classification, including some of the largest programs in southern Indiana.

The individual recognition of Settles, LaFever, and Linneweber provides a fitting conclusion to one of the most successful seasons in White River Valley soccer history.

Both the boys’ and girls’ programs captured IHSAA sectional championships in 2026. The boys completed an impressive three-peat, winning their third consecutive sectional championship, while the girls claimed back-to-back sectional titles.

Both teams also made school history by winning their first-ever regional tournament games.

The Lady Wolverines finished the season with a 14-3-1 record, advancing to the regional championship game. The boys completed their season with a 15-5 record, continuing their remarkable run of postseason success.

Soccer at WRV has come a long way since it started as a coed program 13 years ago. The boys and girls split into separate teams seven years ago.

“This group of senior girls played on the first all girls junior soccer program as fifth graders,” April Settles said.

“These achievements (boys and girls) reflect years of dedication from the student-athletes, coaching staffs, families, and community members who have helped build the WRV soccer programs.”

The achievements are made even more remarkable considering WRV is a small Class 1A school.

“For a small rural school to have both soccer programs win sectional championships, both record their first regional victories, and three players earn All-District recognition against competition from all three IHSAA soccer classifications is an extraordinary accomplishment,” Matt Settles said.

“While the championships and records will be remembered for years to come, the recognition of Settles, LaFever, and Linneweber demonstrates that White River Valley athletes can compete with and earn recognition alongside the best players from schools of any size.”

The 2026 season will undoubtedly stand as a defining chapter in White River Valley soccer history.