As always, there’s a great array of talent in Texas, and it makes narrowing a list of top players down to 20 very difficult, but there’s no disputing that each of the players on this 2011 Girls list is exceptional. Following is an update on each of these, and we will be going through the nation’s regions and age groups systematically to tell you more about the players we are highlighting.

Chioma Ubogagu: What else is there to say about Chioma?  The speedy D’Feeters forward has been the apple of many a college coach’s eye for a while now, but only Stanford’s Paul Ratcliffe was smiling after her decision to play college soccer with the Cardinal. Ubogagu will continue to be a highlight on college and national team rosters in the years to come.

Kelley Monogue: This talented forward is on her way to Texas A&M(w). Kelley is playing high school soccer and among the area leaders in goal-scoring for her McKinney Boyd team.

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Whitney Jaynes: Set for some time to be a Texas Longhorn, Whitney is a versatile and talented player. In the midst of the high school season, her Dallas Texans team has just resumed training and she recently left for Portugal with the Region III ODP team (she did not play high school this year).

Satara Murray: The Lonestar SC standout will be playing at North Carolina.

Clarissa Wedemeyer: She also sat out high school soccer but is on the U17 WNT roster for the CONCACAF Qualifying Tournament in Costa Rica. A terrific two-way midfield player with the skill and vision so necessary to be a standout in this area of the field.

Taylor Narvaiz: The West Texas standout is staying close to home by committing to Texas Tech.

Hayley McKinney: Another Dallas Texans standout, Hayley sat out the Texas high school season to refresh mind and body and has begun spring training for the club. She will be attending Oklahoma State.

Julie Arnold: The Lonestar SC defender has already committed to play college soccer at Texas.

Emily Bowman: Getting ready to go to Las Vegas with Sting’s ECNL team, she is a vital player at holding midfield for Kenny Medina’s team. She is steady on the ball and makes good decisions, and is only getting better as she prepares to play college soccer at Oklahoma.

Taylor Schneider: The Notre Dame commit is playing with her high school team at Southlake Carroll and also went with Region III ODP to Portugal. She is a center back for her club team.

Rosa Medina: The Dallas Texans goalkeeper plays so much bigger than her diminutive frame, making highlight reel saves due to her superb positioning, timing and agility. She will be playing college soccer for Colin Carmichael at Oklahoma State.

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Erin Inman: The Lonestar SC defender will be playing college soccer at Texas Tech. She has been involved with South Texas and Region III ODP.

Dixie Kurrus: Another player coming off an injury, Kurrus has committed to TCU.

Brooke Johnston: Still uncommitted, is playing center midfield within the diamond for Medina’s Sting squad. She is taking on a greater understanding of the group dynamic in midfield tactics, utilizing her strong passing skill and decision-making.

Tabria Williford: The Lonestar SC player was part of last year’s Region III ODP trip to Denmark as well as the last adidas ESP.

Catherine Meyer: Catherine tore her ACL at nationals in July and has recently been released to begin running and some light training. Texans coach Ryan Higginbotham is hopeful she will begin playing again by the end of March.

Kendall Jordan: The Arkansas verbal commit shows a lot of soccer intelligence to go with her athletic ability in the front line for Challenge SC.

Allison Smith: The Lonestar SC forward is a veteran of South Texas and Region III ODP.

Alexandria Marciante: The FC Dallas goalkeeper has been involved with North Texas and Region III ODP.

JoJo Andersen: The talented D’Feeters midfielder remains undecided as of March 1.