HILLSDALE, N.J. — Pascack Valley High School graduate Allison “Allie” Polyniak has been named to the United Soccer Coaches 2025–26 High School Scholar All-America Team, recognizing her achievements in the classroom, on the soccer field and in the community.
Polyniak, a member of the Class of 2026, captained the PVHS girls soccer team during her senior season and was the team’s leading scorer twice. Her honors include selection as a Record Athlete of the Week, first-team All-County recognition and United Soccer Coaches All-Region honors.
Off the field, Polyniak earned a GPA above 4.0 and participated in the team’s “Kick or Treat 5K” community event. She plans to continue her education at Syracuse University.
To qualify for Scholar All-America recognition, a senior must be nominated by a head coach who is a United Soccer Coaches member, have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.75 through the first semester of senior year, demonstrate excellence in high school soccer and perform community service.
Polyniak will receive a certificate and an invitation to the United Soccer Coaches All-America Ceremony on Jan. 23, 2027, in Kansas City, Mo.
The event, held during the organization’s annual convention, will honor youth, high school and college All-Americans and Scholar All-Americans from the 2025-26 season.
Polyniak was coached at Pascack Valley by Leah Jerome, who was named Big North National Coach of the Year this past season.