The ability to create an offensive spark and put the ball into the back of the net is what separates good teams from great teams.
Check out the top playmakers below to see the standout forwards who are returning in the Burlington County Scholastic League for the 2026 season.
Marley Alphonse, Medford Tech, So.
Alphonse found the back of the net 12 times during her freshman year at Medford Tech as she earned BCSL All-Patriot Division honors.
Meghan Austin, Palmyra, So.
Austin scored 12 goals and dished out nine assists last season as a freshman for Palmyra which won the BCSL Patriot Division.
Emily Beck, Florence, Sr.
Beck earned All-Independence Division First Team honors in the BCSL last fall as she generated 21 goals and five assists. Florence took second in the division and went 14-4 overall.
Ceylin Demir, Doane Academy, So.
Demir earned BCSL All-Independence honors as she scored seven goals and added three assists last year as a freshman for Doane Academy which won the division.
Adia DePhilippo, Cinnaminson, So.
DePhilippo will be called upon to take the reins for Cinnaminson after tallying eight goals and four assists a year ago. The BCSL All-Liberty Division selection helped the Pirates win the division and make the SJ Coaches Association Tournament semifinals and the Central, Group 2 semifinals.
Lydia Heatwole, Pennsauken Tech, Sr.
Pennsauken Tech struggled last season, but Heatwole scored all eight goals for the team and earned BCSL All-Independence Division honors.
Mia Jones, Northern Burlington, So.
Jones flanked New Jersey Gatorade Player of the Year Gianna Hanf by scoring 10 goals and dishing out 11 assists herself as Northern Burlington won the Central, Group 3 sectional title. The then-freshman earned All-Liberty Division honors in the BCSL for her efforts.
Kaylee Keith, Delran, Jr.
A BCSL All-Liberty Division pick last season, Keith recorded 12 goals and six assists last season as she helped Delran make the Central, Group 2 quarterfinals.
Haddasah Lovett, Pennsauken, Sr.
Lovett scored seven goals and added three assists last year for Pennsauken as she earned BCSL All-Freedom Division honors.
Jordan Wade, Pennsauken, Sr.
Wade led Pennsauken in goals with nine and assists with eight last season as she earned BCSL All-Freedom Division honors.