WESTERVILLE, Ohio — Four members of the Marietta College Women's soccer team were recognized as part of the 2026 All-Ohio Athletic Conference team announced Friday (Nov. 5) morning. Senior defender Tati Grigoryan (Sun Valley, Calif./Crescenta Valley) was named to the first team. Senior goalkeeper Francesca Agliolo (San Gabriel, Calif./Mayfield Senior) and junior forward Jaylyn Thornton (Pataskala, Ohio/Watkins Memorial) were named to the second team. Senior defender Myah Byers (Delaware, Ohio/Delaware Hayes) was a third team honoree.
 
"It's incredible to continue to get this kind of recognition from the conference," said Marietta head coach Zack Votra. "We had five all-conference selections a year ago, and to add four more this year is fantastic. It shows the continued growth of the program and is a testament to how competitive this group has been."
 
This is the second year straight that Grigoryan was named to the first team. Even while dealing with challenging injuries, the senior anchored the defense and took on the responsibility of covering the opponent's most dangerous attacking threats. She also scored two goals on the season.
 
"Tati is an incredible defender," said Votra. "She has really good instincts and is lock-down in 1v1 situations. She's played the entire year with an obliterated knee and is still one of the best in the conference. This is another well-earned honor for her, and we couldn't be prouder."
 
Agliolo was the reigning OAC Goalkeeper and put together another phenomenal season. She played 18 matches in the nets and was second in the OAC with a .833 save percentage. She was also fourth among all OAC goalies with a 1.10 goals against average, 5.28 saves per game, and six shutouts on the year.
 
"Francesca is the best goalkeeper in the conference. You can't change my mind about that," said Votra. "She is one of the first names on our opponents' scouting reports, and not just because of her shot-stopping ability. What she can do with the ball at her feet or in her hands is second to none, and she started a ton of attacks for us. Her recognition is well earned!"
 
Thornton transferred into the program at the start of the year and made an immediate impact.  She lead the team in goals (10), putting her fourth in the conference and was also fourth in points (23). Her five goals against Muskingum earlier in the year tied a program record.
 
"Jaylyn has been an incredible addition to our program," Votra said. "Her pace and goal scoring ability made her a constant threat all season long. She was consistently double-teamed and always the focal point of our opponents' defense. I'm very happy to see her receive the recognition she deserves!"
 
Byers continued to bring stellar defense this year and claimed her second consecutive postseason honor. She also displayed some offensive skills, scoring once and collecting three assists on the season.
 
"Myah is heart of our team. She's physical, intelligent, and is always one of the hardest workers on the field," said Votra. "She adjusted to a new position for us this season, and continued to compete at an all-conference level. I'm really proud of her, and I'm happy the conference has recognized her contributions as well!"
 
The Pioneers finished the season with a 6-10-3 overall record after qualifying for the OAC Tournament and making their first postseason appearance since 2003.
 
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