HIGH POINT, N.C. - The Big South Conference has announced its preseason awards and predicted order of finish as High Point University's Aubrey McKessy was named Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year. The Panthers are predicted second in the Big South preseason poll which was voted on by the head coaches of all nine teams. 

#0 Aubrey McKessy, Gr., Goalkeeper

The reigning Big South Newcomer of the Year, McKessy started 17 games in net last season and posted 1.06 goals against average and a .727 save percentage on her way to 48 saves. She secured her first win and shutout in the Purple & White versus West Georgia in August as she went on her way to lead the Big South with eight shutouts. McKessy will help lead the 2025 Panthers from the box as she will be a staple on both sides of the ball.

2025 Big South Preseason Women's Soccer Honors
Preseason Forward of the Year: Dara Russo, USC Upstate
Preseason Midfielder of the Year: Lilly Short, Radford
Preseason Defender of the Year: Catarina Dantas, USC Upstate
Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year: Aubrey McKessy, High Point

2025 Big South Preseason Women's Soccer Poll
1. USC Upstate (5)
2. High Point (4)
3. Radford
4. Longwood
5. Charleston Southern
6. Presbyterian
7. UNC Asheville
8. Winthrop
9. Gardner-Webb