Jordan Polk: VDN’s 2024-2025 Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year

VICKSBURG, Miss. — When the name Jordan Polk is mentioned, goals are the first thing that comes to mind. The junior forward broke Warren Central High School’s record for goals in a single season while leading the Lady Vikes to another successful season where they reached the North State Championship Game.

Polk has now been selected as VDN’s 2024-2025 Girls’ Soccer Player of the Year. 

Leading her team to an 18-6-1 record under Head Coach Jeremy Lawrence didn’t come easy for Polk, but some kind of way she Polk found a way to win. She quickly became a threat to her opponents every time she stepped out on the field.

“I wish we could’ve won in that North State Game but I feel that this year went very well,” Polk said.

One of Polk’s best performances was against Columbus where she scored four goals. 

“I like scoring obviously but I love to see my teammates score and I love to win even more,” Polk added.

Polk’s ability to get to the net and score is what made her a special addition to WC. Late in the season, she realized that she was creeping up on a school scoring record that was set by Tony King just a few years prior. Polk eventually broke the record and finished the year with 28 goals and 14 assists. 

“I didn’t know it was a record until someone told me but it was fun knowing that I’ll go down in history,” Polk said.

With Polk at the helm, WC managed to have another historic year where clinched their second consecutive district title before making it to North State.

By the time North State rolled around, WC was forced to host Saltillo who shut them out 7-0 the year before. This was a chance for the Lady Vikes to claim their rights to a championship season as things started off positive.

Within the first 12 seconds of the game, Polk scored the first goal of the night. Her teammate Brooke Steed scored just a short time later as they went up 2-0. Although chances at a championship were looking promising, Saltillo came back and ended WC’s season with a 3-2 win.

“I was very bummed but it felt good not to be blown out but it took me about a week to get over it,” Jordan said.

Before the start of her junior year, Polk mentioned that one of her goals was to score more than she did in her sophomore year(21) which she successfully completed. Her family, coaches, and teammates were a big part of her support system which helped her remain motivated.

The season is officially over but Polk’s time wearing red & white is still ongoing as she has another year to complete as a Viking before a program on the collegiate level earns her signature.