Cheboygan Girls Soccer Primed for Strong Season

Veteran players Markham and Long lead talented roster looking to make noise in conference and playoffs

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:02am

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A dynamic, cubist-inspired painting depicting the fluid movements and intense action of a girls soccer match, with players and the ball fragmented into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a vibrant color palette.Cheboygan's girls soccer team, led by veteran stars Markham and Long, is poised to make a statement in the conference and postseason this year.Cheboygan Today

The Cheboygan girls soccer team is gearing up for a promising 2026 season, returning a wealth of experienced talent led by standout players Abby Markham and Lily Long. After a solid campaign last year, the team is aiming to establish itself as one of the top contenders in the Northern Shores Conference and make a deep run in the district tournament.

Why it matters

Cheboygan has consistently fielded competitive girls soccer teams, but this year's squad appears poised to take a big step forward and potentially challenge for conference and postseason honors. The return of impact players like Markham and Long gives the team a strong foundation to build upon.

The details

Abby Markham and Lily Long, both multi-year starters, will spearhead Cheboygan's attack and defense, respectively. Markham, a prolific goal scorer, will look to build on her impressive numbers from last season. Long, an anchor in the back line, will provide stability and leadership for the team's defensive efforts.

  • The Cheboygan girls soccer team's season is set to begin in early April 2026.
  • The Northern Shores Conference schedule will run from April through early June 2026.
  • The district tournament is scheduled for late May and early June 2026.

The players

Abby Markham

A prolific goal scorer and multi-year starter for the Cheboygan girls soccer team.

Lily Long

An experienced defender and team leader for the Cheboygan girls soccer squad.

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What they’re saying

“We have a really talented group of players this year, and I'm excited to see what we can accomplish together.”

— Abby Markham, Forward

“Our defense is going to be a strength for us, and we're ready to compete at a high level in the conference and playoffs.”

— Lily Long, Defender

What’s next

The Cheboygan girls soccer team will open its season with a non-conference match on April 5, 2026, followed by the start of Northern Shores Conference play in mid-April.

The takeaway

With a talented roster led by experienced players like Abby Markham and Lily Long, the Cheboygan girls soccer team is poised to make a strong push for conference and postseason success in 2026, building on the program's recent history of competitive play.