2008 Times Argus Boys Soccer All Stars
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Published: November 26, 2008
Will Martin, Northfield
Martin moved to sweeper after playing his first three years up front or in the midfield and was one of the Marauders captains for a 9-7 season. His leadership was key on an inexperienced Northfield team. He did everything the coaches asked him to do, leading the Marauders from a 3-8-3 record in 2007 to this year's 9-7 mark, which included a 3-2 victory over Harwood.
Seth Baker, Spaulding
After playing up front or in the midfield early in his career, Baker - a veteran of Far Post and ODP soccer - moved back to sweep for coach Rob Moran this season and quickly became the director of the Crimson Tide defense.
"Maybe because he played offensively he excelled at reading the attack and directing the team," Spaulding coach Rob Moran said. "He rarely made a bad choice on a tackle."
Jon White, Randolph
White has been Randolph's top gun for most of his career and leads with the revival of the Galloping Ghosts program. According to one opposing coach, White excelled at getting open and playing direct to the goal.
That nose for the back of the net helped lead 13th-seeded Randolph to a stunning playdown upset over No. 4 Springfield, which had defeated the Galloping Ghosts 7-0 during the regular season.
Jordan Hepburn, U-32
Hepburn chose a different path and a different position than his twin brother, Justin, and won himself two state championships, most recently as a goalie. Opposing coaches say Hepburn is "very solid and athletic, vocal and demanding of the players around him. Starting with him they had a solid defense. He was a general for the defense."
A captain for two years and a two-time All-State selection, Hepburn allowed eight regular-season goals over a span of 602 minutes. In the playoffs, he gave up two goals (including one on a penalty kick) over 320 minutes while saving 40 out of 42 shots on goal. He finished the year with seven shutouts.
Keith Bennett, Stowe
Bennett did a lot of everything for the Raiders in his senior season, scoring goals when he ran up front and defending and distributing the ball when he played in the midfield. The consummate utility man's hard work was a key reason Stowe was able to defend its Division II crown.
Nathaniel Horton, Stowe
His teammates called the penalty area "his office," and he went to work often in the playoffs. Horton, a sophomore, scored seven goals in four playoff games, including the lone goal in the Raiders' 1-0 championship victory over arch-rival Peoples Academy.
Lucas Fitzgerald, Peoples
The speedy Fitzgerald played everywhere and anywhere the coaching staff asked him to, and he was a threat to score from each position. With Fitzgerald running up top, the Wolves advanced to the state championship game for the second consecutive year.
"He is super talented and tenacious and he's such a competitor - always on the edge," said one opposing coach. "He played a variety of positions this year as the Wolves turned their season around in mid-season."
Charles Jobin, Blue Mountain
Jobin scored 25 goals and had 16 assists this season and scored 83 goals and tallied 46 assists in his career. His offensive production led Blue Mountain to a 9-5 regular-season record as the Bucks were one of the only Division IV team to test undefeated Sharon Academy in the regular season
Steven LaRock, Harwood
The lightning-fast forward instilled fear in most Capital Division defenders. He finished the year with a team-high 14 goals in addition to four assists, helping the Highlanders reach the Division II title game for the second straight year.
Eric Mackey, Harwood
Mackey was a man among boys in many games, leading Harwood from a defensive central midfield position. He tallied five goals and six assists for the 11-5-2 Highlanders, who knocked off top-caliber teams such as Stowe, Peoples Academy, U-32, Milton and previously unbeaten Mill River.
"He really makes everything go for them," Northfield coach Jason Myles said.
Noah Goss-Woliner, Harwood
The slick center midfielder racked up eight goals and dished out a team-high 12 assists for the Highlanders. Goss-Woliner also tracked back and made a number of recovery runs that other midfielders didn't have the stamina to make.
SECOND TEAM
Silas Chickering-Ayers, U-32
Caleb Brabant, U-32
Drew Sorenson, U-32
Sam Kessler, Montpelier
Nate Koenemann, Montpelier
Justin Delaricheliere, Hazen
Billy Vasiliadis, Hazen
Michael Johns, Blue Mountain
John Maxfield, Cabot
Joe Yalicki, Harwood
Cote Tromblay, Peoples Academy
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