**********2022 Women’s Soccer
East Team**********
Mercy Bell
Mercy…White Oak…5-9…F…coached by Michael Larose…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, White Oak High School Female Athlete of the Year…scored 25 goals, 4 assists…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference, All-Area, Jacksonville Daily News Area Offensive Player of the Year…scored 22 goals, 6 assists…scholarship to UNC Pembroke where she plans to major in nursing…wants to pursue a career as an ER / Trauma Nurse…her parents are her role models…favorite pro athlete is Alex Morgan…says “I am excited to play in the all-star game. I would like to gain more knowledge and training skills from coaches, compete against the best players in North Carolina, and develop strong relationships with the other players.”
Taylor Chism
Taylor…Laney…5-10…D…coached by Justin Jones…as senior, named All-State…scored 18 goals, 6 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-District, All-Conference…led conference in goals with 22 goals…3 assists…also twice named All-Conference and team MVP in basketball…member of National Honor Society…scholarship to play at NC State University where she plans to major in biological sciences…wants to pursue a career in the NWSL…her parents are her role models…favorite college athlete is Reagan Baiotto…favorite pro athlete is Christian Pulustic…”I am excited to be given this opportunity to play with great players before entering my first collegiate season, and I am hoping to gain memories that will last a long time.”
Lauren Doyle
Lauren…Cardinal Gibbons…5-6…M…coached by Brian Morgan…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference…played on state championship team…scored 7 goals, 10 assists…scholarship to UNC Wilmington…favorite college athlete is Riley Quinlan…favorite pro athlete is Lynn Williams…says “I am excited to participate in this event, and I look forward to competing with other talented athletes. “
Amelia Forster
Amelia…Rolesville…5-3…D…coached by Kelsie Croal…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Rolesville Playmaker of the Season, team Most Outstanding Player…scored 6 goals, 13 assists…member of National Honor Society, National Science Honor Society, National Science Society (secretary), Honor Roll…scholarship to UNC Wilmington…wants to pursue a career in science…favorite college athlete is Amelia Brown…favorite pro athlete is Raheem Sterling…says “I was overcome with joy when I found out I was selected to the all-star game. This is a beyond amazing accomplishment not just for myself as a soccer player but for my school. I will be the first player in Rolesville HISTORY to be playing in this game. I am so excited and humbled to be playing among the best soccer players in North Carolina and to be on the East team. I expect to gain more knowledge about the game and plan to develop some long-lasting friendships.”
Shae Hassig
Shae…Fuquay Varina…5-7…M…coached by Nick Acosta…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Fuquay Varina HS Female Player of the Year, team captain…twice named Player of the Game…scored 4 goals, 6 assists…as junior, named All-Conference, Player of the Game…scored 2 goals, 2 assists…member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Student Ambassadors…named Most Outstanding in English, Spanish, and weightlifting…scholarship to play for UNC Asheville where she plans to major in Psychology…her parents are her role models…favorite college athlete is Macy Bell…favorite pro athlete is Julie Ertz…says “I am very excited to play in the all-star game. I know it will be very competitive, and I am looking forward to meeting the other players and allowing it to help me get ready for college soccer.”
Brooklyn Holt
Brooklyn…Heritage…5-7…M…coached by Scott Sloan…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference…2022 Clash of the Carolinas All-Star Game selection…scored 5 goals, 5 assists…member of National Honor Society, National Achievers Society… scholarship to NC State where she plans to major in communications…her mom is her role model…favorite college athlete is Suni Lee…favorite pro athlete is Lebron James…says “I’m honored to have been nominated to play in this all-star game. Since it is my first year playing school soccer, I am super excited to be able to represent Heritage High School as best as I can. I’m also excited to meet and play with all of the other great players that were selected, and I think it’s going to be a very competitive game! From participating in this game, I expect to gain better insight into the different talent levels that we have all around the state, and I expect this game to push me to want to be better!”
Chloe Leffler
Chloe…New Bern…5-6…GK…coached by Tim Guter…as senior, named All-State, team captain…16 GA, 45 saves, 1.075 GAA…as junior, named All-Conference, All-Region, All-State…also competed in swimming…member of National Honor Society, INTERACT Community Service Club…scholarship to Gardner-Webb University where she plans to major in political science…wants to pursue a career in the justice system, possibly as a criminal defense attorney…her mother, Korin Leffler, is her role model…favorite college athlete is Emmie Allen…favorite pro athlete is David De Gea…says “I feel incredibly excited to have this opportunity to participate in the all-star game. I am expecting to gain further knowledge on the game through new coaching and playing styles.”
Maya McDonald
Maya…East Bladen…5-3…F…coached by Jay Raynor…sored 143 career goals…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, 2022 East Bladen HS Female Player of the Year…scored 44 goals, 19 assists…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…NCHSAA Performance of the Week…scored 57 goals, 11 assists…also competed in track and field…named All-District and 4 times named All-Conference in basketball…member of Beta Club, National Technical Honor Society, National Honor Society…scholarship to Cape Fear Community College where she plans to major in physical therapy…wants to pursue a career as a physical therapist or athletic trainer…her mother is her role model…favorite pro athlete is Alex Morgan…says “It is a great honor to be selected for the all-star game. Being selected is something I never thought about. It is good to see all the hard work pay off in being selected. I am looking forward to making new friends and learning from everyone.”
Kendall Powell
Kendall…Millbrook…5-8…D…coached by Nick Scanlon…as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference, Academic All-Conference, team leader…scored 16 goals, leading the conference in goals scored…6 assists…as junior, named All-Conference, Conference Offensive Player of the Year, Academic All-Conference, All-Region…team leading scorer with 9 goals…as sophomore, named Academic All-Conference…member of National Honor Society…scholarship to UNC Asheville where she plans to major in biology…wants to pursue a career as a veterinarian…favorite pro athlete is Tobin Heath…says “It was a huge honor to be selected for the NCCA East-West All-Star game. I am so excited to represent my team, my coaches, and my school at this event. I am expecting a positive experience and the joy of playing with and against amazing players from across the state.”
Lilly Smiley
Lilly…Hoggard…5-3…D…coached by Justin Schatz…as senior, named All-State…as junior, named All-Region…scholarship to the College of Charleston where she plans to major in sports broadcasting…wants to pursue a career as a sideline reporter…her mom is her role model…favorite college athlete is Maycee Bell…favorite pro athletes are Becky Sauerbrunn and Crystal Dunn…says “I am very excited to be selected for this all-star game. I hope to grow as a player and gain more experience while learning from a new staff of coaches and players.”
Maggie Stephens
Maggie…Hoggard…5-7…M…coached by Justin Schatz…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, Region Player of the Year…leading goal scorer and overall points leader in conference…scored 25 goals, 9 assists…scholarship to play at UNC Charlotte where she plans to major in business…wants to pursue a career as a professional soccer player…her mother is her role model…favorite pro athlete is Rose Lavelle…says “I am honored and excited to be playing in the all-star game and representing Hoggard. I am expecting to gain a high level of play and gain new friendships amongst my new teammates.”
Kyla Stewart
Kyla…Ashley…5-2…M…coached by Erik Graf…as senior, named All-Region, team captain…scored 8 goals, 12 assists…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference, team captain…cored 9+ goals, 10+ assists…member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Wings Club, Student Athletic Advisory Council…AP Capstone Diploma…graduated 3rd in class…Summa Cum Laude…scholarship to Charleston Southern University…wants to pursue a career in either the sports medicine or intelligence fields…her cousin in the Marines, Skyler Grathwohl, is her role model…favorite college athlete is Emily Colton…favorite pro athlete is Rose Lavelle…says “I appreciate the opportunity to play in the all-star game. It will be a great memory to finish up my high school career. I am looking forward to playing on this team with so many good players from our region. I know it will be a fun, rewarding experience!”
Gabby Stidham
Gabby…Apex Friendship…5-5…F…coached by Derek Blackwelder…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Player of the Year, team captain…Scholar Athlete Award recipient…scored 12 goals, 9 assists…plans to attend UNC Wilmington where she will major in education / business…favorite college athlete is Griffin Stidham…favorite pro athlete is Alex Morgan…says “I’m excited to play with the best-of-the-best players across North Carolina and gain an experience like no other.”
Jena Wahdan
Jena…Middle Creek…5-4…M…coached by Guy Coleman…as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference, Academic All-Conference…team Playmaker of the Year Award recipient…scored 3 goals…school leader and conference co-leader in assists with 10…school leader in steals with 33…member of National Honor Society, Honor Roll, National Achievers Society, Big Sisters Club, Engineering Design Academy, SkillsUSA (placed at states)…has committed to play soccer at Roanoke College where she will major in biology…wants to pursue a career as a PA…her mother is her role model…favorite college athlete is Sunisa Lee…favorite pro athlete is Serena Williams…says “I feel honored to have been nominated and selected to play in this game. I am very excited not only to represent myself, but also my school and community. By playing in this game, I hope to gain connections to other players and coaches. I would like to learn from everyone I can to gain a new perspective on the game and life.”
Laura Westerbeek
Laura…Athens Drive Magnet…5-7…F…coached by Travis Seese…as senior, named All-State, team captain…scored 25 goals, 9 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Athens Drive Athletic Department MVP, team captain and MVP…scored 14 goals, 9 assists…as sophomore, scored 1 goal, 4 assists…also competed in track and field where she was named All-Conference…member of National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society (Co-President), Fellowship of Christian Athletes (leader)…Senior Class Vice President…scholarship to UNC Charlotte where she plans to major in business…wants to pursue a career playing overseas and then work for a professional team organizing and coordinating events…her mother is her role model…favorite college athlete is Michaella Arteta…favorite pro athlete is Carly Lloyd…says “I’m honored to play in the NCCA East-West All-Star game. This is a great opportunity to play with other amazing players and be recognized for the hard work I have shown over the past four years. I am also happy to represent my school. Athens Drive has supported me every step of the way and is the reason I am able to have this awesome opportunity.”
Nina Wilson
Nina…Millbrook…5-4…M…coached by Nick Scanlon…as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference, team captain…Team First Award recipient…scored 1 goal, 1 assist…as junior, named Academic All-Conference…as sophomore, named Academic All-Conference…member of National Achievers Society, Millbrook Executive Board…scholarship to play for George Mason University where she plans to major in political science and journalism…her mom is her role model…favorite college athlete is Brianna Pinto…favorite pro athlete is Crystal Dunn…says “It is a huge honor to be selected for this game. I am very proud that I get to represent my team, coaches, and school one last time before I start my next challenge playing in college. I am super excited to be playing with people so committed to the game and who pay at such a high level. I am expecting to gain a great experience with different coaches and players from different experiences and backgrounds.”
**********West Team**********
Harper Boatwright
Harper…T.C. Roberson…5-7…F…coached by Joshua Martin…as senior, scored 7 goals, 17 assists…member of Habitat for Humanity Collaborative, HOSA Future Health Professionals, High Honors…plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill where she will major in biology…wants to pursue a career as a doctor…favorite college athlete is Maycee Bell…favorite pro athlete is Kelley O’Hara…says “I am honored and very excited to be playing in the all-star game! I am excited to meet all of the players, and I am hoping to gain knowledge and new skills from competing with such high-level players.”
Michaela Deas
Michaela…Community School of Davidson…5-7…F…coached by Lee Ennis…as senior, named All-State…scored 33 goals, 18 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…played on state championship team and was named MVP of the state championship game…scored 30 goals, 18 assists…scholarship to Appalachian State University where she plans to major in business…wants to pursue a career playing soccer…her dad is her role model…favorite college athlete is Jaelin Howell…favorite pro athlete is Alex Morgan…says “I’m excited to get this opportunity, and I hope it will get me ready for college soccer.”
Kayla Graham
Kayla…T.C. Roberson…5-9…M…coached by Joshua Martin…as senior, named team captain…scored 11 goals, 2 assists…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference…member of National Honor Society Board, Science National Honor Society, Ambassadors (President), Beta Club, TC Roberson Tutoring Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Buncombe County Calendar Committee, MAHEC…Peer Mentor…Arby’s Scholar Athlete of the Week…plans to attend Samford University where she plans to major in Nursing with a minor in Global Studies…her cousin Tyler is her role model…favorite college athlete is Maddie Luckett…favorite pro athlete is Harry Winks…says “I am excited for the chance to play with new people who love the game. I am expecting to gain a deeper love for the game and a fond memory of the experience.”
Tate McCord
Tate…Lake Norman…5-5…M…coached by Matt Bice…as senior, named team captain…scored 13 goals, 4 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, team MVP…scholarship to Guilford College where she plans to major in business…wants to pursue a career as a realtor…her mom is her role model…favorite pro athlete is Zoe Hasenaur…favorite pro athlete is Alex Morgan…says “I am extremely excited to play in the all-star game. I look forward to good competition and having the opportunity to play with other girls at a high level.”
Maddie Milliron
Maddie…Hickory Ridge…5-9…M…coached by Todd Spinnell…as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference…scored 19 goals, 11 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference…scored 17 goals, 6 assists…member of Beta Club, National Honor Society…scholarship to East Carolina University where she plans to major in Psychology…wants to pursue a career in industrial/organizational psychology…Carrie Maxwell is her role model…favorite college athlete is Emily Fox…favorite pro athlete is Julie Ertz…says “I am very excited and honored to have been chosen to play in the all-star game. It has been a goal of mine since freshman year. I am looking forward to gaining new playing experiences with new players and making new friendships.”
Madeline Mosteller
Madeline…Hickory…5-7…M…coached by Brian Jillings…as senior, named All-State, team captain…scored 22 goals, 13 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, team Offensive Player of the Year and Player of the Year…also competed in track and field…founder of Hickory High School Science Olympiad Team…AP Capstone Program candidate…soccer and track scholarship to Lincoln Memorial University where she will major in biology…wants to pursue a career in the medical research field…her father is her role model…favorite pro athlete is Armando Bacot…favorite pro athlete is Trent Alexander Arnold…says “I feel honored to be able to play in the all-star game. It will be a good time to gain experience with upper-level players, ultimately preparing me for my college soccer season in the fall.”
Emilia Pirkl
Emilia…Bishop McGuinness…5-2…F…coached by Ray Alley…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference…scored 9 goals, 10 assists…plans to attend the University of Tennessee Knoxville where she will major in business…her mom is her role model…favorite college athlete is Sam Howell…favorite pro athlete is Julie Ertz…says “I’ll be able to meet new girls, and it will be a great learning experience being the last event in my high school soccer career.”
Deana Poteat
Deana…East Lincoln…5-8…D…coached by Jason Dragoon…as senior, named All-State, team captain…scored 18 goals, 3 assists…as junior, named All-Region…East Lincoln HS Female Sportsmanship Award recipient…scored 9 goals, 2 assists…also competed in track and field and cross country (where she was a 2018 state championship participant) and swimming, where she was named team captain and was 3 times named All-Conference ( and was a 2022 state championship participant)…member of National Honor Society (Pres.), Science National Honor Society (Pres.), Mu Alpha Theta (Sec.), Student Government Association, Rho Kappa…NC Beta Convention Biology Champion, AP Scholar with Distinction, National Merit Scholar Commended…plans to attend NC State University where she will major in animal science…wants to pursue a career as a veterinarian specializing in equine care and wants to open her own practice…her mother is her role model…favorite college athlete is Paige Bueckers…favorite pro athlete is Tobin Heath…says “I am more than honored to be chosen for the all-star game. I’m expecting to gain new relationships and friendships from participating and hope to make memories that will stay with me after the game.”
Maria Rayburn
Maria…Hough…5-2…M…coached by David Smith…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference…scored 12 goals, 4 assists…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference…scored 6 goals and led the conference in assists with 16…member of Project Unify…scholarship to Catawba College where she plans to major in therapeutic recreation…wants to pursue a career as a recreational therapist, possibly in either speech therapy or animal therapy…her mom, Lori, is her role model…favorite pro athlete is Christen Press…says “I am very excited and honored to be chosen for the all-star game. It is also an honor to represent my high school in this game. I expect to get better by playing alongside and against other top players from NC.”
Molly Rotunda
Molly…Grimsley…5-8…D…coached by Eric Goodykoontz…as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference team captain…recipient of Grimsley’s David R. Bigham Award given to the team MVP…scored 1 goal…had 7 defensive shutouts…as junior, named All-Conference…as sophomore, member of Grimsley Women’s Soccer Leadership Council…member of National Honor Society, Honor Roll, Tri-M Music Honor Society…Courage Award recipient…Academic Excellence with Special Honors…plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill where she will major in exercise sports science…wants to pursue a career as a pediatric physical therapist…Tim Nash is her role model…favorite college athlete is Jaelin Howell…favorite pro athlete is Christian Pulisic…says “I am grateful for the opportunity to play in the all-star game. I hope to gain more knowledge and skills from new coaches. I am excited to meet the great group of girls and get to know each other on and off the pitch.”
Cambell Vander Haar
Cambell…East Lincoln…5-4…D…coached by Jason Dragoon…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference, team MVP…scored 3 goals…also competed in track and field and CrossFit, where she was ranked 22nd in the world in the 2019 CrossFit Open (16-17 years old)…plans to attend UNC Charlotte where she will major in kinesiology…wants to pursue a career as a physical therapist…favorite college athlete is Sedonia Prince…favorite pro athlete is Tobin Heath…says “I am very excited to be selected to play in this all-star game! Soccer has been a part of my life for a very long time, and getting the chance to play with some of the best players in the state will be an amazing experience. I hope to gain more confidence in my playing skills and knowing I have what it takes to play with the best of the best.”
Jordan Villemagne
Jordan…South Point…6-0…F…coached by Chris Baity…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, team Offensive MVP, 14th Annual Andy Kosmala & Miranda Eckard Memorial Offensive MVP…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference…twice named All-Conference and All-County and recipient of the South Point High Newcomer of the Year Award in cross country…graduated Summa Cum Laude…member of National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, Beta Club, Student Council, CNA Certification…plans to attend NC State University where she will major in Human Biology…wants to pursue a career in the medical field, possibly as a physician’s assistant or in forensics…her parents are her role models…favorite college athlete is Paige Bueckers…favorite pro athlete is Alex Morgan…says “I am excited to play with girls who have been on the opposite side of the field my entire high school career. It will be fun to be teammates with girls who are extremely talented and gifted soccer players. I hope to gain a new perspective on the game by playing with girls I have never had the opportunity to play with in the past and am hoping it will elevate me to a new level in my game.”
Alexis Wolgemuth
Alexis…Foard…5-7…GK…coached by Stan Elliott…career stats: 42 shutouts and 0.35 GAA……as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…NC/SC Clash of the Carolinas All-Star game selection…0.45 GAA…14 shutouts…6 goals scored…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference…0.2 GAA…12 shutouts…only allowed 3 goals on the season…4 times named All-Conference Player of the Year and 4 times NCHSAA state champion (2 singles & 2 doubles) in women’s tennis and 4 times named All-Conference in basketball…member of Beta Club, Student Council, Mock Trial/Model UN, Speech and Debate Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes…Junior Marshal…scholarship to Marshall University where she will double major in criminal justice and political science…wants to pursue a career working for a federal agency or having a job within the courts system as an attorney…her father is her role model…favorite college athlete is Saquon Barkley…favorite pro athlete is Lionel Messi…says “I am very excited about participating in the all-star game. It is an honor to be selected, and I hope to perform well in the event. I look forward to playing on the same team as some of my high school competitors and connecting with others in the soccer community.”
***********2022 Men’s Soccer
East Team**********
Braden Anghie
Branden…Green Level…6-1, 165…M…coached by Deniz Solakoglu…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Raleigh Sports Club Athlete of the Week, team MVP…scored 18 goals, 4 assists…member of National Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America, Honor Roll…founder of Student Athletic Leadership Team Club…undecided about college choice…plans to major in biology / chemistry…wants to pursue a career as an anesthesiologist…his parents are his role models…favorite college athlete is Drew Lovelace…favorite pro athlete is Mason Hunt…says “I’m extremely honored and blessed to be a part of a game as special as this one. I know that I am surrounding myself with the best and couldn’t be prouder. I’m hoping to not only bring the championship home for the East, but also make long-lasting memories with the athletes surrounding me. I feel this is a fantastic opportunity, and I cannot wait to represent my school.”
Garrett Boucher
Garrett…Croatan…6-4, 175…D…coached by Paul Slater…as senior, named All-State, JD News All-Area, Area Defensive Player of the Year…All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Region…as sophomore, named All-Conference All-Region…broke school’s scoring record…plans to play at Concord University where he will major in business…wants to pursue a career as the owner of his own boat repair company…favorite college athlete is Zion Williamson…favorite pro athlete is Heung Min Son…says “I feel that it is a great accomplishment to play in the all-star game. I am very excited to be playing with the top players in the state.”
Ethan Gillette
Ethan…Jacksonville…6-0, 155…M…coached by David Miller…as senior, named All-State, All-Conference…scored 8 goals, 13 assists…as junior, named All-Conference…scored 5 goals, 8 assists…as sophomore, had 3 assists…member of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Interact (Rotary) Club, National Honor Society, Honor Roll…WorkKeys Gold certification…scholarship to William Peace University where he plans to major in political science…wants to pursue a career in local or state government, possibly in journalism as a political analyst or contributor…also wants stay involved in soccer as a player or coach…favorite college athlete is Sam Howell…favorite pro athlete is Mohamed Sala…says “I’m extremely proud and excited to be chosen among the best of the state and not only to have the opportunity to represent the East, but also have one last high school level competition before moving on to college. I am also proud to be chosen to represent my high school. Jacksonville High has always had a strong tradition of winning and producing good players who represent the best of the game, so I am proud to continue the tradition and to be among my fellow all-star Cardinal teammates. I look forward to playing with new players and hope to have a lot of fun.”
Noah Kump
Noah…Wake Forest…6-2, 175…GK…coached by Rick Pittarelli…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region, HSOT All-State (Honorable Mention) …0.848 Goals Allowed Average…7 shutouts, 73 saves, 3 PK saves (2 in shootout) …scholarship to USC Upstate where he plans to major in marketing…wants to pursue a career in marketing…favorite pro athlete is Christian Pulisic…says “I’m excited to have the chance to play in the all-star game, and I’m looking forward to it. I think it will be a great opportunity to play with some of the best players in the state and test myself.”
Jaques Lavielle
Jaque…Apex…5-10, 165…M…coached by Jerry Oglesby…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Mid-Atlantic…plans to attend NC State where he will major in marketing…wants to pursue a career in marketing…Coach Oglesby is his role model…favorite college athlete is Zion Williamson…favorite pro athlete is Mahammed Salah…says “I hope to have fun and play at a very competitive level.”
Charlie Letson
Charlie…New Hanover…5-11e, 165…M…coached by Theodore Rennie…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, Coastal Preps All-Area, StarNews All-Area, All-Conference, All-Mid-Atlantic…scored 23 goals, 24 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, Coastal Preps All-Area, StarNews All-Area, All-Conference…scored 17 goals, 10 assists…as sophomore, named All-Region, Coastal Preps All-Area, StarNews All-Area, All-Conference, scored 10 goals, 10 assists…also competed in golf…member of National Honor Society…undecided about college choice…plans to major in business…wants to pursue a career in business…Warren Buffett is his role model…favorite college athlete is Darius Days…favorite pro athlete is Joe Burrow…says “I’m very excited to have the opportunity to play in the NCCA East-West All-Star game. This has been a goal of mine since I started playing high school soccer.”
Marlon Marquez
Marlon…Wallace-Rose Hill…5-8, 165…M…coached by Rodrigo Gunny Diaz-Coloma…as senior, named All-State, Duplin County Player of the Year, team captain…scored 41 goals, 21 assists…as junior, named team Offensive Player of the Year…scored 15 goals, 10 assists…as sophomore, scored 7 goals, 7 assists…member of Spanish Relations Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes…plans to walk on at William Peace University where he will major in business…his mother is his role model…favorite pro athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo…says “To be completely honest, it is a surreal feeling. In my sophomore year, Hector Zavala got selected and he always treated me like a younger brother and he made me realize how much of an honor it is to be selected and have the opportunity to showcase your hard work an talent. Sadly, he did not experience it in 2020 because of COVID, but that makes me a lot more thankful and hopeful that I will get my opportunity to experience this wonderful blessing that has come from my hard work and with the help from my coaches, teammates, friends, and family.”
Landon McMinimy
Landon…Pinecrest…5-11, 155…M…coached by Jeremy Blake…as senior, named All-State…member of Junior Honor Society…scholarship to Wingate University where he plans to major in sports medicine…wants to pursue a career in professional soccer or in physical therapy…his pastor, Jonathan Thorton, is his role model…favorite college athlete is Dante Polvara…favorite pro athlete is Clint Dempsey…says “I’m excited, first of all. What an amazing honor. In a way, this validates all the blood, sweat, and hard work I’ve put in all these years. Mostly, I’m hoping to meet new players, develop contacts, and network within the community.”
Aidan Morgan
Aidan…Sanderson…5-10, 165…M…coached by Todd Worley…as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference, team MVP and captain…scored 7 goals, 1 assist…as junior, named All Region, All-Conference…as sophomore, named All-Conference…scored 11 goals, 3 assists…Academic All-Conference Award recipient…undecided about college choice…plans to major in exercise science / kinesiology…wants to pursue a career as a professional soccer player or become a sports medicine physician/physical therapist…favorite college athlete is Isaiah Reid…favorite pro athlete is Nymar, Jr….says “I feel honored and excited to participate in the all-star game! I’ve never been involved in something like this before. I expect to build relationships within this experience and be able to enjoy playing soccer with North Carolina’s best. I also hope to be competitive and have high intensity while on the field. But all in all, I’m super happy to be chosen to participate in an event like this.”
David Newsham
David…Jacksonville…5-8, 140…D…coached by David Miller…as senior named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Offensive Player of the Year…scored 31 goals, 12 assists…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference…scored 4 goals, 4 assists…as sophomore, scored 4 goals, 7 assists…also competed in track and field…member of Cape Fear Red Cross Youth Group…Junior Marshal…ACT Excellence Award recipient…plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill where he will major in finance/economics…favorite college athlete is Luis Felipe Fernandez-Salvador…favorite pro athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo…says “I feel extremely excited and honored to receive this selection to play in the all-star game. I expect to gain a great deal of knowledge and experience practicing and playing with some of the best players in the state.”
Aidan Payne
Aidan…New Hanover…6-1, 160…F…coached by Theodore Rennie…as senior, named All-State, State Player of the Year,All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Coastal Preps All-Area Player of the Year, StarNews All-Area Player of the Year, All-Mid-Atlantic, All-America…scored 54 goals, 11 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Coastal Preps All-Area Player of the Year, StarNews All-Area Player of the Year, All-Mid-Atlantic, All-America…scored 27 goals, 9 assists…member of Beta Club…plans to attend UNC Wilmington where he will major in business accounting…wants to pursue a career in business accounting…his father is his role model…favorite college athlete is Caleb Love…favorite pro athlete is Kylian Mbappe…says “I am honored to have been selected for the NCCA East-West All-Star game. I know how many great players have participated in this game, and I can’t wait to get out there.”
Brendan Peeples
Brendan…Cardinal Gibbons…5-9, 140…M…coached by Tim Healy…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, team MVP, All-Mid-Atlantic, All-America…scored 25 goals, 21 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference…played on state championship team…as sophomore, named All-Conference, First Year Impact Player…will play for NC State where he will major in business…wants to pursue a career in the finance field…his dad is his role model…favorite college athlete is Devin Leary…favorite pro athlete is Joe Burrow…says “I am excited to play with and against the best in the state. I will get to meet many players and coaches throughout participating.”
Alec Perez
Alec…Cardinal Gibbons…5-9, 160…M…coached by Tim Healy…as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference…played on state championship team…team leading goal contributor (goals and assists)…also competed in baseball…member of Honor Roll, Investment Club…scholarship to Washington and Lee University where he plans to major in accounting/ finance…wants to pursue a career in investment banking…his dad is his role model…favorite college athlete is Caleb Love…favorite pro athlete is Jamarr Chase…says “I am excited to play in the all-star game, and I am expecting to gain a fun, positive experience competing with and against good competition.”
Josh Rutland
Josh Rutland…Wake Forest…5-10, 145…F…coached by Rick Pittarelli…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…scored 18 goals, 6 assists…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference…scored 13 goals, 6 assists…as sophomore, played on state championship team…scored 6 goals, 4 assists…member of Deca…will play soccer at William Peace University where he plans to major in international business…wants to pursue a career as an entrepreneur or PE teacher…his dad is his role model…favorite college athlete is Kenny Amiche…favorite pro athlete is Neymar, Jr….says “I feel very excited to participate in this event and meet new kids from the state with similar skill levels. I hope to make some new friends and enjoy my time with my teammates as much as possible in this 3-day event. I hope it helps me improve as a player and gives me a chance to play with some new talent and players.”
Eli Simonette
Eli…Croatan…5-10, 170…F…coached by Paul Slater…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, team captain and Most Outstanding Player…scored 16 goals, 11 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, team Most Outstanding Player…scored 15 goals, 8 assists…as sophomore, named All-Region, All-Conference…scored 9 goals, 4 assists…also competed in wrestling and was twice named All-Conference in tennis…2-time recipient of Academic Achievement Award…scholarship to Bloomsburg University where he plans to major in communications…wants to pursue a career working on a sports team…his dad, Jerry Simonette, is his role model…favorite college athlete is Spencer Lee…favorite pro athlete is Mason Mount…says “I am excited to get another opportunity to play soccer in a competitive environment before going off to college.”
Orlando Zinn
Orlando…Chapel Hill…6-1, 183…M…coached by Jason Curtis…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference…scholarship to UNC Asheville…wants to pursue a career with his own sportswear company…his mom and dad are his role models…favorite college athlete is Johnny Juzang…favorite pro athlete is Zlatan Ibrahimovic…says “I’m really excited to get to play in such a prestigious event and get to share the field with some of North Carolina’s best Players.”
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Matthew Allen
Matthew…Mount Tabor…6-1, 170…D…coached by Jay Benfield…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Mid-Atlantic…conference and team leading scorer…scored 31 goals, 21 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference…team leader in goals…scored 8 goals, 4 assists…as sophomore, named All-Region, All-Conference…scored 2 goals, 4 assists…will be attending UNC Chapel Hill where he plans to major in business…hopes soccer is involved in any career plans…his parents are his role models…favorite college athlete is Bo Cummins…favorite pro athlete is Luka Modric…says “I feel excited to play in an honorable game that not many people get to experience. I am delighted to get to be able to have this experience and learn from the 3 days I am there. I am hoping to gain just some experience of how it feels to play with the very best and just to have some fun.”
Ian Bacchus
Ian…Western Alamance…5-9, 140…F…coached by Camden Brooks…scored 66 career goals, 47 career assists…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Offensive MVP, All-Mid-Atlantic…played on state championship team and was named Finals MVP…scored 22 goals, 15 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Offensive MVP…scored 19 goals, 13 assists…as sophomore, named All-Region, All-Conference…scored 20 goals, 11 assists…also competed in track and field and was conference champion in the 400 m…undecided about college choice…plans to major in business…his mom and dad are his role models…favorite college athlete is Joshua Karty…favorite pro athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo…says “I feel pretty good about being selected to play in the all-star game. I’m hoping to gain an insight on what playing alongside the best players in NC is like.”
Andrew Beohler
Andrew…Concord…6-0, 157…M/F…coached by Todd Tinsley…as senior, named All-Conference…Captain Award recipient… scored 11 goals, 10 assists in injury-shortened season…as junior, named All-State, All-Conference…led teams in goals…as sophomore, named All-Conference…also competed in basketball and track…member of Beta Club, Honor Roll…Senior Class Vice President…undecided about college choice…plans to major in engineering…hope to pursue a career in professional soccer and as an electrical engineer, working with hardware oriented technologies to maintain/improve the electrical grid in the U.S. and around the world…his father is his role model…favorite pro athlete is Alphonso Davies…says “I feel it is a high honor to be selected for this event. I hope to gain some more college exposure, hopefully some more offers, and to thoroughly enjoy my final high school soccer match and training sessions.”
Aidan Cornell
Aidan…Western Alamance…5-9, 150…D/M…coached by Camden Brooks…as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference…played on state championship team…scored 2 goals, 1 assist…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference…as sophomore, named All-Region (2nd team), All-Conference…had 1 assist…scholarship to Greensboro College where he plans to major in finance…wants to pursue a career in the finance field and become a CFO…his mom is his role model…favorite college athlete is Paulo Banchero…favorite pro athlete is Cristiano Ronaldo…says “I am honored to be selected, and I am excited to represent my school among the top players within North Carolina. I am expecting to gain exposure to different play styles and to interact with players at a high level.”
Sutherland Fox Tran
Sutherland…Pine Lake Preparatory…6-0, 180…D/M…coached by Paul Ebenhoeh…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference…played on a state championship team…as sophomore, named All-Conference…2020-2021 Pine Lake Male Athlete of the Year Award recipient…Pride Award recipient in cross country…also competed on state championship track and field team…member of National Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa…plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill where he will major in public health…wants to pursue a career as an endocrinologist, a doctor that works with hormonal imbalances and diseases, such as Type 1 Diabetes…his dad is his role model…favorite college athlete is Victor Bezerra… favorite pro athlete is Kylian Mbappe…says “I am ecstatic to play in the all-star game. I have strived to find the hardest competition. I was overjoyed to hear that I am only the second person from Pine Lake to be invited to this prestigious game. I am expecting to gain new friends and the ability to adapt to a new team.”
David Franquiz
David…Hibriten…6-1, 176…M/F…coached by Jim Blanton…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year…scored 24 goals, 21 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference MVP, team MVP…scored 30 goals, 33 assists…as sophomore, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Offensive Player of the Year, team MVP…scored 26 goals, 21 assists…member of National Technical Honor Society, Beta Club, A/B Honor Roll..3-time Academic Excellence Award recipient…undecided about college choice…plans to major in international business…wants to pursue a career working for an international business firm…his dad, David Franquiz, is his role model…favorite college athlete is Isaiah Reid…favorite pro athlete is Lionel Messi…says “I am excited because all the work I have put in finally pays off. I am expecting a new experience of meeting new people and teammates.”
Benny Hernandez
Benny…High Point Central…5-7, 130…M…coached by Daniel Villa…as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference, team points leader and Co-MVP…scored 11 goals, 11 assists and had 2 Hat Tricks…as junior, scored 5 goals, 6 assists…as sophomore, scored 7 goals, 4 assists…plans to attend Cape Fear Community College…wants to pursue a career playing professional soccer…his mother is his role model…favorite pro athletes are Ronaldo and Neymar…says “I am excited and thankful to be able to play in the all-star game with the best soccer player in the state. This opportunity will help me get closer to my ultimate goal of becoming a professional soccer player. I would like to thank all of my friends, teammates, coaches, my girlfriend Lissett, and most importantly my family.”
Landon Johnson
Landon…Grimsley…6-2, 175…D…coached by Matthew Martineau…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, team captain and MVP…scored 5 goals, 2 assists…as junior, scored 2 goals…member of Honor Roll…undecided about college choice…plans to major in business…wants to pursue a career in sales and own his own company…his parents are his role models…favorite college athlete is Johnny Juzang…favorite pro athlete is Damian Lillard…says “I am extremely excited to play in the all-star game this year. I attended the game as a freshman and watched Grimsley graduate Adam Fox compete in it, and since then I have been set on playing in the match. I am expecting to gain an experience of not only working with some of the top players in the state but also competing against these top players. This is a great honor, and I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to compete in it!”
Matthew Lazur
Matthew…Hopewell…6-1, 185…D…coached by D.J. Mehall…as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference, team captain…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference, team captain…graduated top 25 in his class…named Hopewell Student – Athlete of the Year…plans to attend NC State University where he will major in business finance…his mother is his role model because she inspires him to work hard and push through obstacles and challenges on a day-to-day basis…says “I feel blessed to be playing in a prestigious game like this. I am looking forward to meeting and competing with some of the top high school soccer players in the state.”
Irvin Martinez-Villa
Irvin…Fred T. Foard…6-0, 175…M/F…coached by Joseph Goforth…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Co-Player of the Year…scored 15 goals, 7 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference…scored 6 goals, 3 assists…as sophomore, named All-Region, All-Conference…scored 21 goals, 6 assists…plans to walk on at Lenoir-Rhyne University where he will major in criminal justice…wants to pursue a career as a police officer…his dad is his role model…favorite college athlete is Andre Tamas…favorite pro athlete is Messi…says “I’m excited to be a part of this year’s all-star game. I am hoping to have a great experience and meet some new people.”
Kheynne Ona
Kheynne…South Mecklenburg…5-8, 150…M/F…coached by Eric White…as senior, named All-State, All-American…scored 13 goals, 9 assists…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference…scored 3 goals, 16 assists…as sophomore, scored 2 goals, 8 assists in injury-shortened season…member of UNICEFF…undecided about college choice…wants to pursue a career in professional soccer…his dad is his role model…favorite college athlete is Isaiah Reid…favorite pro athlete is Lionel Messi…says “I feel excited. This would be a new experience for me because I have never been 3 days somewhere with people I don’t know. I want to make in impact in this game and most importantly have fun and create memories that one day I can look back to. I want to catch the eye of coaches that could be watching and make myself known a bit more and prove why I am an All-American.”
Nicolas Patrignani
Nicolas…Hough…5-10, 135…F…coached by David Smith…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Mid-Atlantic…scored 24 goals, 18 assists…as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference…scored 12 goals, 7 assists…plans to attend UNC Wilmington where he will major in pre-law and business…wants to pursue a career in corporate law…favorite college athlete is Michael Carter Williams…favorite Pro athlete is Josh Allen…says “It is a huge honor to be selected to play in this game with the best players in the state of NC. I am excited that this will be my last high school soccer game. It will be a fun way to end my career. I am looking forward to playing with players I have already played against over the years.”
Kevin Rivera
Kevin…Hibriten…5-9, 150…F…coached by Jim Blanton…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Offensive Player of the Year…scored 22 goals, 17 assists…as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Offensive Player of the Year…scored 13 goals, 21 assists…as sophomore, named All-Region, All-Conference…scored 20 goals, 18 assists…also competed in track and field…member of National Technical Honor Society…3-time recipient of the Academic Excellence Award…scholarship to Lenoir-Rhyne University where he plans to major in finance…wants to pursue a career as a Chief Financial Officer in the banking industry…his parents are his role models…favorite college athlete is Isaiah Reid…favorite pro athlete is Erling Haaland…says “I was honored to be invited to the all-star game. I am expecting to gain experience on how it feels to play with some of the top players from NC.”
Trace Rogers
Trace…Southwest Guilford…6-1, 185…D…coached by Corbin Waller…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Defensive Player of the Year, Triad Cup Tournament MVP…scored 9 goals, 5 assists…as junior, named all-Conference…as sophomore, named All-Conference…member of Deca Club, Honor Roll…plans to attend NC State where he will major in engineering…wants to pursue a career in engineering…his mother is his role model…favorite pro athlete is Kevin De Bruyne…says “I feel honored to be recognized and get the opportunity to play on a stage alongside a lot of talent and competition. I am excited for the experience and potentially any exposure I can get from playing on the field.”
John Thomas
John…Grimsley…6-2, 185…GK…Grimsley…coached by Matt Martineau…no biographical information provided.
David Twiggs
David…Shelby…5-9, 140…D…coached by David Steeves…as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Defensive Player of the Year, All-Charlotte Observer…scored 2 goals, 2 assists…as junior, named All-Conference, Defensive Player of the Year…Math Academy Student Leader…undecided about college choice…plans to major in business…wants to pursue a career playing professional soccer and as a top executive in a Fortune 500 company…his older brother, Willie Twiggs, Jr., is his role model…favorite college athlete is Spencer Rattler…favorite pro athlete is Marcelo Vieira da Silva…says “I am extremely honored and excited to have this opportunity to play in the all-star game. I have been playing soccer since I started elementary school, and I love it just as much now as I did when I first started. I love to be challenged when I’m on the soccer field, and I believe this experience will expose me to an extremely high level of play. I hope to gain exposure, experience, and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with those that enjoy the game as much as I do.”