ATHERTON, CA – SEPTEMBER 24: McClymonds’ Jayvion Cole (8) runs the ball in opposition to Menlo-Atherton’s within the third quarter of a highschool soccer sport in Atherton, Calif., on Friday, Sept. 24, 2021. (Anda Chu/Bay Space Information Group)
Editor’s observe: That is one in a sequence of Bay Space Information Group tales honoring the highest soccer gamers from the autumn 2021 season.
UTILITY
First workforce
Jayvion Cole, McClymonds, 6-0, 175, senior
Oakland Athletic League’s participant of the yr helped lead McClymonds to its fourth state championship since 2016. In a 33-22 non-league victory over Marin Catholic, which additionally went on to win a state title, Cole caught seven passes for 108 yards and two touchdowns. In a 54-7 rout of Birmingham-Lake Balboa for the CIF Division 3-A state championship, Cole set the tone by returning the opening kickoff 90 yards for a TD.
Petelo Gi, Serra, 5-9, 195, senior
The West Catholic Athletic League’s operating again of the yr was a difference-maker, in response to his coach, Patrick Walsh. Gi stood out as a operating again and in addition performed linebacker for the Central Coast Part Division I champion. “All the time falls ahead, performs with nice effort,” one rival coach stated.
Charles Greer, De La Salle, 5-10, 180, junior
Led the Harmony powerhouse in speeding with 1,258 yards and 17 touchdowns in 149 makes an attempt. Caught seven passes for 139 yards and three TDs. In a 49-21 victory over Cathedral Catholic-San Diego, which went on to win a state title, Greer ran for 230 yards and three TDs in 20 carries.
Kenny Olson, Foothill, 6-2, 205, senior
First-team honors at linebacker and extensive receiver within the East Bay Athletic League’s Valley Division. As a linebacker, he completed with 70 tackles, together with 50 solos and 7 for loss. Had three sacks. As a receiver, he caught 48 passes for 704 yards and 13 TDs.
Will Uhrich, Burlingame, 6-1, 195, senior
The Peninsula Athletic League Bay Division defensive participant of the yr led his workforce to an 8-3 file and CCS playoff berth. “Stud on either side of the ball,” stated one of many league’s coaches. Added one other, “Child performed each place on (protection) and was go-to participant on (offense).” Burlingame coach John Philpopoulos known as his security/WR “probably the greatest 3-4 children I’ve ever coached.”
Second workforce
Sam Betz, Leigh, 6-1, 205, senior
The MVP of the Blossom Valley Athletic League’s Santa Teresa Division scored 201 factors to complete second within the CCS amongst statistics reported to MaxPreps. Rushed for 1,075 yards and 24 TDs. Caught 11 passes for 90 yards and one TD. Additionally kicked 51 PATs. As a linebacker, completed second on the workforce in tackles with 49 as Leigh completed 9-2.
TJ Costello, Dublin, 6-1, 230, senior
First-team choice as a good finish within the East Bay Athletic League’s Valley Division. Additionally lined up as a fullback. Completed with 659 yards and eight TDs receiving and 385 yards and 5 TDs speeding. Averaged 16 yards per contact. As a center linebacker, he had 15 tackles behind the road of scrimmage for a workforce that certified for the NCS Division II playoffs.
Mark Eby, Leland, 6-2, 205, senior
Senior of the yr within the Blossom Valley Athletic League’s Mt. Hamilton Division, lining up as a operating again, extensive receiver and security. Led the Chargers in speeding with 1,308 yards and 14 touchdowns. Caught 22 passes for 299 yards and three TDs. One coach within the league stated of Eby, “Nice soccer participant!”
Zach Freire, Sacred Coronary heart Prep, 5-8, 140, senior
Utility participant of the yr within the Peninsula Athletic League’s Bay Division. Lined up as a large receiver, operating again, defensive again, and punter for a workforce that gained the Division 5-A state championship. Completed with 1,325 all-purpose yards and 7 TDs. Averaged 38.2 yards in 27 punts, together with three downed contained in the 20.
Salesi Moala, Tennyson, 6-1, 225, senior
Did all of it for 10-1 Tennyson, lining up at operating again and linebacker. Three-star prospect with an Oregon State provide, in response to 247Sports. Carried 115 instances for 1,430 yards and 23 TDs. Additionally caught two TD passes. At linebacker, had 104 tackles, 14 for loss with 5.5 sacks. Blocked two PATs and a punt. Pressured two fumbles and had 5 fumble recoveries.
Honorable point out
Daniel Batres, Mt. Eden, junior
Colin Borrelli, Liberty, senior
Brandon Burns, Dublin, senior
Bob Enright, Menlo College, junior
Jermaine Hargraves, El Cerrito, junior
Roland Legaspi, Piedmont Hills, senior
Jaden Lim, Newark Memorial, sophomore
Jeremiah Lolohea, Pioneer, senior
Quinn McCauley, Half Moon Bay, senior
Jerry Mixon Jr., Sacred Coronary heart Cathedral, junior
Gavin O’Leary, School Park, junior
Frank Payne, Las Lomas, senior
Carlos Perez, Deer Valley, junior
Charlie Pyfer, St. Ignatius, senior
Marques Singleton, Encinal, junior
Alan Tanielu, Aragon, senior
Luke White, Los Gatos, senior
Nathan Williams, Dwell Oak, senior
All-BANG soccer workforce
Tuesday, Jan. 11
Wednesday, Jan. 12
Thursday, Jan. 13
Friday, Jan. 14
Defensive participant of the yr
The workforce was chosen by the Bay Space Information Group’s highschool sports activities employees.