Key West and Coral Shores each loved hard-fought successes this season, every successful their dwelling sport towards their Keys competitor. Each had successful data, Coral Shores ending 12-6 whereas Key West ended 9-7. The groups took totally different routes within the district brackets, organising what might have been an epic battle for the title, however each fell within the semifinals, giving followers a little bit of a wait earlier than the squads face off once more.
MVP
Brock Bynum
Junior, Coral Shores
Goalkeeper
Junior Brock Bynum led the district in each single statistic for keepers this season, and his presence on the sphere gave the Hurricanes the arrogance wanted to roll over a dozen groups – two by shutout. His 223 saves equated to a .701 save share and his 5.5 targets towards common was tenth in 1A, 18th in Florida and 83rd within the nation. His save share was fortieth nationally, eleventh within the state and fifth in Florida’s 1A. Bynun received the workforce MVP award and the respect of each opponent Coral Shores confronted. “His season was highlighted with some big-time saves on the greatest moments,” mentioned coach Chris Carrow. “One of many high seasons for a goalie in our program historical past. We count on him to be even higher his senior 12 months.”
Reed Tudor
Senior, Coral Shores
Attacker
Senior Reed Tudor netted 31 targets and assisted on 13 extra this season for the ’Canes. “He was a senior chief who had some huge video games for us this 12 months,” mentioned Carrow of his workforce’s high scorer.
Lucas Carballo
Senior, Coral Shores
Midfielder
Described as the guts of the Hurricanes’ program, Carballo suffered a season-ending damage, reducing his senior marketing campaign brief. Carballo nonetheless managed to attain 22 targets, help on 11 extra and choose up 30 floor balls. “He was a big-time playmaker and lived for the massive moments,” mentioned Carrow. “We’ll miss him tremendously.”
Yandel Chaguaseda
Senior, Coral Shores
Midfielder
Carrow described midfielder Yandel Chaguaseda because the workforce’s workhorse, saying it’s “laborious to discover a participant who works as laborious as Yandel does.” Chaguaseda picked up 100 floor balls, scored 20 targets and assisted on eight others throughout his senior marketing campaign.
Finn McDonough
Junior, Coral Shores
Midfielder/Protection
Praised for going 100% always, Carrow mentioned “you’ll be able to play (McDonough) at any place and he’ll excel. He has a motor that doesn’t shut off.” McDonough scored 5 targets, assisted on six, picked up 76 floor balls and was credited with 35 takeaways. Carrow added that the workforce will lean closely on him subsequent season.
Mateo Lopez
Junior, Key West
Goalkeeper
Captain Mateo Lopez logged 218 saves in aim for the Conchs, registering a 56.6% save share. Lopez added 33 floor balls to his stats and is revered on his workforce for his calm demeanor and impeccable work ethic. Coach Alberto Piceno mentioned of Lopez, “The goalie place is arguably the hardest function on the sphere, and Mateo not solely embraces it, he thrives in it. He’s the one one on our workforce able to dealing with its calls for, each mentally and bodily.”
Brooks Pellicier
Senior, Key West
Attackman
As the one returning senior for the Conchs, Pellicier stepped up this season and led by instance, motivating when wanted and holding his teammates and himself accountable. The workforce captain scored 45 targets, assisted on 23 extra, picked up 36 floor balls and precipitated a dozen turnovers throughout his senior marketing campaign. “I’m excited to see what Brooks will accomplish on the subsequent stage, and I’ll genuinely miss his presence, management and coronary heart on this workforce,” mentioned Piceno.
Zack Payne
Junior, Key West
Attackman
Junior Zack Payne netted 39 targets and 16 assists this season, including 30 floor balls and 9 precipitated turnovers. “His capability to create scoring probabilities in transition proved simply how beneficial he was everywhere in the subject,” mentioned Piceno. “His teammates acknowledged this as effectively, voting him workforce captain, which says loads.”
Carlo Vernieri
Sophomore, Key West
Midfielder
Virginia transplant Carlo Vernieri was described by Piceno as “essentially the most full participant on our workforce, not simply by way of stats like targets and assists, however in his general impression on each side of the sport.” Vernieri scored 37 targets, assisted on 25 extra, precipitated 20 turnovers and picked up 68 floor balls this season, and the tenacious sophomore’s sport IQ and subject imaginative and prescient will serve the Conchs effectively within the coming seasons.
Kieran Smith
Junior, Key West
Midfielder
Praised for his defensive expertise and skill to clear the ball shortly, midfielder Kieran Smith precipitated 19 turnovers and scooped 72 floor balls this season. Offensively, he scored 15 targets and was credited with six assists. Smith received 78 faceoffs for a 55.3% win share, making him an asset everywhere in the subject. “Kieran was the form of participant you needed on the sphere always as a result of when he was on the market, you knew we had been in good fingers,” mentioned Piceno.