All-First Coast: The Times-Union's 2023-24 team for high school boys soccer
The Times-Union recognizes the 2023-24 All-First Coast team in boys soccer. Selections are based on factors including season achievements, overall statistics, observations from the Times-Union sports staff, nominations from coaches and quality of schedule.
FIRST TEAM
G T.J. Belz, Sr., Creekside
Made saves in bunches for regional semifinalist Knights, ending with 0.83 GAA.
D Marius Tulip, Sr., Mandarin
Overlapping fullback was devastating when raiding from outside or finishing in the air, scoring four times.
D Sasha Maric, Sr., Mandarin
Dominant central defender scored twice, added an assist as Mustangs limited opponents to 14 total goals; committed to UNF.
D Rayneil Robinson, Sr., Beachside
Tall, powerful defender solidified back line for district runners-up.
D Abdul Mujib Musa, Sr., Stanton
Speedy outside back scored four goals and 10 assists; also contributed on occasion as striker.
M Omar Trto, Jr., Mandarin
Directed Mustang midfield on road to Class 7A semifinal; scored 9 goals, 18 assists.
M Christian Denegri, Sr., Creekside
Determined defensive midfielder chipped in with 11 assists and a pair of goals.
M Ayden Ashchi, Sr., Bolles
Versatile senior overcame injuries to excel in roles from defense to forward line for regional finalists; scored 5 goals, 6 assists.
M Will Morales, Sr., Bolles
Creative attacking midfielder led Bulldogs with 12 goals, 13 assists.
F Lucas Horvath, Sr., Fleming Island
Powerful center forward struck hard from any range; 12 goals, 11 assists.
F Zion Wise, Sr., Englewood
Deadly one-on-one dribbler thrilled for Rams with 17 goals, 11 assists.
SECOND TEAM
G Chris Maxey, Sr., Atlantic Coast
Keeper steered Stingrays into Gateway Conference final.
D Maddux Carregal, Sr., Menendez
Reliable, athletic Falcons defender was strong on ground and in air; also scored twice.
D Tyler Ghazanfari, Jr., Nease
Led defense-minded Panthers to regional semifinal and tied for team lead with four goals.
D Elias Zablah, Sr., Bartram Trail
Third-year starter a key anchor on Bears team that allowed under a goal per game.
M Jackson Hartford, Sr., Creekside
Tireless wingback also fueled Knights' offense with 8 goals, 13 assists.
M David Garcia, Jr., Mandarin
Valuable Mustang scored three goals, eight assists as all-around utility contributor.
M Fabriany Restrepo-Chilito, Sr., Englewood
Controlled midfield tempo in Rams' best season for two decades, with 10 goals and 13 assists.
M Ethan Ash, Sr., Ponte Vedra
Hard-working and athletic multi-sport midfielder brightened season for Sharks.
M Amare Jackson, Sr., Sandalwood
Active wide midfielder scored nine goals for much-improved Saints.
F Kyle Jackson, Jr., St. Joseph
Indispensable striker scored 15 goals, nearly two-thirds of Flashes' total, in surge to Class 2A semifinals.
F Taylor Suarez, Sr., Fleming Island
Major scoring threat for Golden Eagles, breaking away for 16 goals and 8 assists.
THIRD TEAM
G Evan Miriello, Sr., Nease
A 100-save keeper; recorded 1.06 GAA in Panthers' run to Region 1-6A second round.
D Gordon Whitcomb, Sr., Wolfson
Scored twice and anchored center of field for Wolfpack.
D Atzel Salitre, Sr., Clay
Defensive cornerstone for Blue Devils in their playoff return.
D Landon Liotta, Sr., Beachside
Solid left-sided defender helped Barracudas' excellent goal-stopping record.
M Mathias Malvicino, Sr., St. Augustine
Top performer for Yellow Jackets scored 9 goals, 8 assists.
M Tristan Riggs, Sr., Yulee
Anchored midfield on tough Hornets squad that reached regional semis.
M Mateo Rojas, Sr., Bishop Kenny
Scored twice with four assists for regional semifinalist Crusaders, making impact from deep position.
M Adrian Medina, Sr., Sandalwood
Energized Saints' attack with 13 goals and 7 assists.
F Danny Moreno, Jr., Mandarin
Exciting and speedy wing forward starred in season's second half, led Mustangs with 16 goals.
F Aaron Wiley, Sr., Keystone Heights
Topped Northeast Florida goals list with 37 scores and 12 assists, coming second in state.
F Pierson Smith, Sr., Bartram Trail
Blasted potent shots for nine goals against difficult Bears schedule.
HONORABLE MENTION
F Xavier Abuhl, Jr., Middleburg; F Nathan Altom, Jr., Baker County; F Corban Berrang, Jr., St. Johns Country Day; G Ben Boege, Jr., St. Joseph; M Luke Brunt, Jr., Keystone Heights; D Jesus Cadet, Sr., Englewood; M Ryan Chacon, Sr., Nease; G Ridge Cullen, Sr., Providence; D Cade Dailey, Sr., Fleming Island; F Erick Dilbert, Sr., Raines; F Lennox Dunkley, Sr., Orange Park; G Brogan Earley, Sr., Bartram Trail; D Lorenzo Espinoza, Jr., Sandalwood; G Anthony Fiore, Sr., Clay; F Gabriel Genchi, Sr., White; D Smyth Gover, Sr., Atlantic Coast; M Cuatro Hillis, Sr., Episcopal; M Paul Hulen, Sr., Menendez; F Bryce Huntley, Sr., Keystone Heights; F Zach Joiner, Sr., Stanton; F Aaron Kadas, Sr., Bartram Trail; M Noah Kurek, Sr., St. Joseph; F Max Lockett, Sr., Bolles; G Patrick Lyden, Sr., Fernandina Beach; G John Marinatos, Sr., Bolles; M Aidan Mark, Sr., Creekside; D Jackson Martin, Sr., Bishop Kenny; M Alan Marutov, Sr., Menendez; F Finn McEnany, Sr., Bolles; G Drew Monti, So., Episcopal; F Cameron Mueller, Sr., Creekside; M Darwin Munoz Rojas, Sr., Englewood; G Isaac Murie, Sr., Sandalwood; F James O'Neal, Jr., Wolfson; M Jackson Pallen, Sr., Oakleaf; M Cole Perez, So., Oakleaf; F Ford Rachels, Sr., Episcopal; D Sergey Rakhamimov, Sr., Mandarin; D Avi Rawal, Sr., Stanton; D Luke Renne, Sr., Mandarin; F Noah Romyanond, Sr., Fletcher; M Marcos Sainz, So., Oakleaf; G Gavin Salomone, Sr., Bishop Kenny; D Luke Stenson, Jr., Bolles; M Shawn Timme, Jr., St. Joseph; M Daniel Vizcarrondo, Jr., Fleming Island; F Caleb Zeigler, Jr., Christ's Church.
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