PREP SOCCER: Cullman's Atchison, West Point's Segundo collect top honors; Other local standouts also earn All-State recognition
May 21—Cullman's Elley Atchison and West Point's Omar Segundo received deserving honors when the Alabama High School Soccer Coaches Association announced its All-State teams on Tuesday.
Atchison (Class 6A girls) and Segundo (Class 5A boys) each garnered first-team accolades in their respective classifications following outstanding senior campaigns.
Atchison was voted team captain and MVP this past season — and Cullman coach Luke Hackbarth couldn't think of anyone more worthy of this recognition.
"Elley always led by example and put in the work both on the field and in the classroom," he said. "She is a shining example of leadership 101 and being coachable. Her positive attitude and great effort, coupled with her mental toughness no matter the position we asked her to play, should be praised. For Elley, it was always, 'What can I do to help the team?'"
Segundo, meanwhile, racked up 24 goals and 13 assists for the Warriors this past season and graduates as the program's all-time leader in both categories with 69 goals and 39 assists.
West Point coach Jacob Brown, much like Hackbarth, offered effusive praise for his senior.
"Omar has been a phenomenal leader for our program," he said. "I expect big things from him at the next level and I am honored to have been a part of his life and development as a player."
Several other local standouts also earned recognition. See capsules below.
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Varsity Boys
(Class 6A)
Name: Wyatt Harris
Team: Cullman
Class: Senior
Position: Keeper
All-State Status: Second Team
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(Class 5A)
Name: Omar Segundo
Team: West Point
Class: Senior
Position: Defender
All-State Status: First Team
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Name: Josh Shannon
Team: West Point
Class: Junior
Position: Midfielder
All-State Status: Second Team
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(Honorable Mention)
Name: Gianpaolo Cipollari
Team: Cullman
Class: Sophomore
Position: Midfielder
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Name: Josue Sanchez
Team: Cullman
Class: Junior
Position: Forward
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Name: Jonathan Diaz
Team: Fairview
Class: Senior
Position: Defender
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Name: Danny Martin
Team: Fairview
Class: Freshman
Position: Defender
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Name: Carlos Medina
Team: Fairview
Class: Sophomore
Position: Forward
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Name: Jacob Bencze
Team: West Point
Class: Senior
Position: Keeper
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Name: Ryan Douglas
Team: West Point
Class: Senior
Position: Defender
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Name: Julio Furente
Team: West Point
Class: Freshman
Position: Defender
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Name: Deacon Lindsey
Team: West Point
Class: Sophomore
Position: Defender
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Varsity Girls
(Class 6A)
Name: Elley Atchison
Team: Cullman
Class: Senior
Position: Defender
All-State Status: First Team
