Boys' soccer
Players of the Year
Tiago Delboni, Medford
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An easy choice for player of the year, this All-American is making his second appearance on the All-Scholastic team. He led the Mustangs to their second straight Division 1 North and EMass titles. He led the Mustangs in scoring this fall with 31 goals and 21 assists. For his career, he finished with 127 points. He has twice been named the Greater Boston League MVP as the Mustangs captured at least a share of the league title both years. He is a three-time EMass All-Star. He brought his best when his team needed it most, scoring the winner in the Division 1 North final in overtime to defeat Newton North. He is undecided about college. |
Dan McGuire, Marblehead
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This senior striker broke numerous school records this season for the Magicians on his way to leading the team to the Northeastern Conference title. His 24 goals and 15 assists were single-season school records. He also owns the career scoring record with 59 goals and 31 assists. A four-year varsity starter, he was voted NEC MVP this year. He excels in the classroom, is a National Honor Society member, and has a 3.6 GPA. He also runs indoor track. He enjoys basketball, computers, and video games. He has narrowed his college choices to Wheaton, Boston College, North Carolina State, North Carolina, Quinnipiac, and Elon. |
Mike DeSantis, Stoneham
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Last year this spot was held by Stoneham's Jason Ring. This fall it's Mike DeSantis's turn. The Spartans could not claim the elusive state title this year, but with the help of this junior, they got all the way to the final game of the season. But with the help of DeSantis's strong play on both ends of the field, they captured the Division 3 EMass and North sectional titles, as well as the Middlesex League crown. DeSantis tallied 7 goals and 16 assists this season from his center midfield position. He was named the Middlesex League MVP and an EMass All-Star. In the winter, he suits up for the varsity basketball team. He plays club soccer for the Appian Soccer Club. |
Coaches of the Year
George Scarpelli, Medford
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In his seven years at the helm, Scarpelli has put together one of the top boys' soccer programs in EMass. Led by All-Scholastic Tiago Delboni, his team has won consecutive MIAA Division 1 North sectional titles, as well as a share of the Greater Boston League title each of the last two years. This year he led the Mustangs to a 20-1-2 record, their only loss coming in the state championship to perennial power Ludlow. Scarpelli is a graduate of Medford High and Salem State, where he played soccer. He also coaches the softball team in the spring and enjoys playing golf in his spare time. "It was a pleasure coaching a group of boys that showed character, class, and pride at all times." |
Jim Braga, Middleboro
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The Sachems were the surprise team of the Division 2 South sectional this year, but not to anyone who had followed the team during the season. The Sachems finished second in the Patriot League but caught fire in the MIAA tournament, capturing the Division 2 South and EMass championships before falling in the state final to Westboro. Braga is in his second stint as coach. He also led the team for the 1989 and '90 seasons. A graduate of Middleboro and Northeastern, he enjoys carpentry in his spare time. On his team he said, "I was blessed with a very dedicated group of kids. My captains were outstanding, on the field and off." One of the captains, Mike Delaney, earned All-Scholastic honors. |
Jack Browne, Norwell
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In his three years as the varsity coach, Browne has continued the tradition of Norwell soccer success. This season he led the Clippers to a 20-3 record that included another South Shore League title and the MIAA Division 3 South sectional title after a victory over Medway in penalty kicks. Norwell's season ended in a 2-0 loss to Stoneham in the EMass final. Browne's career record stands at 47-11-3. Before becoming the varsity coach, he spent 12 years as the Clippers' junior varsity coach. Browne is a graduate of North Quincy, where he played soccer, basketball, and baseball. He attended Eastern Nazarene. In the spring, he coaches the softball team. He enjoys spending time in the outdoors with his family in his spare time. |
The All-Scholastics
Mike Delaney, Middleboro
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The Sachems reached their first state final this year, thanks in large part to the scoring ability of Delaney. He has led the Sachems in scoring in each of the last three seasons, finishing his career with 44 goals and 19 assists. This year he continued the scoring parade, totaling 17 goals and eight assists. He was a two-year captain and a two-time Patriot League All-Star. An honor roll student and a student council member, Delaney also participates in student government. He plays club soccer for the Bay State Clippers, and he won a Bay State Games gold medal in 2002. He would like to attend a school in the Northeast-10. |
Andre Freitas, Everett
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In a school with a long and distinguished football history, Freitas is proving Everett isn't a one-sport city. This two-time Greater Boston League All-Star led the Crimson Tide to a share of the GBL title with Medford, a 10-3-5 record, and a No. 7 seed in the Division 1 North tournament. Freitas finished his career with 38 goals and 49 assists. An honor roll student, he also runs track. He was a member of the Bay State Games Metro squad that took home the gold medal last summer. In his spare time he enjoys music and traveling. |
Tim Galligan, Framingham
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One of the top goalkeepers in the toughest conference in the state, Galligan has been a three-year starter that the Flyers will have difficulty replacing. He has posted 23 shutouts in the last two years and been named a Bay State Conference All-Star each year. This year he was also named to the EMass All-star team as well as being named All-New England. A three-year starter, he finished with a 0.39 goals against average. As a junior he sported a slightly higher 0.50 GAA. He plays baseball for the Flyers in the spring. In his spare time he is a tutor at Framingham. He is undecided about his college plans. |
Brendan Lawless, Nauset
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For nearly the entire season, this goalkeeper was a brick wall for the Clippers. He has been a durable keeper, playing in every minute of every game the last two years. With Lawless in the net, Nauset rolled through the season, winning the Atlantic Coast League title, as well as capturing the Division 1 South sectional crown. Nauset dropped a heartbreaker to Medford in penalty kicks in the EMass final. He has recorded 36 shutouts in the last three years, including 19 this season. He finished the year with a microscopic 0.17 goals against average. He is considering Southern Conn. Southern N.H., Merrimack, and Providence. |
Matt Lemire, Ipswich
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The rest of the Cape Ann League is happy to see this prolific scorer graduate. Lemire is the all-time leading scorer in the Cape Ann League. Twice he was named Player of the Year in the CAL. He is making his second straight appearance on the All-Scholastic team. He is a three-time member of the EMass All-Star team, and twice was named All-State. With the graduation of some key teammates, he took more of a goal scoring role for the Tigers and it showed as he finished the season with 28 goals and 14 assists. He is a CAL All-Star in Lacrosse, and a tricaptain on the Tigers' basketball team. |
Matt Maloney, Newton North
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This defensive stalwart was a key part of the Tigers' magical run through the Division 1 North tournament. Coming in as the 16th seed, Newton North beat top-seeded Everett, then went on to beat Acton-Boxboro and Madison Park before falling in overtime to Medford in the sectional final. He is a two-time Bay State Conference All-Star, and an EMass All-Star this year. He is a member of the basketball team in the winter and enjoys music and reading as hobbies. An honor roll student, he has narrowed his college choices to Tufts, Williams, and Washington University. |
Alex Martin, Natick
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Scoring is at a premium in the defensive-minded Bay State Conference, but that didn't seem to be a problem for this senior. A two-time Bay State All-Star, he was voted MVP of the league this year as he tallied 10 goals and nine assists for the Redmen from his center midfield position. He was named to the All-State and All-New England teams as captain of the Redmen. A four-year varsity starter, he has earned a 3.2 GPA. He enjoys sailing and wakeboarding in his spare time. He plays club soccer for the Boston Blast. He hopes to attend Babson College and continue his soccer career. |
Kiel Milliken, Silver Lake
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In its final year as a joint school, Silver Lake went out with an Old Colony League title, thanks to this high-scoring senior. A two-time OCL All-Star, he was named league MVP this season. He is also a two-tme EMass All-Star, and an All-New England selection. He is a four-year member of the varsity basketball team and enjoys chess in his spare time. He has played club soccer for the Galway Rovers, and the Cape Cod Crusaders, and has participated in the Bay State Games. He is considering Merrimack, Southern N.H., St. Anselm, Rhode Island College, and New England College. |
Derek Rocha, Durfee
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Next fall Durfee will take the field without this talented senior for the first time in four years. He has been the Hilltoppers' leading scorer all four years he's been on the varsity, finishing this season with 25 goals. He led the Hilltoppers on a great run through the tournament, knocking off defending EMass champion Dartmouth, and perennial power Weymouth before falling in the South sectional final to Nauset. He also plays volleyball, and enjoys outdoor sports, cars, and traveling as his other hobbies. He plans to go to college and though he's not sure where, there's a good bet soccer is in his future. |
Lee Soares, Dartmouth
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This gifted scorer spent much of the season playing hurt, and his statistics may have suffered a bit. But his mere presence on the field forced many teams to devise strategies to stop him. A two-time All-Scholastic, he led the Indians to the EMass title as a junior, but they were upset in the second round this year by Durfee, abruptly ending a spectacular career. He finished this season with 15 goals and 19 assists and ended his career with 50 goals and 33 assists. He plays club soccer for the Dream Team. He hopes to study law and architecture in college. |
John Tarson, Acton-Boxboro
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Another senior that Dual County League coaches are not sorry to see graduate. His leadership skills were respected enough he was selected captain for two years. This prolific scorer led the Colonials to the DCL title while earning MVP honors in the league. He is a three time DCL All-Star as well as a three-time EMass All-Star. He finished this season with 18 goals and 14 assists, putting his career totals at 42 goals and 32 assists. He also plays on the basketball team. He is a solid student, posting a 3.2 GPA. When is isn't wearing a Colonials uniform, he plays club soccer for the Boston Bolts. |
Craig Williams, Carver
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Scoring and machine are the two best words to describe this senior. Williams has caused many headaches for South Shore League opponents on his way to becoming one of the most prolific scorers in the state. This season he recorded 39 goals and 20 assists, ending his career with a mind-boggling 93 goals and 41 assists. A three-time South Shore League All-Star, and a two-time EMass All-Star, he enjoys watching sports, and is a loyal Boston sports fan. He plays soccer year-round, in indoor leagues and town soccer. He has narrowed his college choices to Massasoit, Dean, and Springfield. |
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The All-Scholastic boys' soccer team was selected by the school sports staff. Selection is limited to schools that compete in EMass leagues as defined by the MIAA. Text by Nick French. Photos by Lane Turner.
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