NCCA's East-West All-Star Women's/Men's Soccer Players Bios

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2009 Women's Soccer All-Star Bios

East Team

Alyssa Bearden

Allyssa...Panther Creek High...5-7...forward...coached by Todd Schuler...as senior, named All-State, All-Conferece, All-Region, Conference Player of the Year...as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Region...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with the College of Charleston where she will major in business administration...wants to pursue a career in market research...her mother is her role model...says "I'm really excited to play and am honored to be selected."

Megan Brigman

Megan...Scotland High...5-8...midfielder...coached by Colin McDavid...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region, team MVP...scored 44 goals...as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Region, team MVP...scored 48 goals...as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-Region, team Offensive Player of the Year, North State team...scored 43 goals...also  named All-Conference, All-Region, and Conference Player of the Year in basketball...named All-Conference in tennis...plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill where she will major in communications...wants to pursue a career in broadcasting...her parents are her role models...her favorite college athlete is Danny Green...favorite pro athlete is Chipper Jones...says "I think it is a great opportunity to represent the East.  I expect to meet other players  and develop my game more."

Taylor Brown

Taylor...Broughton High...5-7...midfielder...coached by Izzy Hernandez...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Region, team captain...named to Clash of Carolinas All-Star Game ...recipient of the Joel B. Long Award for Outstanding Athlete for Character, Leadership, and Sportsmanship...as junior, named All-Conference, Region 3 Public Team, Region 3 Pool Team, ODP National Camp Player...as sophomore, named All-Conference, USL Super Y ODP National Camp Player...Sports Medicine Excellence Award recipient...member of National Honor Society, FCA Leadership, honor roll...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with the University of South Florida where she will major in physical education / sports medicine...wants to pursue a career as a PE teacher, trainer, and coach...her father is her role model...favorite college athlete is Casey Nogueira...favorite pro athlete is Michelle Akers...says "I am honored to be chosen to play in the all-star game.  I expect to make new friendships, enjoy great competition, and build lasting memories.  My favorite verse: ‘I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength' (Phil. 4:13)."

Carrie Dail

Carrie...Swansboro High...5-5...forward...coached by Doug Kidd...as senior, named All-State...as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Area, All-Region, Conference Player of the Year...as sophomore, named All-Region, All- Area...also played basketball and was named All-Conference in cross country and track and field...member of National Honor Society, Interact Club, Student Council...plans to attend UNC Charlotte where she will major in secondary education...wants to pursue a career as a high school teacher...her favorite college athlete is Tobin Heath...favorite pro athlete is Christiano Ronaldo...says "I'm excited to get to play and expect to play against some great competition."

Jennifer Doucette

Jennifer...Wakefield High...5-7...midfielder...coached by Scott Sloan...as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Region, team captain...Excellence in Soccer Award recipient...as junior, named All-Conference, team Defender of the Year...a sophomore, named team Defender of the Year...member of Science Honor Society, Habitat for Humanity...Honor Roll...Lamp of Knowledge Award recipient, Character Counts Award recipient, President's Award for Academic Excellence recipient...plans to attend American University where she will major in environmental policy/international relations...says "I am excited to get the opportunity to play in the all-star game.  I expect to have fun playing with/against the bets high school players is the state."

Berit Hansen

Berit...New Bern High...5-11...goalkeeper...coached by Tim Guter...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, team Most Outstanding Player... selected to play in the Clash of the Carolinas...as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-Conference, Sun-Journal's Co-Player of the Year...member of National Honor Society, All-Academic Team...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with East Carolina University where she will major in pre-med...wants to pursue a career as a sports med doctor for a professional soccer team...her father is her role model...her favorite college athlete is her sister is Kelsey Hansen...favorite pro athlete is Cam Ward...says "I'm excited and honored to be selected to play in the all-star game!  I hope to be able to increase my goal keeping skills and make some new friends!"

Molly Hrudka

Molly...East Chapel Hill High...5-5...midfielder...coached by Mark Kadlecik...as senior, named NCSAA Scholar All-American, All-State, team captain...scored 6 goals, 6 assists...as junior, named All-Conference, team captain...scored 2 goals, 5 assists...as sophomore, named team captain...scored 4 goals, 2 assists...Morehead Scholarship recipient...SGA senator...French Club president...plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill where she will major in biological sciences...Morven Ross is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Ty Lawson...favorite pro athlete is Chris Paul...says "I am excited for the final celebration of our high school soccer careers."

Catherine Knell

Catherine...Hoggard High...5-6...defender...coached by John Teller...as senior, named team captain...as junior, named All-Region, team captain...as sophomore, named All-Region...member of Order of the Viking...senior class president...National Honor Society treasurer...wants to pursue a career as a lawyer...her brother is her role model...favorite college athlete is Casey Barth...says "I'm excited to play and meet new girls.  I hope to have fun and gain better knowledge of the game by playing with better girls."

Erin Koballa

Erin...New Hanover High...5-6...midfielder...coached by Al Pastore...as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, Wilmington Star News Player of the Year...scored 30 goals, 15 assists...as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, Wilmington Star News Player of the Year...scored 25 goals, 12 assists...as sophomore, named All-State, All-Conference, Wilmington Star News Player of the Year...scored 17 goals, 8 assists...holds school record for most goals and points scored in a career...member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Key Club, FCA...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Duke University where she will major in pre-med...wants to pursue a career in sports medicine...her parents are her role models...her favorite college athlete is David McClure...favorite pro athlete is Fernando Torres...says "I am really excited about playing with the top high school athletes in the state!  I hope to experience a competitive and fun game."

Barkley Minton

Barkley...Broughton High...5-7...forward...coached By Izzy Hernandez...as senior, named All-State...second leading scorer in state...as junior, named All-State, All-Region,  All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-Conference, Super Y National Team...also competed in tennis and basketball...plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill where she will major in sports medicine...her Young Life leader Courtney is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Ty Lawson...favorite pro athlete is Lebron James...says "I am very excited to be playing in the all-star game, and I'm expecting great competition."

McKenzie Porter

McKenzie...Sanderson High...5-4...defender...coached by Todd Worley...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, team captain...North /South Clash participant...as junior, named Academic All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Campbell University where she will major in exercise science...wants to pursue a career in sports training...her parents are he role models...her favorite college athlete is Casey Nogueira...favorite pro athlete is Freddy Adu...says "I am excited about playing  in the all-star game.  I will gain by playing with and against the best players in North Carolina."

Katlin Povich

Katlin...New Bern High...5-6...forward...coached by Tim Guter...as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Area, Sun Journal Payer of the Year...a junior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Area...as sophomore, named All-Area, All-Conference, Sun Journal Co-Player of the Year...105 career goals...member of Interact Club, All-Academic Team...senior class vice president...plans to attend East Carolina University where she will major in biology...wants to pursue a career as a dentist or physical therapist...says "I expect to have fun, play a competitive game, and meet many girls I will be playing with or against in college."

Meagan Proper

Meagan...Garner Magnet High...5-5...midfielder...coached by Connie Barnes...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, All-Academic...scored 14 goals, 11 assists...as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, All-Academic...scored 31 goals, 36 assists...as sophomore, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, All-Academic...scored 22 goals, 34 assists...scored 85 career goals and 101 creer assists...twice named Conference Offensive Player of the Year...member of Beta Club, Civitan Club...student council officer, student body treasurer, Junior Marshall, Distinguished Honor Graduate, North Carolina Scholar...plans to attend N.C. State University where she will major in sports management...wants to pursue a career in a management or marketing position for major sports company or team...her coach Connie Barnes is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Tim Tebow...favorite pro athlete is Phillip Rivers...says "I am very honored and excited to have the chance to play with such and elite group of players from across the state!"

Stephanie Rose

Stephanie...White Oak High...5-3...forward...coached by Buddy Carroll...as senior, named All-State, NCSCA Player of the Year, All-American, state championship MVP, Region I Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Region, Jacksonville Daily News All-Area,  Jacksonville Daily News Area Soccer MVP,...scored 50 goals, 21 assists...as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, team MVP, Jacksonville Daily News Offensive Player of the Year, Jacksonville Daily News All-Area, championship game MVP...scored 44 goals, 17 assists...as sophomore, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Jacksonville Daily News All-Area...had 48 goals, 32 assists...also competed in track and field, finishing 2^nd in the state in the 4x400 relay...member of National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Spanish Club...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Wilmington...plans to pursue a career in nursing, sports medicine, or orthopedics...her favorite pro athlete is David Beckham...says "This will be my last high school soccer event, and since I'm playing with some of my premiere team teammates, it will be great to share the field with them one final time.  I expect to gain experience in playing with new teammates that I haven't played with previously. It will be a great way to say goodbye to high school soccer."

Carolyn Talbert

Carrie...New Hanover High...5-4...defender...coached by Al Pastore...as senior, named All-State...as junior, named All-Regional, team Most Valuable Defensive Player, East State Team, US Club National Soccer Champions...as sophomore, named All-Regional, All-Conference, East State Team, Most Valuable Team Player, team Most Valuable Defensive Player...named to Adidas Elite Soccer Program...also competed on the swim team...member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, FCA...plans to attend Meredith College...wants to pursue a career in sports/exercise science or foods and nutrition...her parents are her role models...her favorite college athlete is Tyler Hansbrough...favorite pro athlete is Kobe Bryant...says "I'm excited and honored to be playing in the all-star game.  I am expecting to gain more experience and a challenge before college soccer begins."

Alisha Woodson

Alisha...Wake Forest-Rolesville High...5-4...defender...coached by  Bob Anderson...as senior, named All-State...as sophomore, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference....member of Key Club, Spanish Club...SAFE president...plans to attend Wake Forest University where she will major in journalism / Spanish...wants to pursue a career as an editor...her mother is her role model...her favorite college team is Wake Forest...favorite pro team is Manchester United...says "I think that this will be a cool thing to do before college soccer starts and hopefully a good bonding experience with girls I've been playing against all season."

West Team

Ashley Adler

Ashley...Page High...5-3...midfielder...coached by Zach Osborne...as senior, named All-Conference...as junior, named All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-Conference...member of Young Life, Honor Roll...named AP Scholar...plans to attend the University of South Carolina...wants to pursue a career in medicine...says "I'm very excited, and I hope to have a lot of fun and meet new people."

Erin Cable

Erin...Northeast Guilford High...5-3...goalkeeper...coached by Jim Pielow...as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference, Best Defensive Player, Keeper of the Year...as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference, Best Defensive Player, Keeper of the Year...as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-Regional...member of National Honor Society, Beta Club, Honor Roll...plans to attend N.C. State University where she plans to major in psychology...wants to pursue a career as a criminal profiler...her mother is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Ty Lawson...favorite pro athlete is Kerri Walsh...says "I'm excited to be playing in the game. I hope to gain good relations with people in the program."

Clara Chandler

Clara...Williams High...5-7...midfielder...coached by Randy Wellford...as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, Academic All-Conference...as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference, Academic All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-Conference...member of National Honor Society, DREAM Team...Honor's Graduate...NC Scholar, President's Excellence Award recipient...plans to attend Appalachian State University where she will major in exercise science... her brother Trey Chandler is her role model...says "I am honored to be playing with the selected athletes from across North Carolina.  Their athletic ability and high character are examples of excellence.  I hope to gain new friendships and the pride that we have competed at the highest level together."

Katie Douglas

Katie...A.C. Reynolds High...5-2...defender...coached by Patrick Gladys...as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-WNC, All-Region, Conference Defensive Player of the Year...as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference, All-WNC...as sophomore, named All-Conference...member of National Honor Society...named NC Scholar...graduated Highest Honors...plans to attend Marquette University where she will major in biomedical sciences...wants to pursue a career as a pediatrician...her mother Diane Douglas is her role model...her favorite college athlete is her brother Eric Douglas...favorite pro athlete is Michelle Akers...says "I feel very privileged to have been selected to play in the all-star game, and I hope to make new friends and to represent my school and coach well."

Lindsey Gilbert

Lindsey...Bartlett Yancey High...forward/midfielder...coached by Lynn Massey...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference  Offensive Player of the Year, team Most Outstanding Player...scored 36 goals...as junior, named All-Conference, Danville Register and Bee Player of the Year, team Most Outstanding Offensive Player...scored 42 goals...as sophomore, named All-Conference, Danville Register and Bee Player of the Year, team Most Outstanding Offensive  Player...scored 42 goals...also 3-time female team MVP in cross country...member of Beta Club, Key Club, FFA, Student Government Association (vice president)...plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill where she will major in biology...wants to pursue a career in pediatric medicine...her parents are her role models...her favorite college athlete is Tobin Heath...says she is "honored and very excited" to be playing in the all-star game and expects to gain "wonderful memories."

Bess Goodman

Bess...Grimsley High...5-5...forward...coached by Herk DeGraw...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference...scored 7 goals, 12 assists...as junior, name All-State, All-Region, All-Conference...scored 12 goals, 5 assists...member of national Honor Society...Scholar Athlete Award recipient...NCSAA/ adidas High School Scholar All-America Team...plans to attend the University of the South...her mother is her role model...her sister Carey is her favorite college athlete...says "I'm honored and excited to play in the all-star game with so many other accomplished players from around the state."

Kristen Haney

Kristen...Charlotte Catholic High...6-0...goalkeeper...coached by Gary Hoilett...as senior, named to NCSCA Clash of the Carolinas team...as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-Region, All-Conference...NC ODP 91 Team...also played basketball...member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Elon University...her favorite college athlete is Tyler Hansbrough...favorite pro athlete is Tiger Woods...says "I feel honored to be chosen.  I am excited to play with and against some of the best girls in the state.  I am hoping to learn more about the game and have fun."

Kathryn Lenhart

Kat...A.C. Reynolds High...5-7...midfielder...coached by Patrick Gladys...as senior, named  All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, All-WNC, Conference Player of the Year, team captain...selected to NC/SC Clash of the Carolinas Team...scored school record  33 goals in the season...as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, All-WNC, Conference Player of the Year...JR/SR Showcase participant...as sophomore, named All-Region, All-Conference, All-WNC...JR/SR Showcase participant...member of National Honor Society...school 2009 Scholar Athlete  of the Year...graduated with Highest Honors...plans to attend Macalester College  where she will major in Spanish and pre-med...wants to pursue a career  as a pediatrician or teacher...says she is "excited" to be playing in the all-star game, and she wants "to have fun and learn by playing with and against all-star players."

Samantha McVeigh

Sam...Charlotte Catholic High...5-10...defender...coached by Gary Hoilette...as senior, named All-State...as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-Region, All-Conference...also played basketball where she was named Rebounder of the Year as a sophomore and team MVP as a junior...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Appalachian State University where she will major in pre-dentistry...wants to pursue a career as a dentist or something else in the medical field...her mother is her role model...her favorite college athlete is Ty Lawson...favorite pro athlete is Peyton Manning...says "I am very excited to compete with some of the best  high school players in North Carolina, and I expect to play with and against  a high level of soccer."

Christin Newman

Christin...Page High...5-5...defender...coached by Zack Osborne...as senior, named All-State...as junior, named All-State, All-Area, All-Conference, Area Player of the Year...as sophomore, named All-State, All-Conference, Mellow Mushroom Tournament MVP...also was named All-State and All-Conference in tennis all four years...twice named school Female Athlete of the Year...member of National Honor Society, JCL, Pink Ribbon Club, Journalism...recipient of the Citizen Award, YWCA Girls in Sports Achievement Award...signed an athletic grant-in-aid to play tennis at Virginia Tech where she will  major in engineering...wants to pursue a career in civil engineering...her favorite college athlete is Catherine Newman...favorite pro athlete is Roger Federer...says "I am very excited to get to participate and play against great competition; I hope just hope to have a lot of fun."

Cecilia Nitz

Cissy...Bishop McGuinness Catholic High...5-3...midfielder...coached by Melissa  Anderson...as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-County, school Female Athlete of the Year...as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year...as sophomore, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference...also twice named Conference Runner of the Year and 4-times named All-State in cross country...named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference in track and field...member of National Honor Society...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Campbell University...says "I am looking forward to playing with players I haven't played with before."

Lindsey Nusdeo

Lindsey...Western Guilford High...5-6...defender...coached by George Kennedy...as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Area, Defensive Player of the Year, Regional Player of the Year...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Area, All-Region, Defensive Player of the Year...as sophomore, named All-Conference, All-Region...also competed in volleyball and was named All-Conference in basketball...member of National Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, Beta Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes...plans to attend Elon University...her favorite college athlete is Anthony Nusdeo...favorite pro athlete is Apollo Ohno.

Claire O'Keeffe

Claire...Western Guilford High...5-6...forward...coached by George Kennedy...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference...as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-Region, All-Conference...scored 84 career goals and had 76 career assists...6-time state champion with the 90 Twisters Green Team - team captain... member of the 91 NC ODP team for 5 years...member of National Honor Society, Beta Club...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Elon University...her role model is Chris Brewer...her favorite college athlete is her brother EJ O'Keeffe...favorite pro athlete is David Urlacher...says "I am very pleased to be asked to participate in the all-star game.  It will be fun to play with high school and club teammates in one last soccer match."

Mary Reinhardt

Mary...Mount Tabor High...5-2...forward...coached by Keith Donnelly...as junior, named All-State, All-Region Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-County... scored 25 goals, 15 assists...plans to attend Appalachian State University where she will major in sports management...her father is her role model...says "I feel very honored to be selected for this game and to play. I expect to gain more experience from playing with higher level girls."

Caroline Simpkins

Callie...Northwest Cabarrus High...5-8...forward...coached by Harold Van Klahr...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, team captain and MVP...scored 27 goals, 12 assists...as junior, named All-State, All-South, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, team captain and MVP...scored 29 goals, 9 assists...as sophomore, named All-Conference...scored 20 goals...was also named All-Conference and was the Coach's Award recipient in basketball...member of National Honor Society...named Outstanding Senior...Homecoming Queen...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Duke University...would like to pursue a career in the WPS League...her favorite college athlete is her sister, Emmy Simpkins...favorite pro athlete is Carli Lloyd...says "I'm always up for playing good soccer and meeting new people."

Erin Walker

Erin...Northwood High...5-4...midfielder...coached by Jack Middleton...as senior, named NCHSAA Scholar Athlete, team co-captain...Coach's Award recipient...as junior, named Scholar Athlete...as sophomore, named Scholar Athlete...also played volleyball, where she was named Most Improved Player, and tennis...member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society (secretary), Art Honor Society...North Carolina Academic Scholar...Key Club scholarship recipient...plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill...wants to pursue a career that involves travel...says "I am excited and hope to meet new people and grow and learn as a soccer player."

 

2009 Men's Soccer Roster Bios

East Team

Joseph Babington

Joseph...Cardinal Gibbons High...5-11, 185...forward...coached by Tim Healy...as senior, named All-State, All-Conference...as junior, named All-State, All-Conference, Revenscroft All-Tournament...team leading scorer...as sophomore, state championship MVP...team leading scorer...member of National Honor Society...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Wilmington where he will major in business...his father is his role model...favorite college athlete is Roane Babington...favorite pro athlete is C. Ronaldo...says "I am very excited for the all-star game, and I am very thankful  for  getting the opportunity  to participate in such a meaningful event.  I expect to meet many of the athletes I have played against over the years."

Nick Butterly

Nick...Green Hope High...6-1...back...coached by Andrew Chadwick...as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, team captain...as junior, named All-Conference, team captain and MVP...Honor Roll...plans to attend Elon University...his father is his role model...his favorite pro athletes are Michael Essien and John Terry...says "I am excited to play the best high school players in the state."

Klay Davis

Klay...Jacksonville High...6-0, 180...goalkeeper...coached by David Miller...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-South, All-Conference, NSCAA Scholar All-American...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Region...as sophomore, had 15 shut-outs and .81 goals against average...also played baseball...his father is his role model...his brother Klint is his favorite college athlete...favorite pro athlete is Tim Howard...says "I feel honored to be chosen for this game.  I am expecting to gain the friendships of some of the best players in the state."

Ethan Durland

Ethan...Leesville Road High...6-0, 165...forward...coached by Chip Stone...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference...Clash of the Carolinas participant...scored 5 goals, 11 assists...as junior, named All-State...scored 13 goals, 18 assists...as sophomore, named All-Conference...scored 4 goals, 10 assists...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Appalachian State University where he will major in exercise science...wants to pursue a career in physical therapy or PDL soccer...his brother Zeke is his role model...favorite college athlete is Carlos Cipriano...favorite pro athlete is Bo Jackson.

Eli Garner

Eli...Cedar Ridge High...5-10, 170...forward...coached by Brian Oswald...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, team MVP...leading goal scorer in the state for 2008...as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, team MVP...as sophomore, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference...recipient of the Academic Achievement Award...plans to attend UNC Chapel Hill where he will major in business...wants to pursue a career in professional soccer...his parents are his role models...favorite college athlete is Hansboro...favorite pro athlete is Christiano Ronaldo...says "I'm really excited and honored to play.   I expect to get a little more recognition from other coaches and see some old friends."

Scott Goodwin

Scott...Broughton High...6-0, 175...goalkeeper...coached by Izzy Hernandez...as senior, named NSCAA All-American, All-State...as junior, named All-State...played on state championship team...as sophomore, played on state championship team...member of National Honor Society...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Chapel Hill where he will major in science...wants to pursue a career in research science...favorite college athlete is Ty Lawson...favorite pro athlete Peter Cech...says "I am looking forward to gaining some experience at a high level that I can carry with me into college this fall."

Domenico Grillo

Domenico...Ashley High...5-10, 165...midfielder...coached by Giles Roberts...as senior, named All-State, Region III Player of the Year, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year...Clash of the Carolinas participant...as junior, played for the Pateadores, a USDA team from Mission Viejo, California...as sophomore, led Terry Sanford High in scoring...undecided about which college he will attend...plans to major in business...his favorite pro athlete is Messi...says "I can't wait to play in the all-star game. I will gain experience by playing a higher level, and I expect to be challenged."

Elliot Grlj

Elliot...Leesville Road High...5-10, 165...back...coached by Chip Stone...named All-Conference, All-Region, team captain and MVP...had 1 assist...as junior, named All-Conference...had 3 assists...also competed in indoor track...member of Key Club, Spanish Club...plans to attend UNC Wilmington where he will major in pre-medicine / biology...wants to pursue a career as an orthopedic physicians assistant...his father Steven Grlj is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Tim Tebow...favorite pro athlete is John Terry...says "It is an honor to be playing in the all-star game with the best soccer layers in North Carolina.  This experience will be a greatly remembered one.  I am expecting this experience to be very fun and competitive, and I am anticipating a great game."

Gentry Johnson

Gentry...New Hanover High...6-2,180...back...coached by Al Pastore...as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference, All-Area...19 goals against in 25 games...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Area...as sophomore, named All-Conference, NC Olympic Development team...member of Lyceum Academy Honor Program...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Francis Marion University...Gen. George S. Patton is his role model...favorite college athlete is Cody Arnoux...favorite pro athlete is Michael Jordan...says he is "excited to play in the all-star game. It's another opportunity to play the game I love and bond with my peer group before facing many again at the college level."

Taylor Jones

Taylor...Fuquay-Varina High...5-9, 155...back...coached by James Mountford...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference...as junior, named All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-Conference...member of Beta Club, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society...Key Club secretary...Junior Marshall...plans to attend Hobart College...his favorite pro athlete is Ryan Giggs...says "I am honored to be playing in the all-star game.  It is a great way to finish my high school career, and the high level of competition and the atmosphere will help me prepare for the college game."

Vincent Llana

Vincent...Broughton High...forward...coached by Izzy Hernandez...as senior, named All-State, All-Region...tied for school leading scorer...Clash of the Carolinas participant...as junior, named All-Conference...played on state championship team...as sophomore, named team captain...played on state championship team...plans to attend Longwood University where he will major in computer science...his favorite pro athlete is Fernando Torres...says "I expect to play with some of the best players in the state who hopefully I can call my friends afterwards."

Gabe Latigue

Gabe...Panther Creek High...5-9, 150...midfielder...coached by Todd Schuler...as senior, named All-State, All-South, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year...as junior, named All-State, All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-Conference...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Elon University...his favorite pro athlete is Ronaldinho...says "It's an honor to be chosen to play.  I hope to gain a learning experience."

John Mendoza

John...West Brunswick High...5-8, 142...midfielder...coached by Trip Smith...no biographical information provided.

Martin Murphy

Martin...Green Hope High...6-0, 170...midfielder...coached by Andrew Chadwick...as senior, named All-State, All-Conference....Golden Boot recipient...as junior, Golden Boot recipient...as sophomore, named All-Conference...Golden Boot recipient...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Chapel Hill...his father is his role model...his favorite pro athlete is Frank Lampard...says "I think it is a privilege and an honor to be asked to play in this game."

Christian Rhue

Christian...Swansboro High...5-11, 160...midfielder...coached by Doug Kidd...as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, All-Region, All-Area Offensive Player of the Year...scored 19 goals, 20 assists...as junior, named All-Area...member of National Honor Society...plans to attend UNC Wilmington where he will major in international studies...after college he wants to join the Peace Corps....favorite pro athlete is Lionel Messi...says "It's a great honor to be recognized as one of the best from the state.  I'm looking forward to competing with people I know and who are the best in they game they play."

Joshua Woodburn

Josh...Franklinton High...6-5, 185...forward...coached by Deran Coe...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference...Clash of the Carolinas participant...as junior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-Region, All-Conference...plans to attend Longwood University...says "I expect to play with some of the best players in the state who hopefully I can call my friends afterwards."

West Team

Aaron Adams

Aaron...Northwest Guilford High...6-0, 180...forward...coached by Marc Calderone...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, News and Record Player of the Year, team MVP...scored 31 goals, 10 assists...as junior, named All-Conference...member of National Honor Society...FCA vice president...Magna Cum-laud...plans to attend N.C. State where he will major in engineering...wants to  start his own business...his favorite college athlete is Tyrod Taylor....favorite pro athlete is Lance Armstrong...says "I'm extremely excited and honored to represent my coach, my school, and my team in the all-star game.  I want to meet some soccer players from around the area."

Turner Almond

Turner...Shelby High...6-0, 165...midfielder...coached by David Steeves...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, Conference MVP, team MVP...as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference, team MVP...as sophomore, named All-Conference...also played football where he was twice named  All-Conference Kicker of the Year...member of National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, FCA, and leader of Young Life...signed and athletic grant-in-aid with Wofford College where he will major in finance...wants to pursue a career in investment banking...says "A lot of the players are guys I've played with for a long time. It will be a fun competition prior to college."

Nate Badke

Nate...Charlotte Catholic High...6-2, 185...defender...coached by Oscar Huertas del Pino...as senior, named All-Conference, All-Charlotte Observer, All-Region, All-County, Charlotte Weekly's Top 10 Players of 2008, team captain...as junior, named All-Conference, All-Region, All-County, All-Charlotte Observer, team captain...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Charlotte where he will major in exercise science...wants to own and run his own business...his brother Jake is his role model...his favorite pro athlete is Rio Ferdinand...says "I'm very honored and proud to be selected to play in this event.  Hopefully I can take something out of it for my playing years in college."

Jeff Basey

Jeff...Northwest Guilford High...6-3, 185...goalkeeper...coached by Marc Calderone...as senior, averaged 4.8 saves per game....0.36 goals per game....20/25 shut outs...as junior, averaged 11.4 saves per game...0.60 goals per game...10/20 shut outs...as sophomore, averaged 9.2 saves per game...0.71 goals per game...13/21 shut outs...member of National Honor Society...FCA president...recipient of the Viking Award and the Biology Award...plans to attend N.C. State University where he will major in biomedical engineering...his favorite pro athlete is Tim Howard...says "It is a great honor to play in the all-star game."

Ronal Castellanos

Ronal...North Forsyth High...5-3, 140...forward...coached by John Timmons...as senior, named All-State...member of Spanish Honor Society...honor roll...plans to attend Guilford College...wants to pursue a career in professional soccer...his little brother is his role model...his favorite pro athlete is Christiano Ronaldo...says "It's an honor to me . worked hard throughout the season, and I will love and enjoy playing in this game."

Justin Davis

Justin...Myers Park High...6-0, 155...midfielder...coached by Bucky McCarley...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Observer Player of the Year, All-County, Player of the Year, All-Conference, All-Conference Player of the Year, ESPN Rises Southeast Region Athlete of the Week, state championship game MVP...scored 20 goals, 15 assists...member of Student Government, Red Cross...Senior Committee Chair...Eagle Scout...plans to attend the University of South Carolina where he will study  business / law...his grandfather and his youth pastor are his role models...his favorite college athlete is Ty Lawson...favorite pro athlete is Lance Armstrong...says "I expect to gain valuable experience."

Luciano Delbono

Luciano...R.J.Reynolds High...5-9, 155...midfielder...coached by Adam Gal...as senior, named All-County, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year...team top scorer...as junior, named All-County, All-Conference, All-State, team MVP...as sophomore, named to state team...also competed in swimming and track and field...member of Key Club, National Junior Honor Society...Spanish Club secretary...Junior Marshall...Academic Excellence Award recipient...plans to attend Wake Forest University where he will major in biology...wants to pursue a career as a pro player or a doctor...his parents are his role models...his favorite college athlete is Sam Cronin...favorite pro athlete is Lionel Messi...says "I feel honored.  I am hoping to gain more exposure at a higher level and play against people I will have to face the next 4 years."

Taylor Hendrick

Taylor...Forestview High...6-1, 160...defender...coached by David Shearer...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, Conference Player of the Year, NSCAA Academic All-American...played in the State Games...as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference, team Top Midfielder...as sophomore, named team Rookie of the Year...Top 10 in class...voted Best All-Around in class...plans to attend Clemson University where he will major in biomedical engineering...wants to pursue a career in engineering or genetics...his youth minister Matt Agee is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Gerald Henderson...favorite pro athlete is Pablo Mastroni...says he is "honored" to be playing in the all-star game and expects a "good experience with other top player in the state."

Ronnie Hreha

Ronnie...T.C. Roberson High...6-1, 185...goalkeeper...coached by Rob Wilcher...as senior, named All-Region, All-Conference, team captain...WNC Shutout leader...had 115 saves, 11 goals against, 16 shutouts...as junior, named team captain...AP English Merit Award recipient...graduated with honors...Lees McRae Honors Program...plans to attend Lees McRae College where he will major in athletic training/physical therapy...wants to pursue a career training and rehabilitating athletes and coaching soccer...his favorite pro athlete is Iker Casillas...says "I am honored to play with such a high level of talent."

Joe Hughes

Joe...Lake Norman High...6-0, 165...forward...coached by Jon Mertes...as senior, named All-State, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, All-Region...set team assists record...played on state championship team...as junior, played on state championship team...also competed in track and field where he set school records in the 100m race, 200m race, 4x100m relay, and 4x200m relay...member of Beta Club...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with Georgia Southern University where he will major in pre-pharmacy...his parents are his role models...his favorite college athlete is Ty Lawson...favorite pro athlete is Brian Dawkins...says "I am excited for the opportunity to play with the best players in high school soccer.  I hope to meet some nice dudes."

Chase Johnston

 Chase...Jay M. Robinson High...5-7, 152...midfielder...coached by Michael Hoke...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, team captain...as junior, named All-Conference...also competed in basketball, football and track and field...member of Beta Club...Student Body President...Legacy Award recipient...plans to attend the University of Richmond where he will major in medicine / orthopedics...wants to pursue a career in orthopedic medicine...his father is his role model...his favorite pro athlete is Christiano Renaldo...says "I look forward to a great competition with friends and playing against and with the best."

Robert May

Robert...T.C. Roberson High...5-10, 150...defender...coached by Rob Wilcher...as senior, named All-State, All-South, All-Region, Conference Player of the Year, team MVP and captain...as junior, named All-State, All-Region, team MVP and captain...recipient of the Sportsmanship Award at Brittany Showcase...as sophomore, named all-Region, All-Conference...member of National Honor Society, Interact Club...special education volunteer/tutor...Special Olympics volunteer...Kids Voting volunteer...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Charlotte where he will major in sports marketing...wants to pursue a career working for a major athletic company or professional team...his father Gene May is his role model...favorite college athlete is Ben Newman...favorite pro athlete is Leo Messi...says "I'm excited to play  with my friends for the last time before we go off to college."

Michael Nelson

Michael...A.C. Reynolds High...6-2, 198...defensive...coached by Patrick Gladys...as senior, named All-State, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Defensive Player of the Year, All-WNC, team captain...as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference, All-WNC...played in State Games...as sophomore, named All-Region, All-Conference All-WNC...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with King College where he will major in physical therapy or sports management...wants to pursue a career as a physical therapist or teacher/coach...his father is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Tyler Hansbrough...favorite pro athlete is Dwayne Wade...says "I feel honored to play in the game. I expect to gain new friends and a great memory from the experience."

Ben Robertson

Ben...Watauga High...6-0, 160...midfielder...coached by Johnnie Gailes...as senior, named All-State, team MVP and captain...scored 26 goals, 26 assists...set school record for most assists in a game (5), a season (26), and career (41)...as junior, named All-Region, All-Conference, team MVP...scored 15 goals, 5 assists...as sophomore, scored 2 goals, 10 assists...member of National Honors Society, Beta Club, Interact Club, Key Club, DREAM Team...plans to attend Oglethorpe University where he will major in physics...wants to pursue a career as an engineer...his father Dan Robertson is his role model...his favorite college athlete is Cody Arnoux...favorite pro athlete is Lionel Messi...says "I am honored to have been selected to play in the all-star game.  I hope to have fun while representing my high school in the game."

Cort Smith

Cort...Smokey Mountain High...6-5, 215...midfielder...as senior, named All-Region, All-Region Defensive Player of the Year, All-Conference, team captain...as junior, named All-Region, All-Region Offensive Player of the Year, All-Conference...as sophomore, named All-Conference...also played basketball where he was named All-Conference and All-Conference Tournament Team...member of National Honor Society, Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (chairman), honor roll...says "I feel very honored and excited to be playing in the all-star game.  I feel I will have a great experience and play against some great players.  I expect to make new friends."

Donnie Smith

Donnie...Charlotte Catholic High...5-11, 155...midfielder...coached by Oscar Huertes del Pino...as senior, named All-State, All-South, All-Region, All-Conference, Conference Player of the Year, team captain...played on state championship team...scored 36 goals, 19 assists...as junior, named All-Region, Region Player of the Year, team captain...scored 26 goals, 15 assists...as sophomore, scored 13 goals, 7 assists...named 2008-2009 Charlotte Catholic Wendy's Heisman winner...member of National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Fellowship of Christian Athletes...signed an athletic grant-in-aid with UNC Charlotte...his favorite college athlete is Chris Wells...favorite pro athlete is Ryan Giggs...says "I'm very excited to play in the all-star game. It's a great honor, and I'm thankful for this opportunity.  I'm expecting to meet new teammates and take part in what should be an entertaining game."