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Boys’ Soccer
All-Area First Team
Forward
JAX PINKSTON, Unionville – One of the area’s most feared scorers, Pinkston poured in 12 goals and 11 assists this fall despite having to deal with some nagging injuries. The Longhorns were shutout four times in 2024 and those were the only games in which Pinkston did not register a point. “He was our best player,” said Unionville head coach Rich Garber. “He is strong on the ball and has the ability to create his own shot as well as being able to create opportunities for his teammates.”
JACK WEIKERT, Great Valley – The senior poured in an area-best 16 goals and led the Patriots to the state semifinals. He was named the Ches-Mont American MVP and earned all-state honors by the Pa Soccer Coaches Associaiton. “If he gets the ball in space, look out,” said Henderson coach Chaz Wilson. “Speed, strength, athleticism, and the ability to score goals from a variety of situations made him a dynamic and impactful player,” added his coach Dave Moffett.
MATT SWEENEY, West Chester East – By amassing 30 points on the season, the senior was among Chester County’s most prolific scorers and distributors. With 14 goals and 16 assists, Sweeney was a first-team All-Ches-Mont pick. “Matt was a lot to handle this year on the soccer field,” said his coach Charlie Dodds. “He is so strong on the ball and has a way to get around defenders and gets shots off.”
Midfield
COLE FREDERICK, Conestoga – A four-year starter, Frederick was the Pioneers’ MVP and was named to the All-Central League First Team. ’Stoga won four league titles, two district crowns and a pair of state championships in ’24. He scored four goals and added two assists, and has committed to play collegiately at Delaware. “He is Conestoga’s best player who always and always showed up for big games,” said West Chester Henderson coach Chaz Wilson.
PAT SINNOTT, West Chester Henderson – Big and physical, Sinnott was a force at midfield for the Warriors, who went 23-1 with a league a district title. The senior is a two-time all-league pick and was the Ches-Mont MVP runner-up. He finished with seven goals, 16 assists, and head coach Chas Wilson called him the heart and soul of the team. “High soccer IQ, precise passing, high work rate and toughness allowed Pat to be a force on both offense and defense,” Wilson added.
COLE TURNER, West Chester Rustin – A junior, Turner led the Golden Knights in goals (10) and assists (eight) and he was named a first team all-league pick. He helped guide Rustin to the Ches-Mont American crown and was one of the league’s most complete attackers. “He was Rustin’s best player, engine and playmaker,” said Henderson coach Chaz Wilson.
SAWYER SPIEGEL, West Chester East – A first-team all-league selection, the senior amassed nine goals and 14 assists this season. He has received offers to play college soccer but has yet to make a final decision. “Versatile, smart, and skilled player,” Henderson coach Chaz Wilson said about Spiegel. “He consistently makes the right plays and gave (East) a chance to win every game they played.”
MATT McCLENNEN, Great Valley – A two-time first team all-league selection, McClennen was the runner-up in the voting for the Ches-Mont American MVP. A team captain, he scored four goals during the 2024 season. “Matt is a box-to-box midfielder who was the engine that powered our team,” said Great Valley head coach Dave Moffett.
ENRIQUE ORTIZ, Kennett – The sophomore scored three goals and assisted on seventh others and was one of the area’s most dangerous players in the box. He was named to the All-Ches-Mont First Team. “Enrique is one of the most skillful players on the ball that Kennett has had in a long time,” said his coach Kevin Lentz. “Can beat players one on one with ease and create opportunities for himself or teammates.”
Defense
BRODY STEWART, West Chester Henderson – The senior defender scored more goals (seven) in 2024 than the Warriors surrendered in 24 outings (six). A two-time all-league selection, Stewart added a couple assists, and played a key role as Henderson amassed 18 shutouts. “Brody is a tall defender who wins almost all of his aerial duties offensively and defensively,” said his coach Chaz Wilson.
DANIEL POLTARAUS, Conestoga – The sophomore burst onto the scene this fall and delivered two game-winning overtime goals for the Central League champions. Poltarus finished with eight goals and three assists. He led the Pioneers with eight goals and added three assists. “Daniel largely sat the bench last season, but we knew he was going to be really good,” is coach Dave Zimmerman said. “He is super talented and probably our best possession player.”
VINCENT UGLOW, Malvern Prep – A 6-foot-1, left-footed center back, Uglow was one of the Inter-Ac league’s top defenders. He was named a top-five defender in the state by Top Drawer Soccer, and top-10 in Pennsylvania by Prep Soccer. “Vincent is an extremely technical, athletic and intelligent defender,” said his coach Susan Barr. “He known for his excellent one-on-one defending and strong transitional passing skills.”
DYLAN CICERO, Downingtown West – A starter since he was a sophomore, Cicero was the runner-up as the Ches-Mont MVP for his senior year. He was also selected to the All-Southeast Pennsylvania Team. “That kid was a difference maker,” Downingtown East coach Tom Creighton said. “Dylan is a great leader who always wears his heart on his sleeve,” said West coach Joe Sales.
Goaltenders
DYLAN ARRISON, West Chester Henderson – Was a key figure in the Warriors’ run to go unbeaten in the regular season and capture another Ches-Mont crown. In two dozen outings, Arrison allowed just five goals, for a goals against average of .206 per game. In all, he made 97 saves and notched 18 shutouts. “(Arrison) is one of the best goalies in the state,” said Henderson head coach Chaz Wilson. “He is great at shot-stopping, organization of defense, and communication.”
Second Team
EVAN CROSS, Conestoga
JACK OVERTON, West Chester Henderson
MICHEL GUARDIOLA, Malvern Prep
MORGAN PELLETIER, Kennett
VISHNU KOTIREDDY, Downingtown East
BRODY DUNN, West Chester Rustin
PETER STEVERLYNCK, Unionville
ETHAN STANCATO, Downingtown West
WILL KRISTOFF, West Chester Henderson
JOE HERMAN, Avon Grove
MILES JONES, Oxford
OWEN PETERS, Great Valley
MICHAEL ZIGLER, Bishop Shanahan
Honorable Mention
West Chester Henderson: Caden Quinn, Jake Brogan.
Malvern Prep: Pierce Nevins, Jack Carroll.
Conestoga: Luuk Stewart, Mike Bedwick.
Kennett John Tuley, Kevin Avila.
Downingtown East: Matt Prendegast, Aseem RastogI
West Chester Rustin: Jackson Hutsell, Evan Chappell.
Westtown: Callum Eagler, Deyvi Ramon.
Unionville: Charlie Undorf, Jeremy Teufel.
Downingtown West: Liam Kolbay, Braden Dowds.
Avon Grove: Ryan Titter, Peyton Gooch.
Bishop Shanahan: Kieran Bonass, Declan Borden.
Coatesville: Charles Idrobo, Sean Calle.
Oxford: Clark McPeak, Cameron Paris.
Great Valley: Justin Litzke, Owen Teti.
West Chester East: Stephan Cogill, Owen Gagliardi.
Player of the Year
When Chaz Wilson took over the head coaching duties from Dominic Popolizio for the 2022 season, the West Chester Henderson boys’ soccer program didn’t miss a beat. The Warriors were the defending Ches-Mont champs at the time, and under Wilson the program has added three more league crowns.
The 2024 campaign was one of the best in program history that dates back seven decades. Henderson hasn’t dropped a Ches-Mont regular season match dating back to the 2022 season, and this fall the Warriors completed an unbeaten regular season, and then went on to capture the program’s eighth all-time district crown, the first since 2016.
Henderson notched 18 shutouts and allowed just six goals in 24 outings in ’24, and advanced to the quarterfinals of the PIAA Tournament. A stunning loss to Great Valley ended a 23-1 season, and marked the one and only time the Warriors trailed at any point of any game during the season.
