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2008 Birmingham News
All-Metro Soccer Teams

 Published on June 11, 2008

2008 Boys All-Metro Soccer Team

Player – School – Grade - Comment

Forwards

• Christian Avalos Pelham So. Offered a glimpse of his potential with 18 goals
• Chandler Hoffman Oak Mountain Jr. Metro player of the year scored 34 goals
• Alex Kuklinski John Carroll Jr. Talented scorer sparked state champs with 34 goals
• Reed Matte John Carroll Jr. Paired an incredible 28 assists with 25 goals
• Honorable mention: Michael McLaughlin , Vestavia, Jr.; Sean Tilford, Briarwood Christian, Jr.

Midfielders 

• Vance Curro Spain Park Sr. Vital cog controlled the midfield for Jaguars
• Henry Rouse Altamont Sr. Center-mid’s skills were praised by area coaches
• Andrew Whitaker Briarwood Christian Sr. Provided 20 goals and 16 assists for state runner-up
• Stefan Vaziri Oak Mountain Jr. Superb distributor got a few player of the year votes
• Honorable mention: Daniel Martin, Vestavia Hills, Sr.; Cory Gonzalez, John Carroll. So.

Defenders

• Andrew Crenshaw Hoover Sr. Most offensive-minded defender in the area
• Chip Elmer Briarwood Christian Jr. The 145-pound anchor of a unit that gave up just 20 goals
• Evan Pantazis Indian Springs Jr. Quarterbacked his team’s marking schemes as sweeper
• Hudson Jetton Spain Park Jr. His skills drew praise from several nominating coaches
• Honorable mention: Justin Bunn, John Carroll, Sr. ; Jen-Lee Lin, Vestavia Hills, Sr.

Goalkeepers 

• Freddie Delchamps Indian Springs Jr. Record 19 shutouts through great hands and positional sense
• Alex Levinson Chelsea So. His 111 saves meant he only gave up 21 goals in 20 games
• Honorable mention: Trey Anderson, Oak Mtn., So.

Metro Player of the Year: Chandler Hoffman Oak Mountain

Metro Coach of the Year: David DiPiazza John Carroll

 Link to Birmingham News Webpage

2008 Girls All-Metro Soccer Team

 Player – School – Grade - Comment

Forwards

• Mary Morris Thompson Sr. One area coach said she beat his team all by herself
• Alex Russell Mountain Brook Sr. Had eight game-winners among her 35 goals
• Tiffini Turpin Vestavia Hills Sr. UAB signee was Vestavia’s offensive MVP this year
• Brittany Vanderburg Spain Park Jr. Her top-tier speed led to 12 goals and 12 assists
• Honorable mention: Betsy Stewart, Indian Springs, Jr.; Graycie Wingo, Vestavia Hills, Jr.

Midfielders

• Katy Frierson Homewood Sr. Auburn signee was clearly the best varsity talent in the area
• Shannon Lathrop Oak Mountain Sr. Alabama recruit flashed a variety of strong skills over her prep career
• Bonny Lepley Mountain Brook Sr No player in the area had a better (34 goals, 12 assists) season.
• Mary Nicholson Vestavia Hills Sr. Auburn signee was her team MVP after 18 goals and 10 assists
• Honorable mention: Libby Musgrave, Altamont, Sr.; Taylor Henderson, John Carroll, Jr.

Defenders 

• Brinson Brown Mountain Brook So. Already a two-year starter for a state championship team
• Amy Davis Vestavia Hills Sr. Other coaches would change their attack to avoid her side.
• Caroline Dorris Briarwood Christian Sr. Anchored the defensive grip of a state finalist squad for two years
• Kayla Klumpp Spain Park Jr. Also very dangerous with free kicks and serving balls in area.
• Honorable mention: Kelsey Gallant , Vestavia Hills, Sr.; Carson Scott, Mountain Brook, Jr.

Goal keepers 

• Lauren Arnold Spain Park So. One of the top keepers in Alabama, if not the United States
• Shanna Brooks Oak Mountain So. One area coach said she was the best keeper they saw this year
• Honorable mention: Sunney Poyner, Indian Springs, So.

Metro Player of the Year : Bonny Lepley Mountain Brook

Metro Coach of the Year : Scott Flowers Mountain Brook

Link to Birmingham News Webpage

Note: The selections were made based on nominations from area coaches along with observations made by The News. Not every school in the area returned the provided nomination form.