2005 BUTLER COUNTY BOYS SOCCER ALL-STARS

November 23, 2005 Last Updated: November 23, 2005 01:44 PM High School

School: Butler

Class: Junior

Position: Midfielder

Statistics: Had eight goals and 13 assists and helped the Tornado reach the WPIAL playoffs.

Coach’s Comments: “He was a workhorse. Whenever we decided to attack, we went through him.” — Butler coach Chuck Kelley

School: Seneca ValleyClass: SeniorPosition: GoalieStatistics: Had a 1.25 goals per game average. Was named Section 2-AAA Player of the Year.Coach’s Comments: “He had an outstanding year and came up with countless big saves.” — Seneca Valley coach George Williams

School: Slippery RockClass: FreshmanPosition: ForwardStatistics: Had 21 goals and 10 assists for the Rockets, who made the playoffs.Coach’s Comments: “He missed a few games with an injury, but provided a big lift to the team when he came back.” — Slippery Rock coach Anthony Buzard

School: MarsClass: SeniorPosition: GoalieStatistics: Elite 11 pick last season who again guided Planets to WPIAL playoffs with 12 shutouts.Coach’s Comments: “He’s the best goalkeeper in the WPIAL. He is confident in himself and he has every right to be.”— Mars coach Blair Gerlach

School: KnochClass: SeniorPosition: Forward/DefenderStatistics: Had 14 goals for the Knights. Was an honorable mention last season.Coach’s Comments: “He could play up top, but in our most crucial games, we put him on defense.” — Knoch coach Gus Negrette

School: Karns CityClass: SeniorPosition: Defender/MidfielderStatistics: Tallied two goals and nine assists while leading a staunch defensive effort.Coach’s Comments: “He disrupted so many attacks and filled our biggest weakness, which was stopper.” — Karns City coach Roy Parker

K.J. Ludlum, ButlerMike Zeidler, FreeportGordon Craig, Grove CityNico Hutchinson, Grove CityJosiah Grubbs, Karns CityAndrew Harmon, Karns CityEric Steighner, KnochAdam Dillner, MarsNick Perri, MarsKevin Miller, Seneca ValleyTyler Smith, Seneca ValleyMatt Durso, Slippery Rock