Post-Tribune Boys All-Area soccer team

Updated: November 23, 2011 10:10PM

First Team

Angel Zamudio

Bishop Noll, Sr.,
forward/midfielder

By the numbers:
23 goals, 9 assists

Raves: Quick and skilled, elite player led the Warriors to a share of the NWISC title.

Ben Molnar

Chesterton, Sr., forward

By the numbers:
15 goals, 8 assists

Raves: Dangerous striker helped the Trojans win a share of the DAC title for the first time since 2006.

Hayden Fogle

Andrean, Sr., forward

By the numbers:
24 goals, 14 assists

Raves: Broke out in his final season with the 59ers, making good on coach Pete Reist’s preseason prediction that he would score at least 20 goals.

Zach Sneiderwine

Crown Point, Jr., forward

By the numbers:
14 goals, 3 assists

Raves: Speedster led the state champion Bulldogs in scoring for the second straight season.

Zarko Coric

Munster, Sr., midfielder

By the numbers:
25 goals, 13 assists

Raves: Skillful and powerful player lifted the Mustangs to their 10th straight sectional title and fifth undefeated NCC title in as many seasons.

Donovan Cole

Portage, Sr., midfielder

By the numbers:
1 goal, 9 assists

Raves: Don’t be misled by the decreased numbers — few area players are as talented and valuable as the Indians stalwart.

Bay Kurtz

Crown Point, So.,
midfielder

By the numbers:
11 goals, 12 assists

Raves: Possessing a mature game in the midfield for the Bulldogs, promising youngster has a bright future.

Zach McCoy

LaPorte, Sr., midfielder

By the numbers:
6 goals, 7 assists

Raves: Equally adept at playing a holding role or initiating the offense for the Slicers.

Randy Maksimik

Lake Central, Sr.,
defender

By the numbers: Part of defense that had 0.55 GAA, 10 shutouts

Raves: One of the main holdovers from the Indians team that won the state title, outside back boasts an impressive list of players he has marked out of games, and also excelled this season at joining the attack.

Tony Zervos

Crown Point, Jr.,
defender

By the numbers: Part of defense that had 1.30 GAA, 9 shutouts

Raves: Rock-solid central defender was an integral piece for the state champion Bulldogs as they also won their first semistate and regional titles, after winning their first sectional since 1995.

Mike Anderson

Highland, Sr.,
goalkeeper

By the numbers:
1.39 GAA, 5 shutouts

Raves: Four-year starter for the Trojans elevated his level in his last season.

Second Team

Josh Crague

Lake Central, Jr., forward

By the numbers:
15 goals, 9 assists

Raves: Indians threat typically came through in the team’s biggest games.

Gavin Voss

Wheeler, Sr., forward

By the numbers:
34 goals, 4 assists

Raves: Led the area in goals, and helped the Bearcats win their first sectional title and a share of the NWISC title for the first time.

Berkley Ramsey

Valparaiso, Sr., forward

By the numbers:
9 goals, 6 assists

Raves: Top scorer was a glue player for an unusually young Vikings team, one that came on late to win a sectional title.

Geovany Joya

Clark, Sr., forward

By the numbers:
14 goals, 14 assists

Raves: Sparked the Pioneers to their fifth undefeated GLAC title in as many seasons, despite trying circumstances.

Connor Gorny

Andrean, Sr., midfielder

By the numbers:
6 goals, 7 assists

Raves: A key player in the middle for the 59ers as they won their third straight sectional title, and fifth in sixth seasons, advancing to a regional final.

Connor Moynihan

Highland, Sr., midfielder

By the numbers:
20 goals, 5 assists

Raves: Spearheaded the offense for the senior-laden Trojans.

Chris Rassel

Lake Central, Jr.,
defender

By the numbers: Part of defense that had 0.55 GAA, 10 shutouts

Raves: Lockdown sweeper is imposing, fast and athletic, a primary reason the Indians won their ninth straight sectional title and a share of their fourth straight DAC title — while allowing even fewer goals than last season’s state champion.

Dan Naumoski

Crown Point, Sr.,
defender

By the numbers: Part of defense that had 1.30 GAA, 9 shutouts

Raves: Aggressive center back shined as the Bulldogs allowed two goals with five shutouts in their seven-game postseason run.

Bart Grabowski

Munster, Sr., defender

By the numbers: Part of defense that had 0.62 GAA, 12 shutouts

Raves: Proved to be one of the region’s best one-on-one defenders for the Mustangs, drawing the assignment of marking the opponent’s top forward.

Zach Froman

Chesterton, Jr., defender

By the numbers: Part of defense that had 0.54 GAA, 10 shutouts

Raves: Staunch back was part of the Trojans‚ improvement from 12-7-1 last season, including 2-5 in the DAC, to 13-3-2, 6-1.

Tyler Iliovici

Hanover Central, Sr., goalkeeper

By the numbers:
1.22 GAA, 6 shutouts

Raves: Backstopped the Wildcats to their first PCC title in the conference‚s fourth season of existence, and a sectional runner-up finish.

— Staff writer
Michael Osipoff

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