2023 AGN boys soccer preseason Super Team

STARTING XI

GK: Diego Reyes, Sr., Canyon

Had two clean sheets with 18.5 saves per game last season and has had 26 saves in four scrimmages this year with a shutout of Tascosa. Was district goalkeeper of the year.

DF: Ever Martinez, Sr., Pampa

First team all-district, District Defensive MVP, District Player of the Year and all-state second team last year. Harvesters had 10 shutouts last season, thanks in large part to his efforts.

DF: Amel Hadzisabic, Sr., Randall

Had three goals and seven assists last year, but defense is where he shines. At press time, the weekend of Jan. 6, the Raiders had five shutouts on the year thanks to the back end of the defense.

DF: Fabian Garcia, Sr., Caprock

First team all-district at center back helped Longhorns pull off 10 shutouts last year. Also had a goal and an assist.

MF: Gabriel Castrejon, Sr., Palo Duro

First team all-district performer had nine goals and seven assists last year and helped Palo Duro reach the state semifinals.

MF: Jack Cung, Jr., Tascosa

Was Amarillo Globe-News Newcomer of the Year last season, and is expected to provide a defensive presence once again.

MF: Antonio Baca, So., West Plains

In scrimmages this year, Baca had one goal and three assists. Head coach Hugo Aguillon called Baca, "one of our best all-around players."

MF: Colten Parker, Sr., Randall

Three-year varsity starter and team captain for the Raiders, from the back line to the midfield. Is expected to be a team leader.

FW: Justin Martinez, Sr., Pampa

Martinez is an offensive weapon, scoring 57 goals, including nine in the playoffs en route to garnering District Offensive MVP last season shows how great he is. One of the top scorers in the Panhandle last season.

FW: Adrian Ruiz, Sr., Palo Duro

Carrillo gets most of the headlines, but Ruiz helped make many of those goals happen with 20 assists last year. However, Ruiz is special in his own right as a scorer. He had 25 last year en route to a first team all-district selection.

FW: Braeden Williamson, Sr., Amarillo High

Led the way for the Sandies last year with 18 goals and four assists. That was enough to earn him an all-district selection and a spot on this list.

SPARKS OFF THE BENCH

GK: Ivan Flores, Sr., Palo Duro

Had 63 saves, while allowing just 11 goals, and getting an all-district selection last season.

MF: Jamie Martinez, Jr., Palo Duro

Six goals and 10 assists last year earned him a spot on the all-district first team.

FW: Aldo Carrasco, So., Caprock

Carrasco had seven goals, including the game-winning PK in the playoffs, last season.

DF: Reid Smith, Sr., Randall

Another three-year starter for the Raiders and varsity captain was honorable mention all-district at the Class 5A level last season.

FW: Jaiden Caervantes, So., West Plains

In five scrimmages, Cervantes had nine goals and two assists.

DF: Joseph Estrada, Jr., West Plains

Netted three goals and one assist in five scrimmages this year, was an excellent football player for the Wolves and also a vocal leader.

MF: Daniel Garcia, Sr., Palo Duro

Former Randall player already setting pace. Had three goals in three-game tournament in the Metroplex this year.

MF: Bawi Lian, Sr., Tascosa

All-district player for the Rebels last year and a team captain.

DF: Hudson Leasure, Jr., Amarillo High

Had three goals and four assists last season and was a second team all-district selection.

DF: Francisco Nava-Gomez, Sr., Borger

Widely considered the best player for the Bulldogs.

DF: Sergio Lara, Sr., Plainview

First-year program will need senior leadership. Lara should provide it.

FW: Alex Niemic, Jr., Canyon

In four scrimmage matches this year, Niemic had four goals.

FW: Javier Ledezma, Sr., Perryton

Should lead the way on offense for the Rangers.

MF: Noe Estrada, Sr., Dumas

Considered the Demons' best player going into the 2023 campaign.

This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo Globe-News Boys Soccer Preseason Super Team, 2023