Eastlake High School player leads 2022 El Paso Times All-City Boys Soccer Team
Omar Gio Mora's offensive ability often makes him a target of opposing defenses.
But throughout the course of his career, and senior year in particular, he often found ways to score and help make the Eastlake Falcons soccer team better.
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Because of his effort, Mora is the 2022 El Paso Times' All-City Boys Player of the Year.
"Great player and great determination," Eastlake soccer coach Gibby Widner said. "He improved every year for us and made a tremendous contribution to our program for the past four years."
Mora scored 30 goals and had 22 assists this past season for the Falcons, who reached the Region 1-6A semifinals. As a junior, he helped the team to the Elite Eight. He scored a school-best 114 goals during his four-year career.
"I look on my career and it was special," Mora said. "We accomplished so much here at Eastlake and it was really a team effort for us. I am going to miss the bond we had as a team. Being on varsity helped me see the game in a better way and overall, I just feel I am a better overall player."
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Mora comes from a soccer family. His mother, April, and father Omar both played for Del Valle and like him, were forwards. His father also played semi pro soccer.
"The love of the sport is deep in our family," Mora said. "My family always supports me, always helps me get better."
Mora has hopes of playing college soccer and is in the process of finding a place to continue his career.
"I'm hopeful for the future and I still want to keep playing this great sport," Mora said. "I want to continue to be the best player I can."
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Felix F. Chavez may be reached at 915-546-6167; fchavez@elpasotimes.com; @Fchavezeptimes on Twitter.
El Paso Times All-City Boys Soccer Team
FIRST TEAM
Rudy Garcia, Del Valle
Of note: Played key role as a striker in Conquistadores run to Region 1-5A semifinals.
Jaime Gonzalez, Del Valle
Of note: Played key role as a center back for Conquistadores.
Bryan Aguirre, Eastlake
Of note: Scored eight goals in the Class 6A playoffs and finished with 17 goals and 13 assists.
David Garcia, Eastlake
Of Note: Scored 17 goals and had 25 assists for Region 1-6A semifinal team.
Angel Vasquez, Pebble Hills
Of note: Scored 23 goals and had 15 assists.
Anthony Barrera, Andress
Of note: Scored 14 goals and had 12 assists for the Eagles. Team captain for the past two years and a four-year starter for the Eagles.
Julian Maud, Coronado
Of note: Scored 25 goals and had 13 assists.
Gael De Lara, Burges
Of note: Scored 24 goals for the District 1-5A champion Mustangs.
Raul Morales, Burges
Of note: Talented midfielder for the Mustangs, who won a District 1-5A championship.
David Meza, Socorro
Of note: Talented defender in the competitive District 1-6A. Helped team to win against Eastlake, which helped team earn playoff berth.
Paul Blattner, Franklin
Of note: Scored 25 goals and had 10 assists.
SECOND TEAM
Mario Rodriguez, Hanks
Of Note: Scored 27 goals and had 13 assists.
Jonathan Reyes, Riverside
Of note: Led team with 20 goals and 12 assists and scored four goals in playoff win against Borger.
Jonathan Chairez-Manzo, Irvin
Of note: One of top players as a goalkeeper for an improved Rockets team, which made the playoffs.
Irvin Garcia, Pebble Hills
Of note: Key defender for solid Pebble Hills squad.
Robert Garcia, Pebble Hills
Of note: A talented goalkeeper for the playoff-qualifying Spartans.
Stephen Chairez, San Elizario
Of note: Played key role as goalkeeper for the Eagles, who reached the Region 1-4A semifinals.
Alan Jurado, San Elizario
Of note: Played key role as a forward for the Eagles, who won three playoff games this season.
Angel Valdez, San Elizario
Of note: A solid midfielder for the tradition-rich Eagles.
Sal Olivas, Coronado
Of note: Scored 20 goals for the Thunderbirds.
Edgar Antuan Hernandez, Eastlake
Of note: A strong right back for the Falcons.
Edgar Lerma, Socorro
Of note: A key player at midfield for Bulldogs team, which finished the season strong.
HONORABLE MENTION
Oscar Nunez, El Paso High
Of note: Played a strong midfield, which gave Del Valle a tough match in the playoffs.
Esteban Holguin, El Paso High
Of note: Helped El Paso reach the playoffs as a midfielder
Jaime Saavedra, Canutillo
Of note: A very good defensive midfielder for the Eagles, which made the Class 5A playoffs.
Christian Orozco, Socorro
Of note: A talented defender for the District 1-6A Bulldogs.
Nicolas Amparan, Socorro
Of note: As a midfielder played key role in team's late run to the playoffs.
Walter Puentes, El Dorado
Of note: A top notch center back for the Aztecs, which had a solid season.
Adrian Pierce, El Dorado
Of note: The team's captain and described by the coaching staff as the 'Heart of the Team'.
Omar Escobedo, Irvin
Of note: A solid forward for the Rockets.
Nathan Norsworthy, Andress
Of note: One of the top defenders in the city.
Christian Loya, Burges
Of note: Strong player as defensive midfielder.
Alex Sanchez Parkland
Of note: Had solid season with 15 goals.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Roster for the 2022 El Paso Times All-City Boys High School Soccer Team
