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Meet the 2021 All-Tidewater boys soccer first and second teams

ray nimmo, the virginian-pilot
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All-Tidewater Player of the Year

Owen Ruddy

First Colonial, senior midfielder

  • Led the Patriots (14-0-1) to the program’s first Class 5 state championship

  • Had 15 goals and seven assists

  • “Exceptional leader, playmaker and was one of the heartbeats of the team.” — coach Juice Pantophlet

First team

Carsten Bay

Cox, senior defender

  • Helped lead the Falcons (11-2) to the Class 5 Region A title game

  • Served as a team captain

  • Anchored a Falcons back line that recorded eight shutouts

  • Signed with Virginia Tech

Josh Condit

Smithfield, senior defender

  • Helped lead the Packers (15-0) to a perfect season and Class 4 state championship

  • Had three goals and seven assists

  • “The team only conceded five goals all year and he was the main reason that was possible.” — coach Jason Henderson

Matt Fitzer

Menchville, senior forward

  • Led the Monarchs (11-1-1) to the Class 4 Region A title game

  • Tallied 31 goals and six assists

Garrett Hodges

First Colonial, junior goalkeeper

  • Backstopped the Patriots (14-0-1) to the program’s first Class 5 state championship

  • Recorded 11 shutouts and three goals against

  • Kept First Colonial’s season alive with two saves in penalty kicks in the region final against Cox

Cooper Kieran

Kellam, senior midfielder

  • Led the Knights (9-3) to the Class 6 Region A semifinals

  • Had two goals and four assists as a defensive midfielder

  • “Controls the game with precise passing and excellent first touch.” — coach Craig Powers

  • Signed with Kentucky

Blake Lowery

Lafayette, senior forward

  • Led the Rams (10-3) to the Class 3 Region A final

  • Had 15 goals and six assists playing as a forward and midfielder

Sam Martin

Cox, senior midfielder

  • Helped lead the Falcons (11-2-0) to the Class 5 Region A title game

  • Had 10 goals and 18 assists

  • Team captain who controlled the midfield as an elite distributor

Liam Moore

Smithfield, senior midfielder

  • Helped lead the Packers (15-0) to a perfect season and Class 4 state championship

  • Had eight goals and 14 assists

  • “Liam was involved in more than half of our goals, whether it would be an assist or a goal.” - coach Jason Henderson

Michael Nopper

First Colonial, senior defender

  • Anchored FC’s back line to help win the program’s first Class 5 state championship

  • Scored three goals

  • “His leadership and work ethic set the standard for the rest of the team.” - coach Juice Pantophlet

Gavin Page

Hickory, junior forward

  • Led the Hawks (6-2-2) to the Class 5 Region A quarterfinals

  • Had 12 goals and six assists

  • “Dynamic forward who causes every team problems.” - coach Mike Gyori

Colin Skwirut

Kecoughtan, sophomore midfielder

  • Led the Warriors (10-1-1) to the Class 5 Region A semifinals

  • Had six goals and seven assists as a defensive midfielder

  • “Outstanding technical and tactical player.” — coach Scott Canaday

Second team

Jackson Delaney, First Colonial senior midfielder

Alex Dierkens, Menchville sophomore defender

Mason Dudley, Cape Henry senior midfielder

Pit Eitz, Great Bridge senior forward

Mikey Farmer, Cox junior forward

Wyatt Fontaine, Grassfield sophomore defender

Carter Kelly, Smithfield senior goalkeeper

Matt Luchs, Jamestown senior midfielder

Trevor Miller, Smithfield senior midfielder

Drew Short, Princess Anne senior defender

Kyle Usonis, Cape Henry junior midfielder

Zach Wagner, First Colonial senior forward

Ray Nimmo, 757-446-2364, ray.nimmo@pilotonline.com