Perhaps no sport has found the Lowcountry soil more fertile than soccer, and the impressive talent that has sprouted is on display with the second annual All-Lowco Boys Soccer Team. With Class 3A state champion May River leading the way, along with state runners-up Hilton Head Christian Academy and Beaufort Academy, Lowcountry teams made a lot of noise in the postseason.
Here’s our list of the cream of the crop in this talent-rich region.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Misael Garzon, May River
In three short years, Garzon has built May River boys soccer into a powerhouse, and now the Sharks have the state title to prove it. After going 1-1-1 in the season-opening Charleston Shootout, the Sharks lost only twice more — once in overtime and once in a penalty shootout — and made a remarkable run through the Class 3A playoffs, culminating with a dominant 6-2 win over Indian Land for the championship.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Mikey Chappelear, May River
Like his coach, Chappelear is a repeat pick for the area’s top honor after leading the Sharks to a state championship. The USC Upstate signee recorded a goal or an assist in 18 of the 21 games he played, including seven multi-goal games (four hat tricks) and six games with multiple assists. He racked up 11 goals and six assists in May River’s five playoff games.
ALL-LOWCO FIRST TEAM
F: Jesus Morales, Jr., HHP
Region Player of the Year collected 19 goals
F: Uriel Zarracan, Jr., BLHS
Racked up 39 goals and 15 assists for region champ Bobcats
F: Conner Golden, Jr., MRHS
Team-leading 28 goals along with 18 assists for All-State pick
M: Mikey Chappelear, Sr., MRHS
Clash of the Carolinas MVP and USC Upstate signee had 26 goals, 22 assists
M: Joel Fleek, Jr., MRHS
All-State selection had 22 goals, 18 assists for 3A champs
M: Carson Webster, Sr., HHCA
Collected 12 goals and 12 assists in senior campaign
M: Gabe Orta-Carrillo, Soph., JPII
Led Golden Warriors with 18 goals along with six assists
D: Nick Lewis, Sr., MRHS
All-region performer averaged 8.3 steals for state champs
D: Al Day, Jr., MRHS
All-State pick led Sharks with 8.9 steals per contest
D: Gabe Guadagno, Jr., BLHS
All-State defender collected 185 steals to go with five goals and 19 assists
GK: David Mathai, Sr., BA
Region Player of the Year was a star in goal for Eagles
HONORABLE MENTION
Davidson Alvarez, Jr., M/F, BLHS
Myron Carter, Bridges Prep
Alex Cruz, Jr., M/F, BCHS
Ramiro Garcia, Soph., M/D, BLHS
Thomas Holladay, Jr., M, BA
Josue Hurtado, Sr., M/F, HHCA
Nick Kabiri, Sr., D, HHIHS
Sebastian Laverde, Jr., M, JPII
Nicko Morales, Soph., M, HHP
Elijah Moreno, Sr., F/M, BHS
Lukas O’Grady, Sr., GK, HHCA
Sebastian Orlando, Jr., GK, MRHS
JP Peduzzi, Soph., F, HHCA
Chris Pineda, Jr., F/M, MRHS
Luis Reyes, Jr., GK, HHIHS
Camden Vuocolo, Soph., D/M, BCHS
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