Meet the Oregon high school boys soccer stars of the week (10/30/2023)
Here are the Oregon high school boys soccer stars of the week for Oct. 23-29, as nominated by coaches, fans and readers.
If you would like to make a nomination in a future week, email danbrood91@gmail.com. These submissions will be included on our athlete of the week ballot.
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Anthony Alvarez, Estacada
The senior forward assisted on a pair of goals while also creating many scoring opportunities in a 5-0 victory over Gladstone and a 4-1 win against Marshfield in a Class 4A play-in match.
Lorenzo Alvez, Estacada
The senior forward scored three goals in a 5-0 win against Gladstone, and he had a goal and an assist in a 4-1 home victory against Marshfield in a Class 4A play-in contest.
Cole Aman, Ida B. Wells
The senior midfielder scored the go-ahead goal for the Guardians in the final minute of the first half, giving them a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over Glencoe in a Class 6A state playoff first round match played at Hare Field.
Tyler Ash, Gladstone
The senior forward scored twice for the Gladiators in their 2-1 victory at Klamath Union in a Class 4A play-in match.
Isaac Babalai, West Linn
The sophomore forward scored both of the Lions’ goals in their 2-1 win over Liberty in a Class 6A state playoff first round match played at West Linn High School.
Memo Cervantes, Delphian/Willamina
The senior scored both of the Dragons’ goals in their 2-1 win over Sisters in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff first round match played at McMinnville High School.
Cash Cota, Ashland
The senior forward recorded a hat trick, scoring three goals for the Grizzlies in their 5-0 home win over Springfield in a Midwestern League finale.
Sage Daniells, Delphian/Willamina
The senior recorded three second-half goals to help lead the Dragons to a 4-1 win over Gervais in a Special District 2 playoff match held at Salem Academy.
Juruen Delgado, North Marion
The freshman midfielder scored three goals for the Huskies in their 6-1 win against La Grande in a Class 4A play-in game held at Woodburn High School.
David Downey, Glencoe
The junior goalkeeper made four key saves to help preserve the Crimson Tide’s 2-0 win over Sherwood in a Pacific Conference finale played at Sherwood High School.
Ian Franks, Estacada
The junior attacking midfielder turned in a solid performance for the Rangers, creating many scoring opportunities in their 4-1 win over Marshfield in a Class 4A play-in contest played at Estacada High School.
Tate Glock, South Eugene
The senior goalkeeper had four key saves for the Axe in a 3-0 win over Sherwood in a Class 6A state playoff first round contest played at South Eugene High School.
Jose Gonzalez-Felician, Estacada
The senior forward had a big week for the Rangers, scoring three goals and having a pair of assists in wins over Gladstone and Marshfield.
Pablo Guevara, Lincoln
The junior forward/midfielder had a goal and an assist to help the Cardinals score a 3-1 win over Grant in a Portland Interscholastic League finale played at Delta Park.
Levi Hawes, South Eugene
The junior scored a pair of goals for the Axe in a 3-0 win over Sherwood in a Class 6A state playoff first round match played at South Eugene High School.
Jonathan Hernandez, Franklin
The senior goalkeeper came up with six key saves for the Lightning in its 3-0 win over South Salem in a Class 6A state playoff first round match played at Franklin High School.
Liam Kutella, Lakeridge
The freshman tallied a pair of goals to help the Pacers roll to a 6-0 victory against North Salem in a Class 6A state playoff first round match played at Lakeridge High School.
Steven Lauby, North Valley
The senior midfielder/forward had a goal and an assist for the Knights in their 2-0 home win over Sutherlin in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff first round match.
Spencer Lovell, Lakeridge
The senior had both a goal and an assist for the Pacers in their 5-1 win over rival Lake Oswego in a Three Rivers League finale played at Lake Oswego High School. He also had a corner kick assist in a 6-0 state playoff win over North Salem.
Soren Matsuoka, Nelson
The senior center midfielder turned in a strong performance for the Hawks in their Mt. Hood Conference finale against Gresham, getting a goal in a 3-0 victory.
Johnathan Mendez, Dayton
The sophomore scored three goals, all coming in the first half, in leading the Pirates to a 5-2 home win over Siuslaw/Mapleton in a Class 3A/2A/1A first round match.
Rafael Mendoza, Estacada
The junior defender has been defensively solid at the outside back position for the Rangers, while also starting many attacks from the back.
Joshua Meza Otero, Aloha
The senior goalkeeper stepped up to make some key saves for the Warriors in their 2-0 win over Clackamas in a Class 6A state playoff first round match played at Aloha High School.
Jose Munoz, St. Mary’s (Medford)
The sophomore forward tallied a pair of goals for the Crusaders in their 5-0 home win over Rogue Valley Adventist Academy in a Special District 5 finale.
Treston Nguyen, Nelson
The senior center back has been a key player in the Hawks back line, helping them post a 3-0 victory over Gresham. He also scored a goal in a 1-1 draw with Sandy.
Rene Ortega, Pendleton
The senior scored three first-half goals to lead the way for the Buckaroos in their 3-1 win over La Grande in a Greater Oregon League match played at Eastern Oregon University.
Logan Puppo, Cleveland
The senior scored a last-second goal to give the Warriors the winning margin in their 1-0 win over McMinnville in a Class 6A state playoff first round match played at Cleveland High School.
Rollo van Driesche, Lakeridge
The senior scored a pair of goals for the Pacers in their 6-0 win over North Salem in a Class 6A state playoff first round match played at Lakeridge High School.
