Meet the Oregon high school boys soccer stars of the week (11/13/2023)
Here are the Oregon high school boys soccer stars of the week for Nov. 6-12, 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.
Photo by Taylor Balkom
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Lucas Carter, Summit
The junior goalkeeper had a key second-half save in helping the Storm get a 1-0 shutout win over Hood River Valley in the Class 5A state title match, played at Sherwood High School.
Angel Castillo, McLoughlin
The senior midfielder had an assist for the Pioneers in their 3-1 win against Westside Christian in the Class 3A/2A/1A state championship contest, played at Liberty High School.
Will Ficker, Westside Christian
The senior forward scored the Eagles’ goal in their 3-1 loss to McLoughlin in the Class 3A/2A/1A state championship contest, played at Liberty High School.
Emmanuel Galindo, Hood River Valley
The sophomore goalkeeper stepped up with 13 saves for the Eagles in a 1-0 loss to Summit in the Class 5A state championship contest, played at Sherwood High School.
Almikar Garcia, McLoughlin
The senior midfielder/forward scored a pair of goals for the Pioneers in their 3-1 win against Westside Christian in the Class 3A/2A/1A state championship match, played at Liberty High School.
Luca Gatto, Summit
The senior forward recorded the only goal of the match, helping the Storm get a 1-0 win over Hood River Valley in the Class 5A state championship contest, played at Sherwood High School.
Anthony Gonzalez, Newport
The senior midfielder, and a team captain, scored the go-ahead goal in overtime for the Cubs in their 3-1 win over North Marion in a Class 4A state playoff semifinal match played in Newport.
Danny Gonzalez, McLoughlin
The junior scored the tying goal in the final 10 minutes of regulation play, and then had one of the Pioneers’ successful attempts in the penalty kick shootout to help the team get a 4-3 (4-2 in PKs) win at Catlin Gabel in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff semifinal contest. He also converted a penalty kick in a 3-1 win over Westside Christian in the state championship match.
Sebastian Guzman, Newport
The senior forward/defender scored the opening goal of the match for the Cubs in their 2-1 win against Cottage Grove in the Class 4A state title tilt, played at Liberty High School.
Ivan Hernandez, Newport
The senior midfielder scored the winning goal in overtime for the Cubs in their 2-1 victory over Cottage Grove in the Class 4A state championship match, played at Liberty High School.
Brady Housley, Westside Christian
The senior forward, and a team captain, had a goal and two assists for the Eagles in their 4-1 win over St. Mary’s of Medford in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff semifinal match played at Westside Christian.
Karson Kosik, Lakeridge
The senior scored a match-tying goal with less than 10 minutes remaining in regulation play, helping the Pacers come away with a 3-2 win over Jesuit in the Class 6A state title match played at Sherwood High School.
Edgar Luchino, Hood River Valley
The senior forward fed Felipe Mendez for the winning goal in the Eagles’ 2-1 Class 5A semifinal win over Wilsonville.
Mauricio Loyo, Lakeridge
The senior tallied three goals, all coming in overtime, for the Pacers in their 3-0 win over Lake Oswego in a Class 6A state playoff semifinal match played at Lakeridge High School.
Rafa Loyo, Lakeridge
The senior scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner in overtime, in helping lead the Pacers to a 3-2 win over Jesuit in the Class 6A state championship match, played at Sherwood High School.
Noah Martinson, Newport
The junior goalkeeper came up with nine saves for the Cubs in their 3-1 overtime victory against North Marion in a Class 4A state playoff semifinal match played in Newport.
Felipe Mendez, Hood River Valley
The junior midfielder scored the first goal and the last goal of the match in helping the Eagles earn a 2-1 home win over Wilsonville in a Class 5A state playoff semifinal contest.
Hulises Najera, The Dalles
The junior forward scored a game-tying goal for the Riverhawks in a Class 4A semifinal contest against Cottage Grove.
Nathan Peters, Jesuit
The senior midfielder scored the opening goal of the contest for the Crusaders in their 2-1 win against Grant in a Class 6A state playoff semifinal match played at Jesuit High School.
Raul Rendon Benitez, Catlin Gabel
The senior scored a pair of goals for the Eagles in their 4-3 (4-2 in PKs) loss to McLoughlin in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff semifinal match played at Catlin Gabel High School.
Eyad Salhi, Jesuit
The sophomore forward scored a goal to give the Crusaders a 2-1 lead in their Class 6A state championship match with Lakeridge, played at Sherwood High School.
Rogelio Soto-Cruz, Cottage Grove
The junior defender tallied the tying goal of the match for the Lions in their 2-1 overtime loss to Newport in the Class 4A state championship match, played at Liberty High School.
Brock Spink, Newport
The senior forward/defender scored a key goal for the Cubs in their 3-1 win over North Marion in a Class 4A semifinal match.
Bowen Teuber, Summit
The senior midfielder set the tone for the Storm, getting an early goal to give the team a quick 1-0 lead on its way to posting a 2-1 win over La Salle Prep in a Class 5A state playoff semifinal match played at Summit High School.
Adam Wachsmuth, Westside Christian
The freshman forward scored a pair of goals for the Eagles in their 4-1 victory over St. Mary’s of Medford in a Class 3A/2A/1A state playoff match played at Westside Christian High School.
Gabe Wong, Westside Christian
The junior goalkeeper had 13 saves for the Eagles in a 3-1 setback against McLoughlin in the Class 3A/2A/1A state championship match, played at Liberty High School.
