Aztec Soccer

It was a phenomenal fall for Aztec High School and College players. Many players with Aztec ties played for conference champions and tournament teams, or earned some kind of individual award for their play. Aztecs played for teams that won it all, as some of our youth players won the MIAA D3 State Championship with Newburyport, while one of our NPSL amateur men's team players won the NCAA D3 National Championship with Middlebury College. Boston Aztec WPSL players led Franklin Pierce to the NCAA D2 finals where they lost on PKs, and many other players from the Aztec youth and amateur teams had noteworthy individual and team accomplishments in 2007. Scroll through the list to learn more, and please let us know if we are missing anyone.

L - R: Brian Connery (Masco), Jon Britton (H-W); Barrie Lindsay (Wheaton), Deanna Maccario (UNH); Chris Ethier (UNCG); Danielle Tenaglia, Stony Brook

Bridget Leahy, Alyssa Accomondo - Beverly - Players for the Aztec U16s and U17s respectively, both were instrumental in Beverly's run to the tourney, and were both named NEC All-Stars this fall.

Ben Sena - Winthrop - The Aztec U17 keeper was named an NEC All-Star as a junior. It was his second career All-Star selection.

Jaime Harris, Whitney Montesanto - Lynnfield - Players with the Aztec U15 girls, both played for the 2007 CAL-Small Champs. Jaime was named the Small Divisions Player of the Year as well as CAL All-League after a 20-goal sophomore season. Whitney started for Lynnfield as a freshman in a good start to her career.

Jackie Gauthier, Brittany Russo - Danvers - Jackie from the U-18 Aztec Premier Team was named to the Northeast Conference All Star team for the fourth time, and to the Eastern Massachusetts Coach's Association first team All Stars for the third time. Brittany was named an All-Star for the first time and had an assist in the All-Star game.

Mary Keroack - Marblehead - A sophomore at Marblehead and An Aztec U16 player, she was named to the NEC All-Star team and scored a goal in the All-Star game. She also runs track and was Rookie of the Year for Winter Track and an NEC All Star for Spring Track, both in her freshman year.

Charlotte Jensen, Colin Wilson, Wilmington - On the boys side, Wilmington tied for the CAL Large crown and won the CAL Fair Play Award with Colin starting at fullback. On the girls side, Charlotte was named CAL All-League.

Brian Connery, Andy Panella, Andy Mello, Kevin Ivester, Greg Hartmann, Erica Skinner - Masconomet; Skinner was named an EMass All-Star and CAL All-League player in 2007 (along with Masco teammate and former Aztec player Cait Clark ) her third year as a CAL All-Star, and was profiled by Salem News writer Matt Jenkins. Read the story here...

Masco's boys clinched a share of the CAL-Large title, tied with Colin's Wilmington team. Connery, Panella and Mello are pictured at right after the clinching game.

Alana Figurido, Jon Britton, Shawn Tucker - Hamilton-Wenham - The H/W Boys won the CAL-Small title. In a game full of Aztecs, Masco's Connery, Panella, Mello, Ivester, and Hartmann faced Britton (CAL All-League 2007) and Tucker (CAL All-Star 2007). They all play together with the Aztec U17 boys and this game was profiled in the Salem News. Britton and Connery were photographed battling each other (top of the page) in a game this season, while Tucker came in for praise from coach Matt Jauron. Read the story here...

On the women's side, Nathaan's sister Anjuli has started 13 games in the back for Middlebury, who have only allowed 14 goals all season, and was named NESCAC All-League. Kirsten has 12 GP and a goal and an assist for the 8-3-2 Panthers

Nick Figuerido - Bowdoin - An Aztec NPSL midfielder, Nick has started 13 games and added 8 goals and 9 assists for the 9-3-1 Polar Bears. He also earned one NESCAC Player of the Week award, and was named NESCAC Player of the Year. Nick was also featured in the Salem News after breaking Bowdoin's scoring record. Read the story here...

Yuta Kizaki, Andrew Angus, Kilder Cardona, Katy Lyn Verrette - Salem St. - The 2006 MASCAC Player of the Year and Boston Aztec PASL, NPSL midfielder, Yuta has been up to his old tricks, scoring 11 goals with 4A and named MASCAC Player of the Week three times, with one Honor Roll mention this fall. His Aztec and Viking teammate Andrew Angus has 12 GP with 4G and 2 A, while former Aztec premier player Kilder Cardona has played 14 games with 1G and 1A for the 12-6-1 side who are playing in the MASCAC finals. And this success has come without ALI KABA, DAVID BISHOP and ANDREW AMES, all Aztecs who missed the Salem season due to injury.

On the Women's side, Katy has started 18 games and recorded a goal and 4 assists for the Lady Vikings, who were 9-7-2 and are playing in the MASCAC finals.

Liz Theberge - St. Joseph's College of Maine - Liz is enjoying a successful freshman season with the 16-1-3 Monks. She scored the game-winner in the first game of the year, a 1-0 win over Southern Maine. She added another game-winner, and an assist, in a 3-0 win over Simmons, and was named GNAC Rookie of the Week. Liz has five goals on the year.

Keri Nobil - Columbia - Keri has appeard in 11 games as a sub and has 1G and 1A for the 6-5-4 Lions in the Ivy League.

Rikki Sartor, Gabe Pesce, Kelly Cox, Elyssa Power, Ray Gravellese, Joe Larocca - St. Anselm - It's like Aztec North on the St. A's campus this season. Rikki has appeared in 19 games, starting two, and notched two goals thus far for the 9-7-3 Hawks. She plays along with Gabe (18 games, one goal), Kelly (15 games, one assist) and Elyssa (19 starts) who have also worn the Aztec colors. Rikki scored her goals in a 4-0 win over Dowling and in a 2-1 defeat vs. Assumption and was recently profiled in the Andover Townsman. Read the story here...

On the men's side, Joe has appeared in 7 games for the 5-10-1 Hawks, while Ray has played in three games.

Jen Courossi - Springfield - Jen has appeared in 12 games as a sub and added one goal for the Pride who are 15-2-1 and play in the NEWMAC.

Dan Sargent - Westmont - Dan has one goal and one assist on the 2007 season. He played 14 games and started 4 for the 8-7-0 Warriors, who play in the GSAC.

Taryn Martiniello, Taylor Bracken - Brandeis - Taryn has started 17 games and added an assist for the 9-6-2 Judges, who play in the UAA.

For the men, Taylor has started 17 games and has a 1.36 GAA for the 8-8-3 Judges.

Sam Houston - Gordon - The former Hamilton-Wenham star has started 16 of 18 games for the Scots who are 9-8-1 in the CCC.

Barrie Lindsay, Colleen Liffers - Wheaton - Barrie has played in 18 games, starting five. She scored her first career goal in a 5-0 win over Rhode Island College and has 4 goals and 8 assists on the year. Colleen has started 12 of the 14 games she has played and recorded 3 assists. Barrie recently scored two goals for Wheaton in a 2-1 comeback win over Amherst College, who are 17-0-1 in 2007. Read more about it here...

Barrie was also recently profiled on the front page of the Salem News sports section. Read more about it here...

Gabriela Demoner, Jenna Giradina, Thati Preisler- Franklin Pierce - Gabi, the Ravens All-American and Aztec WPSL All-Star is up to her old tricks, earning three NE-10 Player of the Week awards on the season with 22 goals and 10 assists. Jenna has five goals and 10 assist in 17 starts, also earning a selection to the NE-10's All-Academic First Team. Thati has also started 17 games and added 2 goals and 5 assists. She also earned a bronze medal at last summer's World University Games with Brazil. The Ravens made it all the way to the NCAA final before falling on PKs. Read more about it here...

Jackie Sousa - LIU CW Post - Started 16 games, recording 3 goals and 3 assists for the 14-1-2 Pioneers in the ECC. Her team is ranked 7th in the country.

Matt Lemire - San Diego State - Has appeared in 11 games, starting 1 for the San Diego State Aztecs with oen goal on the year. SDSU is 8-4-2 in '07.

Chris Ethier - UNC Greensboro - Has 9 GP and scored his first NCAA goal in a 3-2 win over UNC Wilmington for the Spartans, who are 7-7-2 and play in the D1 Southern Conf.

Brian Doucette, Laura Sansoucie - Colby Sawyer - Brian has appeared in 19 games, starting eight. He has one goal and four assists, with his team earning a record of 10-8-2.

"Sous" started 17 of 19 games for the Chargers, scoring eight goals with two assists for the 8-8-3 Commonwealth Coast Conference squad.

Pete Koskores, Rob Kennedy - New England College - Pete has started 18 games, and recorded a goal and 2A. Rob has started 14 of 16 games he has appeared in with 4G and 1A. The Pilgrims are 11-6-1 and play in the CCC.

Jared Joaquin, Mike Crepeau - Bentley - Jared has appeared in 12 games, starting nine with 4G and 1A. Mike has started 11 games, adding 3G and an assist. Bentley is 6-12-1 in 2007.

Jesse Stevenson, Alex Martland - Connecticut College - Alex has made five appearances with one start and only one goal allowed as a backup GK, while Jesse has appeared in six games for the NESCAC squad, who are 3-9-3.

Kate Weinstein - Union - Katie has started 13 games in 2007. She has two goals and three assists for the D3 Liberty League team. The Dutchwomen are 15-3-0, ranked 17th in the nation.

Erin Lensky - Univ. of Delaware - Erin has 16 starts as a defender for the NCAA D1 Blue Hens, who are 7-10-0 in 2007.

Shane Boggis - Boston College - A member of the Aztec 2007 NPSL squad until bit by the injury bug, Shane has yet to appear in 2007 for the 10-3-1 Eagles.

Alex Caram - Fairfield - A star midfielder with the Aztec 2006-07 WPSL squads has started 15 games and has five goals and one assist for the 7-6-2 Stags.

Matt Carroll - Dartmouth - The Aztec NPSL star has started 12 games and added three assists for the 8-2-2 Big Green in Ivy League action.

Britt Canfield - UMass-Amherst - Another WPSL star, Britt has appeared in 13 games for the Minutewomen. She has 6 goals and 9 assists for the 8-4-1 A-10 team.

Mike Tilley - Lafayette - Another Aztec NPSL player, Mike has started 13 games with three goals leading the Leopards to a 6-2-5 record.

Deanna Maccario, Sara Hourihan - UNH - Freshman Deanna has 8 Games played, 2 games started. Recorded an assist in a 3-0 win over Central Arkansas. She plays alongside fellow Aztec alum Sara Hourihan, who has started 10 of her 16 games and notchec 1 goal on the 10-5-1 season for UNH.

Dana Bergstrom - Syracuse - Dana has appeared in 17 games for the Orange, starting 15. She recorded a goal and two assits for 'Cuse. Syracuse is currently 6-7-4 in the Big East.

Danielle Tenaglia - Stony Brook - The Seawolves freshman has played in 15 games and has recorded 3G and1A for the 7-3-5 America East squad.

Kellie Oberholtzer - Western Carolina - Three starts in 14 games played for the Catamounts. Kellie has 3 assists for the Southern Conf. team, which stands at 8-8-1.

Chelsea Keller - Ohio Wesleyan - 9 games played with 1 goal and 1 assist for the 9-4-4 Battling Bishops, who play in the NCAC.

Lauren Keating - Assumption - Playing behind a senior starter, Lauren is one of the backup GK's for the Greyhounds. She has started one game, giving up only two goals in a 2-1 OT loss to St. Michael's where she recorded 6 saves. Assumption is 4-11-2 and play in the NE-10.

Jill Dibenedetto - URI - Playing in the NCAA D1 A-10 conference, Jill has 5 games played as a sub for the 10-4-2 Rams.

Chrissie Chater - Florida IT - Started 11 of the 13 games she has played, recording 1 assist for the 9-5-1 Panthers in the SSC.

Richie Greene, Jill Jenkinson, Steph Glowick - Framingham State - Richie has 10 GP with one start, adding a goal and three assists for the 12-3-1 Rams, who play in the MASCAC.

On the ladies side, Jill has one assist after starting 15 games for the 6-8-1 Rams. Steph has started 5 of 10 games played for the Rams in their MASCAC season.

Paul D'Angelo, Shawna Medina - Southern NH - Has started 12 of the Penmen's 14 games as a freshman, adding 1 assist. SNH is 5-7-5 in the NE-10.

For the women, Shawna has started 4 of the 14 games she has played, adding two assists for the 8-10-1 squad.

Kyle Grimaldi - RIT - Two time NEC all-star has one assist in 7 games, two as a starter, for the 9-6-2 Tigers in the Empire 8 conference.

Brianna Russo, Sarah Miller, Joe Ryan, Bryan Lee, DJ Picariello, Edgar Deleon - Endicott - Brianna played 16 games as a sub for the Gulls and has scored one goal. She plays alongside Sarah Miller, an Aztec youth coach who has started 18 games with 3 goals, with the 13-5-0 Commonwealth Coast Conf. team.

For the men, Joe has 13 starts, while Bryan has 14 starts and one assist for the Gulls, who started the season 2-11-3 and are losing alot of close games. DJ has appeared in 15 games, starting 6, adding a goal.. Aztec Youth Coach Edgar Deleon is asst. coach with the Gulls.

Kerri Domohowski - Merrimack - Kerri has started 9 of 18 games with 2 assists for the 11-3-4 Warriors in the NE-10.