The divisional champs — Central Catholic (MVC1), Lowell (MVC2) and Methuen (MVC3) – dominated the recently announced Merrimack Valley All-Conference boys soccer teams, as voted on by the league’s coaches.
Chelmsford High senior Vincent McGann was named the conference Player of the Year, and Lowell’s Ikaro DaSilva claimed the Goalkeeper of the Year honor. Lowell’s Bill Bettencourt was named the Coach of the Year, while Andover High claimed the conference Sportsmanship Award.
Here is a look at the All-Merrimack Valley Conference teams:
First-Team All-Conference
Andover – Alex Morgan, soph.; Enzo Urquizo, sr.
Billerica – Jason Xintaropoulos, sr.; Ryan Jacon, sr.
Central Catholic – Tristan White, sr.; Matt Crocker, jr.
Chelmsford – Spencer Forgan, sr.; John Kivlan, sr.
Dracut – Denzel Tema, sr.
Haverhill – Deacon Philippe, sr.; Jonathan Matombo, sr.
Lawrence – Joao Ricci, sr.
Lowell – Davi DeSouza, sr.; Ilembo Kiza, sr.; Alex Garcia, jr.
Methuen – Michael Holloran, sr.; Dylan Gavin, sr.; Andy Rodriguez, sr.
North Andover – Trevor Hunter, sr.; Nathan Solivan, sr.
Tewksbury – Sal Catanzano, sr.
Second-Team All-Conference
(Area Players Only)
Andover – Colin Suh, sr.; Joe Cardillo, sr.
Central Catholic – Cole Loisel, jr.; Thomas Lewis, sr.
Haverhill – Josh Iradukunda, soph.; Rayan Kasbi, sr.
Lawrence – Jacob Calle, sr.
Methuen – Ben Catarius, sr.; Gil Herrera, sr.; Yaseen Dakiri, jr.
North Andover – James Yonchak, sr.; Donncha Murphy, soph.