Josue Arteaga, Mendota

Year: Junior

Position: Defender

Season highlights: Arteaga was the leader of a Mendota defense that pitched six shutouts in 10 matches. He also contributed offensively with five goals and three assists. He was honorable mention all-sectional.

Johnathan Cortez, Mendota

Year: Sophomore

Position: Wing

Season highlights: Cortez was a facilitator for the MHS offense as he was second on the team with six assists. He also scored four goals. He was Second-Team All-Big Northern Conference.

Yahir Diaz, Mendota

Year: Junior

Position: Forward

Season highlights: The NewsTribune Boys Soccer Player of the Year tied for the area lead in goals (20) and led the area in assists (11). He was named all-sectional and All-Big Northern Conference First Team.

Jeremy Gomez, Earlville

Year: Senior

Position: Midfielder

Season highlights: Gomez controlled the middle of the field for Earlville and helped get the offense started. He had five goals and six assists. He was voted All-Little Ten Conference.

Lyan Gonzalez, La Salle-Peru

Year: Junior

Position: Midfielder/Wing

Season highlights: Gonzalez was a solid scoring option for the Cavaliers with six goals and a two assists.

Oscar Gonzalez, La Salle-Peru

Year: Senior

Position: Forward

Season highlights: Gonzalez was the Cavaliers’ top scoring threat with 10 goals and three assists. He helped L-P finish with 8-7-2.

Bryar Keller, Earlville

Year: Junior

Position: Midfielder

Season highlights: Keller played what coach Larry Heiden called “the most taxing position in our formation” and he excelled with seven goals and an assist. He was named All-Little Ten Conference.

Devyn Kennedy, Earlville

Year: Senior

Position: Forward/Midfielder

Season highlights: Kennedy was an offensive juggernaut for the Red Raiders with 20 goals – which tied for the area lead – and nine assists. The three-time All-Little Ten Conference pick led Earlille to its fourth straight LTC Tournament title.

Rafa Romero, Mendota

Year: Sophomore

Position: Defender

Season highlights: Romero was a strong defender for a Trojans team that recorded six shutouts. He was voted First-Team All-Big Northern Conference.

Manny Treo, Mendota

Year: Junior

Position: Midfielder

Season highlights: Treo was hard to score on as he made 67 saves, allowed 10 goals in 10 games and recorded six shutouts. He was honorable mention All-Big Northern Conference.

Diego Vazquez, Earlville

Year: Sophomore

Position: Forward/Midfielder

Season highlights: Vazquez was a strong offensive weapon with 15 goals and eight assists, which were both second on the team. He was voted All-Little Ten Conference.

Honorable Mention: Garrett Cook, So., GK, Earlville; Jackson Heiden, Sr., MF, DePue-Hall; Alex Lucero, Jr., MF/D; La Salle-Peru; Ricky Orozco, So., MF, Mendota; Mauricio Ruiz, Jr., F, DePue-Hall; Ethan Thompson, Jr., F, Princeton