Boys Soccer All-Stars: Kennedy blazed the Pioneers’ trail

PLAYER OF THE YEARMIKE KENNEDYLynnfieldSenior captain ? Broke every scoring record on the books at Lynnfield ? Two-time Cape Ann League MVP ? All-time leader in goals, assists and points as a Pioneer ? 76 goals and 43 assists in four seasons ? 20 goals in three postseasons ? Recorded 12 goals in the Pioneers’ run to the Division 3 state finals ? Finished season with 38 goals and 14 assists ? Will attend Northeastern University next fall.COACH OF THE YEARSTAN MCKEENPeabodyThe veteran coach guided the Tanners to a 17-1 regular season record and the Northeastern Conference’s North division title ? Championship came in the Tanners’ first season in the conference ? Also won the Greater Boston League championship in the team’s final season in that league.The TeamTINO ACIERNO, Lynnfield – Senior midfielder ? CAL all-star ? One of the most consistent players on a team that went to the Division 3 state final ? “A good leader,” according to coach Brent Munroe.ASHLEY BARRIOS, Revere – Senior forward and captain ? Northeastern Conference all-star ? Helped lead the Patriots back into contention for the state tournament this season.SEAN BISHOP, St. John’s – Senior captain and sweeper ? Catholic Conference Player of the Year ? Recorded four goals and one assist ? One of the top defenders in the area.JOSH BOYCE, Peabody – Senior captain and midfielder ? NEC all-star ? Second on team in scoring with 10 goals and 21 points ? Never left the field ? Excelled both on offense and defense.MIGUEL CASTRO, Classical – Sophomore forward ? NEC all-star ? Led the conference with 33 goals and 43 points ? One of the top scorers in Eastern Mass.CARLOS CIFUENTES, Classical – Junior captain ? NEC all-star ? Two-time captain ? Had 10 goals on the season ? “He is a leader on the field,” according to coach Joe Skahan.DANNY CRANE, Fenwick – Senior captain ? Catholic Central League all-star ? Crusaders’ leading goal-scorer during season ? Named the Unsung Hero of team.TIM DAVISON, Danvers – Senior captain ? NEC all-star ? Played stopper, sweeper and midfield for coach Antonio Lage ? Had one goal and 12 assists ? Two-year starter.TOM DEPLESSIS, Saugus – Senior captain and forward ? NEC all-star ? Led the Sachems in goals ? Also saw time in midfield for first-year coach Chris Coviello.ALEX FARR, St. John’s – Senior striker from Nahant ? Catholic Conference all-star ? Conference’s leading scorer with 17 goals and 21 points ? Improved by 19 points over his total from last season ? Eastern Mass. all-star.ALOYSIUS FONTA, Tech – Senior stopper/midfielder ? Commonwealth Conference all-star ? Controlled the defense for coach Fred Gallo.CHRIS KEFALAS, St. Mary’s – Senior captain and defender ? CCL all-star ? Defensive MVP of team ? Also recorded six goals ? “He had a great career,” coach Al Jackson said.ANDY LAMACCHIA, St. Mary’s – Senior goalkeeper ? Two-time CCL all-star ? Team MVP ? Broke single-game school record for saves with 41 in a 1-1 tie with Dracut ? Posted 10 shutouts in 16 games ? GAA of 0.66.PHIL MARCHWINSKI, Danvers – Senior captain ? NEC all-star ? Eastern Mass. all-star ? Team MVP ? Had 14 goals and six assists ? Also excels in track and tennis ? National Honor Society member.MAX MONDESTEIN, Salem – Junior forward ? NEC all-star ? Led the Witches in scoring with 20 points and 15 assists ? Captain-elect for next season ? Named the team’s best offensive player.MUBARAK NYANG, English – Junior midfielder ? Two-time NEC all-star ? Eastern Mass. all-star ? Had eight goals and 15 points for coach Kerry King’s team.JARED RIZZO, Peabody – Senior captain ? NEC all-star ? Eastern Mass. all-star ? Led team with 21 goals and 24 points ? Ranked No. 21 in Peabody’s senior class ? “He was an incredibly hard worker all year long,” coach Stan McKeen said.MARK SIMMS, Swampscott – Senior captain ? NEC all-star ? Played practically every position on the field ? A team leader, according to coach Art Simms.PRINCE TCHOUMI, Tech – Senior forward ? All-time leading scorer in Tech his