Fellowship Christian
2007 record: 7-10-1, didn't make state tourney
Returning starters (8): Brian Lundquist, Jr., forward; Trevor Glines, Jr., forward; Josh Whitmer, Soph., fullback; Jason Makso, Sr., sweeper; Joey Ertsos, Soph., forward; Michael Moser, Soph., midfield; Kyle Van Wyck, Soph., midfield; Josh Smith, 8th grade, midfield
Newcomers: Chris Smith, Soph., goalie; Tyler Smith, 7th grade, defense; Timmy Anderson, 7th grade, defense; Andrew Gerry, 7th grade, defense
Candidates in all grades: 12
Captains: Brian Lundquist, Jason Makso
Returning leaders: Brian Lundquist 35 goals
Returning leaders: Brian Lundquist, Eagle-Tribune All-Star; Trevor Glines and Joey Ertsos, All-CAC Small
Assistants: None
Opener: Sept. 9 at Greater Lawrence, 3:30 p.m.
Odds and ends: Brian Lundquist won the 2007 Golden Boot as the area scoring champ with 35 goals, 30 vs. MIAA schools and five vs. Londonderry Christian. ... Josh, Chris and Tyler Smith are brothers from Danville.
Coach Chris Dyer (2nd year, 7-10-1): "I've got the guys motivated to break even this year. We'll see. The younger guys will have to learn quick. Brian Lundquist is very fast and obviously an excellent goal-scorer. Brian and Trevor Glines and Joey Ertsos work well together."
Greater Lawrence
2007 record: 1-10-2, didn't make state tourney
Returning starters (5): Christian Cano, Sr., defense; Alejandro Cano, Sr., defense; Brandon Pimentel, Sr., defense; Chris Suarez, Jr., halfback; Matt Jasinski, Soph., forward
Returning lettermen: Jamaly Rovelo, Sr., defense; Maria Martinez, Sr., defense; Kaleigh Gilbert, Sr., defense; Christian Acosta, Jr., fullback; Jazmin Patrocino, Jr., goalie; Edward Boatang, Jr., defense; Charlie Rivera, Jr., defense; Sabrina Mejia, Soph., forward; Nicholas Waite, Soph., forward
Newcomers: Elmer Urias, Frosh., defense; Kevin Morales, Frosh., forward; Danny Pellerin, Frosh., defense; Austin Sweet, Frosh., defense; Cameron Dragon, Frosh., defense; Sheny Rivera, Frosh., defense; Dalton Thompson, Frosh., defense; Juan Rosario, Frosh., defense; Cindy McCarthy, Frosh., forward
Candidates in all grades: 25
Captains: Christian Cano, Matt Jasinski (assistant)
Returning leaders: Matt Jasinski 10 goals
Returning honorees: Matt Jasinski and Christian Cano, All-CAC Small
Assistants: Dick Coakley
Odds and ends: The Reggies are hoping to snap a streak of 12 straight losing seasons dating back to 1995. ... Christian Cano is a four-year starter. ... Sophomore Matt Jasinski, who scored 10 goals last year, could have a breakout campaign.
Coach Phil Youngclaus (2nd year, 1-10-2): "I think (Christian Cano and Matt Jasinski) are good leaders. The (players) know what to expect. They know how hard they have to work. We're hoping to get on the board and be strong defensively."
Whittier
2007 record: 1-13-2, didn't make state tourney
Returning starters (5): Andrew Lesiczka, Sr., goalie; Matt Capprini, Jr., defense; Jared Nicklas, Sr., midfield; Pete Desmarais, Jr., midfield; Jacob Bradwell, Soph., midfield
Returning lettermen: Traeger Domoretsky, Jr., goalie; Jacob Morton, Soph., midfield; Jeffrey Derman, Soph., defense
Newcomers: George Katsaros, Jr., defense; Donovan Neumann, Jr., defense; Jon Viveirs, Jr., defense; Katharine Labrecque, Soph., midfield; Nathan Metheny, Soph., defense; Dany Belanger, Frosh., defense; Felipe Guimaraes, Frosh., forward; Adalberto Gimenes, Frosh., defense; Brian Spalding, Frosh., midfield; Taylor Williams, Frosh., defense
Candidates in all grades: 40
Captains: Andrew Lesiczka, Jared Nicklas
Returning leaders: Jacob Bradwell 8 goals
Returning honorees: Jared Nicklas, All-CAC Small
Assistants: John Biafore
Opener: Sept. 9 hosts North Shore, 3:45 p.m.
Odds and ends: Former coach Andy Pigeon compiled a 28-52-10 record in five years. He still teaches at Whittier but gave up coaching to pursue his master's. ... New coach Tjitse Boringa, a native of the Netherlands, came to the United States 24 years. He's a longtime youth coach in North Andover who teaches culinary arts at Whittier. Boringa's son, Ryan, is a runner at North Andover High and his daughter, Katie, was a three-sport athlete there. ... New assistant coach John Biafore also teaches at Whittier.
Coach Tjitse Boringa (6th year, 28-52-10): "The kids are coming off a tough season but they are positive. We scrimmaged Greater Lowell and we had a good showing. Jacob Bradwell works great on the right. We're excited about freshman Felipe Guimaraes. Jared Nicklas is a very talented player. Matt Capprini will anchor the defense."
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