Clarke Central High School goalkeeper Owen Barnett runs to try and stop a goal in the Billy Henderson Stadium. Multiple CCHS soccer players from both the girls and boys teams were selected by Region 8-5A soccer coaches for the all-region team, which celebrates the best players from the 2021 season. Photo by Luna Reichert, graphic by Ireland McCage
The following all-region team selections and awards were announced Tuesday in an email from Clarke Central High School boys varsity soccer head coach Chris Aiken.
Girls 1st Team:
Hannah Barnett (Forward)
Mayra Sesmas (Midfielder), 2021 Midfielder of the Year
Girls 2nd Team:
Andrea Matta-Castillo (Defender)
Ava Sims (Midfielder)
Boys 1st Team:
Owen Barnett (Goalkeeper)
Aydan O’Connor (Defender), 2021 Defender of the Year
Davis Gabriel (Midfielder), 2021 Midfielder of the Year
Hunter Yelton (Midfielder)
Coach of the Year (Boys):
Chris Aiken
Men’s Soccer Player of the Year:
Aydan O’Connor