2012 HockomockSports.com Boys Soccer Awards
Kelley-Rex Player of the Year - Zach Scafati, Franklin
Franklin senior defender Zach Scafati has been selected as the inaugural Kelley-Rex Division Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Scafati was named a Hockomock League All-Star and an Honorable Mention for ESPN Boston's Mr. Soccer.
Scafati, who is considering several collegiate options, led the Panthers to a 12-3-5 record. He was the leader at the heart of a strong Franklin defense that allowed only 5 goals in the final 15 games of the season, including two shutouts in the playoffs.
“Zach was our leader defensively,” said head coach Fran Bositis. “I know Zach will say that it was a team thing and that he had a lot of help, but it wouldn't have happened without Zach out on the field. This is a well-deserved award for him.”
“Each kid gave up his personal agenda for the good of the team,” said Scafati about Franklin’s division-winning season. “We came together as a team and we couldn’t have asked for a better year.”
Honorable Mention: Taylor Christo, North Attleboro
Scafati, who is considering several collegiate options, led the Panthers to a 12-3-5 record. He was the leader at the heart of a strong Franklin defense that allowed only 5 goals in the final 15 games of the season, including two shutouts in the playoffs.
“Zach was our leader defensively,” said head coach Fran Bositis. “I know Zach will say that it was a team thing and that he had a lot of help, but it wouldn't have happened without Zach out on the field. This is a well-deserved award for him.”
“Each kid gave up his personal agenda for the good of the team,” said Scafati about Franklin’s division-winning season. “We came together as a team and we couldn’t have asked for a better year.”
Honorable Mention: Taylor Christo, North Attleboro
Davenport Player of the Year - David MacKinnon, OA
Oliver Ames senior goalie David MacKinnon has been selected as our inaugural Davenport Division Boys Soccer Player of the Year. MacKinnon, who posted 11 shutouts in the regular season, was named an All-American, Eastern Massachusetts All-Star, Hockomock League All-Star, and Hockomock League MVP.
The Hartford-bound senior played in 19 regular season games and led Oliver Ames to an impressive 13-2-4 record. In addition to his 11 shutouts, MacKinnon only allowed 6 goals all regular season, good for a 0.32 GAA.
"He surpassed any and all expectations," OA head coach John Barata said. "He had one of the best percentages in the entire region. He's a man amongst boys in the high school arena."
As of now, MacKinnon is scheduled to attend Hartford to play baseball, but after his impressive senior campaign, Division I college soccer could be in his future.
"The season was way better than we expected," MacKinnon said. "It was probably one of the most fun seasons, too."
Runner up: David Stapleton, Oliver Ames
The Hartford-bound senior played in 19 regular season games and led Oliver Ames to an impressive 13-2-4 record. In addition to his 11 shutouts, MacKinnon only allowed 6 goals all regular season, good for a 0.32 GAA.
"He surpassed any and all expectations," OA head coach John Barata said. "He had one of the best percentages in the entire region. He's a man amongst boys in the high school arena."
As of now, MacKinnon is scheduled to attend Hartford to play baseball, but after his impressive senior campaign, Division I college soccer could be in his future.
"The season was way better than we expected," MacKinnon said. "It was probably one of the most fun seasons, too."
Runner up: David Stapleton, Oliver Ames
Hock 5 First Team
Zach Scafati, Franklin (2013)
David Stapleton, Oliver Ames (2014)
Michael Denehy, Canton (2013)
Justin Asam, Milford (2014)
Taylor Christo, North Attleboro (2013)
Hock 5 Second Team
Ian Beach, Sharon (2013)
Mike Shaheen, Taunton (2013)
Tim Peng, Sharon (2013)
Lucas Araujo, Oliver Ames (2014)
Brian Esposito, Mansfield (2014)
Hock 5 Honorable Mention
Jon O'Neil, Milford (2013)
Adam Borbely, Oliver Ames (2013)
Danny Belair, Taunton (2013)
Jake Steinberg, Sharon (2013)
Alain Laurent, Attleboro (2013)
Zach Scafati, Franklin (2013)
David Stapleton, Oliver Ames (2014)
Michael Denehy, Canton (2013)
Justin Asam, Milford (2014)
Taylor Christo, North Attleboro (2013)
Hock 5 Second Team
Ian Beach, Sharon (2013)
Mike Shaheen, Taunton (2013)
Tim Peng, Sharon (2013)
Lucas Araujo, Oliver Ames (2014)
Brian Esposito, Mansfield (2014)
Hock 5 Honorable Mention
Jon O'Neil, Milford (2013)
Adam Borbely, Oliver Ames (2013)
Danny Belair, Taunton (2013)
Jake Steinberg, Sharon (2013)
Alain Laurent, Attleboro (2013)
Coach of the Year - John Barata, Oliver Ames
Oliver Ames head coach John Barata has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Boys Soccer Coach of the Year. Barata led the Tigers to a 13-2-4 record and made school history by taking OA to the MIAA South Sectional Semi-Finals for the first time.
Barata was also named as the Division 1 South Coach of the Year.
The Tigers started off the season by going undefeated in their first 11 games. They were crowned Davenport Division champions for the second straight year.
"I thought it was a very successful season. I think the team overachieved at times. We played some great soccer and we had some very good leadership. To be honest, the season was terrific and these seniors leave with a nice legacy."
Runner up: Geoff Burgess, North Attleboro
Other Awards
Goalie of the Year - David MacKinnon, Oliver Ames
Runner up: Jesse d'Entremont, Franklin
Underclassman of the Year - Mike Da Silva, Milford
Runner up: Jason Ross, Attleboro
Barata was also named as the Division 1 South Coach of the Year.
The Tigers started off the season by going undefeated in their first 11 games. They were crowned Davenport Division champions for the second straight year.
"I thought it was a very successful season. I think the team overachieved at times. We played some great soccer and we had some very good leadership. To be honest, the season was terrific and these seniors leave with a nice legacy."
Runner up: Geoff Burgess, North Attleboro
Other Awards
Goalie of the Year - David MacKinnon, Oliver Ames
Runner up: Jesse d'Entremont, Franklin
Underclassman of the Year - Mike Da Silva, Milford
Runner up: Jason Ross, Attleboro