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2011 All-Connecticut boys soccer team
The MSG Varsity Connecticut staff selected the top players, coaches and teams from the 2011 season across the entire region.
Below are the award winners, as well as the first-team and second-team all-stars.
TEAM OF THE YEAR
Bunnell
After coming up short in the SWC and Class L finals a year ago, the Bulldogs went 20-2-2 and put the finishing touches on the best season in school history by capturing their first-ever league and state championships. Bunnell won the SWC title with a 4-0 victory over eventual Class LL champion Pomperaug, and made its case as the top-ranked team in the state with a 3-0 shutout of Avon on the Class L finals.
COACH OF THE YEAR
Jon Bradley, Darien
The Englishman made a seemless transition from coach of the Blue Wave girls team to the boys as Darien went from a two-win season in 2010 to FCIAC Eastern Division champ, league semifinalist, CIAC Class L quarterfinalist and a 14-4-3 record in 2011 – its best finish ever. Bradley was named FCIAC Coach of the Year.
FIRST TEAM
ZACH ZURITA
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Bunnell, Sr., Forward
The senior capped a brilliant career with the Bulldogs by totaling 43 goals and 13 assists en route to All-American honors. A three-time All-SWC choice and two-time All-State and All-New England selection, the Monmouth-bound Zurita had career totals of 96 goals and 42 assists.
PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Bunnell, Sr., Forward
The senior capped a brilliant career with the Bulldogs by totaling 43 goals and 13 assists en route to All-American honors. A three-time All-SWC choice and two-time All-State and All-New England selection, the Monmouth-bound Zurita had career totals of 96 goals and 42 assists.
KEITH BOND
Trumbull, Sr., Foward
The Yale-bound senior forward totaled 15 goals and 15 assists in leading the Eagles to an 18-2-4 record, an FCIAC championship and the Class LL finals. Named first team All-FCIAC.
Trumbull, Sr., Foward
The Yale-bound senior forward totaled 15 goals and 15 assists in leading the Eagles to an 18-2-4 record, an FCIAC championship and the Class LL finals. Named first team All-FCIAC.
JON-LUKE FERRANDINO
New Canaan, Sr., Midfielder
The talented senior was named to the All-FCIAC first team for the second straight year and merited All-State honors. Scored the game-winning goal in the Rams’ upset of Norwalk in the FCIAC quarterfinals.
New Canaan, Sr., Midfielder
The talented senior was named to the All-FCIAC first team for the second straight year and merited All-State honors. Scored the game-winning goal in the Rams’ upset of Norwalk in the FCIAC quarterfinals.
MATEO GALLEGO
Westhill, Sr., Forward
A two-time first-team All-FCIAC selection, the high scoring Gallego was chosen All-State after leading the Vikings to an 11-7-2 mark.
Westhill, Sr., Forward
A two-time first-team All-FCIAC selection, the high scoring Gallego was chosen All-State after leading the Vikings to an 11-7-2 mark.
ARIAN HOHXA
Watertown, Sr., Forward
One of the most prolific scorers in the state, the forward appeared in the CSCA Senior Bowl after leading the Indians to an 11-4-3 record.
Watertown, Sr., Forward
One of the most prolific scorers in the state, the forward appeared in the CSCA Senior Bowl after leading the Indians to an 11-4-3 record.
JAMES HICKOK
Staples, Jr., Goalkeeper
The junior co-captain recorded 12 shutouts and allowed just 13 goals in 21 games for the Wreckers, who reached their third straight league final. Named All-State and first-team All-FCIAC.
Staples, Jr., Goalkeeper
The junior co-captain recorded 12 shutouts and allowed just 13 goals in 21 games for the Wreckers, who reached their third straight league final. Named All-State and first-team All-FCIAC.
SCOTT LEVENE
New Canaan, Jr., Goalkeeper
The junior goalie has made a name for himself on the national level, and for good reason. Levene posted six shutouts on the season, and was selected All-State and first-team All-FCIAC for the second year in a row.
New Canaan, Jr., Goalkeeper
The junior goalie has made a name for himself on the national level, and for good reason. Levene posted six shutouts on the season, and was selected All-State and first-team All-FCIAC for the second year in a row.
FREDDY METELLUS
Bunnell, Sr., Midfielder
A two-time All-SWC selection, the senior midfielder was the MVP of the league tournament and also helped the Bulldogs win the Class L title. Finished his career with 16 goals and 30 assists, including 11 goals and 14 assists this past season.
Bunnell, Sr., Midfielder
A two-time All-SWC selection, the senior midfielder was the MVP of the league tournament and also helped the Bulldogs win the Class L title. Finished his career with 16 goals and 30 assists, including 11 goals and 14 assists this past season.
DJORDJE PANTELIC
Platt Tech, Sr., Midfielder
The All-State midfielder posted totals of 26 goals and 11 assists as a senior, and finished his career with 69 goals and 59 assists. Pantelic powered the Panthers to the CSC semifinals.
Platt Tech, Sr., Midfielder
The All-State midfielder posted totals of 26 goals and 11 assists as a senior, and finished his career with 69 goals and 59 assists. Pantelic powered the Panthers to the CSC semifinals.
DILLON WEED
Wilton, Sr., Midfielder
The Warriors’ captain was chosen All-State, first-team All-FCIAC and participated in the CSCA Senior Bowl game.
Wilton, Sr., Midfielder
The Warriors’ captain was chosen All-State, first-team All-FCIAC and participated in the CSCA Senior Bowl game.
NIC ZUNIGA
Norwalk, Sr., Midfielder
Among the best finishers in the region, Zuniga finished with 17 goals and 10 assists as the Bears won the FCIAC regular season championship for the second straight season and reached the Class LL semifinals. Named All-State and All-FCIAC.
Norwalk, Sr., Midfielder
Among the best finishers in the region, Zuniga finished with 17 goals and 10 assists as the Bears won the FCIAC regular season championship for the second straight season and reached the Class LL semifinals. Named All-State and All-FCIAC.
SECOND TEAM
Brennan Branca, Jr., Darien
Mike Broncati, Sr., Norwalk
Jeff Cohen, Sr., Barlow
Elliott Helgans, Sr., Darien
Justin Lewis, Sr., Bunnell
Jake Malowitz, Sr., Staples
Mike Matera, Sr., Fairfield Prep
Taylor McNair, Sr., Staples
Andrew Melitsanopoulos, Sr., Norwalk
Jeremy Nelle, Sr., Barlow
Will Steiner, Jr., Fairfield Prep
Sebastian Tamayo, Sr., Bunnell
Pieter Zenner, Jr., Greenwich
Mike Broncati, Sr., Norwalk
Jeff Cohen, Sr., Barlow
Elliott Helgans, Sr., Darien
Justin Lewis, Sr., Bunnell
Jake Malowitz, Sr., Staples
Mike Matera, Sr., Fairfield Prep
Taylor McNair, Sr., Staples
Andrew Melitsanopoulos, Sr., Norwalk
Jeremy Nelle, Sr., Barlow
Will Steiner, Jr., Fairfield Prep
Sebastian Tamayo, Sr., Bunnell
Pieter Zenner, Jr., Greenwich
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