Conestoga center back Mike McCarthy is Main Line Boys Athlete of the Week

The junior center back is called “the backbone of our defense,” by Conestoga boys’ soccer head coach David Zimmerman, who notes that every Pioneer was subbed out of games for a period of time with the exception of McCarthy and teammate Gabe Harms. The state champion Conestoga defense surrendered nine goals during the regular season (0.5 goals per game), which was second-lowest of any team in District One, and in the post-season yielded just four goals in eight games. McCarthy also scored some big goals this season including a game tying goal in a come-from-behind win against West Chester Henderson and a game-winning goal in overtime against the Haverford School.

Fun facts – Mike McCarthy

Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones.

Favorite movie: The Incredibles.

Favorite athlete: Paul Pogba.

Favorite team: Atletico Madrid.

Favorite place to visit: Emerald Isle, N.C..

Favorite pre-game meal: Spaghetti.

Favorite color: Red.

Person I most admire: “I admire my brother Joseph because we are always so competitive and he is the reason I **** losing.”

Birth date: Dec. 21, 1999 in Upper Darby.

Family members: Parents Kevin and Lisa, older brother Joseph, older sister Annie.