All-Delco Boys Soccer Teams

First Team

Duncan Riegler, Haverford: The junior defender was the anchor to a Fords defense that returned the program to the District 1 Class 4A playoffs for a second straight year. Reigler, an All-Central pick, was the biggest part of that, literally and figuratively, thanks to his aerial prowess. The Fords kept four clean sheets on the season, including a draw with PIAA Class 3A finalist Strath Haven in the regular season. Haverford also upset Conestoga, 3-2, and battled but couldn’t quite break through in a 1-0 loss to Abington in the first round of districts.

Jake Lee, Radnor: The Raiders faced wholesale changes at the back this season after making the PIAA Class 4A final last fall, but Lee’s leadership made it a seamless transition. The All-Central selection was the team’s MVP, leading the Raiders to 11 clean sheets in a 12-win season and a home game as the seventh seed in the district tournament. Lee, a converted midfielder who’s played all over the pitch in his high school career, added four goals, including game-winners against Penncrest and Downingtown East.

Ethan Hensinger, Garnet Valley: The senior helped control the middle of the pitch for the Jaguars, becoming one of the most solid two-way midfielders in the Central League. As the Jags’ pivot, he contributed five goals and nine assists for the season. That included an epic five-assist game in a victory over Marple Newtown as Garnet Valley finished 9-7 on the season, just outside of the playoff spots in District 1 Class 4A. Hensinger was an All-Central first team pick.

Andrew Lowman, Strath Haven: The junior was part of a stellar midfield for the Panthers, which guided them to a district title and state final for the second straight year. Lowman, who played significant minutes as a sophomore, stepped up his role this year, tallying six goals and five assists, all from a deeper-lying position than his running mate, Emmet Young. Lowman starred in the state semifinal against Archbishop Wood, setting up both goals off picturesque corner kicks. Lowman also scored the opener in the first-round states win over Susquehannock. He added a goal and an assist in an overtime win over Marple Newtown and scored twice in the regular-season loss to Bishop Shanahan, which the Panthers avenged in the District 1 tournament.

Emmet Young, Strath Haven: The senior midfielder was the beating heart of the Panthers’ run to a second straight District 1 Class 3A title and PIAA runner-up finish. Young led the Panthers’ attack with 10 goals and 12 assists. His penalty kick in extra time decided the District 1 final, a 2-1 victory over Holy Ghost Prep, after he had set up Quinn Vandellos’ opening goal. Young assisted on both goals in the district semifinal win over Bishop Shanahan, a come-from-behind effort also in OT, and his free kick was touched home by Jake Hooper for the Panthers’ only goal in the state final, a 2-1 loss to Lower Dauphin. The All-Central pick excelled on the soccer field while serving as the kicker on Strath Haven’s district-qualifying football team.

Bobby Hydrisko, Sr. F, Radnor: One of the few returning attackers from last year’s state-final run, Hydrisko had a huge responsibility on his shoulders for the Raiders. But the All-Central forward responded splendidly, tallying five goals and nine assists as Radnor tallied a 12-win season and earned a home game in the District 1 tournament. He scored the only goal in a draw with Conestoga, had a goal and two assists in hammering Springfield and two helpers in a win over Downingtown East.

Aidan Tripler, Haverford: The senior forward produced wherever on the field he was placed, resulting in 15 goals, seven assists and the most votes in All-Central balloting among Delco players (third-most overall). He scored 11 of his goals in Central League play, including a hat trick against Garnet Valley and the game-tying goal as the Fords upended perennial power Conestoga, 3-2, in overtime. After leading the Central League in assists last season, Tripler led in goals this year, shifting to a more advanced role. He also scored two goals in a win over Penn Wood, helping the Fords make the District 1 Class 4A playoff field for the second consecutive year.

Second Team

Simon Bolinger, Jr. D, Strath Haven
Luigi Malo, Sr. D, Strath Haven
Kevin Fernandes, Sr. D, Penncrest
Ethan Emery, Sr. M, Penncrest
Keah Tobey, Sr. F, Ridley
Ben Engstrom, Sr. F, Radnor
Sheikh Sirleaf, Sr. F, Upper Darby

Honorable Mention

Garnet Valley: Matt Bowes, Keith Cressman, Lucas Cofone, Matt Neeson
Haverford: Evan Carfrey, Trey Emeno, Phil Udo-Inyang
Marple Newtown: Ciaran Corr, Ryan Gault, Fidel Inglis, Tommy Wenger
Penncrest: Brandon Cairy, Brian MacCurtin, Justin Potts, Cody Woolery
Radnor: Nick Lucchesi, Matt Miller
Ridley: Robbie Geddes, Adam Louriki, Pat Rudy
Springfield: Monsif Atify, Steven East
Strath Haven: Peter Boerth, Harris Hardy, J.T. Holstein, Jake Hooper, Charlie Shankweiler
Upper Darby: Alex Cueva, Majid Kawa, Max Peters, David Rodriguez

Haverford’s Aidan Tripler, scoring from the penalty spot as part of a hat trick against Garnet Valley, led the Central League in goals with 15. (Pete Bannan/MediaNews Group)