Naperville Sun All-Area Boys Soccer Team

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Eric Leonard (left) of Fremd and Naperville Central's Pat Flynn move for possession during their Class 3A semifinal game at Lincoln-Way North. | Art Vassy~Sun-Times Media

Updated: January 1, 2012 8:03AM

Kevin Anderson

Naperville North
senior goalkeeper

IHSSCA All-State keeper for second straight season yielded 10 goals all season and the 14 opponents shut out within the 21-1-1 campaign reads like Illinois’ Who’s Who in prep soccer. All-DVC selection departs North ranked second on school’s all-time career list for shutouts with 27 clean sheets.

Patrick Flynn

Naperville Central
junior midfielder

Offensive force behind (19-5-0) Redhawks’ stellar 3A state runner-up finish — topping the squad in points (35), goals (14 including six match-winners) and assists (seven). IHSSCA All-Section 14 and All-DuPage Valley Conference honoree will be key to 2012 Central encore efforts.

Ben Kucera

Benet senior defender

Versatility and skill throughout the field were invaluable asset in Redwings’ 13-5-2 season that included share of East Suburban Catholic Conference title. IHSSCA All-Section 2 defender and All-ESCC pick added 22 points with nine goals and four assists. Chicago Fire First-Team All-Academic All-State headed to Creighton.

Kyle Lindberg

Naperville North
senior forward

Another IHSSCA All-State honoree but one of rare four-year starters for a powerhouse program like North. Obvious contributor to Huskies’ last four DuPage Valley Conference titles (27-1 loop ledger over that span). All-DVC performer led team in points (47) and goals (18, including six match-winners).

Hunter Miller

Benet senior forward

Tip of the spear for Redwings’ offense with team highs for points (30), goals (11) and assists (eight) for 13-5-2 crew that shared East Suburban Catholic Conference crown (7-1-0). Also received IHSSCA All-Section 2 and All-ESCC distinction.

Michael Plant

Naperville Central senior defender

One of five local players receiving IHSSCA All-State notoriety was cornerstone in Redhawks’ bunker defense that produced 14 shutouts. Kicking accuracy led to match winner versus Fremd plus four assists. Encore All-DVC pick for 19-5-0 Central squad that snapped Naperville North’s 20-match win streak prior to second-place 3A state showing. Voted IHSSCA All-Section 14 as a junior.

Nick Smith

Neuqua Valley
senior midfielder

Switched from midfield general role to center back for good of young squad helping Wildcats turn supposedly down year into 10-5-3 year that netted a share of UEC Valley (4-1-1) Division title. IHSSCA All-Section 3 pick earned All-UEC status with fellow senior Hunter Hollingshead.

Ryan Solomon

Metea Valley
senior forward

In just two varsity seasons, IHSSCA All-Section 3 and All-UEC pick set standards for future Mustang standouts with two-year career totals of 60 points and 26 goals. Metea posted 9-7-5 mark with second straight regional title match appearance.

Evan Trychta

Naperville North
senior forward

Headliner for Sun All-Area squad as 2011 Player of Year having repeated as IHSSCA All-State selection. National Soccer Coaches Association of American All-Midwest pick as a junior in helping North claim fourth-place 3A state finish. Unanimous All-DVC honoree for past three campaigns departs North among top five all-time goal (51) scorers and top 10 all-time for assists (34).

Tyler Yanisch

Waubonsie Valley
senior midfielder

Experience and leadership that has carried consecutive youth-dominated Warrior teams that have come on strong late in season. IHSSCA All-Section 3 honoree and team MVP with consecutive All-UEC accolades. Topped team in points (24), goals (nine) and assists (six).

Honorable
mention

Kyle Dal Santo (Benet senior goalkeeper), Hunter Hollingshead (Neuqua Valley senior goalkeeper), Zach Bavol (Metea Valley senior midfielder), Mike Pavliga (Naperville Central junior goalkeeper), Jack Cicchini (Waubonsie Valley sophomore defender), Lee Grander (Naperville North senior defender), Thomas Mojica (Benet senior midfielder), Jack Patrick (Naperville Central junior midfielder), Ryan Ross (Neuqua Valley freshman forward), Kevin Skrip (Neuqua Valley senior forward).

— Compiled by
Steve Nemeth