Boys’ soccer All-Stars: Loyola-bound players dominate Southland

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Believe.

Artur Jozkowiczs of Santa Monica, pictured, and Roger Downes of Santa Margarita believed in their teammates and in turn their teammates believed in them. They were right to do so.

Santa Monica (29-0-1) and Santa Margarita (23-4-3) were the best teams in the Southland this season and it should be no surprise because Jozkowiczs and Downes were the best players. What might be a surprise, however, is that both are heading to Loyola Marymount in the fall on soccer scholarships.

The Lions, who were 3-16-1, should be much improve next season with these two on the team. All you have to do is believe.

Offensive player of the year: Artur Jozkowiczs, Santa Monica-- An attacking-midfielder/forward, Jozkowiczs was a factor in 48 of his team’s amazing 110 goals this season. He also led the Vikings to their first Southern Section title and a Southern California Regional Division I championship.

Defensive player of the year: Roger Downes, Santa Margarita-- A central defender, he’s big, tall, physical and a tremendous leader. He was the heart and soul of a talented team that allowed only 12 goals this season, breaking a 15-year-old school record.

Co-coaches of the year: Frank Gatell and Jimmy Chapman, Santa Monica-- The duo found a way to get players to believe in their 3-5-3 system. Their offensive-oriented formation led to a school-record 110 goals. Six different players scored in double figures and 14 different players found the back of the net. Their moves could push the Vikings (29-0-1) to being crowed mythical national champions later this month.

First team:

GK- Billy Thompson, Jr., Santa Margarita-- The 6-5 keeper had 19 shutouts.
D- Nicholas Ferro, Sr., Santa Monica-- His defense averaged .51 goals allowed.
D- Roger Downes, Sr., Santa Margarita-- His defense allowed only 12 goals.
D- Tim Pontius, Sr., Servite-- A physical marksman who also scored 10 goals.
M- Austin McAnena, Jr., Santa Margarita-- Scored 10 goals, had 19 assists.
M- Artur Jozkowiczs, Sr., Santa Monica-- Scored 14 goals, had 24 assists.
M- Daniel Castro, So., Bell-- Has 19 assists, scored 9 goals.
M- Logan McDaniel, Sr., Quartz Hill-- Scored 14 goals, had 19 assists.
F- Vinny Muscarella, Sr., Newbury Park-- Scored 13 goals, had four assists.
F- Edgar Bran, Sr., La Habra-- Scored 35 goals, 15 assists.
F- Mike Munoz, Sr., Santa Margarita-- Scored 22 goals, had 12 assists.

Second team:

GK- Troy Williams, Sr., Newbury Park
D- Adam Jackson, Sr., Peninsula
D- Phillip Muscarella, So., Newbury Park
D- Wes Feighner, Sr., Los Alamitos
M- Carlos Alvarez, Sr., Salesian
M- Guillermo Beltran, Jr., Banning
M- Omar Laris, So., Saddleback
F- Agustin Cazarez, Sr., Taft
F- Tyler Krumpe, Sr., West Torrance
F- Nick Posthuma, Sr., St. Francis
F- Eric Wageman, Jr., Quatz Hill

Honorable mention: F- Omar De La Piedra, Sr., Canoga Park; M- Eduardo Delgado, Sr., Santa Monica; M- John Paul Herald, Oaks Chrisitan, Sr.; F- Andy Martinez, Sr., San Clemente; D- Irvin Martinez, Jr., Hesperia; M- Salvador Melendez, L.B. Millikan, Sr.; M- Jimmy Turner, Sr., Mission Viejo.

-- Jaime Cardenas

-- Image from www.samohisoccer.com