Erica Faulkner, jr., MargaretvilleDanielle Gravel, jr., Sidney

Joslyn Mabie, soph., CV-SpringfieldChelsea Martin, jr., JeffersonChelsea Martin, jr., Jefferson

Molly McGuire, fr., WaltonLaura Potter, soph., Gilboa

Laura Rowley, sr., CooperstownEmily Slentz, sr., EdmestonLily Stalter, soph., Franklin

Morgan VanAlstine, jr., CV-SpringfieldNora Walker, jr., Oneonta

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WEEKEND C5Jan. 17 and 18, 2009ALL-STARSDAILY STAR 2008 FIRST TEAM GIRLS SOCCER ALL-STARS

Speed and ballhandling helped her to area-bests of 42 goals and 97 points — both school records. ... Named the state’s co-Class D Player of the Year with S.S. Seward goalie Alina Greiser. ... Had a goal and an assist in each of Edmeston’s state-playoff victories, over Old Forge and Chazy. ... “Everybody sees her scoring goals, but she actu-ally looked to pass more this year when she was double- and triple-teamed,” said Edmeston’s Melanie Mumbulo, The Daily Star’s Coach of the Year. ... Also a Daily Star first-team selection last season, when she scored 28 goals.

Earned Daily Star top coaching honors for the sec-ond straight year, the first time that’s happened since Stam-ford coach Jeff Gearhart did it in 1994-95. ... Has guided the Panthers to a 41-3-3 re-cord over past two seasons, including two Section Four Class D championships, two Tri-Valley League crowns and co-Class D state title this past sea-son. ... State title was first for a girls program in Edmeston history ... Watched Panthers outscore their six postseason opponents, 10-4, after half-time. ... Has steered Edmeston’s girls basketball team to an unbeaten start this winter.

Led Yellowjackets with 16 goals and also had five assists. ... “She has great footwork and was really talented shooting from distance or close range,” OHS coach Jerry Mackey said. “She also handled our corner kicks, and for as many quality balls as she put in there, we left a few goals out there.” ... Also led OHS in goals last season, when she was a Daily Star second-teamer as a midfielder. ... “She drew a lot of attention,” said Mackey, adding she’s received interest from colleges but hasn’t decided if she wants to keep playing.

Third-year varsity player used consider-able speed to thwart many scoring chances this season. ... “Ashley is like a rock for us in the back,” said Warriors coach Jody Gravelin, whose team capped a 13-3-3 season with a 3-1 loss to Marathon in the Section Four Class C final. “Obviously, she’s very fast and she can clear the ball with either foot. She prevented so many shots on goal.” ... Earned Second Team All-State honors in Class C. ... Track standout will go for third overall sectional champion-ship in 100-meter hurdles this spring.

During her five varsity seasons, Davenport reached four Section Four Class D finals, win-ning twice and tying eventual co-Class D state champion Edmeston, 0-0, this past year (Ed-meston advanced to the state tournament in penalty-kick shootout). ... Will graduate as the Wildcats’ all-time leading scorer with 134 goals, including 37 this past season, despite battling the digestive disorder Crohn’s disease. ... Three-time Daily Star first-teamer and an All-State First Team selection in Class D this past season. ... Will play soccer for Hamilton this fall.

Skilled player who could operate in tight spaces with the ball and score or find team-mates. ... Scored 14 goals and had a team-high seven assists after switching from forward to midfield for her senior season. ... “She gave us a ton of possession and skill in the mid-field,” said OHS coach Jerry Mackey, whose team finished 10-6. “She was a good bridge between defense and offense.” ... Mackey said Division I programs UNC-Wilmington and New Jersey IT have expressed interest in Naito, a two-time Daily Star first-teamer.

Led Tri-Valley League East Division cham-pion Patriots with 15 goals and eight assists. ... Assisted teammate Morgan VanAlstine’s goal against eventual co-Class D state champion Edmeston in 2-1 Tri-Valley League crossover final loss. ... “Courtney is a coach’s dream,” said Patriots coach Amy Garretson, whose team went 14-4. “Any coach would love to have her as a player. She’s just a very commit-ted and dedicated athlete.” ... Also a stand-out basketball player. ... Oswego is among schools interested in VanBrink.

Scored 23 goals and had 13 assists as a sophomore, but an ACL injury to her left knee cut her junior season short. ... Returned for senior year and finished with 18 goals and 17 assists in helping the Warriors to 13-3-3 season. ... “She came back really strong,” Sidney coach Jody Gravelin said. “One of her best assets was her uncanny ability of laying the ball just out of the reach of defenders.” ... Gave Warriors 1-0 lead with 30-yard shot from right wing with 16 minutes left in 3-1 loss to Marathon in Section Four Class C final.

Anchored a Davenport defense that per-mitted 14 goals in 21 games this season. ... “I always told her she was absolutely in charge back there and she did the job and took charge,” said Davenport coach Ray Preston, whose team had 12 shutouts, won the Dela-ware League title, earned the co-Section Four Class D title with Edmeston and finished 20-0-1. ... Scored five goals and had three assists from sweeper position. ... Basketball standout is averaging more than 20 points this season for unbeaten Wildcats.

Spent most of the early portion of the season marking opposing team’s top scorer, but switched to forward midway through and finished with 20 goals and five assists. ... “She brought extreme speed to our team,” said Downsville coach Burt Reed, whose team finished 12-4-2. “She was really quick with the ball on her feet. As she develops, she’s going to keep getting better.” ... Scored 19 goals over the Eagles’ final 10 games. ... “She kind of did a little bit of everything for us,” Reed said.

Role player as a sophomore and junior behind high-scoring duo of Brenna Camp-bell and Maria Arnot, Brigham became the go-to girl this season and didn’t disappoint. ... Led Wildcats with 25 goals and 11 assists. Finished third in area — behind Edmeston’s Kori Hamm and Davenport’s Chelsea Haight — with 61 points. ... “I said to her, ‘You’ve got to do a bulk of the scoring,’ and she rose to the occasion,” Milford coach Lorin Camp-bell said. ... Geneseo has expressed interest in Brigham.

Big reason co-Class D state champions al-lowed 13 goals over 24 games. ... Second-year starter was one the fastest Panthers, using speed to thwart the opposition. ... Powerful leg proved helpful on goal kicks as well as clear-ing balls. ... “Her aggressiveness and ability to not let things get by her helped us tremendous-ly,” Edmeston coach Melanie Mumbulo said. ... Second-year starter earned Second Team All-State honors in Class D. ... Also a key con-tributor to the Panthers’ unbeaten basketball team this winter.

Helped Panthers to 14 shutouts and was named the outstanding goalie after Edmeston’s 2-2 tie against S.S. Seward in Class D state ti-tle game. ... Always well-positioned and sure-handed, Johnson earned Second Team All-State honors in Class D. ... “She didn’t get a lot of credit during the year because she didn’t get a lot action, but I knew she would be solid once the postseason arrived,” Panthers coach Melanie Mumbulo said. ... In six postseason games, Johnson made 55 saves and allowed six goals.

SECOND TEAM ALL-STARS

HONORABLE MENTIONSBridgette Aikens, sr., OneontaEva-Rae Andrews, sr., DelhiEryn Bass, jr., CooperstownKatie Bedford, sr., Jefferson

Jayme Bentley, jr., SchenevusErin Boyd, sr., Walton

Stefanie Cornnell, sr., EdmestonRenee Craft, jr., South Kortright

Shelby France, sr., Hunter-TannersvilleDevin Friedman, sr., Hunter-Tannersville

Jackie Gilley, jr., DavenportKatie Goss, fr., Davenport

Hannah Johnson, sr., Unadilla ValleySamantha Martin, soph., Edmeston

Gabi May, sr., UnategoChandler Prouty, jr., Milford

Ashley Rowley, sr., CooperstownCasey Jo Scaccia, sr., Franklin

Denyse Schoellig, sr., EdmestonMechia Scott, sr., Laurens

Allison Townsend, sr., Downsville

ALL-STAR HISTORYTHE DAILY STAR GIRLS SOCCER HONORS

PLAYERS OF THE YEARYear Player Team2008: Kori Hamm Edmeston2007: Lindsey Doxtader OHS2006 Brenna Campbell Milford2005-x: Alexa Henderson Downs2005-x: Courtney Hoyt Downsx-2004-x: Breanna Gault OHS2004-x: Eileen Coyle OHS2003: Mara Primmer OHS2002: Mary Velan Stamford2001: Melissa Pidgeon OHS2000: Brooke Davis Stamford1999: Moira Dwyer Coop1998: Lindsey Smith Margaret1997-x: Kristen Konstanty OHS1997-x: Kelly Sosa OHS1996: Kelly Sosa OHS1995: Liz McGrail Stamford1994: Ellen McGrail Stamford1993-x: Meghan Arquin Coop1993-x: Ellen McGrail Stamford1992: Kelly Lawrence SK1991-x: Allison Terry OHS1991-x: Jennifer Wright Daven1990: Laurie Darling Roxbury1989: Colleen Ferris Stamford1988: Jenn Nesbitt Oneonta1987: Theri Jo Snyder CV-S1986: Sue Dubben CV-S1985: Lynn McCruden Worcest1984: Kim Campbell Downsville1983: Sherri Dubben CV-S

COACHES OF THE YEARYear Coach Team2008: Melanie Mumbulo Edmes2007: Melanie Mumbulo Edmes2006: Jennifer Pindar Coop2005: Burt Reed Downsville2004: Jerry Mackey OHS2003-x: Helen Sandford OHS2003-x: Jim Kenyon Worcester2002: Dan Cohen Margaretville2001: Helen Sandford Oneonta2000: Kim Green Schenevus1999: Lisa Ann Cherubin Coop1998: Dan Cohen Margaretville1997: Jo-Ann Diamond and Jane Martin Jefferson (co-coaches)1996: Sue Herodes Unatego1995: Jeff Gearhart Stamford1994: Jeff Gearhart Stamford1993: Lisa Ann Cherubin Coop1992-x: Bonnie Denison SK1992-x: Helen Sandford OHS1991: Jeff Gearhart Stamford1990: Bonnie Denison SK1989: Jim Kenyon Worcester1988: Helen Sandford OHS1987: Frank Miosek CV-S1986: Jane Flannery Downsville1985: Jean Payne Worcester1984: Frank Miosek CV-S1983: Frank Miosek CV-Sx-shared Daily Star’s top honors for girls soccer

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Writer Rob Centorani: rcentorani@thedailystar.comWriter P.J. Harmer: pharmer@thedailystar.com

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Photo by Cheryl Clough

2008 Daily Star Player of the Year Kori Hamm

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DAILY STAR 2008 FIRST TEAM BOYS SOCCER ALL-STARS

SECOND TEAM ALL-STARS

HONORABLE MENTIONSDavid Adams, sr., Cherry Valley-Springfield

Brett Barnett, sr., StamfordJosh Bonifacic, jr., Andes

Mack Curran, sr., CooperstownRyan Davine, sr., Cooperstown

Seth Drugatz, soph., Cherry Valley-SpringfieldJosh Edwards, jr., Sidney

Ryan Giordano, sr., EdmestonRyan Graig, jr., Oneonta

Kyle Hotaling, sr., South KortrightFreddie Hutchinson, sr., Unadilla Valley

Dustin Keesler, sr., DownsvilleDerek Legg, sr., Hunter-Tannersville

Kyle Liner, jr., CooperstownDan Many, sr., South Kortright

Kyle McCue, jr., OneontaMatt Moore, sr., Davenport

Eddie Reed, sr., DelhiBen Roosa, jr., Bainbridge-Guilford

Scott Sheldon, sr., Cherry Valley-SpringfieldEric Smith, jr., Morris

Julius Starr, sr., WindhamMatt Struckle, jr., Laurens

Buddy Adam, jr., DavenportEric Burns, sr., South KortrightBrennan Chambers, sr., WaltonBrennan Chambers, sr., Walton

Ben Conboy, sr., EdmestonJared Hamm, sr., EdmestonJacob Joseph, jr., Oneonta

Dustin Keesler, sr., DownsvilleBrandon Lane, jr., Cooperstown

Chip Taylor, sr., Cherry Valley-SpringfieldTroy Tucker, sr., DelhiJoey Utter, jr., Morris

ALL-STAR HISTORYTHE DAILY STAR BOYS SOCCER HONORS

PLAYERS OF THE YEARYear Player Team2008: Avery Meehan Delhi2007: Jason Guernsey CV-S2006: Aaron Gallusser OHS2005: Ryan Laymon Edmeston2004-x: Tom Dorritie Laurens2004-x: Brad Belden Edmeston2003-x: Paul Stanton Edmeston2003-x: Brad Belden Edmeston2002: Brent Smith Margaretville2001: Matt Shea OHS2000: Jonathan Cook Laurens1999: Mike Austin OHS1998: Dino Ragona OHS1997: Leonard Camacho OHS1996-x: Dylan Dougherty Marg1996-x: Ryan Miosek Coop1995: Mike Deming OHS1994: Steve Donaldson Sidney1993-x: David Fyfe Jefferson1993-x: John Cook OHS1992: Scott Waller Coop1991-x: Brendan Miosek Coop1991-x: Deedle Ely Roxbury1990-x: Tim Oserhoudt Coop1990-x: Deedle Ely Roxbury1989: Dave Brzenk OHS1988: David Storey Marg1987-x: Bruce Miller OHS1987-x: Brett Buzzy OHS1986-x: Tom Beers Davenport1986-x: Steve Quinones OHS1985 Matt Mitchell OHS1984-x: Doug Lifgren Milford1984-x: Tim Fish Milford1983: Kevin Beck Milford

COACHES OF THE YEARYear Coach Team2008-x: David Sander Morris2008-x: Brian Rolfe Delhi2007: Terri Adams CV-S2006: Dave Miller Laurens2005: Jim Huntington Edmeston2004: Dave Miller Laurens2003: Jim Huntington Edmeston2002: Pete Palen Margaretville2001: Alex Brannan OHS2000: Dave Miller Laurens1999: Alex Brannan OHS1998: Alex Brannan OHS1997: Rick Cammer Jefferson1996: Pete Palen Margaretville1995: Peter Sluiter Andes1994: Steve Hornung Sidney1993-x: Steve Hornung Sidney1993-x: Rick Cammer Jefferson1992-x: Charlie Ives Worcester1992-x: Alex Brannan OHS1991: Frank Miosek Coop1990: Jim Ballantine CV-S1989: Duane Ely Roxbury1988: Pete Palen Margaretville1987: Duane Ely Roxbury1986: Pete Palen Margaretville1985: Charlie Ives Worcester1984: Frank Spurchise Milford1983: Frank Spurchise Milfordx-shared Daily Star’s top honors for boys soccerNote: All three 2008 boys soccer award-winners are the first from their respective schools to be honored by The Daily Star.

First Team All-State selec-tion in Class C led area boys with school-record 34 goals. ... Also set all-time program record for goals with 97 in four seasons, which includes 30 as a junior. ... “He’s great with the ball, good in the air and good with both feet,” Delhi coach Brian Rolfe said of his captain. “He stepped up. He was a talking captain, a leader-by-example captain and a work-ethic captain. As the sea-son progressed, if he said it, the team did it. He proved himself worthy of their respect.” ... Will travel to France as part of Section Four All-Star team in April. ... First-team selection last year.

Offensive workhorse received Second Team All-State honor in Class C after helping Delhi to program-best 20-1 record and first Section Four crown. ... Scored 12 times but did most damage as set-up man as Midstate Ath-letic Conference First Team All-Star amassed 20 assists. ... “Ryan will work and work and work and he’ll run until he can’t run anymore,” Delhi coach Brian Rolfe said. “He’s the scrap-piest player on our team. If he’s near the ball, he’s pretty good at scrapping for it and getting it. He would always be in the right spot.”

Led Bulldogs to school re-cord of 20 consecutive vic-tories en route to program’s first Section Four title, which came in his 14th season as head coach. ... Despite los-ing key players such as Alex Throssel and Zak Meehan — the older brother of 2008 Daily Star Player of the Year Avery Meehan — Delhi finished first in the Midstate Athletic Conference standings for the second straight year. ... After beating de-fending Section Four Class C champion Spen-cer-Van Etten in semifinal and Marathon in fi-nal, Bulldogs fell, 2-1, to Fabius-Pompey in state quarterfinal.

Oneonta State graduate turned Mustangs into Tri-Val-ley League contenders after more than a decade of con-secutive losing seasons. ... Led Morris to 3-13-2 finish in first season as head coach in 2007. ... After starting 2008 season 2-7-2, Morris went on nine-game un-beaten streak and finished a half-game behind T-V West Division champion Laurens. ... Late-season run included sectional upsets of Wind-ham (4-0) and Cherry Valley-Springfield (1-0) for 11th-seeded Mustangs, who bowed out of the Class D tournament with a 2-1 semifinal loss to Margaretville.

Third Team Class D All-State pick finished third in area scoring with 55 points, on 24 goals and seven assists. ... Always drew op-ponents’ top defenders yet still found the back of the net more often than not. ... “He was our go-to guy,” Margaretville coach Jeremey Marks said. “His speed and strength are huge assets in his game. He has the size to hold off defenders and the speed to pass them.” ... Helped Margaretville (16-5) to championship appearances in the Delaware League cross-over and Section Four Class D Tournament.

Third Team All-State selection in Class D who excelled at center-midfield after spending two seasons as a defender. ... “I thought we needed a presence for the midfield,” Marga-retville coach Jeremey Marks said, explaining why he moved Moore from sweeper to mid-field early in 2008. “He’s a physical player and has skills in the air, so we needed him up there.” ... Delaware League First Team All-Star contributed nine goals and two assists but fo-cused mainly on controlling tempo, ball place-ment and creating opportunities.

Second Team All-State in Class B earned all-Southern Tier Athletic Conference honors in the Central/East divisions. ... Returns to Daily Star First Team for third straight season. ... Anchored defense with nine shutouts for 9-7-1 Jackets. ... Captain rarely made errors between posts and works diligently year-round to im-prove skills. ... “He played for me for four years and did a great job,” OHS coach Alex Brannan said of Hayen, who’s looking to land at Division I Binghamton University. “He can play at that level. ... He has the right attitude . ”

Second Team All-State selection in Class D flourished in the open field and often forced opponents to extend their defenses. ... Finished with team-best 34 points on 12 goals and 10 assists for balanced Delaware League champi-on Rams, who won first Section Four title since 1968. ... “He’s sort of our glue at the center-mid position and he played hard there throughout the season,” SK coach Bob VanValkenburgh said. “He controlled the tempo of the game there.” ... Looking to play college soccer at Di-vision III Castleton State in Vermont.

Second Team All-State pick in Class D helped solidify South Kortright during run to Delaware League and Section Four Class D championships. ... Speedy Delaware League First Team All-Star set up teammates as well as he finished opportunities as illustrated by his 10 assists and eight goals. ... Often worked sidelines to spread defenses, then used quick footskills to create 1-on-1 chances. ... “He was definitely one of the catalysts for our team,” said SK coach Bob VanValkenburgh, whose team finished 18-3-1.

Daily Star first-teamer in 2006 earned First Team All-State in Class D. ... Four shutouts in-cluded scoreless tie against CV-S in Tri-Valley League crossover for West Division champion Leopards, who finished 9-4-4 after 3-0 sec-tional semifinal loss to South Kortright. ... Kept team in every game as Laurens fell, 1-0, in other three losses. ... “He just knew when it was time to step up and make the big save,” Laurens coach Dave Miller said. “His size and his wing-span, that makes up for a step right there. He’s an athlete and his timing is just incredible.”

Four-year varsity starter emerged as one of Midstate Athletic Conference’s elite players. ... Finished fifth in area scoring with single-sea-son school record of 52 points, on 23 goals and six assists. ... Prototypical goal-scorer set all-time program scoring record with 107 points (48 goals, 11 assists). ... “When he re-ally got into a game and was flying around, we were a great soccer team,” said coach Andy Gates, whose Warriors finished 12-6-1. ... Looking at Broome Community College and SUNY Delhi.

Third Team All-State selection in Class C finished with team-best 21 goals and five assists for 14-4-2 Redskins. ... Center State Conference First Team All-Star played mostly at halfback but also contributed key minutes as a striker and, at times, on defense. ... “He plays year-round and he’s a very tactically solid young man,” Cooperstown coach Frank Miosek said. “He’s not a show-boater and he’s very coachable. He’s never going to get a yel-low card because he’s just not confrontational. He loves the game.”

Area’s No. 4 scorer with 54 points (25 goals, four assists) earned Third Team All-State honors in Class D. ... Relied on pure speed and flashy footwork to become team leader as well as one of Delaware League’s best in fifth varsity season under head coach Tom Faraci. ... “He’s just kind of grown every year,” said Faraci, whose team finished 11-6. “He’s got the whole package. I just kind of watch him sometimes and say, ‘That was incredible.’” ... Division II College of Saint Rose among col-lege options.

Tri-Valley League First Team All-Star fin-ished second in scoring among area boys with 58 points, on 24 goals and 10 assists. ... Com-plete player who became focal point of team in senior season. ... Converted penalty kick in 6-5 shootout loss after G-MU (12-5-1) tied T-V co-champion Laurens, 1-1, in Section Four Class D quarterfinal. ... “He’s a pretty unselfish player who grew a lot in his senior year,” G-MU coach Mark Luettger said. “Even though he was a marked man, he was able to score 24 goals. He improved his skills tremendously.”

2008 DAILY STAR SOCCER ALL-STARSCAPSULE DESIGN AND DAILY STAR LOGO BY DAVID FREDETTE

BOYS ALL-STAR CAPSULES BY DEAN RUSSIN

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