Best of the Best: 2024 All-Valley Boys Soccer Team
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- American Fork junior Lewis Knecht takes a shot during the 6A semifinal game against Bingham at Zions Bank Field in Herriman on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
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- Pleasant Grove senior Caden Pennock (center) dribbles up the field during the 6A semifinal game against Farmington at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.
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- Salem Hills sophomore Brooks Barker tries to split two defenders during the 5A semifinal game against Roy at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, May 20, 2024.
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- American Heritage junior keeper Weston Larson blocks a penalty kick during the 2A state championship game against Rowland Hall at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, May 11, 2024.
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- Wasatch senior keeper Jackson Medina makes a save during the penalty-kick shootout during the 5A semifinal game against Hunter at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman on Monday, May 20, 2024.
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- American Fork boys soccer players celebrate after winning the 6A championship game against Farmington at America First Field in Sandy on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
Here are the top boys soccer players in the Utah Valley area in 2024:
Player of the Year: Ben Harley, Sr. MF, American Fork
Stalwart leader who changed his mindset to be a key piece in the run to the state title for the Cavemen, including being aggressive on defense and a strong facilitator (five goals, 12 assists).
Offensive MVP: Lewis Knecht, Jr. F, American Fork
Dynamix finisher who was always a threat to make things happen, finishing with 20 goals and 17 assists to be one of the top statistical performers in the state with 57 total points.
Defensive MVP: Caden Pennock, Sr. D, Pleasant Grove
Solid backline player who played a vital role in getting the Vikings back to the 6A semifinals, also contributing 4 goals and 5 assist.
Keeper of the Year: Jackson Medina, Sr. GK, Wasatch
Excellent net-minder who was rarely out of position, finishing with 11.5 shutouts while only surrendering seven goals all season.
Coach of the Year: Casey Waldron, American Fork
Savvy coach who demonstrated the importance of staying confident and improving team cohesion as those steps made a big difference in getting the Cavemen to become 6A champs.
2024 All-Valley Boys Soccer First Team
(alphabetical order)
Brooks Barker, So. F, Salem Hills
Impressive finisher who got the ball in the net (17 goals) or set up teammates (nine assists).
Evan Beus, Sr. F, Lone Peak
Skillful athlete who was a nightmare to try to stop when he had the ball at his feet (14 goals and 8 assists).
Carson Bybee, Sr. MF, Salem Hills
Big-time presence who kept things organized for the Skyhawks (8 goals, 5 assists).
Jayden Cosper, Jr. MF/F, Wasatch
The spearhead of the Wasp offensive attack who tallied 19 goals and eight assists to lead his team to the 5A title.
Rockwell Doman, Sr. F, Pleasant Grove
Elite performer who found ways to get in the right spots for the Vikings (12 goals, 12 assists).
Canon Downey, Sr. D, Wasatch
Set the tone for a team that only gave up seven goals, while also scoring five goals in the attack.
Miller Hall, Jr. MF, American Fork
Smart organizer who got the Cavemen in position to make plays and come up with stops, tallying four goals and two assists.
Will Hansen, Jr. D/F, Salem Hills
Talented athlete who could shutdown opponents or make plays offensively (8 goals, 4 assists).
Jon Fritcher, Sr. MF, Pleasant Grove
Excellent vision led to consistent distributing with 13 assists, notching 18 goals as well.
Weston Larson, Jr. GK, American Heritage
Dynamic athlete between the pipes who could be aggressive in the air or make diving stops.
Thom Kramer, Sr. MF, Lone Peak
Creative player in the middle who made big offensive plays (7 goals, 3 assists) as well as impeding opposing offenses.
Lewis Mason, Sr. MF, Lone Peak
Always seemed to make the right passes, setting up 12 goals while putting six in the back of the net himself.
Aidan Simmons, Sr. F, Maeser
One of the top offensive players in the state, notching 21 goals and nine assists during another solid campaign for the Lions.
Patrick Stevenson, So. MF, Lone Peak
Incredible talent with fantastic skills and speed who was very good on the attack (15 goals, eight assists).
Cael Tillman, Jr. F, American Heritage
Offensive workhorse for the Patriots, leading the team with 14 goals and seven assists as part of a run to the 2A finals.
2024 All-Valley Boys Soccer Second Team
(alphabetical order)
Kaue Akana, So. F, Orem
12 goals, 1 assist
Augustin Alemandi, Sr. MF, Timpview
6 goals, 7 assists
Eric Bedolla, Jr. MF, Merit
14 goals, 7 assists
Jude Boxx, Sr. MF, Timpview
9 goals, 4 assists
Troy Chamberlain, Jr. GK, Skyridge
Three shutouts, great presence
Kalvin Floyd, Jr. F, Mountain View
11 goals, impressive athlete
Corbin Gardner, So. F/MF, Maple Mountain
10 goals, 1 assist
Joshua Guymon, Sr. F, Skyridge
7 goals, key finisher
Bode Heelis, Jr. F, Wasatch
14 goals, 9 assists
Golden McMurtrey, Jr. F, Pleasant Grove
8 goals, 5 assists
Preston Osborne, Jr. MF, American Fork
13 goals, 2 assists
Jace Pollock, Sr. MF/F, Maple Mountain
6 goals, 7 assists
Cole Simpson, Jr. MF, Wasatch
8 goals, 3 assists
Devon Soares, Sr. F, Westlake
11 goals, 2 assists
Ben Staheli, So. F/D, Salem Hills
9 goals, 2 assists
Honorable Mention
American Fork: Demitri Larsen, Mason Jolley, Ben Hess, Sebastion Barreda, Maddux Peay
ALA: Anthony Sunde, Daniel Haston, Aaron Cabrera
American Heritage: Everton Hughes, Luke Stratton, Jayce Christofferson, Niwahai Winitana
Cedar Valley: Blake Stuart, Jonah Sorensen, Scott Garcia Hutchinson
Freedom Prep: Luis Gutierrez
Juab: Nixon Curtis, Zach Morell
Lehi: Brayden Ikeme, Rhett Huebner
Lone Peak: Bridger Lucas, Crozier Zabriskie, Max Kandell, Kai Spencer
Merit: Ayden Martinez, Ailton Herrera, Jason Vasquez, Cruz Steinman
Maple Mountain: Josh Escobedo, Carter Egbert, Caleb Adams
Maeser Prep: McKay Brimhall, Caleb Chavez, Ethan Valentine, Jack Stevenson, Jack Watkins
Mountain View: Daniel Hair, Matt Bryant, Isaac Roberts
Orem: Cody Anderson, Alex Rodriguez, Landon Michaelis
Payson: Victor Viliatoro
Pleasant Grove: Nathan Martinez, Cameron Merryweather, Rexton Atkinson, Angel Perez
Provo: Nephi Rodriguez, Fred Mendez, Javi Ruiz, Kenneth Lang
Salem Hills: Matt Parrish, Jack Shepherd, Jackson Williams
Skyridge: Cameron Russell, Gavin Christensen
Spanish Fork: Isaiah Melara, Ben Clayson, Benji Vargas
Springville: Luke Dodd, Milo Finch
Timpanogos: Collin Glazier, Alex Cortes, Takota Jolley
Timpview: Kobe Lerma, William O’Brian, Logan Allen
Wasatch: Liam Davis, Jace Kirkham, Caleb Smith, Gilberto Vargas, Tate Manning
Westlake: Ben Granados, Ty Christensen, Satchiel Hepworth
