2008 Accolades and All-District teams

[CoachL]

2008 District 20-4A Accolades and Awards

MVP: Brent Waldrup - Lum

Offensive MVP :Craig Leger – LCM

Defensive MVP : Jordan Landry – Ned

Utility Player of the Year: Scott Poole – Lum

Newcomer of the Year: Jordan Wagner – Ned

Goalkeeper of the Year : Ethan McKay – LCM

Coach of the Year: Chad Luttrull – Lum

                            1st Team All-District

Mark Brackin – Lum Jair Madrano – Cen

Wes Brackin-Lum Fernando Uribe – Cen

Jonathon Bell- Lum Ernesto Alvarado – Cen

Brennen Miller - Lum Tim Reynolds – Vid

Taylor Granato – Lum Travis Greenway - Vid

Tyler Vidrine – Ned Shayne Pitman - Vid

Ian Barnett – Ned Stephen Zimmerman - PNG

Ryan washburn – Ned Ryan LaFont - PNG

Miles Lawler – Ned Joseph Amoabeng - Ozen

Brett heil – LCM Garret Bonneaux – LCM

Colt Arteaga – LCM Vance Foster – LCM

                             2nd Team All-District

Garret Duhon – Lum Victor Ortega - Vid

Mark Murrill – Lum Jacob Glover - Vid

Caleb Schexnider – Lum Peter Zimmerman - PNG

Aaron Grillo – Lum Carlos Ortiz - PNG

Bay Calloway – Ned Luis Galvan - Ozen

Hunter Turk – Ned Luis Ibarra - Ozen

Logan Soares – Ned Josh Bernard- Silsbee

Ben O’Fiel – LCM Daren Stout- Silsbee

Seth Arteaga – LCM Blake Guerra - WOS

Darrell Lawrence – LCM Jake Moses- HJ

Victor Lara – Cen Andres Herrera - Cen

[rhino1877]

Congrats guys!

[DP#1FAN]

Congrats to all

[bullets13]

Lumberton's entire starting 11 honored? 

[namen5]

The artega twins' name is spelled Arteaga!

[CoachL]

sorry ...its fixed now ;D

[Islander]

"Garhett Bonneaux" is the correct spelling.

Congrats, guys !!!

[RonBurgundy68]

Did Deaver from Silsbee not play this year?

[setxplayer09]

He did, and I also was really suprised he didn't make a team. I think he was by far Silsbee's best player.

[RonBurgundy68]

He did, and I also was really suprised he didn't make a team. I think he was by far Silsbee's best player.

He was one of Silsbee's best players last year too, he plays club in Houston, did he just have an off year or something? Because I remember playing against him last year, and he was pretty dang good...

[bullets13]

He did, and I also was really suprised he didn't make a team. I think he was by far Silsbee's best player.

He was one of Silsbee's best players last year too, he plays club in Houston, did he just have an off year or something? Because I remember playing against him last year, and he was pretty dang good...

When a team's whole starting lineup makes it, there's not much room for the teams at the lower end of the district.  I'm not trying to take anything away from lumberton, as they were certainly the best team in the district.  That's just a bit extreme to me.  51 players honored, which represents half the starters in the district (absurd), and 29 of those from 3 teams (more absurd).  If you're going to give out that many awards, you need to find a way to represent the bottom half of district as well.  I'd much prefer to see the MVPs, 11 on 1st team, 11 on second team.  Then the absence of players from the lower teams wouldn't look so offensive.

[SportsFanatic79]

He did, and I also was really suprised he didn't make a team. I think he was by far Silsbee's best player.

He was one of Silsbee's best players last year too, he plays club in Houston, did he just have an off year or something? Because I remember playing against him last year, and he was pretty dang good...

When a team's whole starting lineup makes it, there's not much room for the teams at the lower end of the district.  I'm not trying to take anything away from lumberton, as they were certainly the best team in the district.  That's just a bit extreme to me.  51 players honored, which represents half the starters in the district (absurd), and 29 of those from 3 teams (more absurd).  If you're going to give out that many awards, you need to find a way to represent the bottom half of district as well.  I'd much prefer to see the MVPs, 11 on 1st team, 11 on second team.  Then the absence of players from the lower teams wouldn't look so offensive.

I can understand the way you feel; however, you talk about it being absurd to have 51 named, but do the other teams you talk about have players better than those 51?  I will say I watched every team in the district muliple times, and the bench and quite a few JV players on the top three teams were better than most of the starters on the lower tier teams.  Not only that, but a few of the lower teir teams were beaten by JV teams. 

[bullets13]

He did, and I also was really suprised he didn't make a team. I think he was by far Silsbee's best player.

He was one of Silsbee's best players last year too, he plays club in Houston, did he just have an off year or something? Because I remember playing against him last year, and he was pretty dang good...

When a team's whole starting lineup makes it, there's not much room for the teams at the lower end of the district.  I'm not trying to take anything away from lumberton, as they were certainly the best team in the district.  That's just a bit extreme to me.  51 players honored, which represents half the starters in the district (absurd), and 29 of those from 3 teams (more absurd).  If you're going to give out that many awards, you need to find a way to represent the bottom half of district as well.  I'd much prefer to see the MVPs, 11 on 1st team, 11 on second team.  Then the absence of players from the lower teams wouldn't look so offensive.

I can understand the way you feel; however, you talk about it being absurd to have 51 named, but do the other teams you talk about have players better than those 51?  I will say I watched every team in the district muliple times, and the bench and quite a few JV players on the top three teams were better than most of the starters on the lower tier teams.  Not only that, but a few of the lower teir teams were beaten by JV teams. 

I agree with you.  The key word in your statement is "most".  As bad as those lower teams are, there are a few players on them that would not be stretches to put on the 2nd team (Deavers, for example), even if it means Lumberton's 11th best player only gets honorable mention (or LCM or Nederland's 9th best).  My point, basically, is this.  If you're going to dilute the honor by putting 51 players on the team , then you need make sure the lower teams are better represented, at least on the 2nd team.  If each all district team had been only 11 players, I wouldn't say a word if I didn't see an HJ, Silsbee, or WOS player on the list.  As it is, if the district is going to go out of it's way to pat as many kids on the back as it can, it should honor some of the kids who might have succeeded in other squads, but were stuck on bad teams. 

[SportsFanatic79]

He did, and I also was really suprised he didn't make a team. I think he was by far Silsbee's best player.

He was one of Silsbee's best players last year too, he plays club in Houston, did he just have an off year or something? Because I remember playing against him last year, and he was pretty dang good...

When a team's whole starting lineup makes it, there's not much room for the teams at the lower end of the district.  I'm not trying to take anything away from lumberton, as they were certainly the best team in the district.  That's just a bit extreme to me.  51 players honored, which represents half the starters in the district (absurd), and 29 of those from 3 teams (more absurd).  If you're going to give out that many awards, you need to find a way to represent the bottom half of district as well.  I'd much prefer to see the MVPs, 11 on 1st team, 11 on second team.  Then the absence of players from the lower teams wouldn't look so offensive.

I can understand the way you feel; however, you talk about it being absurd to have 51 named, but do the other teams you talk about have players better than those 51?  I will say I watched every team in the district muliple times, and the bench and quite a few JV players on the top three teams were better than most of the starters on the lower tier teams.  Not only that, but a few of the lower teir teams were beaten by JV teams. 

I agree with you.  The key word in your statement is "most".  As bad as those lower teams are, there are a few players on them that would not be stretches to put on the 2nd team (Deavers, for example), even if it means Lumberton's 11th best player only gets honorable mention (or LCM or Nederland's 9th best).  My point, basically, is this.  If you're going to dilute the honor by putting 51 players on the team , then you need make sure the lower teams are better represented, at least on the 2nd team.  If each all district team had been only 11 players, I wouldn't say a word if I didn't see an HJ, Silsbee, or WOS player on the list.  As it is, if the district is going to go out of it's way to pat as many kids on the back as it can, it should honor some of the kids who might have succeeded in other squads, but were stuck on bad teams. 

I agree with you to an extent if the setup was different.  As far as the kid from Silsbee is concerned, I too feel like he should have been nominated.  The fact he wasn't falls on the coach.

[SHSsccr12]

im still trying to pick up my jaw off the floor... i have played with deaver for 3 years and for him to not be on the 1st team is absurd...i dont see how ANYONE could not make an all-district team the plays for the texans? first team  :o :o

[SHS_ATW]

im still trying to pick up my jaw off the floor... i have played with deaver for 3 years and for him to not be on the 1st team is absurd...i dont see how ANYONE could not make an all-district team the plays for the texans? first team  :o :o

Same here Joseph. The coaches sure did a good job this year.

[WellRead]

    First, congratulations to all the players selected to the All-District team! A special "thank you" to all the coaches in the area for the time and effort you put into coaching the boys this year.

    Second, I can understand the argument about 50+ players receiving all-district honors. Eleven for the 1st team and 11 for the 2nd team would be a legitimate number for the honor. I also look at it like this - the area needs to encourage young people to take up and/or continue to play soccer. Maybe the coaches see that the greater good for this sport may come (at least for the foreseeable future) from honoring a few more players, though not all. This, in turn, may encourage more boys to play and/or continue to participate in soccer. Maybe this is a far-fetched explanation, but it may have some merit.

    Third, after several weeks of practice and games Matt Deaver ended his participation with the Texans FC team some time this past fall. I believe he did so to concentrate on his tennis game. He is an excellent tennis player!

    Last, can someone post the girl's all-district teams?

[RDRSCR08]

***********2008 Womens 20-4A All-District Selections****************

Most Valuable Player: Brittany Holmes Senior       Lumberton

Newcomers of the Year: Emily Hughes Freshman       LC-M

                          Layken Richard Freshman       Nederland

Offensive Player:             Laurie Abbo Senior       Lumberton

Defensive Player:             Hailey Acosta Junior       Vidor

Utility Player:             Brittany Ansel Senior       PN-G

First Team

Jr Alex Mitchell Lumberton

Jr Stephanie Williams Lumberton

Jr Raindi Paine Lumberton

Jr Ashley Norton Lumberton

Jr Kaylee Begeman Lumberton

Sr Chelsea Smith PN-G

Jr Brandi Guidry PN-G

Jr Breanne Martin PN-G

Sr Marisa Elam PN-G

Jr Megan Melancon Nederland

Jr Taylor Carlson Nederland

So Lauren Washburn Nederland

So Mary Maina Silsbee

Fr Tori Waters Silsbee

Sr Wendy Campbell LCM

Sr Ashley Mayeux LCM

Fr Nancy Alvarez HJ

Fr Brianna Tamayo Vidor

Second Team

Jr Meg Johnston Lumberton

So Molly James Lumberton

Jr Ashley Mauer Lumberton

Jr Alexis Smithy PN-G

Fr Natalie Hager PN-G

Jr Chelsea Horn PN-G

So Lindsey Bombek Nederland

Sr Lauren Alphin Nederland

Sr Halie Clark Nederland

So Katie Eldredge Silsbee

So Shea Hart Silsbee

Shayna Sheppard LC-M

Amber Soileau LC-M

Fr Bailey Fontenot HJ

Sr Jennifer Russell HJ

Jr Brandi Whittington Vidor

Sr Kymberli Barrett Ozen

So Esmeralda Sanchez Central

[NSDX2]

Thank you for the post and Congratulations to all the girls.

[panam]

It appears that each school was given a certain number of "slots" based on where they finished.  That can be unfortunate for a great player on a losing team. Especially if there is more than one great player on such a team.  I would hope the coaches would base this award on individual performance. Anyone on the first team should be able to start on any team in the district. 

Secondly,  for anyone to say that someone with Deaver's talent could be on second team in that area is an understatement as well as an insult to his talent and ability.  I have personally trained with him on many occassions; he would start anywhere.  However, maybe his coach chose not to nominate him for this based on some other criteria.  I know coaches who will not nominate players if they miss games during the season, etc.  In his case, I know it was not his attitude.

[SHS_ATW]

I know coaches who will not nominate players if they miss games during the season, etc.  In his case, I know it was not his attitude.

If this is the case for Deaver, that's stupid. The only games he missed were because he was out-of-town on Tennis Tourny's.

[bullets13]

I know coaches who will not nominate players if they miss games during the season, etc.  In his case, I know it was not his attitude.

If this is the case for Deaver, that's stupid. The only games he missed were because he was out-of-town on Tennis Tourny's.

I'm not saying i agree with this, but could it be that the coach didn't nominate him because he made soccer his 2nd choice, leaving his team for these tourneys?

[SHSsccr12]

not hatin' on my old team, but i know i got frustrated playing in silsbee last year and i am pretty sure he probably did too.  so if i was one of the best tennis players in the state i would probably put silsbee soccer as second also...  but with his ability to not even get second team?

[Bon_Mot]

:-\

**checking my watch**

Just waiting for you guys to start slamming the girls coaches for essentially doing the same thing...

Like I said earlier: My least favorite time of the year.

[SHS_ATW]

I know coaches who will not nominate players if they miss games during the season, etc.  In his case, I know it was not his attitude.

If this is the case for Deaver, that's stupid. The only games he missed were because he was out-of-town on Tennis Tourny's.

I'm not saying i agree with this, but could it be that the coach didn't nominate him because he made soccer his 2nd choice, leaving his team for these tourneys?

It was 3 games. He made all the others. I just don't see why he didn't make 1st team.