2014 ALL-AREA

FIRST TEAM

The senior striker netted 13 goals with five assists, including five goals and three assists in Pingry’s final four games, which powered the Big Blue’s county and state championship runs. The talented forward was named 1st team All-State by the Soccer Coaches Association of New Jersey, and was selected as a Regional All-American.

Battling injuries for most of the season, Provenzano struck fire in the state playoffs, finishing with two goals and two assists on the year. A second team all-state player last year, the talented senior was part of a group that found much success in 2014, including head coach Anson Smith’s 100th career victory.

The junior midfielder tallied seven goals and seven assists after returning from an injury that limited his minutes over the first five games of the year. The Notre Dame commit was voted 1st team All-County by the Somerset County coaches, and was integral to the Big Blue’s success out of the midfield.

The flashy midfielder tallied seven goals and six assists for the Cougars, who received the number one seed in the Somerset County Tournament. The senior was voted 1st team All-County and 1st team All-State, and was a strong leader as the Cougars’ team captain.

Masur netted seven goals and six assists for the Panthers, serving as one of their best offensive weapons out of the midfield. The three-year starter gathered the second most votes in the 1st team All-County selections, and helped the Panthers reach the quarterfinal round in the Somerset County Tournament, as well as the NJSIAA North 2 Group IV tournament.

Rodriguez emerged as one of the most dangerous offensive weapons for the Raiders, netting 10 goals to go along with seven assists. The three-year starter helped the Raiders take home the Union County Tournament championship, as well as secure a spot in the Group IV state championship game.

The senior played outside midfielder and striker for the Lions, scoring 14 goals with seven assists. Finer led Hunterdon County in goals and points, and was an integral part in the Lions success after a 0-3-1 start to the season.

The junior center back was voted 1st team All-County and All-Conference, and was an All-State selection along with teammate Jack Rodgers. The talented defender and team captain was an important piece for the Lions, who finished 13-5-1 and made it to the quarterfinal round of the Central Group IV state tournament.

The former midfielder switched to the center back position after an injury to a teammate, and he didn’t disappoint. Cook finished the season with six goals and four assists, with four of the goals being game-winners within the first five games of the season. The Hamilton College commit was an integral part of a Big Blue defense that allowed just 16 goals once he stepped in.

The Courier News Player of the Year, Bianco netted six goals for the Raiders, who finished 23-3 with a conference championship and a state sectional title. Bianco was the leader of a Raiders defense that allowed just 11 goals all season with 17 shutouts, including just six goals in the Raiders’ final 14 games.

The talented goalkeeper was one of eight returning starters for the Knights, coming off a 2013 season where he finished with 12 shutouts. In 2014, the senior recorded 11 shutouts, helping the Knights to a 17-5-3 record and spots in the Somerset County Tournament final as well as the Non-Public South B state finals.

2ND TEAM

3RD TEAM

HONORABLE MENTION

Bernards: Andrew Martin, Max Stanley; Bound Brook: Christopher Cisneros, Froylan Suarez, Jose Gregorio, Jesse Morales; Franklin: Idrissa Kamara, Arthur Davis; Gill St. Bernard’s: Tyler Kwaak, Danny Sivolella, Max Aunger, Nic Ricciardi, Andres Gonzales; Governor Livingston: Matt Scholnick; Hillsborough: Gareth Dennis; Hunterdon Central: Jake Dewan, James Coulson; Montgomery: David Goldman, Christian Espana, Connor Yurcisin; North Hunterdon: Sean Rooney, Nick Eugenio, Jake Ferrang, Matt Ferraro, Bailey Avecillas; North Plainfield: Allen Gavilanes, Victor Navas; Pingry: Max Lurie; Piscataway: Christian Torres; Plainfield: Kelvin Rivera, Kevin Arias, William Guzman, Henry Arias, Giancarlo Leiva, Fernando Calderon; Ridge: Grant Hollings; Rutgers Prep: Alex Aloia, Kyle Rosen; Scotch Plains-Fanwood: Sean Murray, Daniel Babis, Garret Zito; Somerville: Justin Heins, Robert Quick, Evan Brown, Pablo Benegas; South Hunterdon: Jacob Van Giebal, Dario Sabidussi; South Plainfield: Jacob Villacres, Anthony Rovayo, Kevin Castblanco, Mark Butrico, Jacob Alba, Andy Garcia; Timothy Christian: Ayub Yousaf, Matt Parris; Union Catholic: Brandon Barros-Dias, Felipe Basille, Jack Levy; Voorhees: Ricky Parnham; Wardlaw-Hartridge: Anthony Appiah, Diogo Ferrera; Watchung Hills: Kyle Cevallos; Westfield: Koryn Kraemer, Luke Beaulie, Nick Moynihan, Matt Williams, Kevin Irving, Alex Shorrock.

COACH OF THE YEAR: Anthony Perfilio, South Plainfield

Mike Jago: mjago@mycentraljersey.com

Courier News Boys Soccer Player of the Year, Joey Bianco of Scotch Plains-Fanwood.