The 2023 HighSchoolOT All-State Boys Soccer Team

The fourth-annual HighSchoolOT boys soccer all-state team features seven players making a second appearance on the team, including one that is now a two-time first-team selection.

The all-state list features a first, second, and third team with 20 players each with the following positions allotted per team: two goalkeepers, four defenders, five midfielders, five forwards, and four "at-large" spots. There is also an Honorable Mention list of 40 players regardless of position.

Previous All-State Teams, Final Rankings

• 2023 final rankings
• 2022 all-state team
• 2022 final rankings
• 2021 all-state team
• 2020 all-state team

Players are listed in by position within each team, and in alphabetical order after that. Positions were determined based on coaches association listing, if applicable.

Rosewood's Reece Gery, second all-time on the NCHSAA's career assist leaders, is the only repeat first-team selection.

• Two-time all-state selections: Reece Gery, Cole Freeman, Dylan Swinehart, Rafael Quevedo-Antunez, Eli Petko, John Franck, Jesus "Chucho" Mejia.
• Two-time first-teamers: Gery.

HighSchoolOT Boys Soccer All-State Team for 2023

First Team

GK: Cole Freeman, Ardrey Kell (junior) — 0.877 GAA, 10 GA, 13 SO; 3.6 saves per game
GK: Paul Northcutt, South Mecklenburg (senior) — 0.674 GAA, 13 GA, 6 SO; 5 PK stops; 4.2 saves per game
D: Kyle Blake, Hickory Ridge (senior) — 2 goals, 7 assists
D: Will Casey, Chapel Hill (senior) — 9 goals, 2 assists
D: Daniel Martin, Cox Mill (senior) — 0 goals, 0 assists
D: Dan Sevalie-Gborie, Southern Durham (senior) — 20 goals, 6 assists
M: Desmond Bullard, Gray Stone Day (senior) — 34 goals, 24 assists
M: John Franck, New Hanover (senior) — 26 goals, 10 assists
M: Reece Gery, Rosewood (senior) — 20 goals, 43 assists; Mount Olive (D2) recruit
M: Fernando Hernandez, Southwestern Randolph (sophomore) — 49 goals, 26 assists
M: Sam Howe, Independence (senior) — 18 goals, 16 assists
M: Tucker Kern, Weddington (senior) — 8 goals, 18 assists
M: Jaden Miller, Enloe (senior) — 20 goals, 17 assists
M: Kai Reece, First Flight (senior) — no stats available
M: Amro Shibeika, Ardrey Kell (senior) — 14 goals, 4 assists
F: Taj Johnson, Wesleyan Christian (junior) — 27 goals, 7 assists
F Holt Lane, Franklin Academy (senior) — 41 goals, 16 assists
F: Quinn Roberts, T.C. Roberson (senior) — 26 goals, 7 assists
F: Dylan Swinehart, Charlotte Country Day (senior) — 23 goals, 10 assists; Liberty recruit
F: Drew Waller, West Cabarrus (senior) — 43 goals, 16 assists; UNC recruit

Second Team

GK: Isai Jimenez, Patton (junior) — 0.88 GAA, 18 GA, 13 SO
GK: Colin Rhodes, First Flight (junior) — 6 GA, 17 SO
D: Lee Bailey, Grimsley (junior) — no stats available
D: James Black, A.C. Reynolds (senior) — 13 goals, 8 assists
D: Conerly Preston, Hoggard (senior) — 5 goals, 3 assists
D: Cole Skovira, Hough (senior) — 1 goal, 4 assists
M: Patrick Dion, Apex Friendship (senior) — 17 goals, 21 assists
M: Ellis Garver, Green Level (senior) — 12 goals, 7 assists
M: Sean Jacobs, Wesleyan Christian (junior) — 13 goals, 14 assists
M: Jesus "Chucho" Mejia, Newton-Conover (senior) — 36 goals, 16 assists
M: Justin Ortiz, Hickory (senior) — 19 goals, 22 assists
M: Connor Piwowarski, C.B. Aycock (senior) — 33 goals, 20 assists; Francis Marion (D2) recruit
M: Kaiden Smith, Northside of Jacksonville (senior) — 28 goals, 21 assists
F: Noah Backes, Brevard (senior) — 45 goals, 14 assists
F: Collin Buff, St. Stephens (senior) — 34 goals, 13 assists
F: Nick Fitzgerald, Franklin Academy (senior) — 30 goals, 15 assists
F: Henry Jorge, Hobbton (junior) — 39 goals, 16 assists
F: Ibra Ndiaye, Wakefield (senior) — 24 goals, 6 assists
F: Haegen Paschold, West Forsyth (junior) — 21 goals, 14 assists
F: Walker Spell, Clinton (senior) — 22 goals, 23 assists

Third Team

GK: Isaac Bunton, West Iredell (senior) — 1.388 GAA, 26 GA, 7 SO; 1 PK stop, 7.3 saves per game
GK: Jaden DiFoggio, Wesleyan Christian (senior) — 19 SO, 2 PK stops
GK: Paddy Eagan, Cardinal Gibbons (senior) — 1.298 GAA, 29 GA, 9 SO; 5.5 saves per game
GK: Ayden Scharf, Lake Norman (senior) — 1.125 GAA, 26 GA, 6 SO; 1 PK stop
D: Christian Defenbaugh, Christ the King (senior) — 13 goals, 2 assists
D: Alden Grondahl, Thomas Jefferson (junior) — 0 goals, 3 assists
D: Andrew Mesnard, Leesville Road (senior) — 0 goals, 2 assists
D: Troy Perdue, Porter Ridge (senior) — 13 goals, 2 assists
M: Elijah Caro, Owen (senior) — 24 goals, 13 assists
M: Ben Heiar, Hopewell (senior) — 21 goals, 4 assists
M: Ozias Miteu, Spring Creek (senior) — 26 goals, 12 assists
M: Alex Ramson, White Oak (senior) — 11 goals, 14 assists
M: Jeffrey Zabala, Garinger (junior) — no stats available
F: Carlos Brinez, Providence (senior) — 14 goals, 5 assists
F: Preston Cock, CSD (senior) — 39 goals, 9 assists
F: Heinze Mondragon, Midway (senior) — 36 goals, 14 assists
F: Chase Perry, Davidson Day (senior) — 23 goals, 15 assists
F: Jack Soares, Cuthbertson (senior) — 18 goals, 4 assists
F: Alex Zepada, Wallace-Rose Hill (junior) — 45 goals, 24 assists
F: Jasper Zulman, Davidson Day (senior) — 16 goals, 5 assists; Villanova recruit

Honorable Mention

GK: Judah Heis, Pine Lake Prep (sophomore) — 0.906 GAA, 18 GA, 9 SO
GK: Ian Kirk, Williams (senior) — 1.433 GAA, 30 GA, 3 SO; 1 PK stop, 5.3 saves per game
GK: Rafael Quevedo-Antunez, Middle Creek (senior) — 0.759 GAA, 15 GA, 7 SO; 2.6 saves per game
GK: Ben Yang, T.C. Roberson (senior) — 0.741 GAA, 11 GA, 10 SO; 1 PK stop, 4.7 saves per game
D: Yahir Avilez Hernandez, Salisbury (senior) — no stats available
D: Ryan Berger, Croatan (junior) — 4 goals, 0 assists
D: Tyler Gregory, Dixon (senior) — 3 goals, 4 assists
D: Jackson Peters, Leesville Road (senior) — 1 goal, 11 assists
D: Will Steeger, Holly Springs (senior) — 10 goals, 3 assists
D: Eric Sthole, Green Level (senior) — 2 goals, 2 assists
D: Eddie Turberville, Manteo (senior) — 4 goals, 1 assist
M: Jonah Baudrand, Asheville (senior) — 8 goals, 2 assists
M: Diego Bustamante, Asheboro (junior) — 20 goals, 20 assists
M: Jhoary Cabello, Central Cabarrus (senior) — 11 goals, 7 assists
M: Nick Cenetiempo, Ashley (junior) — 12 goals, 7 assists
M: Callen Ferguson, South Mecklenburg (senior) — 12 goals, 6 assists
M: Daniel Garcia, Owen (senior) — 20 goals, 10 assists
M: Jose Gonzalez, Greene Central (senior) — 12 goals, 11 assists
M: Nate Mahouchick, Jacksonville (senior) — 14 goals, 18 assists
M: Jackson Manning, Broughton (senior) — 2 goals, 2 assists
M: Peter Omega, James Kenan (junior) — 35 goals, 22 assists
M: Ryan Palmeeter, Heritage (junior) — 14 goals, 7 assists
M: Casey Reilly, Apex Friendship (senior) — 14 goals, 8 assists
F: Alan Acree, Laney (junior) — 17 goals, 15 assists
F: Igor Carvalho, North Forsyth (junior) — 27 goals, 10 assists
F: Antoni Ceciliano, Lincoln Charter (senior) — 24 goals, 16 assists
F: Garrett Chase, North Iredell (senior) — 21 goals, 5 assists
F: Jacob Colberg, Green Hope (junior) — 12 goals, 11 assists
F: Santiago Escobar, Cary (junior) — 3 goals, 7 assists
F: Tanner Farner, White Oak (junior) — 30 goals, 17 assists
F: Frank Gonzalez, Southern Nash (senior) — 32 goals, 11 assists
F: Maddox Kelly, Topsail (junior) — 18 goals, 10 assists
F: Aaron Lail, Lincolnton (senior) — 28 goals, 2 assists
F: Justin Loveland, Matthews Christian (senior) — 103 goals, 23 assists
F: Brandon Miranda, Enka (junior) — 23 goals, 10 assists
F: Finn Peters, J.H. Rose (senior) — 15 goals, 8 assists
F: Eli Petko, Weddington (senior) — 18 goals, 3 assists
F: Johnny Pineda, Hibriten (senior) — 25 goals, 8 assists
F: Adam Trusky, Chapel Hill (senior) — 19 goals, 10 assists
F: Aaron Zhu, Independence (senior) — 31 goals, 8 assists