Springfield Athletes Get All-Central League Awards

athletes received awards now that the teams' respective seasons have come to an end. Coaches got together and voted for the following players. "First team" is a team of the best players and "Second Team" is a team of second best players. Many players got an honorable mention as well.

First Team

Senior

Furia did it all for the Cougars. As the leading goal-scorer with seven goals, Furia was also looking out for his teammates at all times as he finished with 13 assists.

Furia was a key component in the Cougars’ offensive attack.

*Honorable Mention

Junior Dave Sousa

Sousa was the anchor of a Springfield defense that was one of the best in the area.

“He came from playing junior varsity to running for goalkeeper of the year,” said head coach Jason Piombino.

Sousa looks to return next season and continue strong defending.

Junior Mark Gurenlian

Gurenlian contributed to the strong defense of the Cougars.

Junior Kyle Chevalier

Chevalier was on the back line for Springfield’s defense. The Cougars recorded six shootouts this past season.

Girls’ Soccer

Second Team

Sophomore Forward Emily Verica

Vercia was the leading scorer for the Lady Cougars with six goals. Only a sophomore Verica will be a key returner to the team again next year.

“She was our leading scorer this year and a very hard worker. She just never stops running,” said head coach Nick Bantoe.

*Honorable Mention

Junior Stacy Porter

The goalkeeper finished with five shouts, which all resulted in wins.

“She had some very outstanding saves and key saves in big moments,” said Bantoe. “I think she was one of the big reasons why we finished the way we did.”

Junior Midfielder Lauren Notorfrancesco

Notorfrancesco had another great season for Springfield. Making the honorable mention team last season as well, Notorfrancesco finished with four goals and finished as the second leading scorer on the team.

Second Team

Junior Sarah Gable

A junior, Gable was responsible with communicating with the back line.

“She is one of my best players by far,” said head coach Brittany Piotti. “She clears the ball from our defensive end all the way up to the attack players. She is always protecting our goalies. I can’t wait to have her back next year.”

Senior Meghan Dickinson

Dickinson was a force on the attack for the Lady Cougars. Finishing with 11 goals, the senior will be missed next year for Springfield.

“She is our leading goal scorer, yet she is always looking to pass,” said Piotti. “She is very unselfish and scrappy in front of the net.”

“We are going to miss Meghan,” added Piotti. “When you lose some one with her skill set, it is going to hurt.”

*Honorable Mention

Junior

Kane was one of the leaders for Springfield this season. She not helps on offense, but is responsible for helping on defense as well.

“She is very talented and all over the field,” said Piotti. “She never comes off the field and is a great defender. She is an awesome athlete.”