loveusasoccer Posted May 2, 2010 Report Share Posted May 2, 2010 I will share a few of my favorites in the Memphis area. Let's start with the public schools. Will Vaughn- central - leading Central to a great year Kevin Dee- Houston-solid at defense Jeffery Vandenberg-Houston- moved to sweeper, playing very solid Sebastian Simota- Houston- looks good at goal Ethan felsenthal- white Station- playing very hard Eddie Argote- Arlington- leading team in scoring Private Schools Paul Banks- cbhs- missed most of the season, but great talent Matt Roberts- cbhs- solid defender that can be a threat up the wing Zach Ballard- Briarcrest- leads team in goals and assists Matt Montsinger- MUS- has moved to sweeper, keeping the owls defense very organized Emmanuel Wilson- ECS- huge threat up front Chandler Gagnon- ECS- playing solid I'm sure I missed some great players, but these are the ones I think are the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMPAQ787 Posted May 3, 2010 Report Share Posted May 3, 2010 John Mann-Greenbrier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachDadNoMo Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Two more great juniors at West that don't get the attention that they deserve are Michael Mixon, (huge at sweeper - don't even have to think about it when he is in, he will be there every time with the little plays or the big plays; a joy to watch him work), and Mark Hipshire, (a very talented center midfielder with great vision and good decision-making ability - if he is in, he cements the two halves and if he had been played more the West team would have definitely had a different record this season). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splinter Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Two more great juniors at West that don't get the attention that they deserve are Michael Mixon, (huge at sweeper - don't even have to think about it when he is in, he will be there every time with the little plays or the big plays; a joy to watch him work), and Mark Hipshire, (a very talented center midfielder with great vision and good decision-making ability - if he is in, he cements the two halves and if he had been played more the West team would have definitely had a different record this season). If they were "great" like you say they are, wouldnt West have a better record? There are different levels of players and everyone has different opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhs81 Posted May 6, 2010 Report Share Posted May 6, 2010 Would have to put #23 Payne Fisher of Columbia into this group of great juniors as well. Although he was injuried toward the end of March and has not returned to 100% having played only limited time in two games since March. He is one of the best center mids in the state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachDadNoMo Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 If they were "great" like you say they are, wouldnt West have a better record? There are different levels of players and everyone has different opinions. Ah, true that, but both players, as well as West's dismal record this year were affected by poor coaching decisions. One boy got to play most every game, but there was nothing in the middle, and certainly nothing up top to capitalize on his heroism out there. The other didn't get to play very much, resulting in the same situation. That is not opinion. That is fact. We have lots of video that would prove my point. (Also, Jack and Michael were adversely affected too by these decisions in that a team that would've, could've, should've done a whole lot better this year than they did, did not. The team had plenty of talent and ability though.) You can sign me "MadDad" though if you wish. I don't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachDadNoMo Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Sorry, I duplicated that last and can't figure out how to delete the dupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampard101 Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 If they were "great" like you say they are, wouldnt West have a better record? There are different levels of players and everyone has different opinions. Ah, true that, but both players, as well as West's dismal record this year were affected by poor coaching decisions. One boy got to play most every game, but there was nothing in the middle, and certainly nothing up top to capitalize on his heroism out there. The other didn't get to play very much, resulting in the same situation. That is not opinion. That is fact. We have lots of video that would prove my point. (Also, Jack and Michael were adversely affected too by these decisions in that a team that would've, could've, should've done a whole lot better this year than they did, did not. The team had plenty of talent and ability though.) You can sign me "MadDad" though if you wish. I don't mind. I have seen West play a few times, and I agree with your nomination for your sweeper(15?) as an elite junior. However your criticizing accusation of the coaching is extremely biased due to your son's lack of playing time, and if it is who I think it is, he is talented, but very far behind the other three center mids who play over him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnsoccerreporter Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 CHRISTIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL PAUL BANKS STEVIE REDDICK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedrush11 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Carlos Del-Castillo-Negrete from Oak Ridge is the real deal. I have been lucky to seem play many times this season and each game he just seems to blow me away! Great ball skills and somehow he always finds a way to get past defenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHS11Mom Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 as a matter of fact, if he had some players around him with as much knowledge and skill of the game, Robert Cope would be All-State Lester Vargas #10 is also rather skilled and does appear to have knowledge of the game. IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolbreeze Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Alex Blanton(keeper Brentwood), Bryce Childers(forward Hendersonville) and Wil Linder(mid Ravenwood). All 3 play on the 93' Brentwood Region 3 Premiere League Champions. Those are my top 3 Juniors in the Midstate area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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