Carpinteria High landed three players on the All-CIF Division 5 boys soccer first team.
The Warriors advanced to the division final, and leading the team were senior forward Ismael Soriano, sophomore defender Genaro Hurtado and freshman central midfielder John Requejo, all first-team selections.
Soriano scored 27 goals, including a golden goal to knock out top-seeded La Cañada in the playoffs. The slick Requejo servied up the perfect pass that resulted in Soriano’s game winner in pouring rain. He posseses a deft touch on the ball and great vision.
Hurtado took charge of a young defense that played beyond its years in a 20-5-3 season.
Junior midfield Edwin Elizarraras was named to the second team.
Christian Garcia, a senior forward on CIF champion Baldwin Park, was selected Player of the Year. Ricardo Mira of Baldwin Park was named Coach of the Year.
