2025 Boys Soccer Showcase Recap

August 11, 2025

The 2025 Boys Soccer Showcase took place between July 10th and July 12th

at Game On in Fitchburg

Central: Gold

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Game 1 Central v Northeast: Boys 10:45 on Thursday July 10

Central and Northeast battled to a 1-1 draw in a closely contested boys soccer match. Central’s goal came from #8 Danny Kristo off an assist from #9 Caleb Iborra, while Northeast answered with an unassisted strike from #13 Alan Melara. Both teams had scoring chances but were held in check by solid defensive play. Central’s #12 Byron Restrepo received a yellow card during the match.

Game 2 Southeast v Coastal: Boys 10:45 on Thursday July 10

Coastal earned a convincing 4-0 win over Southeast in boys soccer action. #11 Mason Deneault led the way with a hat trick, including one goal assisted by #3 Tyler Carvalho. #2 Landen Novo also added a goal to round out the scoring for Coastal. Southeast battled throughout the match but couldn’t break through Coastal’s strong defense.

Game 3 Metro v West: Boys 10:45 on Thursday, July 10

The West team dominated in a 5-1 victory over Metro in boys soccer action. Metro struck first with a goal from #14, Patrick Valentim off an assist from #8 Ben Hawes, but West quickly took control. West’s scoring was led by #17 Griffen Wrisley, who netted two goals — one unassisted and another assisted by #5, Timothy Haley. Additional goals came from #4, Cajun Benson (assisted by #14, Casey Bestler), #5 Timothy Haley(unassisted), and #6 Joshua Rosemond Jr, who converted a penalty kick. Metro saw two players, #13 Daniel Medina and #4 David Alas, receive yellow cards during the match.

Game 4 Metro v Southeast: Boys 2:15 on Thursday July 10

Metro pulled out a 4-3 win over Southeast in a competitive boys soccer match. Metro’s scoring was led by #4 David Alas, who found the net twice, along with goals from #11 David Tamayo on a penalty kick and #14 Patrick Valentim. Southeast’s goals came from #14 Jax Poverman on a penalty kick, as well as #3 Colin Pham and #14 Jax Poverman. The match was physical, with yellow cards issued to Southeast’s #17 Adam Bougoussa and Metro’s #6 Bilal Ouriour.

Game 5 West v Central: Boys 2:15 on Thursday July 10

West dominated Central with a 6-0 victory in boys soccer action. West’s scoring was led by #16 Will Senn-McNally, who was involved in four goals — scoring two and assisting on goals by #4 Cajun Benson and #2 Glodie Manyegezi. #7 Brandon Barker added an unassisted goal, while #1 Sam Busone also contributed two goals. West controlled the match from start to finish with a relentless offensive attack. Central struggled to generate chances against West’s strong defense.

Game 6 Coastal v Northeast: Boys 2:15 on Thursday July 10

Coastal and West battled to a thrilling 3-3 draw in boys soccer action. West’s #6 Joshua Rosemond Jr delivered a standout performance, scoring all three goals — two unassisted and one assisted by #13 Tyler Supczak. Coastal responded with goals from #12 Austin Raposo (unassisted), #8 Jackson Chase (assisted by #12 Austin Raposo), and #11 Mason Deneault (assisted by #1 Owen Borges) to even the score. Both teams traded chances late but were unable to break the deadlock. Coastal’s #19 Daniel Bogan and #8 Jackson Chase were shown yellow cards during the match.

Game 7 Metro v Coastal: Boys 10:45 on Friday July 11

Coastal earned a 3-0 shutout victory over Metro in boys soccer play. Coastal’s goals came from #11 Mason Deneault and #3 Tyler Carvalho, with #13 Rowan Jensen adding another off an assist from #11 Mason Deneault. Metro struggled to break through Coastal’s defense and saw yellow cards issued to #4 David Alas and #17 Abel Aklog. Coastal’s solid all-around performance secured the win.

Game 8 Central v Southeast: Boys 10:45 on Friday July 11

Central outlasted Southeast 4-3 in a high-scoring boys soccer matchup. Central’s #17 Luis Zambrano led the way with two goals, while #6 Nate Wilder and #19 Reece Miner each added one to complete the scoring. Southeast kept the game close with goals from #14 Jax Poverman, #4 Joshua Kim, and #5 Trey Poverman. Both teams played with intensity, and Central’s #6 Nate Wilder received a yellow card during the match.

Game 9 Northeast v West: Boys 10:45 on Friday July 11

West earned a 2-0 win over Northeast in a tightly contested boys soccer match. #17 Griffen Wrisley opened the scoring for West, giving them early momentum. #4 Cajun Benson added an insurance goal to secure the victory. Northeast created several chances but couldn’t find a way past West’s strong defense.

Game 10 West v Southeast: Boys 2:15 on Friday July 11

West cruised to a 5-0 victory over Southeast in boys soccer action. Goals came from #15 Evan Tyrrell, #13 Tyler Supczak off an assist from #12 Spencer Parsons, and #14 Casey Bestler assisted by #5 Timothy Haley, with additional scoring contributions rounding out the win. West maintained control of the match with sharp passing and solid defensive play. Southeast fought hard but was unable to break through West’s organized back line.

Game 11 Northeast v Metro: Boys 2:15 on Friday July 11

Northeast secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Metro in boys soccer action. Goals came from #6 Edison Chacon, who scored twice, along with contributions from #19 Owen Smith, #10 Nicholas Stein, and #2 Alexander Faiella. Northeast controlled the pace of the game with strong ball movement and disciplined defense. Metro’s efforts were stifled throughout, and #13 Daniel Medina received a yellow card during the match.

Game 12 Coastal v Central: Boys 2:15 on Friday July 11

Coastal earned a 3-1 victory over Central in a tough and physical boys soccer match. Both teams showed strong effort and determination throughout the game, battling hard on every play. The match featured solid defensive stands and aggressive challenges, keeping the score close until Coastal pulled ahead. Coastal’s consistent pressure and teamwork ultimately secured the win.

Game 14 Northeast v Southeast: Boys 10:45 on Saturday July 12

Northeast secured a 3-2 win over Southeast in a thrilling boys soccer match. Northeast’s #7 Gianluca Locilento was a key contributor, scoring twice, while #19 Owen Smith added another goal. Southeast fought back with goals including one from #20 Keagan Gray, keeping the game close until the final minutes. Both teams played with great intensity in a competitive contest.

Game 15 Central v Metro: Boys 10:45 on Saturday July 12

Central earned a 3-1 win over Metro in a competitive boys soccer matchup. Central’s #9 Caleb Iborra had a standout performance, scoring two goals and assisting #12 Byron Restrepo’s goal. Metro’s lone goal came from #4 David Alas on an unassisted effort. The match saw physical play on both sides, with yellow cards issued to Metro’s #7 Luis Gutierrez, and Central’s #10 Antonio Salort, #9 Caleb Iborra, and #11 Alejandro Jimenez.

Gold Medal Game West v Coastal: Boys 10:45 on Saturday July 12

West claimed the boys gold medal with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Coastal. Goals from #2 Glodie Manyegezi and #17 Griffen Wrisley lifted West to the win, while Coastal’s lone goal came from #8 Jackson Chase. Both teams played with intensity in a tightly contested match. West’s #19 Tiago Destapado received a yellow card during the game.

Bronze Medal Game Northeast v Central: Boys 2:15 on Saturday July 12

Northeast secured the boys bronze medal with a 5-2 victory over Central in a high-energy matchup. Northeast’s #10 Nicholas Stein led the way with two goals, while #13 Alan Melara and #8 Jayden Dullea also added to the scoring. Central’s offense was highlighted by a goal from #16 Christiano Almeida. Both teams played with intensity, and Central’s #9 Caleb Iborra received a yellow card during the contest.

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August 26, 2026

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Bay State Games Announces 2026 Athletes of the Year

August 25, 2026

Bay State Games is excited to announce its selections for the 2026 Athlete of the Year Awards. Any athlete who participated in the 2026 Bay State Summer or Winter Games was eligible to be nominated for these awards. Selection is based on participation in the Games and other athletic achievements. The 2026 selections are: Female Youth Athlete – Dana Howling Wolf Keller Male Youth Athlete – Holden Choma Female Adult Athlete – Kiara Cabral Male Adult Athlete - Jacob DeAndrade Dana Howling Wolf Keller , 17, of Shrewsbury, is a senior at Notre Dame Academy in Worcester and an enrolled member of the Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Native American Tribe. Volleyball has been a major part of her life. She started unable to serve over the net but, after countless hours of dedication, has turned serving into one of her strengths and learned that confidence is built through persistence. Dana plays setter and right side for her high school team and SLAM national club team, and captains both teams. She was named to the 2025 Central MA Athletic Conference All-Star Team and represented her school as a MIAA sportsmanship delegate. Dana represented the Central region for Girls Volleyball in the Bay State Games in 2024 & 2026. This year, she was also named the sportsmanship recipient for the Central Girls Volleyball team. Dana has also been a Bay State Games High School Ambassador. She has committed to continue playing volleyball in college at the University of St. Joseph (CT). Off the court, Dana extensively volunteers at the Shrewsbury Public Library and Shrewsbury Special Olympics. Notre Dame Academy honored her with the Katherine Forbes Eskrine Award for her community service. Dana is also active in her parish's youth group and has participated in several Catholic leadership programs. She aspires to become a forensic pathologist, and last summer served as a lab assistant to Dr. Ann Burgess in Boston College's Forensic Science Summer Program. Holden Choma, 17, of West Newbury, is a senior at Pentucket Regional High School. Holden has competed in Track and Field since his freshman year and specializes in the high jump. He dedicated himself to jumping higher, and in his first year, he improved from 5'2 to 6'6.75, and was at the top of the MIAA. He is also a 2x USATF Region 1 champion in the high jump. He also competed at the 2025 USATF Junior Olympics and was the 15-16 National Runner-Up. This year he faced a setback after suffering a patellar tendon tear on his jumping leg. After nearly a year to fully heal, he was the MIAA Division 5 champion in the spring, and this summer he competed in his second Bay State Games after winning silver in the 2025 high jump. Holden broke his slump by shattering a 30-year-old Bay State Games record in the high jump at 2.05m (6'8.75) and took home the gold medal. Outside of jumping, Holden enjoys volunteering at Ipswich Junior Sailing, teaching children how to sail safely, and now works as an instructor. As a member of his school's band, he marched in West Newbury's Veterans Day Parade and held a private performance for local veterans. Kiara Cabral, 23, of Somerset, is a recent graduate of Bridgewater State University. She also competed as a student-athlete on the track and field team in sprinting events. She had a storied career as a Bridgewater State Bear achieving accolades from the school to the national level. Kiara was named 2026 Woman’s Athlete of the Year by Bridgewater State and holds five school records in 60m Indoor, 200m Indoor, 400m Indoor + Outdoor, 500m Indoor, and 4x100 Outdoor. In the MASCAC conference she holds six championship titles which she earned from 2022 to 2026. The conference named Kiara Athlete of the Week on 21 occasions and she holds two conference records in the 4x100 and the 400m. Kiara was placed on the All-Academic team for three seasons and the Sportsmanship team once. She has been nationally recognized as an NCAA All-American and qualified for both the indoor and outdoor nationals in 2025 and the indoor nationals again in 2026. Kiara was first team All-American in the outdoor 4x100 relay in 2025 and the indoor 400m in 2026, and was named second team All-American for outdoor 400m in 2025. This summer, Kiara competed in the Bay State Games in the 100m and 200m events. She was the gold medalist in both events running a time of 12.51 in the 100m and 25.35 in the 200m. Kiara graduated last spring with a degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education. She has always had a passion for helping children understand and enjoy math, and will enter her first year teaching middle school math this fall. Jacob DeAndrade, 26 , of Foxboro, graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2024 with a Master of Business Administration and currently works in finance. Jacob was an accomplished student-athlete at Bridgewater State. In his rookie season at Bridgewater State, the school named him Rookie of the Year. He was a 10x Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference champion and a 3x member of the DIII All-Academic team. He is a 2x competitor in the Bay State Games Track and Field event. This year, Jacob had an especially impressive showing, earning gold in the 100m Open and 200m Open events with times of 10.83 and 22.04. In his free time, Jacob enjoys running, lifting, and playing soccer. Bay State Games Athlete of the Year recipients will receive a plaque commemorating their accomplishment. For more information on the Bay State Games Athlete of the Year program and past winners, go to www.baystategames.org/AOY .