Lawrence Journal-World 2016 All Area Boys Soccer from left: Coach of the Year Brian Kroll, Tonganoxie; Logan Williams, Tonganoxie; Heitor Nazareth, Free State; Charlie Carr, Lawrence; Sam Campbell, Eudora; Blayne Chapman, Baldwin; Branden Patterson, Free State; Chris Cho, Bishop Seabury; Ebrahim Diagne, Lawrence; Player of the Year Cain Scott, Lawrence; and Dylan Kroll, Tonganoxie.

Player of the Year: Cain Scott, Lawrence

With plenty of quickness to race past opposing defenders, Scott tied a modern-era school record with 16 goals in the regular season. The senior forward finished the year with 17 goals in 18 games, earning himself second-team all-state honors.

Coach of the Year: Brian Kroll, Tonganoxie

Kroll led the Chieftains to a 12-7 record and their first regional championship since 2014. Tonganoxie defeated Heritage Christian and Maur Hill to advance to the Class 4-1A state quarterfinals.

First team

Sam Campbell, Eudora — One of the things that stands out for Campbell is his ability to win countless balls in the air and intercept passes. Campbell, a junior, earned second-team all-Frontier League recognition after registering four assists.

Blayne Chapman, Baldwin — A first-team all-Frontier League selection, Chapman is quick, knowledgeable and highly skilled. He played every position except goalie for the Bulldogs throughout the year, finishing with six goals and four assists.

Charlie Carr, Lawrence — Carr frustrated opponents with his ability to stay in front of forwards, earning second-team all-Sunflower League honors. The senior defender, who totaled one goal and one assist, helped the Lions record four shutouts and end the season with a 9-8-1 record.

Chris Cho, Seabury — The Seahawks revolved their offense around their senior midfielder Cho, waiting for him to make runs to the net or find an open teammate. Leading Seabury to a 6-8 record, Cho scored 12 goals in 13 games and added five assists.

Ebrahim Diagne, Lawrence — One of the most dynamic midfielders in the region with an ability to find teammates anywhere on the field, Diagne received all-Sunflower League recognition. The senior had five goals and four assists, leading LHS to its first regional win since 2012.

Dylan Kroll, Tonganoxie — A second-team all-state pick in Class 4-1A, the senior middle defender was a major presence in front of the net. He only gave up three goals through the middle of the field with a strong ability to win the majority of headers and 50/50 balls.

Heitor Nazareth, Free State — Nazareth was a nightmare for opposing defenses and instrumental in Free State’s offensive attack. The senior forward scored a team-high 10 goals with three assists, leading the Firebirds to an 8-8-2 record.

Branden Patterson, Free State — A key member of the Firebirds’ attacking scheme, Patterson used his technical abilities to shake defenders and take open looks at the net. The senior forward finished the year with two goals and six assists.

Logan Williams, Tonganoxie — Leading the Chieftains to the Class 4-1A state quarterfinals, Williams was the engine behind the offense as an attacking midfielder. With elite level speed, touch and creative ability, Williams had 18 goals and 17 assists, earning first-team all-state recognition.

Honorable mention

Ellis Baughan, Baldwin; Jon Bock, Eudora; Noah Buckley, Baldwin; Rowan Laufer, Free State; Alfonso Martello, Bishop Seabury; Charlie Newsome, Free State.