Tue Feb 09 2010
Franklin County’s boys soccer team won its first regional championship and advanced to the quarterfinals of the state tournament this season, an unprecedented accomplishment in the school’s history.
During their historic run, the Flyers pitched three shutouts and allowed more than one goal only once in six games. The return of a ball hawk to the back line played a key role in FCHS’ run.
Senior defender Adam Jones has been named the most valuable player for the 2009 State Journal all-county soccer team on the boys side.
For the girls, FCHS sophomore Ramsy Tandy was named most valuable player.
Jones, who was named KHSAA 2nd team all-state, returned from a leg injury that sidelined him for the final month of the regular season to help spur the Flyers’ postseason run. His physical style and cool play under duress frustrated opposing teams and instilled confidence in his teammates.
“Adam Jones is the most tenacious defensive player I have ever had the pleasure of coaching,” FCHS coach Zac Donnelly said. “His strong work ethic served as a great motivational example and raised the level of play of his teammates.
“His physical and determined style of play had a lot to do with the team’s success this year.”
Tandy served as the Lady Flyers’ versatile backbone, playing every position but goalkeeper and helping her team in a variety of ways.
The sophomore captain led Franklin County in assists with 14 and was tied for third on the team in scoring with eight goals.
“Whenever we were getting beat on a particular side or position on the field we moved Ramsy to stop the opposition’s attack,” FCHS coach Jamie Hoofnagle said.
“When we needed a goal to tie the game or needed to generate offense we moved her to the midfield or even to striker to create scoring opportunities for our team. She played nearly every minute of each game for us and was an integral part of our team’s success this season.”
The members of the all-county teams were selected by their respected coaches, and The State Journal sports staff selected the most valuable players.
The other members of the all-county teams are listed below.
BOYS
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Bryce Burton, senior, led Flyers with 20 goals and recorded 14 assists; named KHSAA 2nd team all-state; named to district, region and sub-section all-tournament teams.
Tyler Crombie, senior, scored three goals and had four assists from midfield position; named KHSAA all-state honorable mention; named to region all-tournament team.
Oscar Urbina, senior, scored second-most goals on team with 15 and led team with 20 assists; named to region and section all-tournament teams; won FCHS Silver Boot award.
Lyndon McKee, senior, returned from injury to earn seven goals and four assists from center midfield position; named to district, region and section all-tournament teams.
WESTERN HILLS
Mark Davis, senior goalkeeper, averaged six saves a game.
Dillon Mann, senior, scored two goals in 14 games.
Michael Goss, junior, scored 12 goals and added 11 assists; averaged nearly a goal per game.
FRANKFORT HIGH
Jacob Clark, senior, four goals and four assists on season; team MVP.
Chas Edwards, senior, team captain and defensive MVP.
GIRLS
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Lauren Taylor, freshman, led team with 15 goals and recorded five assists; named all-region honorable mention.
Brooke Barber, sophomore captain, second on team with 13 goals to go along with eight assists; named to 2nd team all-region.
Krissie Hogan, junior captain, moved from forward to defender to solidify defense; contributed seven goals and five assists; named all-region honorable mention.
Alexis Paige, freshman, recorded eight goals and nine assists from midfield position.
WESTERN HILLS
Desiree Riley, senior, played as a forward and a defender and scored three goals; named all-region honorable mention.
Meagan Walker, junior, recorded five goals and split time between midfield and back line; team MVP.
Krystal Cammuse, junior, led team with nine goals; handled corner kicks and converted all penalty kicks save one.
FRANKFORT HIGH
Hallie Bates, junior, scored three goals and had three assists on season; named all-region honorable mention.
Gabriela Santos, senior, led team with 10 goals and recorded two assists; named to 2nd team all-region.
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