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St. John's Prep Boys Soccer Preview

Last year's record: 21-0-2 (Div. 1 state champion)

Coach: Dave Crowell (7th season)

Returning players: Sean Bishop, Sr., Def/Mid; Brett McLarney, Sr., Def/Mid; Nick Marinakis, Sr., Mid; Justin Colella, Sr., Mid; Evan Ersing, Sr., F/Mid; Sam Gamer, Sr., Mid; Alex Farr, Sr., Mid/F; Dan Campbell, Sr., Mid/F; Tom Lockwood, Sr., Def; Tucker Garfield, Sr., Def; Owen Fox, Jr., Def/F.

Strengths: Due to the team's versatility, Crowell has the luxury of being able to mix and match players. The Eagles can accelerate the tempo with all the speedy players they have, and there's still enough experience to fall back on.

Concerns: Crowell was hoping someone would jump out as a leading candidate at goalkeeper the first day of practice, but it didn't happen. The job is wide open.

Coach's outlook: "We're a target even when we don't go all the way; now that we're the state champion, the bull's-eye is even bigger. I'm not trying to kid anybody; we'll be good. We plan on defending our Catholic Conference title and are aiming for a high seed in the state tournament."