Senior Spotlight: Boys Soccer

Jonathan Cortes

Meet Jonathan, a defender on the varsity boys soccer team! If he could replay one game from his career, it would be Senior Day against Ramapo because of the incredible atmosphere and energy surrounding the game, which he says is an experience worth reliving 100 times. One of his proudest accomplishments this season was serving as team captain and helping lead the younger players. He credits his former teammates who graduated before him as his biggest inspirations throughout his athletic career. One of his favorite memories with his teammates is going out to Chili's together. He also shares that grabbing Chipotle after school or games is one of the little things that always makes his day better. After graduation, he plans to attend college and study finance. One hobby he'd love to become an expert at is playing the guitar!

Shaggly Jacquet

Meet Shaggly, a defender on the varsity boys soccer team! If he could replay one game from his career, it would be the matchup against John Jay because he gave everything he had and made several great defensive plays. One of his proudest moments this season was getting the opportunity to play his senior season, contribute defensively and make lasting memories with his teammates. He credits his family and coaches as his biggest inspirations, sharing that they have always motivated him to work hard and never give up. One of his favorite memories with his teammates is all the jokes, laughs and funny moments they've shared throughout practices and games. He also shares that playing soccer and listening to music are two little things that always make his day better. After graduation, he plans to attend college, continue playing soccer and work toward building a successful future. One hobby he'd love to become an expert at is playing the piano!

Anthony Leal

Meet Anthony, a center back on the varsity boys soccer team! If he could replay one game from his career, it would be the Section One quarterfinal matchup against Mamaroneck at home under the lights. He describes the atmosphere as surreal, especially with the fans cheering and the pressure of the final 10 minutes of the game. One of his proudest moments this season was keeping a clean sheet as a team against the defending Section One champions. He credits all of his teammates as his biggest inspiration throughout his athletic career. One of his favorite memories with his teammates is playing soccer tennis together and sharing plenty of laughs. He also shares that seeing his two dogs after school or work is one of the little things that always makes his day better. After graduation, he plans to become a U.S. Marine. One hobby he'd love to become an expert at is photography!

William Moran

Meet William, a midfielder/forward on the varsity boys soccer team! If he could replay one game from his career, it would be the quarterfinal matchup against Arlington because he believes it was a winnable game that the team could have closed out in regulation rather than going to penalty kicks. One of his proudest moments this season was scoring a free kick in the final 15 minutes of that game to tie the score at 1-1 and send the team into overtime. He credits his dad as his biggest inspiration throughout his athletic career. One of his favorite memories with his teammates is all the great times they've shared at practice and hanging out together outside of soccer. He also shares that heading back to the field with a few teammates and some food is one of the little things that always makes his day better. After graduation, he plans to major in nursing while continuing his soccer career. One hobby he'd love to become an expert at is music!

Brendan O’Riordan

Meet Brendan, a striker on the varsity boys soccer team! If he could replay one game from his career, it would be last year's playoff win against Mamaroneck. One of his proudest accomplishments this season was being named team captain and earning the opportunity to lead his teammates. He credits his parents as his biggest inspirations throughout his athletic career. One of his favorite memories with his teammates is the bus ride home after defeating Ketcham this season. He also shares that grabbing food after games is one of the little things that always makes his day better. After graduation, he plans to attend college and major in accounting. One hobby he'd love to become an expert at is playing the guitar!