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If you look at the schedule that York played though you'll see they played 17 ranked teams out of 23. Those opponents were in the region as well as outside the region. Pretty sure none of the other teams played that many.



First, let me say I'm sure there are other young men that should have been nominated/selected. Both South Pointe and York should have been represented. Both schools are within the Herald footprint and play a part in the soccer culture of York County. I can think of a few players from each team that deserve the nod. Additionally, if the powers to be included Chester they should have included Lancaster as well. Perhaps Lancaster missed the nomination deadline also.

But really duffman1221 you didn't do your homework. Not sure where you got your ranking info, but York played 7 ranked teams (2A, 3A & 4A), 10 if you count the ones they played twice during the season. Preseason scrimmages don't count. Info based on eurosport scoreboard.

http://www.eurosportscoreboard.com/page_state.php?s=SC

If you look at Clover as an example of your assumption, they played 10 ranked teams (2A, 3A & 4A), 13 if you count the ones they played twice during the season. Really not that much better than York. Other area teams may have higher ranked opponent numbers. Also, Clover only made it to the first round of the playoffs, others in the area (i.e. Ft. Mill, Indian Land, Rock Hill, NW) went further. Massey ratings probably a better gauge.

All that aside, "strength of schedule" isn't a criteria for this award. That makes it far to technical. Usually the way these kudos get handed out is pretty basic. Player gets nominated by his coach based on individual performance and maybe team player ability, then a committee of coaches (or maybe the Herald sports staff) votes (decides) on who makes the "all-star" team. There were offensive stats (goals/assists) in the original article in the paper for M/F players. Defensive player selection may have been more subjective. Goalie stats were # of shutouts.

Don't want anyone to get me wrong, I think it's great for the players and again my congratulations to the awardees, but I wouldn't put a whole lot of stock in it. It's a simple tradition.