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ith stinging defense and explosive attack, the boys varsity soccer team boasts an impressive 5–0–2 record heading into the second half of the season, already producing some highlight wins over St. Paul’s, Brooks, and Loomis Chaffee. With a mix of newcomers as well as returning veterans, Andover’s back line has been very strong, allowing only two goals over the first seven games. Starting goalkeeper Jack Katkavich ’13 is pivotal in the success of the defense, making key saves. Protecting Katkavich are Andover’s defenders, Sam Block ’14, Gabe Freund ’13, Conor Soules ’13, and cocaptain Jack McGeachie ’13. On the outsides, Block and Soules have been key in one v. one defending, while Freund and McGeachie have formed an effective pair in the center of the park. Tyler Olkowski ’13, Peter Bensen ’14, and Conor Cameron ’15 are vital to the strength of the back line. With Demetri Papageorgiou ’13 and Graeme Henderson ’14 leading in the middle and cocaptain Taylor Chin ’14
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and Nick DiStefano ’14 on the outsides, Andover’s midfielders have the perfect mix of power and finesse. Bringing speed and skill off the bench, Will Kim ’13, Josh Murphy ’15, Brandon Girard ’16, and Andy Manos ’16 elevate its energy and tempo. Led by the talented Dylan Mott ’15, Andover’s strikers have torn opponents apart with their pace, strength, and skill. Paired with James McLeod ’13 up front, they have formed a great partnership, wreaking havoc on opposing defenses. With his hard work and creativity, Kene Adigwe ’14 completes a potent Andover frontline. Coaches Bill Scott and Clark Winchell have been fantastic, while managers Colby Fagan ’14 and Claire Frankel ’14 have been great additions. With the combination of youth and experience, the team looks to finish the season strong and earn its fifth straight NEPSAC tournament berth. —Jack McGeachie ’13 and Taylor Chin ’14
Boys Varsity Soccer Roster
Jean-Sebastien Dackiw ’14 / Westmount, QC, CAN
Jonas Katkavich ’13 / Farmington, CT
2 Nicholas DiStefano ’14 / Wilmington, MA 3 Conor Soules ’13 / Auburn, NY 4 Kenechukwu Adigwe ’14 / Lowell, MA * 6 John McGeachie ’13 / North Reading, MA 7 Gabriel Freund ’13 / Thetford Center, VT 8 Conner Cameron ’15 / Freeport, ME 9 Andreas Manos ’16 / Lincoln, MA 12 Se Hwan Kim ’13 / Seoul, KOR 17 Dylan Mott ’15 / New York, NY 18 Joshua Murphy ’15 / Red Bank, NJ * 21 Taylor Chin ’14 / Ipswich, MA 22 Samuel Block ’14 / Norwich, VT 23 Graeme Henderson ’14 / Beavercreek, OH 24 James McLeod ’13 / Brewster, MA 25 William Merchant ’13 / Avon, CO 28 Demetrios Papageorgiou ’13 / Andover, MA 29 Tyler Olkowski ’13 / South Bend, IN 77 Gordon Bensen ’14 / Norwich, VT 90 Brandon Girard ’16 / Beverly, MA * Captains Coach: Bill Scott Assistant Coach: Clark Winchell Managers: Colby Fagan ’14 & Claire Frankel ’14