ESPNHS has revealed its Connecticut All-State soccer team. Bunnell's Zach Zurita and E.O. Smith's Mitchell Taintor are two of the most accomplished players on the list, which you can find below.
STARTING 11
Pos, Name, School, Club
[F] Matt Barry, Wethersfield, Senior, Oakwood SC
Natural goal scorer has committed to Providence
[F] Abraham Bartoah, Career-Hillhouse, Senior, South Central
Physical specimen is tough to stop one-on-one
[F] Mitchell Taintor, E.O. Smith, Senior, Revolution Academy
Leader of one of state's top teams
[F] Zach Zurita, Bunnell, Senior, South Central
Looking for another 30-plus goal season
[MF] Isaias Montalvo, Bunnell, Senior, South Central
Helped Bunnell reach state finals last year
[MF] Jake Picard, Suffield, Senior, N/A
Was team co-MVP last year as a junior
[MF] Steven Smith, Staples, Senior, South Central
Led Staples to Class LL final last season
[D] Aaron Chen, E.O. Smith, Senior, Oakwood SC
Three-time All-Conference selection
[D] Jesse Wasserman, Loomis Chaffee, Senior, Oakwood SC
One of state's most mobile defenders
[GK] Tucker Hackett, Daniel Hand, Senior, South Central
NSCAA/adidas All-New England pick as a junior
[GK] Sebastian Tamayo, Bunnell, Senior, South Central
Eight clean sheets in 2010 regular season
OTHER TOP PLAYERS
[F] Michael Broncati, Norwalk, Senior, South Central
Uses quickness to fly past defenders
[F] Christiano Lopes, South Windsor, Junior, FSA United
Taking a huge leap forward this season
[F] Malcolm McLellan, Bacon Academy, Senior, Oakwood SC
Skilled forward creates scoring chances
[MF] Timothy Lyons, Loomis Chaffee, Senior, South Central
Leading player for a NEPSAC contender
[MF] Jacob Nash, Simsbury, Senior, FSA United
Known to step up in big moments
[MF] Sam Rosen, Hopkins School, Senior, South Central
Varsity veteran is proven performer
[MF] Brandon Sousa, Taft School, Senior, Oakwood SC
Passing ability separates Sousa
[D] Myles Clohessy, Housatonic, Senior, South Central
Relentless defender never gives up on a play
[D] Conor Lanahan, Avon, Senior, Oakwood SC
Natural MF tallied three goals, eight assists in 2010
[GK] Scott Levene, New Canaan, Junior, FC Westchester
Rare talent is on national team radar
[GK] William Steiner, Fairfield Prep, Junior, South Central
Could be the state's most valuable player
Note: The Starting 11 is comprised of the best players in Connecticut who are projected to suit up for their high school teams this year. The Other Top Players are comprised of high school players as well as club-only players.