Player: Rocklin Shumaker
Shumaker was possibly the area's top talent in 2010. The Chattanooga Christian junior led the area with 30 goals while adding eight assists and helped the Chargers to the Class A/AA state championship game, where they lost in a shootout. But it wasn't just Shumaker's ability with the ball that aided CCS's success. "In many ways, Rocklin was also our most improved player with regards to the work that he did off the ball," coach Shawn Brower said. "He often saw extra defensive attention, particularly in state. This naturally provides others with opportunities."
Coach: Jeff Dean
Dean led Hixson to the best season in the program's TSSAA history, with a school record 18 wins and a trip to the Class A/AA sectionals. With only two senior starters, the Wildcats won the District 6-A/AA regular season and tournament titles before falling in the region finals to eventual state champion Boyd-Buchanan and in the sectional to state runner-up Chattanooga Christian.
Nau Alvarez
Hixson
Junior
Midfielder
He had 13 goals and nine assists and was voted District 6-A/AA most valuable player.
Roy Anderson
Chatt. Christian
Junior
Defender
He spearheaded a defense that allowed only seven goals in 25 games for the state runners-up.
Andy Helms
Notre Dame
Senior
Defender
He had eight goals and 10 assists for the Irish, who reached the Class A/AA sectionals.
Jake Lockert
Boyd-Buchanan
Senior
Goalkeeper
Lockert allowed 10 goals in 24 games - none in the postseason - and was MVP of the state final.
Dennis Miller
Hixson
Senior
Defender
The Wildcats' leading fullback was named all-district and scored two goals during the season.
Anthony Pagnani
Notre Dame
Senior
Forward
He was the Irish's leading scorer with 14 goals and helped them reach a Class A/AA sectional.
Arturo Rocha
McCallie
Sophomore
Forward
He totaled 10 goals and 11 assists for the Division II-AA state runners-up.
Adam Ryan
Chatt. Christian
Junior
Midfielder
He recorded 11 goals and eight assists for the Class A/AA state runners-up.
Taylor Shull
Boyd-Buchanan
Senior
Midfielder
He had 26 goals and 13 assists for the Class A/AA state champion Bucs.
Francisco Solar
East Ridge
Senior
Defender
He had five goals and four assists and played everywhere from forward to defender.
Sikhou Sy
Hixson
Sophomore
Forward/Midfielder
He had a teamleading 18 goals and added seven assists for the Wildcats.
SECOND TEAM
Ben Beasley: Boyd-Buchanan, senior, defender
Daniel Duk: East Hamilton, sophomore, forward
Joey Leahy: Soddy-Daisy, senior, forward
Erich Lohrmann: McCallie, senior, defender
Mauricio Moreno: Hixson, senior, midfielder
Chase Reed: Boyd-Buchanan, senior, forward
Jonathan Rodriguez: East Ridge, sophomore, keeper
Josh Veal: Ooltewah, senior, forward
Sam Williams: Baylor, senior, forward
Corey Wilson: Chattanooga Christian, senior, midfielder
Drew Zumbrun: Boyd-Buchanan, senior, midfielder
TEAMS OF THE YEAR
1. Boyd-Buchanan (21-2-2): The Bucs relied on their defense and some timely scoring, not allowing a postseason goal on their way to the Class A/AA state championship.
2. McCallie (14-4-3): The Blue Tornado held a No. 1 ranking for half the season and lost 1-0 to Christian Brothers in the Division II-AA state-title game.
3. Chattanooga Christian (20-2-2): The Chargers advanced to the Class A/AA state final, where they fell to Boyd-Buchanan in penalty kicks.