First Team

Forwards

Andrew Kitch, Shawnee: Kitch, a sophomore, helped lead the Renegades to a South Jersey Group 4 championship, their first since 2006. “Andrew was our leading scorer (9 goals) and our leader in assists (five), which really demonstrated how dangerous he can be in the final third and how unselfish he is in creating chances,” Shawnee coach Ryan Franks said. “He's excellent dribbling at players, but he's also very good in possession and combining with others.”

Midfielders

Jacob Chatten, Haddon Township: The senior is the South Jersey Player of the Year.

JR Cima, Washington Township: The Minutemen were 7-3-1 this season and reached a South Jersey Group 4 semifinal. Cima was a force on the field, even at an unfamiliar position. “He was forced to play a holding role for us because we needed him there, so his stats (four goals, eight assists) weren't as overwhelming as other midfielders,” Washington Township coach Shane Snyder said. “But he was our senior captain and our best player.”

George Katsiotis, Cinnaminson: The Pirates went 8-1-2 in his senior season, largely because you couldn't get the ball off them. They controlled it too well. Cinnaminson finished the year with three straight shutouts, including a 6-0 thrashing of Haddon Heights in a first-round playoff game. “With a full season,” Cinnaminson coach Matt Digney said. “George would be a midfield player of the year candidate.” With 11 games in, he still looks pretty good for it.

Cody Scully, Clearview: Scully, a Millersville University soccer commit, was a presence on both ends of the field, as well as in the middle, for the Pioneers. He scored seven goals and had three assists as Clearview compiled an 8-4-1 record. He also got back to help on defense for a squad that posted six shutouts. More often, he was a ball distributor, who helped the Pioneers hold down control in the middle.

Defenders

Shane Clancy, St. Augustine: Clancy, a junior, led St. Augustine to 13 shutouts and 75 percent possession on the way to a South nonpublic championship. “Shane is the best player in South Jersey,” Hermits coach Jacob Heaton said. “As a defender, he's a physical specimen; fast, strong and dominant in the air. We're committed to playing out of the back and keeping possession, but it wouldn't be possible without a player of Shane's quality.”

Evan Schlotterbeck, Moorestown Friends: Last year, he was the only junior selected as first-team all-South Jersey by the South Jersey Soccer Coaches Association. This season, Schlotterbeck played at the same high level, even as the team battled through some hardships on its way to a 3-4 finish. “He was our clear team leader and did a great job helping our team stay positive,” Foxes coach Mike Schlotterbeck said.

JP Surles, Williamstown: Williamstown shut out eight opponents this season. Many of their scoring chances never developed, because of the play of JP Surles. “JP is a first-rate all-around center back who organizes the defense and initiates the attack,” Williamstown coach Dave Geyer said. “He's a tenacious 1-v-1 defender, has excellent closing speed and has great field awareness. He was also perfect (2-for-2) as the team's penalty-kick taker.”

Goalkeeper

Wyatt Atkinson, Moorestown: Atkinson replaced an All-South Jersey keeper this year and took command of the box to become one himself. “Wyatt is one of the best all-around keepers I have ever coached,” Moorestown coach Mike Randall said. “A quick, agile goalie with excellent hand-eye coordination. When things broke down in front of him, Wyatt came up big, time and time again, with great saves, including penalty kicks.”

Second Team

Luke Luehrs, Cherry Hill East, senior, forward

Teagan Wallace, Rancocas Valley, senior, forward

Christian Ball, Haddonfield, junior, forward

Jonny Zubert, Pitman, senior, forward

Chris Fletcher, Haddon Township, senior, forward

Matt Price, Schalick, junior, midfield

Ausembo Augo, Oakcrest, senior, midfield

Colin Kenville, Cinnaminson, junior, midfield

Shane Lovett, Seneca, senior, midfield

Ian Bialy, Cherokee, senior, midfield

Luca Bongiovanni, Mainland, senior, defender

Alex Fischer, Haddon Heights, junior, defender

Declan Davis, St. Augustine, senior, defender

Jason Grandizio, Kingsway, senior, goalkeeper

John A. Lewis is a sports writer for the Burlington County Times and Courier Post. E-mail him at jlewis@thebct.com or follow on Twitter @JohnLewis19