Hans Erickson named Gazette Boys Soccer Player of Year

Hans Erickson’s role wasn’t to fill up the scoresheet for the Amherst Regional boys soccer team.

But when it came time for the area coaches to select the all-New England players, it was clear the senior midfielder's impressive efforts weren't overlooked.

"He won it by a mile," coach Derek Shea said. "He was the highest vote getter and it wasn't even close. All the other coaches recognize that he was that level of player."

Gazette Boys Soccer All-Stars

First team

Tucker Bixby, senior, Amherst Regional

Ryan Dickinson, junior, South Hadley

Pat Dunnigan, senior, South Hadley

Hans Erickson, senior, Amherst Regional

Nate Fournier, junior, Belchertown

Steven Golonka, senior, Smith Academy

Mark Greco, senior, Belchertown

Scott Labrie, junior, Hampshire Regional

Michael Leveille, senior, Hopkins Academy

Eddie Mercer, senior, South Hadley

Sean Quill, junior, Hopkins Academy

Gabe Richardson, senior, Gateway Regional

Seaver Rickert, junior, Smith Academy

Chris Riel, junior, Belchertown

Gabe Rudd, senior, Amherst Regional

Tyler Szymkowicz, sophomore, Hopkins Academy

Brett Valcourt, senior, Holyoke Catholic