Six Central Florida counties are represented this year among the winners of the annual Orlando Sharks 2007-2008 Elite 11 Pro Prospects Awards, announced earlier today.
For the second consecutive year, Orlando’s professional soccer team has recognized the top 11 male and female soccer players from Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Brevard and Volusia counties.
Candidates for the award were selected through an integrated review process by the Sharks staff which included scouting at games and tournaments, speaking with local soccer leaders and reviewing compiled statistics for the most current high school season. The award seeks to highlight local athletes who show the most promising potential to become professional soccer players.
The 22 players and their families will be invited to attend a reception and an on-field recognition ceremony at an Orlando Sharks home game during the 2008-2009 season later this year.
The 2007-2008 class of Orlando Sharks Elite 11 Pro Prospects are listed below.
Female Nominees and Respective High Schools:
Ashley Miller, Lake Mary
Hannah Hunt, St. Cloud
Alexa Hosey, Spruce Creek
Casey Trytten, Edgewater
Kira Lee Storms, Eustis
Katie Jackson, Satellite
Shareen Sutherland, Edgewater
Karen McDaniel, Oviedo
Chantelle Goodson, Lake Howell
Jessica Monarch, Timber Creek
Toni Pressley, West Shore
Male Nominees and Repsective Schools:
Alan Gendreau, Orangewood Christian
Lee Hartman, Spruce Creek
Francesco Distefano, Osceola
Ryan Zimmer, Merritt Island
James McCormick, Winter Park
Eric Stiefeld, Umatilla
Mauricio Claros, Lake Howell
Chase Rodgers, Lake Mary
Ricardo Rosas, Ocoee
Kevin Edman, Bishop Moore
Eammon Murphy, Winter Springs
