Senior Brooks McGill who led East Bladen to the Three Rivers Conference men’s soccer championship has been named the league’s Men’s Soccer Player of the Year.
McGill fired in 32 goals and was credited with 39 assists (both led the league) as the Eagles rolled to a perfect 14-0 conference record and posted a 21-2 overall mark. His total of 103 points led the Three Rivers and was 13th best in the state as well as 23rd best in the country.
“Brooks was deserving of the Player of the Year honor,” said Eagle Coach Jay Raynor. “He was a game-changer and commanded the attention of multiple defenders or was man-marked during our games.”
A 4-year starter, McGill set an all-time career scoring record at East Bladen with 79 goals and paced the Eagles to 144 goals this season – a team total that was fifth best in the state and seventh best in the country.
“His ability to read the game and find the open guy was a key part of our attack,” noted Raynor. “I am very proud of him for his accomplishments, but he was most excited about bringing a conference championship to East Bladen and being able to share a special year with his teammates.”
McGill is a 3-time first team All-Conference selection and 2-time North Carolina Soccer Association All-Region performer. He has been chosen to play in the North Carolina Powerade State Games for the past 3 years.
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