Medina soccer team has large veteran group

Photo by Cheryl Wertman – Veteran members of the Medina boys varsity soccer team include, in front, Izzy Anderson, Gavin Dahlhaus, Aleks Seefeldt, Aidan Papaj, River Jones and Colvin Poole. In back are Cam Fike, Bryson Ford, Owen Sargent, Braden Lewis and Lathan McEwen-Miller.

Runners-up the last three years, Medina returns a good nucleus of 11 veterans with which to again challenge for top Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer honors.

Medina went 8-2 in the league (16-3 overall) last fall to finish second in the N-O title race to Wilson for the third year in a row.

Leading the Mustangs veteran group are first team N-O All-League honorees seniors Aidan Papaj and Aleks Seefeldt along with Honorable Mention selections juniors Izzy Anderson and Bryson Ford. Seefeldt had 16 goals and 19 assists and Papaj 15 goals and 5 assists last fall.

The Mustangs veterans also include seniors Cam Fike, Gavin Dahlhaus, River Jones, Lathan McEwen-Miller, Brayden Lewis and Colvin Poole along with junior Owen Sargent. Goalies Fike and Jones will anchor the defense.

“”We have a good group back but the key for us overall will be balance, especially on offense,” said Coach Steve Luksch. “Balance will be the key. We need several guys to pick up the offense.”

Medina will open the season by hosting Park School in a non league game at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday before beginning N-O competition at Akron on Saturday at 11 a.m.