Newburgh Free Academy midfielder Wes Finch still can’t believe he’s earned the honor.
An all-American?
Even with all of Newburgh’s success this fall, Finch, a senior, is still surprised.
Finch and teammate Alex Bramall, the only two-time Varsity845 Player of the Year (2008-09), have been named all-Americans by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
Finch and Bramall, who helped Newburgh to the Class AA state title last month, were also named to the NSCAA’s all-region (Northeast) and large school (Class AA and A) all-state teams.
“I’m kind of surprised I’m not being humble, but I just didn’t expect it,” said Finch, who finished with nine goals and 11 assists this season. He assisted on Bramall’s game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over Brentwood in the Class AA state championship.
“It’s a crazy honor,” Finch said. “I just went out there and played as hard as I could. It’s a big accomplishment and I’m just happy all my hard work paid off.”
Despite Finch modesty, Bramall and Newburgh coach Matt Iorlano think he’s a definitely worthy of being named an all-American.
“With his speed, Wes is just such a dangerous, he always had defenders on their heels,” Bramall said. “He’s a good team player, a good captain, he kept everyone in line. All of that definitely makes him an all-American.”
“Wes played a huge part in our success and stepped up whenever we needed him to,” said Iorlano. “He’s a great leader and one of the main reasons why we won a state championship.”
Newburgh is still pumped about its run to glory. Before the Goldbacks, no Section 9 team had even ever won a Class AA state tournament game. Newburgh won four matches.
The Goldbacks finished 19-1-2 and ranked 12th in the NSCAA High School poll and seventh in ESPN Rise’s Fab 50 national rankings.
Now Newburgh has two All-Americans to celebrate.
“It’s amazing,” said Bramall, who will play at Division I player St. John’s next fall. “This is something I’ve been dreaming about since I was a kid. This is something that will make people take even more notice about Newburgh soccer.”
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Alex Bramall and Wes Finch named All-Americans
Newburgh Free Academy midfielder Wes Finch still can’t believe he’s earned the honor.
An all-American?
Even with all of Newburgh’s success this fall, Finch, a senior, is still surprised.
Finch and teammate Alex Bramall, the only two-time Varsity845 Player of the Year (2008-09), have been named all-Americans by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America.
Finch and Bramall, who helped Newburgh to the Class AA state title last month, were also named to the NSCAA’s all-region (Northeast) and large school (Class AA and A) all-state teams.
“I’m kind of surprised I’m not being humble, but I just didn’t expect it,” said Finch, who finished with nine goals and 11 assists this season. He assisted on Bramall’s game-winning goal in a 2-1 win over Brentwood in the Class AA state championship.
“It’s a crazy honor,” Finch said. “I just went out there and played as hard as I could. It’s a big accomplishment and I’m just happy all my hard work paid off.”
Despite Finch modesty, Bramall and Newburgh coach Matt Iorlano think he’s a definitely worthy of being named an all-American.
“With his speed, Wes is just such a dangerous, he always had defenders on their heels,” Bramall said. “He’s a good team player, a good captain, he kept everyone in line. All of that definitely makes him an all-American.”
“Wes played a huge part in our success and stepped up whenever we needed him to,” said Iorlano. “He’s a great leader and one of the main reasons why we won a state championship.”
Newburgh is still pumped about its run to glory. Before the Goldbacks, no Section 9 team had even ever won a Class AA state tournament game. Newburgh won four matches.
The Goldbacks finished 19-1-2 and ranked 12th in the NSCAA High School poll and seventh in ESPN Rise’s Fab 50 national rankings.
Now Newburgh has two All-Americans to celebrate.
“It’s amazing,” said Bramall, who will play at Division I player St. John’s next fall. “This is something I’ve been dreaming about since I was a kid. This is something that will make people take even more notice about Newburgh soccer.”