Tampa Bay High School Top 10 Boys Soccer Preseason Rankings

By: Ross Van De Griek

Shorecrest Prep 2018-2019 Boys Soccer posing after their 3-1 win over Orangewood Christian (2/16/2019)

We are a week away from the winter sports get underway, as both boys & girls soccer will kickoff their regular season schedules, followed by girls & boys basketball the following two weeks. The road to DeLand starts now, as the Tampa Bay area looks to have a representative in the state championship for the fifth straight year. Tampa Catholic (2016), Berkeley Prep & Lakewood Ranch (2017), Plant City (2018) & Shorecrest Prep (2019). Keep in mind, this is just the preseason rankings, as the first official rankings will be revealed on Monday, November 11.

1. Steinbrenner

Head Coach: Chad Ebright

Last Season: 13-7-3

Postseason Result: Lost to Lakewood Ranch, 2-1 in the 2019 FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals

Notable Returners: Armon Alideai (Senior), Sebastian Hallenbeck (Junior), Karo Gilliam (Senior)

Season Opener: 11/12 vs King (Wharton Invitational)

2. Wiregrass Ranch

Head Coach: David Wilson

Last Season: 17-3-4

Postseason Result: Lost to Lakewood Ranch, 1-0 in the 2019 FHSAA Regional Semifinals

Notable Returners: Patrick Amis (Junior), Jake Bierhorst (Senior), Ben McQuay (Senior), Justin Amis (Junior)

Season Opener: 11/11 vs Zephyrhills

3. Seminole

Head Coach: Rick Masi

Last Season: 19-4-3

Postseason Result: Lost 2-0 to Fort Lauderdale in the 2019 FHSAA State Semifinals

Notable Returners: Victor Badillo (Sophomore), Cole Carr (Junior), Evan Roberts (Junior)

Season Opener: 11/13 vs River Ridge

4. Jesuit

Head Coach: Eric Sims

Last Season: 22-3-0

Postseason Result: Lost 1-0 (PK's) to American Heritage (Plantation) in the 2019 FHSAA State Semifinals

Notable Returners: Lucas Gobea (Senior), Zachary Board (Senior), Carson Bien (Senior), Bryce Dendick (Senior)

Season Opener: 11/12 vs Sickles

5. Berkeley Prep

Head Coach: Tim Cooper

Last Season: 19-3-4

Postseason Result: Lost 1-0 to Cardinal Mooney in the 2019 FHSAA Regional Finals

Notable Returners: Jack Righter (Junior), Bryson Forsman (Senior), Erickson Sakalosky (Sophomore)

Season Opener: 11/14 vs University School (Fort Lauderdale)

6. Shorecrest Prep

Head Coach: Jason Montoya

Last Season: 19-4-1

Postseason Result: Lost 2-1 to Palmer Trinity in the 2019 FHSAA Boys Soccer Class 1A Final

Notable Returners: Noah Sobota (Senior), Max Consoni (Senior), Jon Shehu (Senior)

Season Opener: 11/12 vs Saint Stephen's Episcopal

7. Sickles

Head Coach: Carl May

Last Season: 14-5-2

Postseason Result: Lost 6-3 to Auburndale in the 2019 FHSAA Regional Semifinals

Notable Returners: Leo Castaldi (Senior), Tomas Vasquez (Senior), Leo Cardona (Senior)

Season Opener: 11/12 @ Jesuit

8. Tampa Catholic

Head Coach: Kevin McCarron

Last Season: 15-6-3

Postseason Result: Lost 2-0 to Berkeley Prep in the 2019 FHSAA Regional Semifinals

Notable Returners: Tony Watson (Senior), Esteban Vargas (Junior), Jack Dana (Senior), Anthony Frederique (Senior)

Season Opener: 11/12 vs Bishop Verot

9. East Lake

Head Coach: Thurstan Johnson

Last Season: 16-1-4

Postseason Result: Lost 3-2 (PK's) to Seminole in the 2019 FHSAA Regional Semifinals

Notable Returners: Nicholas Sadorf (Sophomore), Sean Maguire (Junior), Michael Jalo (Senior)

Season Opener: 11/13 @ Wiregrass Ranch

10. Bloomingdale

Head Coach: Mike Lankford

Last Season: 18-5-0

Postseason Result: Lost 4-1 to Seminole in the 2019 FHSAA Regional Quarterfinals

Notable Returners: Cade McMillen (Junior), Matt Allred (Senior), AJ Egan (Senior), Liam Swanson (Sophomore)

Season Opener: 11/12 @ Durant

On The Bubble: Carrollwood Day, Pasco, Plant, Plant City, River Ridge, Sunlake, St. Petersburg