Soccer season has illuminated many star players from county

It was a crazy year for Columbia County soccer. Greenbrier flirted with perfection, Evans pulled off the upset of the year and Lakeside knocked off a top seed in the state tournament. Harlem competed for another region title and made a state tournament appearance, while Augusta Prep gave coach Doug Williamson a proper send-off with a trip to the Georgia Independent School Association quarterfinals.

With all the success, the boys deserve recognition. Here is the 2006 Columbia County News-Times All-County Boy's Soccer Teams.

Player of the Year

Jonathan Shackelford, Greenbrier, Sr. - With a 0.545 goals-against average, "Shack" was a big reason the Wolfpack won its first 14 games and finished 20-2.

Coach of the Year

Dave Morgan, Lakeside - Despite injuries and transfers, Morgan took the Panthers to the second round of the state tournament.

First Team

F Will Dunaway, Greenbrier, Jr. - Scored or assisted on 40 percent of the team's goals this year. His 28 assists show the type of team player he is.

F Pieter James, Greenbrier, So. - Led the Wolfpack with 20 goals. His hat trick against Aquinas made the difference in the game.

F Thomas Knerr, Augusta Prep, Sr. - Led the entire GISA (and Columbia County) with 39 goals.

F Kevin Burton, Evans, Sr. - Made some starts at defense as well, but still managed 11 goals and 14 assists.

MF Quinten Wilson, Evans, So. - His two second-half goals made the upset over Greenbrier possible. Finished with 10 goals and 12 assists this season.

MF Rusty Allen, Greenbrier, Sr. - A Wolfpack team captain with 17 goals and six assists.

MF Tyrell Dyson, Harlem, Sr. - College-bound senior led the Bulldog attack to a state tournament appearance.

MF Brooks Duff, Greenbrier, Jr. - Controlled the midfield and tallied 15 goals and nine assists.

D Chad Strader, Evans, Sr. - He'll take memories of a game-winning goal over Greenbrier with him to Georgia Southern University.

D Nick Dross, Greenbrier, Sr. - Anchored the Wolfpack defense and was named MVP of the Columbia County vs. Richmond County Senior Bowl.

D Blake Brandenburg, Lakeside, Jr. - This team captain helped goal keeper Phillip Shackelford with solid defense at the sweeper position.

D Jared Clark, Greenbrier, Sr. - Stopped the oppositions' top forward all season long.

GK Jonathan Shackelford, Greenbrier, Sr. - He made 112 saves and allowed only 12 goals on 22 games as the heart of the team.

Second Team

F Tyler Bivens, Lakeside, Jr.

F Cary Goldsmith, Augusta Prep, Jr.

F Ryan Holt, Harlem, Sr.

F Justin Webb, Harlem, Sr.

MF Jason Purucker, Greenbrier, Sr.

MF Luke Gibb, Greenbrier, Sr.

MF Kyle Turner, Lakeside, Jr.

MF Kevin Wish, Lakeside, So.

D Wilder Hart, Augusta Prep, Sr.

D Peter Chong, Lakeside, Sr.

D Dallas Dickerson, Greenbrier, Jr.

D Matt McCue, Greenbrier, So.

GK Phillip Shackelford, Lakeside, Sr.

Honorable Mention

Augusta Prep - Michael Crosland (MF), Harold Rivner (GK)

Evans - Scott Hartenstein (GK), Chris Fodera (F), Joel Lillard (MF), Carter Timmerman (MF), Andrew Robinson (MF), John Pae (MF), Justin Inglett (D), Kian Khazrai (D), Shane Starcher (D),

Greenbrier - Matt McCue (D), Clay Carswell (D)

Harlem - Kenji Link (GK), Michael Dye (MF), Anthony Henry (D)

Lakeside - Joe Hastings (MF)