McPHERSON, Kan. – The McPherson High School boys soccer team was recognized for their success this season as they placed ten players on the AVCTL DIII/IV all-league soccer team. Chris Adrian was also named the Coach of the Year in the league.
McPherson finished their season at 13-6, making it to the quarterfinals of the 4-1A State Tournament. That success was rewarded with four first team all-league selections and six more honorable mention picks.
On the first team were midfielder Yahir Valadez, forward Jackson Martin, defender Grayson Broadus and goalkeeper Hunter Schroeder. Valadez was outstanding in 2026, leading the Bullpups with 25 goals and 60 points, adding ten assists as well. Martin scored 13 goals and had a team high 14 assists with 40 total points this season. Broadus was great as a defender all season and also added four goals on offense. Schroeder was outstanding in front of the goal with 74 saves this season.
Honorable mention all-league picks were: Ben Bocox (defender), Mason Eisenbarth (defender), Miguel Alonzo (midfielder), Dmitry Peters (midfielder), Kevin Garcia (forward) and Leo Gaspar Mendez (forward).
Adrian came away with the Coach of the Year award after an emotional season. Early in the season with a win over Salina South, he picked up his 200th career win at McPherson. He also helped lead the team to the state tournament for the second straight season and the fourth time in the past five years.
