Ducceschi named 2d Team, all State in Soccer

Junior Nicolas Ducceschi (7 in black) was Ireton's lone representative on the 2013 all state teams, landing on the elite group's second team.

Junior forward Nicolas Ducceschi was named to the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association’s (VISAA) second team, all state team, the VISAA announced Friday.

Along with senior goalkeeper, Andrew Perham, Ducceschi was a first team, all WCAC performer for the Cardinals in the 2013 campaign. He notched a number of game-winning goals for the Cardinals during the fall and his play gained the notice of the state’s coaches.

“I am very proud of Nic.” said head coach, Jon Norem. “We had a couple of guys deserving of all state recognition, I am glad Nic was recognized, he certainly deserved it.”

State champions, St Stephens dominated the first team with four players and Cape Henry Collegiate’s Peter Pearson was named the DI player of the year.

First team Second team

Andrew Arnold, St Stephens Nyakch Braima, JPG

Nick Cargas, St Stephens Tommy Dawson, Cape Henry

Kyle Draim, (GK) St Stephens Nic Ducceschi, Bishop Ireton

Evan Fisher, Episcopal Oscar Gonzalez, Paul VI

Graham Guidry, St Stephens Josh Gordon, (GK) Cape Henry

Matt Harder, Paul VI Michael Hurley, Bishop O’Connell

Curtis Kirby, Cape Henry Peter Lonergan, Woodberry Forest

David Kotarides, Norfolk Academy Patrick Murphy, Christchurch

Drew Ott, Norfolk Academy Connor Padgett, St Stephens

Peter Pearson, Cape Henry Dave Salas, Bishop O’Connell

Marco Randazzo, Collegiate Raynal Singh, Flint Hill