Meet the first team for soccer
ADAM BLACKMAN, Senior, Midfielder, Urbana
The numbers: The 2010 Area Player of the Year was named all-state by the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association after collecting 27 goals and eight assists for the Big 12 Conference champions. Still pondering his options but will continue his career in college.
Favorite athlete: Walter Payton
Dream date: Angelina Jolie
Who I'm texting the most: Melinda Mendoza
I need concert tickets to: Lil Wayne
Movie I have to see: "The Other Guys"
Favorite TV show: "SportsCenter"
With my lottery winnings I'm buying: a house for my parents
My role model: my dad
Least favorite food: ketchup
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: my sister, Melinda Mendoza and my best friends
ANDY DRACKLEY, Sophomore, Goalkeeper, Centennial
The numbers: Posted a 1.5 goals-against average for the Class 2A sectional champs. A technically strong keeper who is active outside the box, Drackley surrendered five goals in five postseason matches.
Favorite athlete: Joe Hart
Dream date: Taylor Swift
Who I'm texting the most: my brother, Michael
I need concert tickets to: 30 Seconds To Mars
Movie I have to see: "Megamind"
Favorite TV show: "How I Met Your Mother"
With my lottery winnings I'm buying: season tickets to the Chicago Fire
My role model: my brother, Michael
Least favorite food: mayonnaise
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Mike Wingo, Arsene Wenger and Stephen Colbert
BEN FLODSTROM, Senior, Midfielder, Centennial
The numbers: He was the top offensive threat for a Chargers team that got hot at the right time. The two-time first-team selection finished with 20 goals and six assists while earning All-Big 12 Conference honors.
Favorite athlete: Aaron Rodgers
Dream date: Maggie Lawson
Who I'm texting the most: Lizzy Dombroski
I need concert tickets to: Jay Five
Movie I have to see: "Inception"
Favorite TV show: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia"
With my lottery winnings I'm buying: whatever I want for the rest of my life
My role model: Anders Flodstrom
Least favorite food: my mom's meatloaf
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Micah Walker, Zach Rice and Tanner Heinen
DENNIS FORREST, Senior, Midfielder, Danville
The numbers: One of five repeaters from the 2009 first team, Forrest was a staple for a Vikings program that finished second in a competitive Big 12 Conference. He had 10 goals and three assists while being named to the All-Big 12 first team.
Favorite athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo
Dream date: Miley Cyrus
Who I'm texting the most: Emma Peck
I need concert tickets to: Wiz Khalifa
Movie I have to see: "Due Date"
Favorite TV show: "Degrassi"
With my lottery winnings I'm buying: a house for my mom
My role model: my uncle, Deron Cherry
Least favorite food: any kind of fish
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: my grandpa George Cherry, George Cherry II and Derrick Cherry
JONATHAN LUKUSA, Sophomore, Forward, Urbana
The numbers: Tall, talented striker has makings of a future Area POY, using his speed to create havoc for opposing defenses. Teamed with Blackman to form a potent offensive combo, collecting 13 goals and nine assists for 17-4 squad.
Favorite athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo
Who I'm texting the most: my friend, Jeff
I need concert tickets to: Usher
Favorite TV show: anything on Fox Soccer Channel
With my lottery winnings I'm buying: a house and a car
My role model: Cristiano Ronaldo
Least favorite food: green beans
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Ronaldo, Rihanna and Neymar
J.J. MALONE, Junior, Forward, Blue Ridge
The numbers: Led all area scorers with 49 goals as the Knights rolled to the regional final before falling to Warrensburg-Latham. Also had 13 assists and was named to the IHSSCA all-state squad.
Favorite athlete: Josh Plunk
Dream date: Chanel from "Fantasy Factory"
Who I'm texting the most: Madison Cooper
I need concert tickets to: Blink 182
Movie I have to see: "Paranormal Activity 2"
Favorite TV show: "South Park"
With my lottery winnings I'm buying: a mansion
My role model: my parents
Least favorite food: broccoli
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Landon Donovan, Will Smith and Chanel from "Fantasy Factory"
IAN PARK, Senior, Midfielder, Hoopeston Area/Bismarck-Henning
The numbers: A repeat selection, Park had 22 goals and 11 assists during a season in which he garnered all-state honors. The two-sport standout helped the Cornjerkers compile a 13-7-1 record and VVC title.
Favorite athlete: LeBron James
Dream date: Miranda Witty
Who I'm texting the most: Randy Blackman
I need concert tickets to: Foxy Shazam
Movie I have to see: "Due Date"
Favorite TV show: "That '70s Show"
With my lottery winnings I'm buying: a new house for my parents
My role model: my dad
Least favorite food: strawberries
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: my parents and my uncle Steve
JORDAN SIZEMORE, Junior, Forward, Fisher/Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley
The numbers: Finished second in area with 30 goals to go along with 10 assists. One of 18 players in state selected for 16-and-under Olympic Development Team, he returns next season as one of the leading contenders for Player of the Year.
Favorite athlete: Ronaldinho
Dream date: Jessica Alba
Who I'm texting the most: Allison
I need concert tickets to: Lil Wayne
Movie I have to see: "Paranormal Activity 2"
Favorite TV show: anything on Comedy Central
With my lottery winnings I'm buying: a new car
My role model: my dad
Least favorite food: Mexican food
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: Alex Ferguson, Ronaldinho and David Beckham
JOHN TABB, Senior, Midfielder, St. Thomas More
The numbers: Led the Sabers to a school-record 17 wins and conference and regional titles, with 30 goals and an area-best 18 assists. Finished as the school's single-season and career leader in goals and assists.
Favorite athlete: Cesc Fabregas
Dream date: Taylor Swift
Who I'm texting the most: Matt
I need concert tickets to: Lil Wayne
Movie I have to see: "Unstoppable"
Favorite TV show: "Burn Notice"
With my lottery winnings I'm buying: a yacht
My role model: my parents
Least favorite food: asparagus
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: LeBron James, Landon Donovan and Taylor Swift
MICAH WALKER, Senior, Midfielder, Champaign Central
The numbers: A solid all-around player, Walker earned a first-team spot for the second consecutive season after posting seven goals and four assists. Also collected all-state and All-Big 12 honors.
Favorite athlete: Fernando Torres
Dream date: Megan Fox
I need concert tickets to: Wiz Khalifa
Movie I have to see: "Paranormal Activity 2"
Favorite TV show: "South Park"
With my lottery winnings I'm buying: a new field for Central
My role model: my grandpa
Least favorite food: bananas
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: my three grandparents
PATRICK WONG, Sophomore, Forward, Urbana University
The numbers: The top scorer on a team that finished 17-3-1, Wong had 32 goals and six assists for the Illineks. He was one of 16 players to earn all-sectional honors from Section 15 and will enter 2011 as one of the top candidates for Player of the Year.
Favorite athlete: Lionel Messi
Dream date: Jessica Alba
Who I'm texting the most: Anna
I need concert tickets to: Wiz Khalifa
Movie I have to see: "Paranormal Activity 2"
Favorite TV show: "Family Guy"
With my lottery winnings I'm buying: a nice car
My role model: my sister
Least favorite food: beans
Three people I'd like to have dinner with: my family








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