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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