Bryant boys soccer players earn post-season honors
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Jon Sohn
Sophomore Jhorman Cruz has been named Class 7A All-State for his performance during the 2016 soccer season for the Bryant Hornets. In addition, senior Danny Vivar and freshman Martin Ramirez were named all-conference. Goalkeeper John Sohn, a junior who stepped in when classmate Logan Valestin was hampered by injury, was named all-State Tournament for his play in the Class 7A State Tournament game against the Springdale Har-Ber Wildcats.
In addition, senior Krishna Gurung, junior Hayden Ray and sophomore Ricky Barrientos were named all-conference honorable mention for their play during the season.
The Hornets, hampered by injuries all year, finished 13-8 overall and won a tournament championship in Fort Smith. A young team in 2016, the Hornets will return most of their starters and several top reserves next spring when they’ll be led by a new coaching staff after the resignations of head coach Jason Hay and assistant Clint Shadwick who will both serve as middle school administrators starting July 1.
